Scott Brenowitz

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Germantown, MD 20876

301-***-****

abmb56@r.postjobfree.com

Entrepreneurial Visionary

My work experience of over 19 years in finance, accounting and operations

has equipped me with an exceptional blend of proficiency with regards to

handling internal and external clients, accounting / finances, project

management, and organizational challenges.

Key Strengths

Diverse Industries ERP and Systems Implementations /

IT Audit

Project Management Finance and Accounting Expertise

Intrapersonal Skills Leadership Qualities

Domestic and International SEC Experience

Business Development

Sarbanes-Oxley Knowledge Visionary

Financial and Strategic Planning Staff Management and Development

Signature Values;

Leadership, strategic team builder, analytical problem solver.

Career Achievements;

Systems creations and implementations, effective cash management, contracts

and lease negotiations.

Employment

Podesta Group, Inc. Jul 2008 - present

Director of Finance

Director of Finance of powerhouse lobbying / government affairs/ public

relations / strategic organization (Revenue confidential):

Operational Achievements

. Improved net profits, reduce tax liability, increase equity

and current assets

. Created and taught management how to effectively use

forecasts and SWOT analysis (strength, weakness, opportunity,

threat) outlining the financial impact of specific market

penetration regarding Podesta Group's growth plans

. Deployed strategies to leverage firms resources during 2008

election season and 2009 presidential transition

Financial Achievements

. Effectively manage cash resulting in a surplus at year end

while decreasing corporate tax liability

. Improve and develop corporate policies and procedures to

ensure accordance with US GAAP while protecting the assets of

Podesta Group

. Renew banking relationships and leveraged organization's

structure to access cash if needed during trying economic

times and was able to double our line of credit

. Continue to implement various budgets, success matrices and

forecast models which allowed my executive management team to

better forward manage the business

. Institute and lead monthly financial review meetings to with

stakeholders which allowed me to gauge expectations

. Lead principal's personal tax planning

Technological Achievements

. Championed ERP review board to help me recommend appropriate

solution so the business can be better managed

. Implemented an online interface to better manage cash

. Developed IT initiatives for the payroll function and human

resources to better utilize the most current technology and

make our processes more efficient and effective

Virilion, Inc Jan 2008 - July 2008

Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer

Chief Financial Officer of an on-line media public

relations/affairs/strategy organization ($25 million revenues) -

responsibilities include:

. Responsible for the accounting department and financial management,

maintaining all corporate policies and procedures, ensuring each

office is meeting required statutory procedures and following US

GAAP accounting, adequately protect the assets of Virilion.

. Work closely with private equity firm.

. Business management - banking relationships / responsibilities,

acquisition analysis, oversee daily accounting and financial

operations, supervise accounting, IT staff and assigned

administrative staff, manage insurance policies, manage space

requirements, manage client and vendor contracts.

. Financial / Accounting management - maintain various budgets,

forecasts, manage payroll, month end reporting, cash flow analysis,

accounts receivable aging reports, employee utilization reports,

project profitability, creating success matrices, creating and

reviewing performance analytics, general ledger management, tax

strategies and filings, audit management.

. Organize and host monthly financial review meetings to review

monthly P&L, accounts receivable, utilization, capacity,

performance against industry standards and other financial analysis

as necessary.

APCO Worldwide, Washington, DC May 2005 - Dec 2007

Chief Financial Officer - North American Region

Chief Financial Officer for the North America region ($65 million revenues,

$110 million worldwide) of a recently divested public

relations/affairs/strategy organization - responsibilities included:

. Cash management - included all regional banking relationships,

acquisition analysis, created success matrices, budgeting,

forecasting, created and reviewed performance analytics, general

ledger management, tax strategies and filings, audit management,

oversee daily accounting and financial operations, supervise

accounting staff and assigned administrative staff.

. Recommend appropriate organization and staffing levels, coordinate

and manage all workflow.

. As a mentor and manager, provided career growth opportunities for

accounting staff.

. Responsible for directly supporting the operations with RFP

responses, budgeting, pricing and staff leveraging.

. Lead an international ERP reinstallation.

. Build camaraderie amongst the team while instilling confidence.

Awards; 2006 and 2007 Agency of the Year (PR Week); WW CEO named

Entrepreneur of the Year by E&Y; NA CEO named Public Affairs Executive of

the Year (PR Week); European Public Affairs Consultancy of the Year (Holmes

Report)

Edelman, New York, NY Sept 1999 - May 2005

Director of Finance

Director of Finance for the largest privately held public relations firm in

the world ($400 million revenues) - responsibilities included:

. Worked directly with the CFO and CIO, earning cross functional roles:

acquisitions, general ledger management and worldwide project

implementations.

. Lead an international IPT implementation: formulated the ROI (return

on investment) and the actual implementation and deployment plan of

the equipment.

. Tackled tremendous lack of internal controls: implemented processes to

catch and prosecute an ex-employee for embezzlement and kiting.

. Developed a receiving and purchasing system, allocation tracking

controls and vendor uploads (created in-house with our MIS team).

. Created and developed a general ledger detail report, client budget

and tracking tools, billing information sheets and financial budgeting

templates and guidelines.

. Implemented internal audits domestically and abroad.

Corporate Express Inc., New York, NY Sept 1997 - Sept

1999

Area Controller

Area Controller for the Southeastern region which included New York, New

Jersey and Pennsylvania ($60 million revenues). Public company had two

main divisions: messenger and office supplies. Responsibilities included:

. Financially managed the messenger side of the business which included

the delivery of the office supplies but the internal business was a

small portion of the area's revenues.

. Presided over business development meetings with our sales group and

helped develop strategic policies.

. Managed a staff of 25 throughout the area, was responsible for monthly

closings, the area's contribution to the SEC filings, and the

operations side of finance (billing and collections).

. Brought on newly acquired locations that proved to be a major

challenge (most of the acquisitioned messenger companies had little to

no financial procedures and controls, not to mention a formal

reporting structure with the segregation of duties).

. Developed strategies and goals to functionalize the operations and

accounting aspect while centralizing the reporting structure.

. Presented information to client board members and executives; took

part in negotiating labor contracts.

NYK Line, NA Inc. Secaucus, NJ May 1996 - Sept

1997

Trade Accounting Manager

Trade Accounting Manager for a multi-billion dollar ($600 million US)

entity; supported all operations. Responsibilities included:

. Ensured that bills were paid, invoices were cut, money was collected

and financials reported to our parent company in Japan. The business

was made up of mostly container transport on NYK owned ships.

. Dealt with customs offices, international clients, insurance offices

(when the containers fell off the ship), transportation tracking

issues and overall quality of service.

. Reported to foreign entity with different governing standards which

required two monthly closings. The first closing conformed to GAAP

and the other to "Japanese GAAP", which is comparable to the cash

method of accounting.

. Led financial ERP implementation of JD Edwards to interface with the

systems in Japan and working with overseas employees.

The Newark Group Inc., Newark, NJ July 1993 -

May 1996

Controller (August 1994 +); Assistant Controller (July 1993 to August 1994)

Divisional Controller with approximately $60 million in annual revenue:

. Handled all aspects of accounting and finance .

. Put in controls to manage and eliminate exposure to incorrect

recognition of large market swings, and proper accounting for the raw

and loose material.

. Once promoted to Controller, added value immediately with

comprehensive purchasing strategies.

. Developed monthly updates that I presented in newly developed monthly

financial review meeting with upper management.

M.D. Oppenheim & Co. CPA PCs, Piscataway, NJ October 1991 - July 1993

Junior Accountant

Staff member of a medium sized accounting firm:

. Prepared monthly write-ups, corporate, individual and payroll tax

returns and administered diversified audit engagements, which included

planning and reviewing.

. Carried out a variety of audits which included corporate, HUD, section

129, not for profits, municipal accounts, fraud, entertainment,

forensic, single audits and other state and federally funded grants

and contracts.

Software & Computer Experience

NetSuite, Juris, Microsoft Dynamics SL, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, FRx,

Citibank CCM, Microsoft Office, Lotus Smart Suite, Oracle, DataTrac,

ProAmics and other integral and various accounting packages.

Software Implementations

NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics SL, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Oracle, CCM, RICS,

EDI Billing and EDI Cash Applications, Intranet A/P & A/R inquiries,

Software Solutions, Purchase Order System, Time Sheet Professional,

Hyperion, Esspace

Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ, 1991

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

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