Consulting - primarily to identify opportunities for improving efficiency in the accounting and finance functions. In this role, current staffing levels, process workflows, and systems are reviewed during on-site interviews, followed by recommendations to management that will lower cost without compromising internal controls or compliance requirements.

Hands-on management and oversight of the company's finance functions including financial forecasting, month-end reporting, management discussion and analysis, year-end audits, and internal controls. Analytic, strategic, tactical, and operational support throughout the organization. Core processes, across multiple platforms, includes payroll, billing, accounts payable, budgeting, capital planning and regulatory compliance with high-level division and corporate integration.

Performed quality assurance reviews of external confirmations obtained from third parties during the year-end “busy season” using PwC's Global Assurance Delivery Model and confirmation management system. Supervised assurance specialists in a diverse, cross-cultural environment built around structured teams and constant change in team composition. Collaborating with other assurance supervisors produced an equitable distribution of work and on-time performance.

Management, oversight, and leadership of accounting and finance for Tampa Media Group’s newspaper, commercial printing and online operations. Also responsible for Human Resources, Information Technology, and Risk Management. Led and supported strategic initiatives utilizing financial modeling, business intelligence reporting, marketing data and competitive analysis. Responsible for planning, reporting, and compliance with US GAAP, internal controls and company policy.

Full charge, hands on management of finance and accounting functions. Financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, and internal control compliance under PCAOB and COSO guidance. Business systems conversions, M&A and restructuring initiatives. Translated complex business issues into language that was easy to understand by both internal and external customers. Cross functional decision support.

Member of senior management responsible for finance and information technology.
Lead executive committee and key management group through strategic, operational and contingency planning for three daily newspapers and websites. Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy. Restructured the finance and information technology departments to reduce expense. Developed key accounting controls and testing / monitoring procedures to comply with Sarbanes Oxley.

Accomplished financial analyst for large-market media companies. Composed executive narratives summarizing operating results for public earnings releases presented at media conferences and stock analyst meetings by the group President. Assisted newspaper and magazine group finance executives and newspaper publishers throughout budgeting and strategic planning process. Performed revenue, cost and statistical analysis on sales trends, product performance and new initiatives.

Provided hands-on business decision support across the operation
Collaborated with affiliates in corporate procurement initiatives to reduce operating costs
Leveraged volume commitments to negotiate better pricing with vendors
Served on the operations and management committees