Controller

• May 2018 - Present

Accounting Manager

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

Business Owner

• Mar 2017 - Present

Registered IRS Tax preparer Registered IRS Tax preparer

Accounting Manager Consultant

• Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

• Month end Close – Approving journal entries, reviewing results, researching variances • Testing & Implementing SAP fixes and enhancements of day to day transaction flows – working with IT • Cash Disbursement forecasting and tracking of actuals • Working with third party distributors to ensure inventory and cost transactional interfaces are correct and monitoring errors thereon. • Reconciliation and analysis as needed to ensure proper of supply chain assets, liabilities, and costs. • Month end Close – Approving journal entries, reviewing results, researching variances • Testing & Implementing SAP fixes and enhancements of day to day transaction flows – working with IT • Cash Disbursement forecasting and tracking of actuals • Working with third party distributors to ensure inventory and cost transactional interfaces are correct and monitoring errors thereon. • Reconciliation and analysis as needed to ensure proper of supply chain assets, liabilities, and costs.

Accounting Consultant

• Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

• Prepare/ review monthly/quarterly journal entries and account reconciliation and analyze various G/L accounts. • Monthly and quarterly reporting and roll-forwards of accounts balances. • Monitor company inventory, assist with item cost analysis and ending inventory valuation, generate monthly inventory reports. • Review non-distribution revenue contracts, facilitate timely billing of inbound royalty statements, customer communication/follow-up, and participate in the monthly AR Aging… Show more • Prepare/ review monthly/quarterly journal entries and account reconciliation and analyze various G/L accounts. • Monthly and quarterly reporting and roll-forwards of accounts balances. • Monitor company inventory, assist with item cost analysis and ending inventory valuation, generate monthly inventory reports. • Review non-distribution revenue contracts, facilitate timely billing of inbound royalty statements, customer communication/follow-up, and participate in the monthly AR Aging review and on-going collection efforts. • Interaction with various departments to insure accuracy of accounts and reporting. • Assist the company Chief Accounting Officer in various Ad hoc requests. Show less • Prepare/ review monthly/quarterly journal entries and account reconciliation and analyze various G/L accounts. • Monthly and quarterly reporting and roll-forwards of accounts balances. • Monitor company inventory, assist with item cost analysis and ending inventory valuation, generate monthly inventory reports. • Review non-distribution revenue contracts, facilitate timely billing of inbound royalty statements, customer communication/follow-up, and participate in the monthly AR Aging… Show more • Prepare/ review monthly/quarterly journal entries and account reconciliation and analyze various G/L accounts. • Monthly and quarterly reporting and roll-forwards of accounts balances. • Monitor company inventory, assist with item cost analysis and ending inventory valuation, generate monthly inventory reports. • Review non-distribution revenue contracts, facilitate timely billing of inbound royalty statements, customer communication/follow-up, and participate in the monthly AR Aging review and on-going collection efforts. • Interaction with various departments to insure accuracy of accounts and reporting. • Assist the company Chief Accounting Officer in various Ad hoc requests. Show less

Accounting Consultant

• Feb 2013 - Oct 2015

Providing financial and accounting consulting expertise to various clients in the Entertainment and the Investment industry. Providing financial and accounting consulting expertise to various clients in the Entertainment and the Investment industry.

Senior Accounting Manager

• Aug 2007 - Nov 2012

• Day-to-Day execution of general accounting activities, Month end closing and reporting, consolidation of actual results, preparation and review of all financial statements, by title reporting for publishing, footnotes and disclosures. • Prepare and distribute monthly and weekly ‘Flash’ documents for Home Entertainment reporting & accounting department.as a source to investigate revenue, expense, and by customer variances. • Prepare and support the VP of Finance in preparing monthly… Show more • Day-to-Day execution of general accounting activities, Month end closing and reporting, consolidation of actual results, preparation and review of all financial statements, by title reporting for publishing, footnotes and disclosures. • Prepare and distribute monthly and weekly ‘Flash’ documents for Home Entertainment reporting & accounting department.as a source to investigate revenue, expense, and by customer variances. • Prepare and support the VP of Finance in preparing monthly financial statements and commentary within deadlines provided by Corporate Accounting. • Analyze financial reports; make studies and recommendations relative to the accounting of returns, discounts and rebates. • Responsible for analyzing & reporting of customer sales costs. Costs include rebates, placement fees, co-op & MDF. • Document & review discounts provided to customers, measured together with sales & other costs for overall impact on business. • Use sales cost tracking system, the general ledger, and credit deduction support to pull together a complete picture of total customer spend by deduction type. • The sales cost tracking information is correlated to promotions and analyzed within the context of percentage of gross sales and compared against historical rates and comparable promotions. • Developed schedules reflecting sales costs per time intervals incurred as opposed to when processed. • Analyze costs, design and construct reports by business segment such as theatrical new release, catalog and TV product, and by different Licensors. Show less • Day-to-Day execution of general accounting activities, Month end closing and reporting, consolidation of actual results, preparation and review of all financial statements, by title reporting for publishing, footnotes and disclosures. • Prepare and distribute monthly and weekly ‘Flash’ documents for Home Entertainment reporting & accounting department.as a source to investigate revenue, expense, and by customer variances. • Prepare and support the VP of Finance in preparing monthly… Show more • Day-to-Day execution of general accounting activities, Month end closing and reporting, consolidation of actual results, preparation and review of all financial statements, by title reporting for publishing, footnotes and disclosures. • Prepare and distribute monthly and weekly ‘Flash’ documents for Home Entertainment reporting & accounting department.as a source to investigate revenue, expense, and by customer variances. • Prepare and support the VP of Finance in preparing monthly financial statements and commentary within deadlines provided by Corporate Accounting. • Analyze financial reports; make studies and recommendations relative to the accounting of returns, discounts and rebates. • Responsible for analyzing & reporting of customer sales costs. Costs include rebates, placement fees, co-op & MDF. • Document & review discounts provided to customers, measured together with sales & other costs for overall impact on business. • Use sales cost tracking system, the general ledger, and credit deduction support to pull together a complete picture of total customer spend by deduction type. • The sales cost tracking information is correlated to promotions and analyzed within the context of percentage of gross sales and compared against historical rates and comparable promotions. • Developed schedules reflecting sales costs per time intervals incurred as opposed to when processed. • Analyze costs, design and construct reports by business segment such as theatrical new release, catalog and TV product, and by different Licensors. Show less

Senior Staff Accountant

• Apr 2005 - Aug 2007

Primarily responsible for film cost amortization for 250+ titles plus film libraries from ultimate preparation through financial statement footnotes. • Preparation of film ultimate including 10-year revenue, direct costs, and distribution & marketing expenses • Tracking of film costs from development through amortization • Analysis & reconciliation of all film cost balances and amortization expense accounts • Sarbanes Oxley compliance documentation • Liaison with auditors for… Show more Primarily responsible for film cost amortization for 250+ titles plus film libraries from ultimate preparation through financial statement footnotes. • Preparation of film ultimate including 10-year revenue, direct costs, and distribution & marketing expenses • Tracking of film costs from development through amortization • Analysis & reconciliation of all film cost balances and amortization expense accounts • Sarbanes Oxley compliance documentation • Liaison with auditors for quarterly reviews and year-end audits • Quarterly footnote preparation for 10q/10k SEC reporting • Interface with participations & residuals department for ultimate and calculation of monthly accruals • Research and analysis of costs for television execs. as needed • Assist Finance Department VP of Production Finance in funding of all television and film productions • Liaison with all production accountants for ongoing funding, bill-backs, quarterly reporting and final reconciliation of production spending • Oversee AR billing & collections of license fees from major networks • Preparation and review of monthly/quarterly journal entries Show less Primarily responsible for film cost amortization for 250+ titles plus film libraries from ultimate preparation through financial statement footnotes. • Preparation of film ultimate including 10-year revenue, direct costs, and distribution & marketing expenses • Tracking of film costs from development through amortization • Analysis & reconciliation of all film cost balances and amortization expense accounts • Sarbanes Oxley compliance documentation • Liaison with auditors for… Show more Primarily responsible for film cost amortization for 250+ titles plus film libraries from ultimate preparation through financial statement footnotes. • Preparation of film ultimate including 10-year revenue, direct costs, and distribution & marketing expenses • Tracking of film costs from development through amortization • Analysis & reconciliation of all film cost balances and amortization expense accounts • Sarbanes Oxley compliance documentation • Liaison with auditors for quarterly reviews and year-end audits • Quarterly footnote preparation for 10q/10k SEC reporting • Interface with participations & residuals department for ultimate and calculation of monthly accruals • Research and analysis of costs for television execs. as needed • Assist Finance Department VP of Production Finance in funding of all television and film productions • Liaison with all production accountants for ongoing funding, bill-backs, quarterly reporting and final reconciliation of production spending • Oversee AR billing & collections of license fees from major networks • Preparation and review of monthly/quarterly journal entries Show less

Senior Staff Accountant

• Mar 2003 - Jun 2004

Utilize advanced accounting skills to ensure the accuracy of various sections of the financial statements. Analyze complex revenue & expense transactions and determine the appropriate treatment according to GAAP. Prepare journal entries to record or adjust these transactions into the general ledger. Analyze financial information regarding assets, liabilities, and equity. Makes recommendations regarding the accounting for these accounts, related reserves, and expenses. Assist in the… Show more Utilize advanced accounting skills to ensure the accuracy of various sections of the financial statements. Analyze complex revenue & expense transactions and determine the appropriate treatment according to GAAP. Prepare journal entries to record or adjust these transactions into the general ledger. Analyze financial information regarding assets, liabilities, and equity. Makes recommendations regarding the accounting for these accounts, related reserves, and expenses. Assist in the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected financial results for non –financial mangers. Documents current accounting system, procedures and internal controls. Help maintain the accounting system to ensure proper account distribution of sales from the billing system. Download information from the accounting system to PC software to create customized reports for management. As assigned, analyze individual transactions and record them in the general ledger in accordance to GAAP. Show less Utilize advanced accounting skills to ensure the accuracy of various sections of the financial statements. Analyze complex revenue & expense transactions and determine the appropriate treatment according to GAAP. Prepare journal entries to record or adjust these transactions into the general ledger. Analyze financial information regarding assets, liabilities, and equity. Makes recommendations regarding the accounting for these accounts, related reserves, and expenses. Assist in the… Show more Utilize advanced accounting skills to ensure the accuracy of various sections of the financial statements. Analyze complex revenue & expense transactions and determine the appropriate treatment according to GAAP. Prepare journal entries to record or adjust these transactions into the general ledger. Analyze financial information regarding assets, liabilities, and equity. Makes recommendations regarding the accounting for these accounts, related reserves, and expenses. Assist in the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected financial results for non –financial mangers. Documents current accounting system, procedures and internal controls. Help maintain the accounting system to ensure proper account distribution of sales from the billing system. Download information from the accounting system to PC software to create customized reports for management. As assigned, analyze individual transactions and record them in the general ledger in accordance to GAAP. Show less

Accounting Analyst (Consultant)

• Mar 2002 - Oct 2002

Responsible for analyzing commercial and government billing contract and sale invoices. Verify and review funding criteria. Analyze contract revisions, fee awards, and cost overruns. Reconcile overhead and general billing rates. Balance and adjust invoice discrepancies. Issue closing agreements and final invoices. Use various on-line systems and reporting programs for data research. Create administrative billing documents and spreadsheets. Analyses may entail high volume, multi-million dollar… Show more Responsible for analyzing commercial and government billing contract and sale invoices. Verify and review funding criteria. Analyze contract revisions, fee awards, and cost overruns. Reconcile overhead and general billing rates. Balance and adjust invoice discrepancies. Issue closing agreements and final invoices. Use various on-line systems and reporting programs for data research. Create administrative billing documents and spreadsheets. Analyses may entail high volume, multi-million dollar unbilled receivables with complex billing structures. Perform miscellaneous accounting tasks as required. Show less Responsible for analyzing commercial and government billing contract and sale invoices. Verify and review funding criteria. Analyze contract revisions, fee awards, and cost overruns. Reconcile overhead and general billing rates. Balance and adjust invoice discrepancies. Issue closing agreements and final invoices. Use various on-line systems and reporting programs for data research. Create administrative billing documents and spreadsheets. Analyses may entail high volume, multi-million dollar… Show more Responsible for analyzing commercial and government billing contract and sale invoices. Verify and review funding criteria. Analyze contract revisions, fee awards, and cost overruns. Reconcile overhead and general billing rates. Balance and adjust invoice discrepancies. Issue closing agreements and final invoices. Use various on-line systems and reporting programs for data research. Create administrative billing documents and spreadsheets. Analyses may entail high volume, multi-million dollar unbilled receivables with complex billing structures. Perform miscellaneous accounting tasks as required. Show less

Accountant

• 2000 - 2001