Experience

XBTO

• Bermuda
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance

  • Apr 2018 - Present

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Worldwide Business Research

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Financial Controller NA&Brazil

  • Nov 2007 - Mar 2018

  Reported directly to CFO, Managing Director and Regional Managing Director.Prepared, supervised and managed month end close, monthly financial statements, schedules for monthly reporting package, monthly forecasting, and annual budget for 3 entities. Ensured timely, accurate accounting and reporting results.Collaborated with other executive team members to produce strategies for achieving targets.Developed, hired, and trained international accounting staff in 2 locations.Managed all activities of corporate accounting and accounts payable functions.Responsible for accruing various fees such as minority interest, legal fees, administration fees, audit fees, tax fees, advisory fees, profit share & bonus accruals etc.Created and implemented process improvements, cost savings and ways to improve financial reporting and controls.Analyzed budget vs. actual expenses, provided explanations for significant variances, checked general ledger accounts for trends and fluctuations, recommend appropriate actions to management.Filed VAT, HST, and sales tax returns.Provided analysis and support for internal auditors, external auditors and tax consultants.



Mc2

• Controller

  • Jun 2006 - Nov 2007

  Reported directly to 2 partners and third-party investment company.Prepared budgets, forecasts and financial reporting for various entitiesEstablished and implemented policies and procedures for internal control in accordance with audit requirements.Supervised daily operations of the accounting department and multiple office locations with 6 staff. Hired and trained all accounting staff. Established accounts receivable collection procedures, billing, and account payable procedures.Managed daily cash requirements. Collaborated with outside counsel on contract issues, leases, and fraud case.Administered all health plans, employee policies and compensation packages. Conducted a forensic audit on the company’s balance sheet. Found numerous errors and misclassification of assets and liabilities in accordance to GAAP. Discovered fraud by previous controller and how the controller manipulated the accounting system. Designed interface between QuickBooks and the accounting system. Worked with programmers to create enhancements in the accounting system. Created a detailed chart of accounts for tax purposes and management analysis.



AlliedTPro

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Jan 2005 - May 2006

  Reported directly to CFO for multi-million dollar US operations and regional controllers of public parent company in Switzerland.Prepared monthly closings, trial balances, consolidations, and account reconciliations for all 11 US based legal entities. Performed monthly analytical review and comparison of actual results to forecast and budget.Prepared quarterly forecasts, annual budget, and long term plan for 3 years into the future. Prepared monthly billing reports and variance reports of daily, weekly, and monthly turnover and margin controls.Prepared special analysis reports required by CFO and CEO. Presented monthly, quarterly, and annual results to the management team consisting of 12 members.Work with independent auditors for interim audit, annual audit, and 401k audit.Monitored and maintained bank account administration and cash flow management.Supervised and directed 4 staff. Oversaw accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and general ledger. Designed an interface between an oracle database and ACCPAC.



Elite Model Management

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Accounting

  • 2002 - 2005

  Reported directly to Director of Finance and global CFO in Switzerland prior to bankruptcy and to CFO of buyout company and CRO during bankruptcy.Prepared monthly closings, trial balances, and account analysis on 4 US based companies prior to bankruptcy.Created and analyzed cash flow projections, monthly budgets, corporate expenditures, and internal monthly income statements.Generated daily bank reconciliations to manage cash flow. Coordinated a successful Chapter 11 restructure by generating monthly trustee reports and weekly DIP cash flow statements. Prepared and examined financial schedules for an Asset Purchase Agreement with a pro forma balance sheet, due diligence audit, closing balance sheet and income statement.Managed employee payroll and reimbursements.Facilitated communication with external auditors.