Experience

TMRW Sports

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Oct 2023 - Present



Vinik Sports Group

• United States
• Entertainment
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President - Finance & Accounting

  • Oct 2021 - Oct 2023



Florida Panthers

• United States
• Sports Teams and Clubs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Oct 2019 - Sep 2021

• Vice President of Finance/Controller

  • May 2015 - Oct 2019

  • Successfully stepped into and guided a Finance/Accounting department through a reorganization that brought companies books and records up to date, including year-end audits, after not being completed for previous two fiscal years. • Developed and implemented effective controls, processes and procedures between Finance and Operations, greatly increasing the reporting effectiveness to Management. • Main accounting liaison between organizations finance/accounting team and external… Show more • Successfully stepped into and guided a Finance/Accounting department through a reorganization that brought companies books and records up to date, including year-end audits, after not being completed for previous two fiscal years. • Developed and implemented effective controls, processes and procedures between Finance and Operations, greatly increasing the reporting effectiveness to Management. • Main accounting liaison between organizations finance/accounting team and external auditors. • Upon completion of initial two-year audits, assisted Senior leadership in completion of projections which were used to obtain $86M subsidy from Broward County, used to operate Arena. • Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the month end close, including review of journal entries, the monthly financial statements, additional supporting schedules, and balance sheet account analysis. • Developed and administered accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP. • Oversight of revenue recognition for all revenue streams. • Prepare the annual budget, providing financial, administrative, and local operational support. • Prepare all National Hockey League (NHL) reporting packages and surveys. • Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures and internal controls • Supervises the Staff Accountants, A/R & A/P Accounting functions; including oversight of their work loads, schedules, and job demands when necessary. • Managed finance/accounting team of 9 (including Accounts Payable).



SANZA Food Service

• Sunrise, Florida

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2021

  • Created and implemented a food service operation in 6 weeks, that is the exclusive service provider of the BB&T Center. • Created and implemented a food service operation in 6 weeks, that is the exclusive service provider of the BB&T Center.



Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Accounting - NY Rangers

  • Mar 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Maintained the general ledger and accounting records of the New York Rangers and Hartford Wolfpack. • Managed the Rangers monthly closing process and prepared month-end financial statements, supporting schedules and assisted with drafting controller’s letters. • Reviewed all balance sheet and income statement account analyses and monthly journal entries. • Prepared quarterly deliverables to Corporate Finance for quarterly reviews, year-end audit, corporate tax filings and… Show more • Maintained the general ledger and accounting records of the New York Rangers and Hartford Wolfpack. • Managed the Rangers monthly closing process and prepared month-end financial statements, supporting schedules and assisted with drafting controller’s letters. • Reviewed all balance sheet and income statement account analyses and monthly journal entries. • Prepared quarterly deliverables to Corporate Finance for quarterly reviews, year-end audit, corporate tax filings and financial statement disclosure support. • Developed comprehensive comparisons of actual results to budget, forecast and prior periods. • Managed invoice review process ensuring proper accounting treatment (e.g., capital vs. expense), and compliance with current internal control policies. • Met with workers compensation, internal, independent and league auditors, as necessary. • Prepared all National Hockey League (NHL) and American Hockey League (AHL) reporting packages and surveys. Show less • Maintained the general ledger and accounting records of the New York Rangers and Hartford Wolfpack. • Managed the Rangers monthly closing process and prepared month-end financial statements, supporting schedules and assisted with drafting controller’s letters. • Reviewed all balance sheet and income statement account analyses and monthly journal entries. • Prepared quarterly deliverables to Corporate Finance for quarterly reviews, year-end audit, corporate tax filings and… Show more • Maintained the general ledger and accounting records of the New York Rangers and Hartford Wolfpack. • Managed the Rangers monthly closing process and prepared month-end financial statements, supporting schedules and assisted with drafting controller’s letters. • Reviewed all balance sheet and income statement account analyses and monthly journal entries. • Prepared quarterly deliverables to Corporate Finance for quarterly reviews, year-end audit, corporate tax filings and financial statement disclosure support. • Developed comprehensive comparisons of actual results to budget, forecast and prior periods. • Managed invoice review process ensuring proper accounting treatment (e.g., capital vs. expense), and compliance with current internal control policies. • Met with workers compensation, internal, independent and league auditors, as necessary. • Prepared all National Hockey League (NHL) and American Hockey League (AHL) reporting packages and surveys. Show less



Freelance

• New York City Metropolitan Area

• Sports Agent

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2014

  • Negotiated Player Contracts and Sponsorship opportunities for NFL/AFL/CFL Players • Secured National and Local TV interviews for clients • Partial client list: Rob Bironas - Kicker - Tennessee (2003 Pro Bowl, NFL Record holder for most FG's in a game (8)) Nick Murphy - Punter - Baltimore/Kansas City/Philadelphia (2 time All-NFL Europe) Shane Andrus - Kicker - Indianapolis/Tampa Bay/San Francisco Rod Windsor - Wide Receiver - Cleveland • Negotiated Player Contracts and Sponsorship opportunities for NFL/AFL/CFL Players • Secured National and Local TV interviews for clients • Partial client list: Rob Bironas - Kicker - Tennessee (2003 Pro Bowl, NFL Record holder for most FG's in a game (8)) Nick Murphy - Punter - Baltimore/Kansas City/Philadelphia (2 time All-NFL Europe) Shane Andrus - Kicker - Indianapolis/Tampa Bay/San Francisco Rod Windsor - Wide Receiver - Cleveland



Base Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President - Finance

  • Feb 2008 - Mar 2014

  • Prepared the budget, forecasts and long range strategic plan. • Prepared C.I.A. (Capital Investment Approval) and models for potential new shows/business. • Reviewed and analysis of show-by-show revenue with regional managers to provide financial information. • Managed monthly close process including preparation of consolidated and non-consolidated financial reports for distribution to senior management, Board of Director and investors. • Prepared monthly account analysis… Show more • Prepared the budget, forecasts and long range strategic plan. • Prepared C.I.A. (Capital Investment Approval) and models for potential new shows/business. • Reviewed and analysis of show-by-show revenue with regional managers to provide financial information. • Managed monthly close process including preparation of consolidated and non-consolidated financial reports for distribution to senior management, Board of Director and investors. • Prepared monthly account analysis (balance sheet and P&L), including variance analysis to budget/forecast. • Coordinated and directed annual audit, including preparation of financial statements and footnote disclosures. • Coordinated efforts for preparation of tax returns and ensure tax compliance. • Prepared monthly covenant analysis for debt holders and partners. • Managed treasury function and preparation of cash flow projections (including management and forecast of foreign exchange). • Maintained and evaluated daily cash position, prepared cash position report for upper level management of company’s 25 bank accounts. • Developed and administered accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP. • Developed general ledger and financial reporting system (Great Plains). • Provided ad hoc project support to senior executives and investors. Show less • Prepared the budget, forecasts and long range strategic plan. • Prepared C.I.A. (Capital Investment Approval) and models for potential new shows/business. • Reviewed and analysis of show-by-show revenue with regional managers to provide financial information. • Managed monthly close process including preparation of consolidated and non-consolidated financial reports for distribution to senior management, Board of Director and investors. • Prepared monthly account analysis… Show more • Prepared the budget, forecasts and long range strategic plan. • Prepared C.I.A. (Capital Investment Approval) and models for potential new shows/business. • Reviewed and analysis of show-by-show revenue with regional managers to provide financial information. • Managed monthly close process including preparation of consolidated and non-consolidated financial reports for distribution to senior management, Board of Director and investors. • Prepared monthly account analysis (balance sheet and P&L), including variance analysis to budget/forecast. • Coordinated and directed annual audit, including preparation of financial statements and footnote disclosures. • Coordinated efforts for preparation of tax returns and ensure tax compliance. • Prepared monthly covenant analysis for debt holders and partners. • Managed treasury function and preparation of cash flow projections (including management and forecast of foreign exchange). • Maintained and evaluated daily cash position, prepared cash position report for upper level management of company’s 25 bank accounts. • Developed and administered accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP. • Developed general ledger and financial reporting system (Great Plains). • Provided ad hoc project support to senior executives and investors. Show less



Time Inc.

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Finance Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Feb 2008

  • Coordination and preparation of monthly close, including review of the income statement, balance sheet and all division reconciliations. • Managed monthly, quarterly and yearly budgets and forecasts. • Prepared staff analysis, including cost savings and headcount reconciliations. • Partnered with senior edit and production staff to solve issues impacting business and execute the optimal cost effective strategy. • Assisted with pricing for new projects. • Prepared ad hoc… Show more • Coordination and preparation of monthly close, including review of the income statement, balance sheet and all division reconciliations. • Managed monthly, quarterly and yearly budgets and forecasts. • Prepared staff analysis, including cost savings and headcount reconciliations. • Partnered with senior edit and production staff to solve issues impacting business and execute the optimal cost effective strategy. • Assisted with pricing for new projects. • Prepared ad hoc analyses such as cost per page analysis and project margins. • Ensured that edit and production spending are tracked by project and strategize with Deputy Editors and Production Directors to manage costs. • Managed business office team. Show less • Coordination and preparation of monthly close, including review of the income statement, balance sheet and all division reconciliations. • Managed monthly, quarterly and yearly budgets and forecasts. • Prepared staff analysis, including cost savings and headcount reconciliations. • Partnered with senior edit and production staff to solve issues impacting business and execute the optimal cost effective strategy. • Assisted with pricing for new projects. • Prepared ad hoc… Show more • Coordination and preparation of monthly close, including review of the income statement, balance sheet and all division reconciliations. • Managed monthly, quarterly and yearly budgets and forecasts. • Prepared staff analysis, including cost savings and headcount reconciliations. • Partnered with senior edit and production staff to solve issues impacting business and execute the optimal cost effective strategy. • Assisted with pricing for new projects. • Prepared ad hoc analyses such as cost per page analysis and project margins. • Ensured that edit and production spending are tracked by project and strategize with Deputy Editors and Production Directors to manage costs. • Managed business office team. Show less



ESPN

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Business Operations (ESPN Outdoors); Director of Finance (ABC Sports)

  • Jul 2000 - Sep 2006

  ESPN Outdoors - Oct 2005 - Sept 2006 • Provided guidance to Sr. Mgmt in long range plan strategic discussions for ESPN Outdoors and Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS). • Prepared the long range plan presentation for the CFO and other Sr. Mgmt. • Prepared and presented internal financial statements to the GM for the budget, quarterly forecasts and long range plan for ESPN Outdoors and BASS. • Provided monthly management analysis of all aspects of operations, including internal… Show more ESPN Outdoors - Oct 2005 - Sept 2006 • Provided guidance to Sr. Mgmt in long range plan strategic discussions for ESPN Outdoors and Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS). • Prepared the long range plan presentation for the CFO and other Sr. Mgmt. • Prepared and presented internal financial statements to the GM for the budget, quarterly forecasts and long range plan for ESPN Outdoors and BASS. • Provided monthly management analysis of all aspects of operations, including internal financial statements. • Prepared sections of the bi-weekly President’s Report for ESPN Outdoors and BASS. This report updated the President and other Sr. Mgmt on the current state of the business. • Prepared bi-weekly report updating the General Manager and Sales team on sales pacing for the department. • Partnered with department heads to continually develop strategies that enhanced profitability across Outdoors departments, such as restructuring events and increasing BASS membership. • Evaluated all new business initiatives, such as sale of ESPN produced DVD’s and mobile phone weather application. ABC Sports - Jul 2000 - Oct 2005 • Partnered with ABC Sports Programming Department in new sports properties acquisitions via the preparation and presentation of rights available analyses. • Reviewed and summarized sports rights contracts for Sr. Mgmt. • Supervised amortization of rights analysis for various events (NFL, CFB, PGA Golf, etc.) • Performed monthly, quarterly and year-end closings, including the preparation of 10K schedules. • Prepared the long range plan presentation for Sr. Mgmt. • Directed monthly, quarterly and yearly budgets and forecasts. • Managed Cash Flow for monthly, quarterly and yearly closings, budgets and forecasts. • Assisted company wide implementation of Accounting/Finance/Human Resources software (SAP). • Managed Makegood Liability for various sports properties. • Instructed seminars to teach employees how to properly use SAP. • Supervised staff of four. Show less ESPN Outdoors - Oct 2005 - Sept 2006 • Provided guidance to Sr. Mgmt in long range plan strategic discussions for ESPN Outdoors and Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS). • Prepared the long range plan presentation for the CFO and other Sr. Mgmt. • Prepared and presented internal financial statements to the GM for the budget, quarterly forecasts and long range plan for ESPN Outdoors and BASS. • Provided monthly management analysis of all aspects of operations, including internal… Show more ESPN Outdoors - Oct 2005 - Sept 2006 • Provided guidance to Sr. Mgmt in long range plan strategic discussions for ESPN Outdoors and Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS). • Prepared the long range plan presentation for the CFO and other Sr. Mgmt. • Prepared and presented internal financial statements to the GM for the budget, quarterly forecasts and long range plan for ESPN Outdoors and BASS. • Provided monthly management analysis of all aspects of operations, including internal financial statements. • Prepared sections of the bi-weekly President’s Report for ESPN Outdoors and BASS. This report updated the President and other Sr. Mgmt on the current state of the business. • Prepared bi-weekly report updating the General Manager and Sales team on sales pacing for the department. • Partnered with department heads to continually develop strategies that enhanced profitability across Outdoors departments, such as restructuring events and increasing BASS membership. • Evaluated all new business initiatives, such as sale of ESPN produced DVD’s and mobile phone weather application. ABC Sports - Jul 2000 - Oct 2005 • Partnered with ABC Sports Programming Department in new sports properties acquisitions via the preparation and presentation of rights available analyses. • Reviewed and summarized sports rights contracts for Sr. Mgmt. • Supervised amortization of rights analysis for various events (NFL, CFB, PGA Golf, etc.) • Performed monthly, quarterly and year-end closings, including the preparation of 10K schedules. • Prepared the long range plan presentation for Sr. Mgmt. • Directed monthly, quarterly and yearly budgets and forecasts. • Managed Cash Flow for monthly, quarterly and yearly closings, budgets and forecasts. • Assisted company wide implementation of Accounting/Finance/Human Resources software (SAP). • Managed Makegood Liability for various sports properties. • Instructed seminars to teach employees how to properly use SAP. • Supervised staff of four. Show less



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Auditor

  • Aug 1994 - Jul 2000

  • Planned, coordinated and supervised audit engagements for the firm’s investment company practice. • Provided guidance and technical development to members of the audit team. • Advised and updated clients of various accounting and regulatory issues that were facing the investment company industry at that time. • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and required GAAP and SEC disclosure. • Coordinated the comment process for clients, managers and partners. • Facilitated… Show more • Planned, coordinated and supervised audit engagements for the firm’s investment company practice. • Provided guidance and technical development to members of the audit team. • Advised and updated clients of various accounting and regulatory issues that were facing the investment company industry at that time. • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and required GAAP and SEC disclosure. • Coordinated the comment process for clients, managers and partners. • Facilitated in the review and filing of various regulatory documents, gaining exposure to and knowledge of technical and reporting issues. • Presented summary of major audit and technical issues to partners during the wrap-up phase of the audit. Show less • Planned, coordinated and supervised audit engagements for the firm’s investment company practice. • Provided guidance and technical development to members of the audit team. • Advised and updated clients of various accounting and regulatory issues that were facing the investment company industry at that time. • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and required GAAP and SEC disclosure. • Coordinated the comment process for clients, managers and partners. • Facilitated… Show more • Planned, coordinated and supervised audit engagements for the firm’s investment company practice. • Provided guidance and technical development to members of the audit team. • Advised and updated clients of various accounting and regulatory issues that were facing the investment company industry at that time. • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and required GAAP and SEC disclosure. • Coordinated the comment process for clients, managers and partners. • Facilitated in the review and filing of various regulatory documents, gaining exposure to and knowledge of technical and reporting issues. • Presented summary of major audit and technical issues to partners during the wrap-up phase of the audit. Show less