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Summary

Decades 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