Financial and operational professional with history of increasingly responsible positions with extensive experience in communications, advertising and professional service organizations. Accomplishments in management, financial accounting, operations, P&L management, budgeting, compliance, internal controls, negotiation skills, revenue growth, cost control etc. |
Professional Experience
Advertising, Communications, Prof. Service Company, New York, NY, 2006 – Present
Chief Financial Officer
Member of Leadership Team of this global advertising and communications company with overall responsibility for the financial operations of the New York office.
• Complete financial responsibility including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, regulatory compliance (Sarbanes-Oxley etc.) and supervision of the finance and accounting function.
• Responsible for negotiating client contracts and compensation agreements while maximizing revenue to the agency. This includes deploying non-traditional client compensation plans where practicable.
• Partner with agency executives to provide strategic and tactical direction for achieving departmental and corporate goals.
• Maintain senior level contacts with financial executives at major clients.
• Direct the development and installation of procedures and controls to promote and improve agency process.
• Financial oversight and responsibility for multiple offices.
Advertising, Communications, Prof. Service Company, New York, NY, 1996 – 2006
Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer, (2/04 – 1/06)
Executive Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer, (9/97 – 1/06)
• Reporting to the CEO and Chairman with complete responsibility for the financial operations of the New York office as well as operational responsibility for implementation and enforcement of procedures, systems and controls throughout the agency. Responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, cost control and supervision of the finance and accounting function. Operational oversight included Human Resources, Information Technologies and Office Facilities.
• Successfully steered company, both operationally and financially, through 2 mergers ensuring smooth integration of systems, human resources and facilities.
Executive Vice-President, Managing Director of Finance, (9/96 – 8/97)
• Reporting to the CFO, managed all day to day financial operations for the New York office including General Advertising, Direct Marketing and Digital. Supervised department of 65 people including Budgeting and Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Client Accounting and Payroll. Responsible for all areas of client compensation and profitability, cost control, budgeting, financial systems and analysis.
Advertising, Communications, Prof. Service Company, New York, NY, 1990 – 1996
Chief Financial Officer
• Responsible for all financial and administrative functions for this $100 million agency, overseeing Accounting, Human Resources, Office Services and Information Technology. Responsibilities included financial reporting and forecasting, client compensation and profitability, employee benefits, personnel policies and general office management.
Advertising, Communications, Prof. Service Company, New York, NY, 1989-1990
Vice-President, Group Controller
• Oversaw the financial operations of 5 offices. Simultaneously administered the corporate accounting function while coordinating with the controllers in each operating office the financial and accounting issues affecting their operations. Responsible for implementing major computer system conversion across all offices.
Advertising, Communications, Prof. Service Company, New York, NY, 1985-1989
Vice-President, Controller
• Responsible for the entire accounting function including monthly financial statements, income and expense projections and client profitability reports. Interfaced with all departments within the agency at all levels, working on client compensation issues, client profitability etc. Supervised staff of 25.
Big 4 Public Accounting Firm, New York, NY, 1979-1985
Audit Staff – Audit Manager
• Administered, staffed, budgeted and executed certified audits for various clients in a variety of diverse industries.
• From 1982 –1984, concurrent with audit responsibilities, organized and directed the firm’s recruiting efforts in order to hire 100 entry-level professionals per year.
Educational Background
Bachelor of Science, Major in Accounting (1979)
Accreditations and Professional Memberships
Certified Public Accountant
Member of AICPA and New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants |
