Roseann Rustici, CPA
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abl4nz@r.postjobfree.com
CFO / Controller / Vice President Finance
Financial Reporting / Start-Up Operations / Shareholder Services /
Operating as a Debtor-in-Possession / Corporate Accounting / Corporate
Stock Conversions / Equity Compensation / Stock Option Administration /
Mergers & Acquisitions / System Implementations
Accomplished business leader with a wide range of experience in a variety
of corporate financial areas. BBA in Public Accounting, successfully led
finance teams in start-ups and high growth organizations. Results-
oriented, decisive leader with proven success in acquisition integrations
and system implementations. Served on key corporate committees. Able to
quickly assess problem areas and develop a corrective strategy.
Cultivated and maintain excellent relationships with board members, team
members, shareholders and regulatory agencies, such as NASDAQ, the SEC and
the DTC. Able to be effective in all forms of corporate organizations,
whether it is leading a large department, completing an individual project
or being a member of a project team.
Professional Experience
Ion Media Networks Inc., New York, NY
Network television broadcasting company with $185M in annual revenue
Sr. Vice President Accounting & Tax September 2009-July 2010
Responsible for financial closing on a monthly, quarterly and annual
basis. Provide all necessary financial and tax reporting as required by
the shareholder agreement. Managed general ledger, tax, accounts
receivable, credit & collections and accounts payable departments.
. Administered bankruptcy Plan of Reorganization distributions
. Implemented the enterprise valuation project for "fresh start"
accounting
. Managed year end audit and tax work
. Oversaw tax attribute modeling project for cancellation of debt income
from emergence from bankruptcy
. Managed 12 professionals and 12 clerical positions.
NextWave Wireless Inc., San Diego, CA
Publicly traded wireless technology company with a $41M market cap and
$65M in annual revenue
Vice President Investor Relations/Shareholder Services April 2005-
September 2009
Responsible for developing and maintaining investor relationships through
face to face meetings and corporate analyst events. Serve as key point of
contact for NASDAQ, transfer agent and The Depository Trust Company (DTC).
Work with market surveillance firm. Organize annual shareholder meeting
and prepare annual Proxy Statement. Oversee and administer all shareholder
services transactions including stock, option and warrant transactions for
both domestic and international employees/shareholders. Set up SOX
processes as part of company wide Sarbanes Oxley implementation. Prepare
and file all Section 16 reporting for board members and executive
insiders.
. Listed company on NASDAQ Global Market through Form 10 process with SEC
. Implemented stock option management, and Section 16 reporting systems
to automate manual processes
. Developed company stock incentive plan for 3,500 plus employees
. Integrated four major acquisitions to maximize growth potential
Vice President Corporate Accounting March 1999-April 2005
Responsible for closing the corporate ledger on a monthly, quarterly and
annual basis and prepare all necessary financial reporting. Run payroll,
accounts payable, treasury and risk management departments, including D&O
coverage.
. Managed $550M cash balance maximizing income
. Participated in the preparation and execution of the Plan of
Reorganization
. Settled all bankruptcy claims prior to reorganization, streamlining the
POR process
. Distributed $3billion cash, 92M LLC equity interests and $165M of Non
Recourse Notes Receivable to 1,400 separate shareholders as deemed by
the Plan of Reorganization
. Managed $350 Debtor-in-Possession financing
Entex Information Services Inc., Rye Brook, New York February 1993-March
1999
Privately held computer reseller
Director Corporate Accounting
Responsible for closing the corporate ledger on a monthly, quarterly and
annual basis and provide all necessary financial reporting. Managed
general ledger, payroll and accounts payable departments.
. Managed 9 professionals and 20 clerical positions.
. Participated on the company wide SAP implementation team for
representing the finance department
Sony Corporation of America, New York, New York September 1991-February
1993
Major entertainment conglomerate
Manager Corporate Accounting, US Corporate Operations
Responsible for executive level payroll, monthly closing and consolidation
of 13 corporate level subsidiary ledgers and assisted with the monthly
corporate wide consolidation of all US based subsidiaries.
. Participated in IMRS/Micro control implementation for consolidations
American National Can Company, Rye Brook, New York
September 1988-September 1991
Sr. Corporate Accountant, plastics division
Responsible for the financial consolidation of all units within the
Plastics business division. Processed corporate journal entries and
maintained corporate fixed asset ledger.
BDO Siedman, White Plains, New York September 1985-September 1988
Staff Accountant
Responsible for various client audit and tax engagements
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Pace University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Public Accounting, 1985
New York State Certified Public Accountant, 1988