Experience

SPRCHRGR

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area I provide CFO services to a range of SMB's



Fountain Life

• United States
• Health and Human Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Oct 2020 - Dec 2022



Compere Consulting Group

• Owner

  • Dec 2015 - Dec 2021

  Greater Los Angeles Area I provide Chief Financial Officer services to emerging and midsize companies that require senior financial expertise but lack the resources needed to hire a full-time CFO. My services are described in the summary section and I work closely with many other service providers to provide a complete finance and operations solution for my clients.



BarreWorks Fitness Studios

• Owner

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2021

  Brentwood and Downtown Santa Monica Locations I manage the finance aspect of these studios that I own with my wife. She teaches and manages day to day operations.



Peter H. Diamandis (PHD Ventures)

• CFO

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2021

  Greater Los Angeles Area I manage the financial matters for Peter's business interests and investments. www.diamandis.com



DigitalFilm Tree

• CFO

  • Dec 2016 - Aug 2020

  Greater Los Angeles Area I manage the financial operations of DFT and assist with new technology ventures. www.digitalfilmtree.com



Early Growth, an Escalon Company

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consulting CFO

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  Greater Los Angeles Area Early Growth Financial Services (EGFS) is an outsourced financial services firm that provides small to mid-sized companies with the exact level of day-to-day accounting, strategic finance, CFO services, tax, and valuation support that they need so they can focus on their core business. We currently support 300+ companies nationwide and were ranked #5 Fastest Growing Private Company by Silicon Valley Business Journal for 2013. Our mission at EGFS is to provide a completely integrated financial… Show more Early Growth Financial Services (EGFS) is an outsourced financial services firm that provides small to mid-sized companies with the exact level of day-to-day accounting, strategic finance, CFO services, tax, and valuation support that they need so they can focus on their core business. We currently support 300+ companies nationwide and were ranked #5 Fastest Growing Private Company by Silicon Valley Business Journal for 2013. Our mission at EGFS is to provide a completely integrated financial solution for small to mid-sized businesses. Show less



Foundation for Prader Willi Research

• Board Member and Treasurer

  • Oct 2005 - Dec 2016

  Virtual The Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for this for this rare genetic disorder by providing funding for research and clinical trials. In the ten years I have been a board member we have seen revenue grow from $200,000 to over $3,000,000 annually. From its roots where the board members raised funds and did all the work on a volunteer basis it has evolved to a sustainable organization with full time employees in research, fundraising, and operations, and a vast network of fundraising… Show more The Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for this for this rare genetic disorder by providing funding for research and clinical trials. In the ten years I have been a board member we have seen revenue grow from $200,000 to over $3,000,000 annually. From its roots where the board members raised funds and did all the work on a volunteer basis it has evolved to a sustainable organization with full time employees in research, fundraising, and operations, and a vast network of fundraising volunteers. Recent accomplishments include funding over $1,000,000 in research grants and active involvement in several clinical trials for drugs and therapies that provide relief from the symptoms of PWS. Show less



Private Health Management

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President Finance

  • Dec 2014 - Nov 2015

  Greater Los Angeles Area I led the finance function for this dynamic growing growing organization. My responsibilities included forecasting and budgeting, monthly financial statements and business intelligence, tax compliance, capital raising, implementation of information systems, oversight of the HR function and other operational aspects of the business.



RBZ

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Nov 2014

  Greater Los Angeles Area I specialize in providing Outsourced CFO services and Back Office Accounting Processes to entrepreneurs and growing organizations. I advise in matters relating to strategy and operational goals, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, operational efficiency and internal controls, and assist in implementing and managing these initiatives.



J/P Haitian Relief Organization

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim CFO

  • Mar 2010 - Jun 2011

  Los Angeles, CA Non profit organization founded by Sean Penn to provide relief to the victims of the Haitian earthquake of 2010 • Directed overall finance operations as outsourced CFO through RBZ • Developed and implemented financial reporting systems including GAAP reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and cash management • Managed accounting process and financial reporting • Liaised with operational team in Haiti and facilitated management of in country financial operations in a very challenging… Show more Non profit organization founded by Sean Penn to provide relief to the victims of the Haitian earthquake of 2010 • Directed overall finance operations as outsourced CFO through RBZ • Developed and implemented financial reporting systems including GAAP reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and cash management • Managed accounting process and financial reporting • Liaised with operational team in Haiti and facilitated management of in country financial operations in a very challenging environment • Facilitated development of internal finance department Show less



XPRIZE

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim CFO

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

  Santa Monica, Ca • Directed overall finance operations as outsourced CFO through RBZ • Developed financial reporting structure and process for distribution of information to management, finance committee and board of trustees • Created finance reports and gave oral presentations to the board of trustees comprised of top tier business leaders • Developed budgeting and forecasting models and managed annual budgeting process • Managed support for completion of audits of years 2004, 2005 and 2006… Show more • Directed overall finance operations as outsourced CFO through RBZ • Developed financial reporting structure and process for distribution of information to management, finance committee and board of trustees • Created finance reports and gave oral presentations to the board of trustees comprised of top tier business leaders • Developed budgeting and forecasting models and managed annual budgeting process • Managed support for completion of audits of years 2004, 2005 and 2006 and performed forensic accounting to facilitate audits of prior years • Facilitated development of internal finance department Show less



Starlight Film Group

• CFO

  • Apr 2003 - Dec 2003

  Los Angeles, CA Independent film distributor • Positioned company to raise capital by creating Financial Model detailing cash requirements and ROI for proposed projects. • Improved business analysis ability and Internal controls by documenting and improving work processes, identifying management-reporting needs and updating accounting system to meet requirements.



Compere Consulting Group

• Owner

  • May 2001 - Dec 2003

  Greater Los Angeles Area Researched business opportunities and performed various consulting engagements.



NetStar Ventures

• Principal

  • Mar 2000 - Apr 2001

  Santa Monica, CA Technology venture entity of New York based NorthStar Capital Investment Corp., a real estate investment company with over $2 billion in assets. • Maintained relations with, and monitored results of portfolio companies, improving information flow to senior partners. • Turned bankruptcy situation into a $1mm return to investors by operating in a CFO capacity at one portfolio company.



Worldlink Media

• Interim CFO

  • Mar 1999 - Mar 2000

  Los Angeles, CA The leading direct response ad sales representative serving the cable and broadcast television industry



3D Planet, Inc.

• CFO and Co-Founder

  • Mar 1996 - Feb 1999

  Calabasas, CA Software development company specializing in 3D animation and creator of the 3dgreetings.com web site. • Managed all finance and operational functions effectively controlling costs by “wearing many hats”. • Co-wrote private placement memorandum and successfully raised capital. • Assisted in sale transaction of 3D Planet, Inc. to a large publicly held software company at a 7x return on invested capital.



Compere Consulting Group

• Owner

  • Jul 1995 - Feb 1996

  Greater Los Angeles Area Provided CFO support for newly formed company that went public through reverse merger. Established accounting procedures and financial reporting. Prepared Registration Statement and SEC filings.



New Image Industries, Inc.

• CFO

  • Jul 1989 - Jun 1995

  Canoga Park, CA A publicly held (NASDAQ “NIIS”) 30MM manufacturer and marketer of the “AcuCam” intraoral video camera and computer imaging products to the dental industry. (Company was acquired and product now sold by Dentsply International. www.gendexxray.com)



Kellogg & Andelson

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Accountant

  • Jul 1988 - Jun 1989

  Los Angeles, CA Mid sized public accounting firm with approximately 100 employees. Performed audits, reviews, and compilations of businesses with sales of 2 to 40 million dollars