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Banyan Ridge Capital ManagementChief Financial Officer
Aug. 2023Miami, Florida, United StatesBanyan Ridge Capital Management is a private investment firm that is focused on non-traditional investment opportunities in middle market businesses, legal assets and special opportunities that frequently lack access to traditional sources of capital. The firm provides capital solutions from $5 million to over $50 million across numerous industries, asset classes and geographies. We are also able to underwrite against cash flow, assets (traditional, intangible and esoteric) and special situations.
Girls Inc. Of Greater MiamiBoard Member - Treasurer (Officer) and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee
Aug. 2023Miami, Florida, United StatesThis incredible organization provides free after school programs for girls that combine lasting mentoring relationships, research-based programming and a pro-girl environment to equip girls to graduate from high school with the capacity, determination, and support needed to become strong, independent, confident women.
ChiefFounding Member
Sep. 2021 - Dec. 2024Miami, Florida, United StatesChief is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and effect change from the top down.
OnPointSenior Vice President, Finance and Accounting
Jul. 2019 - Aug. 2023Miami, Florida, United StatesBoard-appointed Officer for all financial and accounting matters for the company, including banking, audits, taxes, and insurance. -Consolidated the global accounting function and streamlined the close process
-Administered the cash flow planning process and treasury function, creating and maintaining banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners
-Revamped our corporate card programs to maximize savings and streamline media buying operations
-Pursued and vetted lending opportunities -Prepared Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and forgiveness applications; administered spending of funds to ensure full loan forgiveness by the SBA
-Managed the administration of our corporate entities, including a reorganization/closing of dozens of entities
-Collaborated with internal and external counsel on regulatory matters and the role of finance and HR as it relates to regulatory requirements
-Onboarded the company onto Carta (equity management platform) to streamline the equity and cap table processes In addition to finance, I took on the HR Leader role for over two years until our new HR Leader joined and reported to me. Highlights include: -A complete benefits overhaul to get the company out of a costly PEO arrangement, with significant savings to the company and improved benefits each year since
-Creation of a global HR system, consolidating our LATAM payroll processes into a global ADP platform
Miami-based Private Investment FirmCorporate Controller
Oct. 2017 - Jun. 2019Miami, FLManaged the preparation of consolidated monthly financial statements, including all portfolio companies, ranging from structured settlements to airlines. Prepared consolidated budgets, cash flow forecasts, board materials, and due diligence requests for capital raises. Performed technical accounting research and prepared related documentation. Coordinated the consolidated external audit and provided assistance for standalone audits at portfolio companies. Calculated daily cash projections at the Corporate level for all portfolio companies. Administered flow of funds and approval process for all Corporate payments, ranging from vendor payments to deal fundings. Led the treasury, payroll and accounts payable processes. Assembled accounting team (including tax, treasury, payables, and payroll) within first year at the firm; grew the team from 3 people to 12 while the number of portfolio companies increased from 12 to 32. Coordinated the integration of new portfolio companies with company management and created financial statement preparation process for new companies.
National Molding, LLC.Director of Financial Reporting
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2017Miami Lakes, FLManaged financial reporting process. Ensured accounting compliance for M&A activity including due diligence and preparation of purchase accounting adjustments for two acquisitions and associated financing transactions. Coordinated annual audit and quarterly reviews of external auditors. Reviewed the month end and year end close as well as budget and forecasting processes. Prepared Board of Directors presentations and packages.
Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (now Ferroglobe PLC)Senior Manager, Financial Reporting
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2016Miami, FLManaged the preparation of SEC filings (10-Ks, 10-Qs, Proxy Statement), reviewed XBRL tagging, performed technical accounting research and prepared related documentation, reviewed pension accounting for global pension plans, performed goodwill impairment analysis. In 2015, Globe was acquired by Ferroatlantica, a foreign private company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The combined company, Ferroglobe, is a Foreign Private Issuer listed on the NASDAQ. As part of this process, assessed the IFRS impact on accounting and financial reporting, prepared IFRS adjustments for the pro forma financial statements, prepared the opening balance sheet and purchase price allocation, completed registration statements related to the merger (F-4, F-1), and drafted disclosures for the annual report of the new combined company (20-F).
Ryder System, Inc.Senior Manager, Technical Accounting
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2014Miami/Fort Lauderdale AreaAssessed the impact of proposed accounting literature on the business as well as accounting and financial reporting processes, and led the implementation and documentation of new accounting technical literature and SEC regulations. Prepared documentation of significant accounting matters and provided accounting guidance for corporate transactions and initiatives as well as for finance staff throughout the company. Managed the SEC reporting process as well as the preparation and review of the press release, financial tables and external presentations. Collaborated with Treasury, Investor Relations, Tax, and Legal functions on accounting matters and external reporting matters.
PricewaterhouseCoopersManager, Retail & Consumer Assurance
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2012Greater New York City AreaPlanned, supervised, and performed integrated audits for multinational publicly traded companies in the New York Metro area within the Retail & Consumer industry. Reviewed SEC filings, researched and documented technical issues, reviewed and assessed internal controls and processes, and served as the primary contact for dozens of international teams on large engagements.
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