Experience

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  Rsm us llp

  Jan 1989 - Oct 1996

  Audit manager

  Managed audits of SEC and closely-held companies in many industries, ranging from $10 to $200 million in revenues. Designed and supervised internal training and development program for internal professionals. Consistently improved engagement efficiencies and profitability through technology innovation and reassessment of audit risk.

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  Piranha interactive publishing, inc. (nasdaq: pran)

  Nov 1996 - Jan 1999

  Corporate controller

  Instrumental to successful IPO of this NASDAQ-listed technology company in 1997. Managed legal and Big 5 (PwC) auditor relationships. Managed SEC reporting, accounting department, inventory production and distribution. Successfully responded to SEC and NASDAQ inquiries.

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  Calence

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Treasury & finance manager (acquired by insight)

  Managed legal, Big 5 (Arthur Andersen) auditor and banking relationships. Responsible for investments, debt, complex equity transactions, tax planning and strategy, IPO planning and positioning. Negotiated inventory credit facility & LOC. Assisted sales team with ROI presentations to Fortune 500 clients. This fast-growing Cisco Gold IT Consulting firm was acquired by Insight for $125M.

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  Sharp cpa, pllc

  Sept 2002 - now

  Managing member

  CFO & SEC financial reporting services to emerging growth & mid-size businesses, including:- SEC reporting assistance (Form 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, 8-K)- Initial Public Offerings, Private Placements, SPACs- Audit preparation & accounting assistance- Corporate tax assistance- M&A due diligence assistance- Debt financing assistance- Turnaround assistance- Financial modeling- Cash flow & profitability forecasting- Systems implementation & integration- Complex projects, including extreme 'clean ups' of booksClients include:- SEC & OTC Reporting Companies- Phoenix-based VC Firm- TPA of Medical Claims (helped sell in 2007 & 2010)- Construction Hardware Distributor (helped sell in 2007)- Columbia University NY (Biosphere 2)- Construction Materials Manufacturer- IT Management Services Firm- Software Developer- Window Manufacturing Company- Global & National Professional Services Firms (Alvarez & Marsal, Eventus AG)- Numerous Small BusinessesI strive to help clients & colleagues reach their goals, including growth, profitability, compliance, and overcoming obstacles. I have turned around many dire situations, and have also contributed to a number of successful Offering and M&A transactions.I have excellent working relationships with the Big 4, national, local, & specialty PCAOB CPA firms. Show less

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  Meritain health

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

  Cfo, administrative enterprises, inc. (acquired by meritain health)

  Served as CFO/Controller/Board Secretary. Managed seemless MS Dynamics ERP implementation/conversion. Managed banking relationships and annual Big 4 (PwC) audit for foreign exchange filing requirements. Managed due diligence process directly with prospective buyers and buyer's consultants (KPMG). Instrumental to successful sale in 2007, and subsequent sale to Meritain Health (AETNA) in 2010. Responsible for successful transition of accounting & finance function to buyer's NY headquarters in 2010/2011. Show less

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  Eventus advisory group, llc

  May 2015 - now

  Sec reporting advisor

  National consulting firm providing CFO & Strategic Financial Solutions, including:SEC Reporting & Compliance:-SPAC IPOs: Personally assisted with over $1B in IPO funds raised with numerous SPACs in 2021-Planning and Management of SEC Reporting Timelines-Preparation & Filing of 10-Ks, 10-Qs, Registration Statements and Other SEC Filings-SEC Query and Communication Interface-Consultation on Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley-Shareholder Meeting Preparation