DOUGLAS KLEIN
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SKILLS SUMMARY:
Financial Analysis Financial Modeling Forecasting and Budgeting Strategic Planning Accounting
EXPERIENCE:
Self Employed, Los Angeles, CA Oct. 2012 to Present
Financial Consultant
Provide broad range of financial consulting services to start-ups and small businesses;
Create financial models used for budgeting, forecasting and cost accounting;
Perform profitability analysis;
Perform strategic analysis.
Taproot Foundation, Los Angeles, CA Dec. 2011 to Present
Consultant and Project Manager
Design, implement and oversee consulting engagements for non-profits;
Create financial models used for budgeting, forecasting and cost accounting;
Create financial presentations for annual reports;
Perform strategic analysis.
Motorator Inc., Marina Del Rey, CA Jan. 2004 to Oct. 2012
Director of Finance
Developed and maintained annual budgets and forecasts;
Lead strategic planning efforts from conception to implementation;
Performed all accounting related functions including managing A/R, A/P and maintenance of GL;
Performed and/or oversaw all financial management and administrative functions;
Company sold it's assets and ceased operations in October 2012.
CNation Inc., Los Angeles, CA Oct. 1998 to Dec. 2003
Chief Financial Officer
Performed and oversaw all financial management and administrative functions;
Developed and maintained annual budgets and forecasts;
Managed A/R, A/P and all other aspects of Balance Sheet and P&L;
Oversaw accounting and administrative staff;
Designed and implemented management reporting programs;
CNation was a Clio Award winning internet consultancy servicing clients such as Honda, Fox, CBS Market
Watch, Activision and BizRate.
Film Roman Inc., North Hollywood, CA Sept. 1994 to Oct. 1998
Director of Finance
Identified, created, and/or advised on development, production and worldwide distribution opportunities for animated television series' and ancillary products;
Performed or oversaw all financial management and planning functions on a studio-wide basis including profitability reporting, capital budgeting, and by-title and departmental quarterly and annual forecasts;
Implemented significant enhancements to management reporting;
Analyzed and opined on all proposed joint ventures and co-productions;
Film Roman was the largest independent animation studio in the world, producing such shows as The Simpsons and King of the Hill;
Left company to join Cnation Inc. in October 1998.
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MCA Home Entertainment; Universal City, CA Aug. 1992 to Sept. 1994
Financial Analyst
Developed and analyzed quarterly and annual departmental forecasts and budgets;
Oversaw and audited results of worldwide participation reporting;
Left company to join Film Roman in September 1994.
Ernst & Young LLP, Los Angeles, CA June 1989 to Aug. 1992
Senior Consultant, Financial Advisory Services
Performed strategic and financial planning and analysis for Fortune 500 companies;
Performed a variety of transaction related functions including corporate and strategic value analysis; divestitures; and econometric studies;
Created complex financial models used for forecasting, budgeting and other analytical purposes;
Clients included Bank of America, McDonnell Douglas, Farmer's Insurance and Chiquita Brands;
Left company to join MCA Home Entertainment in August 1992.
EDUCATION:
Masters in Business Administration, Corporate Finance – May 1989
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Awarded Dean's Scholarship (Merit based full-tuition award given to four incoming students.)
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science – March 1985
University of California at Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA