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TubiDirector of FP&A
Feb. 2021 - Apr. 2024Seattle, Washington, United StatesLed experienced team of 6 responsible for Tubi's budgeting , forecasting and reporting. Helped grow the FP&A from initial hire to total FP&A team of 15. Assisted with implementation of Workforce Finance ERP and Adaptive planning module. Supported and partnered with all operating teams at Tubi.
Bleacher ReportDirector of Finance
Feb. 2018 - Feb. 2021New York, NYLead finance department at Bleacher Report reporting directly to the CFO/VP Sports in Atlanta, GA. Responsible for budgeting and forecasting of the entire company consisting of over 500 employees and growing revenue base. Partner and assist all departments in the company including Sales, Marketing, Engineering and Content Development.
PandoraDirector of Revenue
Dec. 2014 - Jan. 2018New York, NYAs Director, I led revenue strategy, ad buy consultation, deal tracking and planning, GAAP revenue calculations, and ASC 606 integration for the organization. I regularly consulted and collaborated with Sales, Client Services, Legal, and Finance IT Operations teams, cultivating a culture of communication and engagement. On my team, there were six managers and staff accountants responsible for financial operations across multiple regions. We managed the monthly close process for Revenue, AR, and various operational accounts. Under my leadership, Pandora reduced quarterly revenue deferrals to less than 1% of total revenue through the implementation of new deal structuring processes, resulting in increased efficiency. I also partnered with JP Morgan on our corporate debt covenant compliance, ensuring adherence to all guidelines. My personal achievements in this role include:
- Built revenue forecasting process from ground up, designing variance analysis and reporting strategies and protocols to improve value-add for division. - Managed projects, including IO approval automation, Salesforce improvements and upgrades, off-platform advertising operations, and process improvement identification. - Increased annual deal flow, starting at 60 in 2014 and sustaining more than 150 deals by 2017.
Resources Global ProfessionalsFinancial Consultant
Apr. 2013 - Nov. 2014New York, NYOne of my major contracts in this role was with Warner Bros. Domestic TV Distribution Group. I assisted with their month-end close process, preparing entries and reconciling receipts from distributors at all organizational networks. I also cultivated relationships with other clients, providing guidance on financial planning & analysis, accounting, ad sales billings, and ERP system implementations. Generally, I worked directly with executive leaders on system integrations and reporting improvements.
NBCUniversal, Inc.Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis
Jul. 2011 - Jan. 2013New York, NYOne of my main functions in this role was to act as the liaison between the Cable, Broadcast, Film, and Parks divisions, monitoring financial performance to ensure consistency and identifying each division’s goals, while also providing actionable recommendations and strategies that were feasible based on financial forecasts. I also collaborated with leaders in each division on streamlining budgeting and forecasting. As a direct contact for the executive leaders of NBC and Comcast, I prepared quarterly and annual budget presentations. I was the primary person who developed financial strategy for the C-suite as well. Major achievements included:
- Championed creation of headcount reporting in SAP, partnering with HR and IT to lead rollout, yielding improved accuracy and efficiency of real-time reporting processes. - Drove reduction in annual budget period of 50% through consolidating data collection rounds.
Analogue LLCFounder and Owner
Feb. 2011Manhattan, New York, United States · On-siteOwner and founder of Analogue - a cocktail bar in the heart of the West Village that opened in November 2013 analoguenyc.com
Dolby LaboratoriesDirector, Financial Planning & Analysis
Jul. 2008 - Jul. 2011San Francisco, CAWorking side-by-side with the EVP on R&D, I developed budget planning scenarios for the global organization. I also managed project valuations, resource planning, ad-hoc analysis, and budgeting and forecasting. I was the primary point of contact on product development, contributing to technology and product designs by preparing breakeven and NPV models. Key achievements:
- Contributed to outsourcing of engineering program to Central Europe, increasing headcount savings by more than 25% as a result. - Improved profit margins for Digital Cinema product by more than 40%, serving as primary financial representative on cross-functional project team. - Sustained 3% rate of forecasted vs. actual operating expenses per quarter.
Time Warner Inc.Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
Jul. 2005 - Jul. 2008New York, NYDuring my tenure with Time Warner, I facilitated presentations for the CFO and Investor Relations teams, assessing metrics and making recommendations based on monthly and quarterly reports. I also communicated with multiple divisions on financial planning strategies. I was named the lead contact for the corporate team during our acquisition of Adelphia Cable, designing integration models for executives to ensure a successful transition. I was promoted to this role after serving for two years in the Cable division, which was the largest business unit within the organization with more than 30 service areas throughout the US.
E2openSenior Financial Analyst
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2003Redwood City, CA
Quokka SportsFinance Manager
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2001San Francisco
PwCAssociate
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 1998San Francisco
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