Experience

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  Kpmg

  Sept 2008 - Oct 2010

  Senior associate

  • Assisted in the review of public and private companies’ financial statements and footnote disclosures including SEC filings such as 10-Ks, 10-Qs, S-3’s, and S-4’s.• Responsible for the daily planning, and management of quarterly reviews and year-end audit engagements, including Sarbanes Oxley – Section 404 compliance in accordance with regulatory standards/requirements • Reviewed financial statements to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and other regulatory requirements• Responsible for the daily supervision, mentoring and career development of audit engagement staff and for performing timely review evaluations, as necessary• Selected to participate on numerous special projects, such as debt offerings (private placement and registered offerings), debt refinancing transactions (i.e. amend and extend transactions), liquidity and going concern analyses, spin-offs and acquisitions• Coordinated with members of senior management and clientele to identify and address audit issues including technical accounting matters, and specific industry risk• Prepared and delivered presentations to KPMG professional staff, clients, and other external audiences Show less

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  Hbo

  Oct 2010 - Jun 2015

  • Reviewed short-term monthly forecast for cash availability, P&L and cash flow for the Marketing operating areas including variance analysis • Completed the month end close process with variance analysis primarily focusing on the P&L• Prepared the annual budget, including the creation of new templates, critical review of planning assumptions and working with the business partners• Prepared high-level schedules for senior management and other ad hoc reports as necessary• Managed two staff accountants with focus on delegating work effectively, providing guidance and communicating timely performance feedback• Reviewed and approved journal entries prepared by accountants Show less

  • Senior Accountant - Financial Operations & Reporting

    Jan 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Accountant - Financial Operations & Reporting

    Oct 2010 - Jan 2012
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  Warnermedia

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2018

  Manager - financial operations & reporting

  • Responsible for short-term forecasting, including the monthly cash availability report, and the monthly P&L and cash flow forecasts for the Marketing operating areas• Prepared the annual budget and 5-year long term plan, including the critical review of planning assumptions and working with the business partners• Reviewed high-level schedules for senior management and other ad hoc reports as necessary• Produced timely and accurate financial results, including consolidated reporting and variance analysis, and communication of actual and forecast results to finance leadership• Selected to participate in a company-wide task force to identify synergies and other cost saving opportunities, including tracking and monthly reporting of identified savings • Researched/analyzed accounting standards and applied to operations• Managed one Accountant and one Sr. Accountant with focus on delegating work effectively, providing guidance and communicating timely performance feedback• Interviewed potential candidates and trained incoming staff Show less

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  Warner bros. discovery

  Oct 2018 - now

  • Lead the Global Marketing monthly forecast submission and corporate deliverables while ensuring they are produced timely and accurate • Communicate timelines and coordinate deliverables by collaborating with finance teams and business partners across the company• Manage a team (consisting of Manager, Sr. Analysis and Analyst) with focus on delegating work effectively, providing guidance and communicating timely performance feedback• Review, analyze, and report by title forecasts for Streaming Marketing line of business monthly, submit the data into the planning system and validate data accuracy • Identify trends in financial performance to understand and communicate the marketing financial data to Senior Leadership• Oversee the preparation of value-added ad hoc financial reports and analysis as appropriate, including detail metrics to assist Senior Leadership in decision making• Substantial involvement in the budget and long-term planning process. Analyze market trends, prepare marketing investment analysis KPIs and load P&L data to the planning system.• Leadership role in implementing process and reporting changes required by the organization. Propose changes to the reporting as appropriate to maintain the relevance of the information presented.• Create a positive work environment by developing, implementing, and communicating performance goals and objectives• Facilitate ongoing dialogue and performance reviews designed to provide measurable and timely feedback and implement corrective action as needed. Show less

  • Director, Finance Planning & Analysis

    Nov 2018 - now

  • Director - Financial Operations and Reporting

    Oct 2018 - now