Human Resources Los Angeles
Resume:
Greensboro, GA *****
703-***-**** ad3e3g@r.postjobfree.com
MARK B. LUCKY
EDUCATION:
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts: Economics
SUMMARY:
Mission-driven hands-on executive, finance and accounting professional with “Big 4” CPA experience. 20+ years of experience in a CFO role with small cap and start-up technology companies – IPO, M&A, and SEC reporting experience. Experienced at debt and equity finance transactions. Comprehensive experience across all corporate finance, accounting, human resources, risk management, compensation, equity, and treasury functions. Strong technical accounting knowledge.
Skills:
• Strategic leadership
• Contract negotiation & administration
• SEC / management reporting, including
preparing 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1, 14C, etc.
• Business Planning, Forecasting & Analysis
• Software (SaaS) Business Model
• Fundraising, Deal Structure and Mergers &
Acquisitions
• SOX/Audit/Advisory experience
• Software Skills: Excellent MS Excel, MS Word,
MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, QuickBooks,, ERP
systems
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Certified Public Accountant, State of California, Inactive EXPERIENCE:
02/2018 to
Present
VISIUM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (www.visiumtechnologies.com) CEO/CFO for small cap cybersecurity and data analytics company
05/2014 to MID-ATLANTIC CFO ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC (www.midatlanticcfo.com) 02/2018 Founder/Owner of Outsourced CFO services company
• Interim finance consultant for NASDAQ-listed /small cap companies - developed business plan, funding strategies, capital structure, budget and forecast strategy/modeling
• Experienced in corporate governance, deal structure and raising capital
• Performed special projects for small cap public companies, including periodic SEC filings (10-K, 10- Q) and effective registration statements on form S-1and S-3; performed analysis and breakdown of business processes, recommending improvements to increase efficiency.
• Successfully completed multiple registration statements (Form S-1 and Form 1 Reg A+, S-3) and 15c211 applications
• Performed analysis of convertible debt, derivative liabilities, and stock option/RSU accounting. 03/2007 to ICEWEB, INC, Sterling, VA
05/2014 Chief Financial and Accounting Officer
• $15MM publicly traded technology company Ticker:IWEB
• In my first year with IceWEB, helped grow company from $4.7MM to $18.8MM in revenues
• Directed staff of 8 in all aspects of finance and administration, planning, M&A, treasury, stock administration, human resources, risk management, SEC reporting, strategic planning, financial controls, and investor relations for technology SaaS company.
• Implemented SOX controls and procedures.
• Successfully spearheaded five acquisitions, including a data storage company, and a data center/wireless internet service provider.
Mark B Lucky, CPA
2005 to BEARING POINT, McLean, VA
03/2007 Senior Manager
• Subject Matter Expert on contract administration / revenue recognition/financial restatement project at Bearing Point. Performed analysis of contracts and calculated proper revenue recognition in accordance with SAB 99, SOP 81-1, SOP 97-2, and EITF 00-21, etc. 2004 to GALT ASSOCIATES, INC, Sterling, VA
2005 Vice President of Finance and Administration
• VC-backed Informatics/Technology Professional Services/Medical Research Services company focused on drug safety
• Managed finance and accounting staff of 5 in all day-to-day and monthly finance, accounting, cash management, reporting, and HR responsibilities for this professional services firm. Implemented Great Plains Job Cost and Project Management functionality to improve customer billings, utilization of resources, and reporting. Established and implemented credit and collections, revenue recognition, and Human Resources policies. Implemented Project Cost accounting for professional services practice
2001 to MINDSHARE DESIGN, INC, San Francisco, CA
2004 Vice President of Finance and Administration
• 25-person Internet technology/software company serving email marketers and publishers
• Senior financial officer for the company and a key member of senior management.
• Managed staff of 3 in all day-to-day finance, accounting, cash management, reporting, and HR responsibilities for this rapidly growing technology company.
• Handled all accounting and tax matters, including AP, AR, fixed assets, credit, GL, payroll, loans, payroll tax, business tax, property tax, franchise / income tax; responsible for cash flow; close books and prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Participated in financial strategic planning, prepare budget and forecasts, handle owners capital equities accounts, review of budgets vs. actual to ensure accuracy.
• Developed internal control system, recommend areas for improvement both financial and operational, and establish new accounting policies and procedures.
• Improved profits and operations, reduced costs, and develop strategies for the company.
• Developed accounting policies/procedures and internal controls for start-up and helped grow organization from $500K in annual revenue to $5.5MM in revenue in one year, and $8.5MM over a three year period.
• Company was included in the Deloitte & Touché Fast 500 list for 3 consecutive years. 1999 to AXYS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC, S. San Francisco, CA 2001 Interim CFO, Sr. Director of Finance, Controller/Director of Financial Planning/Analysis (01/00 to 11/00)
• 250-person Early stage drug discovery biotech - Company acquired by Applera Celera Genomics – position eliminated)
• Successfully spun off its wholly owned subsidiary, Axys Advanced Technologies, Inc. via an IPO with AAT becoming its own NASDAQ-listed public company (Discovery Partners International) – raising $90MM via the IPO.
• Directed Finance Department staff of 20+, as acting CFO for NASDAQ-listed publicly traded company. Responsible for internal/external/SEC reporting, technical accounting issues, annual budgeting process and 5-year strategic plan. Responsible for developing/executing financing strategies for the Company, along with treasury and cash management functions. Managed IT and finance staff, including stock administration. Spun off wholly-owned subsidiary via an IPO, raising Mark B Lucky, CPA
$90MM. Played an integral role in several financing transactions totaling approximately $120 million.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP, San Francisco, CA
Sr. Manager/Consultant: Real Estate Systems and Operations THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, Burbank, CA
Manager: Operations Planning & Analysis, Corporate Planning
• Managed staff of 8 MBA’s in preparation of $365 million annual corporate budget and 5-year strategic plan for 80 corporate departments (headcount of 1,200), and managed accounting staff of 25 responsible for all Disney Corporate accounting functions, including weekly payroll for 17,000 employees.
• Strategic planning for multi-billion-dollar business development.
• Was designated as the VP-Finance for Disney Sports Enterprises when the NHL awarded the Mighty Ducks franchise to The Walt Disney Company.
MINDSCAPE, INC, Novato, CA
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
• Software Development Company – Company acquired by Pearson, PLC, then Learning Company
• Established financial targets and successfully promoted the realignment of software business into strategic business units, resulting in improved cost controls and reducing overhead by 50%. COMPASS MANAGEMENT AND LEASING, INC, San Francisco, CA Vice President: Finance
• Managed staff of 25 for this national corporate real estate services firm. Improved timeliness, accuracy, and controls over financial reporting – shortened closing cycle from 20 to 10 days
• Handled all accounting and tax matters, including AP, AR, fixed assets, credit, GL, payroll, loans, payroll tax, business tax, property tax, franchise / income tax; responsible for cash flow; close books and prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Participated in financial strategic planning, prepare budget and forecasts, handle owners capital equities accounts, review of budgets vs. actual to ensure accuracy.
• Developed internal control system, recommend areas for improvement both financial and operational, and establish new accounting policies and procedures.
• Improved profits and operations, reduced costs, and develop strategies for the company. IDM CORPORATION, Long Beach, CA
Division Controller, Development and Property Management Divisions
• Managed staff of 15 for this regional real estate construction and property Management Company.
• Performed forecasting/budgeting and construction accounting for Long Beach World Trade Center and Hilton Hotel construction.
KPMG (FORMERLY PEAT MARWICK, MITCHELL & CO), Los Angeles, CA Senior Auditor
• Performed audits for financial institutions, securities brokerage, entertainment and manufacturing clients, etc.
• Performed review and compilation services.
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