Experience

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Corporate Controller

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Greater Boston



Saniona

• Denmark
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP, Corporate Controller

  • Dec 2020 - Jun 2022

  Greater Boston - Managing preparation of quarterly and annual regulatory filings under Swedish/EU rules - Managing the preparation of IFRS-based annual and quarterly consolidated financial statements and footnotes (multi-country, multi-currency), including a restatement of prior period financial statements, including XBRL/ESEF - Managing all aspects of the corporate accounting & reporting function (e.g. consolidation, financial reporting, technical accounting, equity administration, clinical trial… Show more - Managing preparation of quarterly and annual regulatory filings under Swedish/EU rules - Managing the preparation of IFRS-based annual and quarterly consolidated financial statements and footnotes (multi-country, multi-currency), including a restatement of prior period financial statements, including XBRL/ESEF - Managing all aspects of the corporate accounting & reporting function (e.g. consolidation, financial reporting, technical accounting, equity administration, clinical trial accruals, tax) - Coordinating the global audit of the consolidated financial statements (ISA and PCAOB standards) - Preparing financial reporting risk assessments and developing and implementing Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) based on SOX 404/COSO requirements - Building repeatable and scalable processes, controls and tools at the corporate and local entity level to improve and shorten the close and financial reporting processes - Implementing Workiva/Wdesk for Regulatory Reporting - Building and leading the local accounting organization for the U.S. entity - Assisting the CFO with strategic projects, including the preparation for a possible registration of with the SEC and a listing in the United States (S-1/F-1) - Dealing with complex international tax matters (services, IP licenses, financing), preparing the local tax returns for the U.S. entity Show less



Sunovion Pharmaceuticals

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director Accounting

  • May 2019 - Dec 2020

  Marlborough, Massachusetts - Assisting the Corporate Controller with the (re-)design of the accounting group’s operating model and strategy in a changing business environment - Analyzing, (re-)designing and implementing efficient and effective (cross-functional) accounting and accounting-related processes as part of a long-term strategic project - Preparing financial reporting risk assessments and developing and implementing Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) in a J-SOX environment (PCAOB… Show more - Assisting the Corporate Controller with the (re-)design of the accounting group’s operating model and strategy in a changing business environment - Analyzing, (re-)designing and implementing efficient and effective (cross-functional) accounting and accounting-related processes as part of a long-term strategic project - Preparing financial reporting risk assessments and developing and implementing Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) in a J-SOX environment (PCAOB standards) - Managing and executing on a project to develop, design and implement the company’s operating model for tax accounting, including the implementation of OneSource Tax Provision and the OneSource R&D Tax Credit Manager - Improving and creating documented accounting policies and standard operating procedures - Providing technical accounting analysis and advice under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), this includes highly complex areas such as deferred taxes, revenue recognition (IFRS 15), collaboration agreements, and impairment of assets - Dealing with all aspects of income tax accounting during the close process - Managing the preparation of the first full set of IFRS Consolidated Financial Statements

• Finance Director

  • Nov 2017 - May 2019

  Greater Boston Area



Harry's Inc.

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Global Controller

  • Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

  Greater New York City Area - Managing consolidation process and preparation of Harry's US GAAP-based annual and quarterly consolidated financial statements and footnotes for internal and external financial reporting purposes (multi-country, multi-currency, multi-GAAP); - Building repeatable and scalable processes, controls and tools around consolidation the preparation of Harry’s consolidated financial statements in order to improve and shorten the quarterly and annual close process; - Managing certain strategic… Show more - Managing consolidation process and preparation of Harry's US GAAP-based annual and quarterly consolidated financial statements and footnotes for internal and external financial reporting purposes (multi-country, multi-currency, multi-GAAP); - Building repeatable and scalable processes, controls and tools around consolidation the preparation of Harry’s consolidated financial statements in order to improve and shorten the quarterly and annual close process; - Managing certain strategic initiatives such as IPO readiness and design, implementation, and maintenance of SOX 404-compliant Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR); - Dealing with complex international tax matters such as transfer prices and VAT; - Coordinating the global audit of Harry’s consolidated financial statements Show less



KPMG

• Canada
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Advisory

  • Jul 2012 - Nov 2015

  New York, NY (through July 2014) / Boston, MA (from August 2014) - Managing complex merger & acquisition- and regulatory change-driven accounting conversion projects (IFRS, US GAAP, German GAAP) for clients from different industries (e.g. retail, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals) and countries (e.g. United States, Canada, Germany, Switzerland); - Managing projects and providing comprehensive advice and assistance to clients around the preparation of actual and pro forma financial statements and other financial information for S-1 and other SEC filings… Show more - Managing complex merger & acquisition- and regulatory change-driven accounting conversion projects (IFRS, US GAAP, German GAAP) for clients from different industries (e.g. retail, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals) and countries (e.g. United States, Canada, Germany, Switzerland); - Managing projects and providing comprehensive advice and assistance to clients around the preparation of actual and pro forma financial statements and other financial information for S-1 and other SEC filings (e.g. 10-K, 10-Q); - Assisting clients with analyzing implications of new accounting standards (e.g. revenue recognition, leases); - Assisting clients with accounting-related financial due diligence; - Building out KPMG’s Accounting Advisory Services in Boston, MA Show less



KPMG US

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Advisory

  • May 2010 - Jul 2012

  Greater New York City Area Accounting conversion and conversion projects delivery and project management. US GAAP, IFRS, IPSAS, German GAAP

• Assistant Manager with KPMG German Practice

  • Sep 2007 - Apr 2010

  Greater New York City Area - Coordinated and supervised the day-to-day activities of financial statement and group reporting package audits (US GAAP, IFRS, German GAAP), including engagement planning, timing of fieldwork and communication with clients and in-house specialists; - Performed detailed test of transactions and substantive analytics for high risk and significant account balances to analyze financial statement relationships, determine the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates and assumptions… Show more - Coordinated and supervised the day-to-day activities of financial statement and group reporting package audits (US GAAP, IFRS, German GAAP), including engagement planning, timing of fieldwork and communication with clients and in-house specialists; - Performed detailed test of transactions and substantive analytics for high risk and significant account balances to analyze financial statement relationships, determine the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates and assumptions, and ensure that the accounting is in conformity with applicable GAAP; - Tested design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and process level controls

• Assistant Manager with KPMG AG WpG (Germany)

  • Oct 2004 - Aug 2007

  Hamburg Area, Germany Assistant Manager (10/06 – 08/07) Audit Senior (10/05 – 09/06) Associate (10/04 – 09/05) - Provided professional financial statement audit services to a diverse client base (German GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP); - Tested design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and process level controls; - Applied analytical and problem solving skills in review of financial statements and in evaluating management’s assumptions in significant estimates



Arnold & Partner GbR

• Partner

  • Nov 2000 - May 2001

  Passau Area, Germany Partnership with the purpose to publish academic material and sell directly to law students. Key accomplishments: • Developed a marketing strategy. • Established the accounting function. • Allocated funds to the different functions of the business.