Experience

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  Broadcast music, inc. (bmi)

  Feb 1995 - Dec 2012

  Vice president - finance, treasurer & financial planning

  In this capacity I built and managed an extensive investment portfolio $400M, including hedge funds, corporate bonds, and multiple conventional vehicles to revitalize treasury operations. I prepared and delivered wide range of financial reports to executive management while ensuring accuracy and transparency of critical data. I spearheaded the management for comprehensive retirement plans, including 401(k), defined benefit retirement, and non-qualified plans while ensuring strict compliance with applicable regulatory and company policies or guidelines. I orchestrated strategic business plans to translate business mission statement into realization. I updated and improved complex financial management systems through the deployment of innovative tools and technologies.Few are the highlights I achieved in this role:Decreased the headcount by 50, achieved long-term cost savings, and improved bottom line through leading the design and implementation of a robust early retirement program.Accelerated the business revenue growth from $250M to $950M through building and overseeing complex FP&A, budgeting, and financial management functions.Successfully reduced monthly closing process time from two weeks to four days through identifying bottlenecks and instituting results-drive process improvement initiatives.Embedded a robust control environment and maximized integrity of financial information through the development and execution of internal audit division.Earned positive feedback and recognition from executive management for delivering outstanding results: contributed to the company growth from $500k to over $1.0B.Related Skills: Investment Portfolio Management, Treasury and Cash Flow Management, Retirement Plan Administration, Regulatory and Legal Compliance, Strategic Business Planning, System Improvement / Implementation, Team Building and Leadership, Cost Reduction, Business and Revenue Growth Show less

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  Unarco material handling

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2021

  Vice president - cfo, finance, administration, & treasurer

  In this capacity I oversaw and streamlined multifaceted Finance, Accounting, Payroll, HR, and Order Processing functions while building and providing inspirational leadership to cross-functional teams. I led to the development of company strategy for all areas of business to optimize financial performance / strategic position. I directed the preparation and submission of diverse financial reports to executive management for informed decision making. I standardized and optimized budgeting/forecasting processes leveraging advanced Excel techniques and cutting-edge ERP applications. I steered all facets of business cash flow management to improve business liquidity, eradicate operational risks, and meet pertinent covenant requirements. I functioned in close collaboration with external auditors and provide required information to ensure smooth execution of annual audits.Few are the highlights I achieved in this role:Secured capital request approval of $11.5M for paint line project through directing the end-to-end management of capital requests process and elaborating key items to executive management.Played an instrumental role in new ERP implementation project while finalizing deliverables within predefined time, scope, and financial constraints.Improved business cash flow through negotiating and securing 10 year payback contract with the bank, utilizing outstanding communication and business negotiation skills.Related Skills: Financial Management/Corporate Finance, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Strategic Business Planning, FP&A and Corporate Reporting, Process Redesign/Improvement, Cash Flow and Liquidity Management, ERP Implementation, Contract Development and Negotiation, Cost Reduction Show less

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  State of tennessee

  Jan 2022 - now

  Accounting director

  Oversaw and streamlined multifaceted supplier maintenance system in the Finance & Administration Department. Managed a team of 10 employees. My position is tasked with thoroughly understanding the steps required to manage each supervisor reporting to me. This allows me to perform the supervisor’s jobs if someone does not report to work due to vacation, sick day etc.Directed the preparation and submission of diverse financial reports to executive management for informed decision making.