Experience

Jacmel Jewelry Inc.

• United States
• Luxury Goods & Jewelry

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Feb 1994 - Present

  Financial and Accounting Management • Financial Reporting & Analysis: Oversees the preparation of the monthly consolidating financial statements and directly responsible for financial planning and analysis, projections, benchmarking, financial instruments, and tax planning. • Financial & Managerial Accounting: Supervises staff with daily responsibilities pertaining to general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory costing and valuation, and gross profit… Show more Financial and Accounting Management • Financial Reporting & Analysis: Oversees the preparation of the monthly consolidating financial statements and directly responsible for financial planning and analysis, projections, benchmarking, financial instruments, and tax planning. • Financial & Managerial Accounting: Supervises staff with daily responsibilities pertaining to general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory costing and valuation, and gross profit analysis. • Treasury, Banking & Cash Management: Manage day-to-day operation of 30M+ banking facility including daily cash management, weekly borrowing base reporting utilizing customized financials models and internet banking software, negotiating credit terms and loan agreements and maximizing available capital. Also responsible for raising capital in connection with major capital expenditures. Administration • Human Resources: Develops, administers and communicates corporate policies and procedures, annual performance appraisal and salary review process, recruiting, employee benefits, and employee relations. • Retirement Planning: Work with financial advisors to select, evaluate, and administer the company’s 401K retirement plan. • Technology & Information Systems: Work closely with the IT department on developing, integrating, and implementing information systems projects. • Security & Facilities Management: Responsible for facility management and security at the company’s two NYC locations. Sales and Marketing • Sales Forecasting: Interact with sales and marketing in connection with developing and updating sales projections. • Licensing/ Branding: Value creation and enterprise growth through strategic cross-functional collaboration with sales and marketing to establish, manage, and grow the company’s 40M licensing business. The company has licenses with 15+ brands including Disney, Hallmark Cards, Warner Brothers, Hershey’s, Nickelodeon, and Hello Kitty. Show less



M. Fabrikant & Sons

• Assistant Chief Financial Officer

  • 1992 - 1994

  New York City, NY Assistant to Chief Financial Officer for an international jewelry manufacturer and distributor with sales of 900M+.



BDO Seidman

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audit Senior Manager

  • 1980 - 1992

  New York City, NY Senior Audit Manager • Began career as staff accountant. Advance to level of Senior Audit Manager.