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Pink Sand Spirits, Co.CFO Advisor
Oct. 2022
HeerioChief Executive Officer (Co Founder)
Jun. 2019 - Jun. 2021Los Angeles Metropolitan AreaDeveloped strategic and financial plan for geo location based professional networking app. Established go to market and monetization approach. Collaborated with product development team to create MVP and to evaluate and to update in app store. Guided investor meetings (shelved during pandemic).
GrindrVice President of Finance
Jul. 2018 - Apr. 2023Greater Los Angeles AreaPromoted strategic and financial planning processes. Hired and directed a team of ten including accounting (treasury and tax) and FP&A. Business partner and advisor to CEO, CFO, COO and CPO. Instituted new processes to facilitate financial forecasting, KPI management, cash flow and balance sheet analysis and financial reporting. Managed $200M Revenue and 35%+ growth while preparing organization for public reporting (GAAP) requirements including quarterly reporting and Sarbanes Oxley. Originated Workiva system for regulatory filings. Produced and implemented process improvement roadmaps for subscription/revenue analytics integrating Snowflake, Looker, and Oracle.
Verizon Digital Media ServicesChief Financial Officer
Dec. 2015 - Dec. 2017Greater Los Angeles AreaLed strategic and financial planning process for CDN (PaaS) and Video encoding (SaaS) business. Supervised a team of thirty-two including controller, financial analysts, and sales ops teams. Advised Division President. Controlled growth from $125M to $300M in annual revenue and 150 to 400 in headcount. Constructed deal desk framework to facilitate business growth. Led $30M Volicon strategic acquisition process.
Verizon Digital Media ServicesDirector of Finance
Aug. 2013 - Dec. 2015Santa Monica, CAExecuted cross functional strategic and financial budgeting process. Developed sales quota to attainment and KPI methodology to spur sales growth and financial forecasting. Created capital spend and capacity planning process. Managed revenue growth from $79M to $125M. Hired and supervised three financial analysts. Integrated finance and other operations post Verizon acquisition.
Vantage MediaDirector of Finance
Feb. 2011 - Jul. 2013Greater Los Angeles AreaLead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for a marketing performance company (SEM, Email, Display) including monthly, quarterly and annual P&L performance, cash flow and balance sheet projections. Evaluate strategic and financial implications of new business opportunities/acquisitions(M&A). Assess liquidity and manage bank covenant compliance. Develop Board Presentations. Manage Financial Analysts.
eHarmony.comFinancial Planning and Analysis
Jan. 2010 - Feb. 2011Led the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for North America division. Evaluated strategic and financial implications of new business opportunities. Developed measures/metrics and collaborated with Data Analytics Group leveraging Micro-Strategy to improve reporting of financial results and to enhance executive decision-making. Managed financial analysts.
The Virtual Tax Professional, LPDevelopment Principal
Jan. 2009 - Jun. 2021Created upstart virtual office for clients seeking professional tax services. Developed relationships with targeted institutions/clients, developed marketing and presentation materials, budgets, and payment platform.
ESPNSenior Director of Finance and Business Strategy
Dec. 2007 - May. 2009Led the monthly close, general ledger review, annual budgeting/strategic planning, and forecasting processes for publishing and consumer product divisions. Evaluated strategic and financial implications of new business opportunities (ESPN Magazine, X Games, Consumer Products, Home Entertainment and Branded Experiences). Managed a team of five.
Pulte HomesDirector of Finance and Planning
Apr. 2005 - Jul. 2007Developed and implemented functional and business strategies for organization including purchasing and supply chain, strategic/sales and marketing, construction, land development, product design, merchandising, and customer relations. Managed operations financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
21st Century SisterhoodBoard Member
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2008Treasurer
Pulte HomesManager Corporate Audit and Consulting
Oct. 2003 - Apr. 2005Conducted and supervised monthly divisional reviews and made recommendations to improve operating procedures and accounting/financial controls. Researched technical accounting matters, managed year-end process, and reviewed SEC disclosures. Managed a staff of eight.
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