22
years

Years of Experience

2/17

Member Since


Experience

 
Independent Consultant Accounting
Controller
04/2015 - Present
Lead finance function by tracking and categorizing business transactions • Manage Accounts Receivable function by receiving customer payments and monitoring A/R aging.
• Improve cash flow forecast by transitioning to command and control Accounts Payable module.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate distribution of monthly financial reports to business owners.

Cox Media Group, Corporate - Atlanta, GA Accounting
Senior Manager Business Operations
01/2012 - 03/2015
• Directed accounting functions, annual budget process, forecasting for corporate office with annual operating expenses of $170M. Supervises senior financial analyst; manages 3-day month end close process.
• Lead business planning and analysis efforts including direct oversight of team responsible for forecasting, budgeting operating expenses and fixed assets.
• Performed variance analysis; reported results to corporate directors, VP’s.

Cox Media Group - Atlanta, GA Accounting
Business Manager
05/2010 - 12/2011
• Supervised staff of 5 employees responsible for monthly forecasting, budgeting for 4 radio stations with annual projected revenue of $70M. Oversaw the general ledger activity for both revenue and expenses.
• Collaborated with General Managers and department heads to drive alignment of the company’s business strategy.
• Ensured timely submission of month end financial statements to Cox Media Group corporate.


Cox Media Group - Miami, FL Accounting
Market Controller
08/2008 - 04/2010
• Managed staff of 6 employees responsible for accounting operations of 4 radio stations with projected annual revenues of $32M. Prepared annual operating and capital budgets.
• Provided oversight to accounting functions including general ledger, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections and payroll.
• Provided detailed financial reports, forecasts, and presentations to C-level management.
• Partnered with 2 General Managers, department heads, and 40 sales executives

Cox Media Group - Miami, FL Accounting
Assistant Controller
11/2002 - 07/2008
• Promoted from Senior Internal Auditor. Capitalized on extensive auditor experience to formulate accounting internal controls and implement Sarbanes- Oxley policies and procedures.
• Assisted with system conversion to Great Plains for general ledger and fixed assets systems.
• Coordinated payroll journal entry automation project. Automation resulted in paperless process that reduced time required preparing the month-end payroll journal entry by 50%.