SUMMARY
Twenty years of diversified public and private accounting experience
with Big 4 accounting firms serving Fortune 500 companies. Expertise
in strategic financial structuring, SEC reporting, taxation, and
information technology solutions. Track record of developing and
implementing streamlines accounting systems, financial policies
and procedures. Key player in contributing to organizational success.
EXPERIENCE
BIG 4 ACCOUNTING FIRM - Los Angeles,
CA & London, England - 15 YEARS
Planned and managed execution of audit engagements for public
and private companies in financial, real estate, broadcasting,
entertainment, and manufacturing industries. Developed cost
saving procedures and operational efficiency models resulting
in 25-33% improvement for several major clients. Recruited,
trained, and supervised multi-disciplined staff in the AICPA’s
regulatory pronouncements. Implemented high-level accounting
software packages in compliance with SEC reporting requirements.
Assisted in business practice development and revenue generation
activities.
DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT ENTITY - Los
Angeles, CA - 6 YEARS
Designed, developed and established policies and internal control
procedures for accounting, finance, and tax departments. Supervised
preparation and reporting of consolidated financial statements
for a diversified group of subsidiaries in finance, real estate,
and entertainment, aggregating $225 millions in revenue. Emphasis
in investment banking, assets managements, acquisitions and
merger activities. Restructured and designed the financial close
routines creating instantaneous financial information to the
executive management.
EDUCATION
- Certified Public Accountant - American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants & CA State 1985
- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration - University
of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 1985
- Advanced Degree in Mathematics - University of London, London,
England 1976 |
