Stuart Goodman, CPA, Financial Executive
Acting CFO and Controller at The Adventure Challenge- Claim this Profile
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Steve Grady
I have worked with Stu for more than a decade. He is a skilled, dedicated financial professional with a breadth of experience. During his time at RoyaltyShare, Stu built our finance processes and operations, worked as part of our executive management team on fundraising, managed several complex acquisitions and helped us successfully merge operations into The Orchard/Sony Music. In short, he was able to do whatever we needed through different phases of the companies growth. Stu has the unique ability to shift between day-to-day management of financial operations and strategic, long term planning. I wholeheartedly recommend him to any organization that is looking fo a senior financial executive.
Denis Siek
I had the opportunity to work with Stu over the past 3 years in his role as VP, Finance and Controller of Royalty Share. In that time Stu work closely with myself and my team as the finance lead of a key division of The Orchard. Stuart showed not only a firm understanding of and mastery of his day to day role, but also took the lead on the integration of Royalty Share’s finance processes with the wider Orchard team. Stu showed professionalism throughout and was able to work well in both team settings and individually when tasked with challenging problems. I enjoyed my time working with Stu and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a senior finance and accounting executive.
Steve Grady
I have worked with Stu for more than a decade. He is a skilled, dedicated financial professional with a breadth of experience. During his time at RoyaltyShare, Stu built our finance processes and operations, worked as part of our executive management team on fundraising, managed several complex acquisitions and helped us successfully merge operations into The Orchard/Sony Music. In short, he was able to do whatever we needed through different phases of the companies growth. Stu has the unique ability to shift between day-to-day management of financial operations and strategic, long term planning. I wholeheartedly recommend him to any organization that is looking fo a senior financial executive.
Denis Siek
I had the opportunity to work with Stu over the past 3 years in his role as VP, Finance and Controller of Royalty Share. In that time Stu work closely with myself and my team as the finance lead of a key division of The Orchard. Stuart showed not only a firm understanding of and mastery of his day to day role, but also took the lead on the integration of Royalty Share’s finance processes with the wider Orchard team. Stu showed professionalism throughout and was able to work well in both team settings and individually when tasked with challenging problems. I enjoyed my time working with Stu and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a senior finance and accounting executive.
Steve Grady
I have worked with Stu for more than a decade. He is a skilled, dedicated financial professional with a breadth of experience. During his time at RoyaltyShare, Stu built our finance processes and operations, worked as part of our executive management team on fundraising, managed several complex acquisitions and helped us successfully merge operations into The Orchard/Sony Music. In short, he was able to do whatever we needed through different phases of the companies growth. Stu has the unique ability to shift between day-to-day management of financial operations and strategic, long term planning. I wholeheartedly recommend him to any organization that is looking fo a senior financial executive.
Denis Siek
I had the opportunity to work with Stu over the past 3 years in his role as VP, Finance and Controller of Royalty Share. In that time Stu work closely with myself and my team as the finance lead of a key division of The Orchard. Stuart showed not only a firm understanding of and mastery of his day to day role, but also took the lead on the integration of Royalty Share’s finance processes with the wider Orchard team. Stu showed professionalism throughout and was able to work well in both team settings and individually when tasked with challenging problems. I enjoyed my time working with Stu and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a senior finance and accounting executive.
Steve Grady
I have worked with Stu for more than a decade. He is a skilled, dedicated financial professional with a breadth of experience. During his time at RoyaltyShare, Stu built our finance processes and operations, worked as part of our executive management team on fundraising, managed several complex acquisitions and helped us successfully merge operations into The Orchard/Sony Music. In short, he was able to do whatever we needed through different phases of the companies growth. Stu has the unique ability to shift between day-to-day management of financial operations and strategic, long term planning. I wholeheartedly recommend him to any organization that is looking fo a senior financial executive.
Denis Siek
I had the opportunity to work with Stu over the past 3 years in his role as VP, Finance and Controller of Royalty Share. In that time Stu work closely with myself and my team as the finance lead of a key division of The Orchard. Stuart showed not only a firm understanding of and mastery of his day to day role, but also took the lead on the integration of Royalty Share’s finance processes with the wider Orchard team. Stu showed professionalism throughout and was able to work well in both team settings and individually when tasked with challenging problems. I enjoyed my time working with Stu and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a senior finance and accounting executive.
Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
State University of New York EmpiJan, 1990- Sep, 2024
Experience
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The Adventure Challenge
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Acting CFO and Controller
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Jan 2023 - Present
Assist in formulating the company’s future direction through providing input on the company’s business plan, financial and tax strategies, budgeting, and forecastingDevelop performance measures that support the company’s strategic directionMaintain in-depth relations with all members of the management teamManage the accounting, investor relations, tax, and treasury departmentsOversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operationsManage any third parties to which accounting or finance functions have been outsourcedOversee the company’s transaction processing systemsUnderstand and mitigate key elements of the company’s risk profileMonitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry; ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirementsReport financial results to the Leadership teamMonitor cash balances and cash forecasts; arrange for debt and equity financing; invest funds Show less
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Financial Controller
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Apr 2022 - Dec 2022
Oversee Month End Close and Financial Reporting processPlanning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Payroll, and TaxDevelop and Maintain accounting policies and proceduresPlay an integral role in company growth and expansion into new markets and countriesDesign, implement and maintain process narratives, risk assessments, and internal controls compliant with SOXContinually challenge and improve processes and procedures aimed at automation, and efficiencyPlan, organize and coordinate annual review process Show less
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ATTOM Data Solutions
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Controller
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Jun 2020 - Apr 2022
Responsibilities include corporate and general accounting including consolidations, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities, billing review, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. Position reports to Corporate Controller - Reduced Month end close from 30 days to 10. - Implemented standard operating procedures for all accounting personnel/functions. - Implemented Blackline system to assist in month end close - Supervised Billing Audit to ensure accuracy and completeness of the billing process. - Supervise staff of four accountants. Show less
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KBLED
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South Africa
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Accounting Manager
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Dec 2019 - Aug 2020
Perform all accounting monthly activities, Bank reconciliations, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, journal entries and General Ledger. Prepared company for year-end tax returns for several subsidiaries. Developed Cash forecast to show cash deficits. Reported to CEO. Perform all accounting monthly activities, Bank reconciliations, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, journal entries and General Ledger. Prepared company for year-end tax returns for several subsidiaries. Developed Cash forecast to show cash deficits. Reported to CEO.
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RoyaltyShare, Inc.
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Finance and Controller
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Dec 2006 - Sep 2019
Responsibilities include corporate and international accounting including consolidations, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and stock administration, banking relations and risk management. Position reports to CFO. - Integrated Royalty Accounting division of Sony Music Entertainment into company financials. - Participated in the due diligence review of three acquisitions. - Implemented standard operating procedures for all accounting personnel/functions. - Performed conversion of accounting system from QuickBooks to MAS90 to SAP - Reduced month end close period from 7 to 3 days. - Expanded General Ledger to include department and segments allowing for allocations Show less
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SkinMedica
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Director of Financial Controls
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Apr 2000 - Dec 2006
Responsibilities included developing and documenting internal controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, banking relations and risk management.- Established on-going Internal Control activities- Participate in development of S1 for potential IPO
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Controller
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2000 - 2006
Responsibilities included corporate accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and stock administration, banking relations and risk management. Position reports to CFO.- Organized and managed accounting function of the company.- Participated in the due diligence review of potential product line acquisitions.- Implemented standard operating procedures for all accounting personnel/functions.- Developed and maintained revenue reporting by salesperson, gross margin by product family, actual vs. budget by accountability.- Implemented perpetual inventory system. - Created and maintained slow moving inventory report..- Supervise a staff of 4 accountants Show less
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Controller
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1996 - 2000
Responsibilities included corporate accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities, billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable for a Maquiladora Manufacturing division of Public Corporation. Position reported to SVP of Group Division. - Assist in the month end inventory taking and summarization process. - Key contact with US custom broker - Update of transfer pricing methodology. - Daily contact with Mexican production facility - Manage implementation of cost system. - Officer of Corporation (Division Level) - Supervise staff of nine. Senior Manager for office of eleven Show less
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Education
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University of Rochester - Simon Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance -
University of Rochester
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Economics
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