Budget Manager

• Apr 2017 - Present

Practice Manager

• Nov 2009 - Present

Manage a busy medical practice and an optical store. Built the practice from scratch, oversee equipment and inventory purchase, hiring and training staff. Timely and correct handling of all financial and administrative matters, including bookkeeping, medical billing, tax, regulatory compliance, etc. Participate in practice development by attending networking events and meeting with local medical practitioners. Manage a busy medical practice and an optical store. Built the practice from scratch, oversee equipment and inventory purchase, hiring and training staff. Timely and correct handling of all financial and administrative matters, including bookkeeping, medical billing, tax, regulatory compliance, etc. Participate in practice development by attending networking events and meeting with local medical practitioners.

Co-Owner

• Apr 2011 - Apr 2017

NY Tax Service Pro is multi-specialty accounting practice. We specialize in start-ups and small businesses. We can help you incorporate your business, select the most appropriate corporate structure, take charge of your bookkeeping, stay on top of the necessary filings, such as sales and payroll taxes, and, of course, work on your corporate and personal tax returns to maximize your refunds. NY Tax Service Pro is multi-specialty accounting practice. We specialize in start-ups and small businesses. We can help you incorporate your business, select the most appropriate corporate structure, take charge of your bookkeeping, stay on top of the necessary filings, such as sales and payroll taxes, and, of course, work on your corporate and personal tax returns to maximize your refunds.

Controller - Finance & Operations

• Jun 2006 - Apr 2012

Performed top-level review of monthly estimates and NAVs for all funds of hedge funds under management after respective fund controllers have completed their reviews. Experience working with various fund structures including LPs, Limiteds, LLCs, Registered Investment Companies, Sicavs and Trusts domiciled in Delaware, Cayman Islands, BVI, Bermuda - over 20 funds with the AUM of $7.5BN at the peak. Acted as the CFO's point person for various projects and ad-hoc reporting, supervise 5 fund controllers in solving issues with various aspects of the funds' operations, and assist in training new operations personnel. Led the audit and tax oversight for all funds under management. Oversaw operational and accounting aspects for the wind downs of 15 funds. Monitored and hedge currency exposures through the execution of forward trades. Member of the Line of Credit Committee working closely with senior management to obtain lines of credit for the funds. Maintained firm-wide AUM records, reporting monthly estimated and final AUM and performance results to the firm. Interacted daily with numerous service providers and internal departments globally to ensure appropriate and efficient resolution of any issues and timely production of the NAVs. Liaised with the due diligence and marketing teams to assisting with ongoing manager monitoring and investment decisions, and preparing RFPs and RFIs. Worked directly with the CFO, research and marketing departments in successfully launching 5 FoHFs with diverse structures. Assisted in the transition of 17 funds from the firm's former parent company and through acquisitions, including conducting operational due diligence, establishing operational procedures and client reporting guidelines, developing relationships with new service providers and assisting research and marketing personnel in data collection and analysis. Assisted in the successful transition of accounting data and processes from spreadsheets to HedgeSphere.

Associate

• Jul 2005 - Mar 2006

Coordinated and performed analysis and implementation of FIN 46 and EITF 04-5 - Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, for proprietary funds. Consulted Corporate Finance group on structuring new funds to preclude potential consolidation. Coordinated and performed daily management of the Accounting Policies and General Ledger Documentation projects. Led the audit process and reported to Controller and CFO. Performed research of various accounting and regulatory pronouncements and assisted in their implementation, if required. Assisted in the monthly closing process and presenting period's results to the Firm's management.

SENIOR AUDITOR

• Dec 2003 - Jun 2005

Performed financial statement audits of hedge funds, HFoFs, private equity funds, and broker-dealers. Participated in the new and existing client meetings to establish the reporting guidelines and extent of the engagements, to evaluate new client risks, perform background check on the new clients to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Patriot Act with emphasis on money-laundering. Supervised associates, assigned tasks and discussed the progress with team managers. Identified and documented clients' business and operating processes; assessed the related key controls and planned the testing of their operating effectiveness; identified possible internal control gaps and financial statements reporting deficiencies; recommended the remediation options to address the control gaps and operating effectiveness. Communicated extensively with the clients' personnel, various departments within the firm, as well as the third parties, such as attorneys, custodians, brokers, and previous auditors. Performed valuations of clients' portfolios using internal and external sources and consulted clients on propriety of valuation adjustments. Performed detailed analysis of the investors' capital, to ensure proper income allocation, fee calculation, and correct ending capital balances. Participated in regulatory compliance projects.

SENIOR PORTFOLIO ACCOUNTANT

• May 2002 - Dec 2003

Managed up to ten monthly net asset valuations of Domestic and Offshore hedge funds with different structures and prepared interim financial statements for clients and other stakeholders. Communicated extensively with third parties and internal departments to ensure uninterrupted valuation and trading process. Consulted in implementation of Advent Geneva software package by working with the clients to address and resolve potential issues. Increased efficiency in the valuation process through analyzing and understanding of clients' operating and fee structures, trading practices, reporting needs, and industry guidelines. The process involved communication with clients' management personnel, identification of any issues, evaluation of possible solutions, and consultation with account managers and determination of recommendations. Participated in negotiations with new clients, assisted in formulating the operations guide, and established client-tailored reporting system within Bank's valuation processes. Played active role in on-going compliance adherence procedures to prevent money laundering, ensured compliance with GAAP and ethical business practices by management and brokers, as well as proper record keeping for audit and regulatory inquiry purposes. Extensively assisted in year-end audits, participated in preparation of the financial statements, consulted with various parties involved to ensure timely resolution of any outstanding items.

SENIOR AUDITOR

• Nov 2000 - Apr 2002

Performed financial statement audits of hedge funds and HFoFs. Performed fund administrator functions and compiled quarterly unaudited financial statements. Performed financial statement audits of hedge funds and HFoFs. Performed fund administrator functions and compiled quarterly unaudited financial statements.