Stewart Wallace

678-***-**** ac1jwj@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartwallace1

SUMMARY

Financial Analysis ~ Strategic Planning ~ Budgeting and Forecasting

Ready to put my years of experience to use making a meaningful contribution as a Financial Analyst, providing and

communicating insightful analysis and planning.

I am highly versatile and multifaceted professional who is a problem-solver. I enjoy collaborating with leaders to identify

strategic and innovative uses of technologies, finances and human capital for improvement and accuracy. Additionally, I

have achieved success in business development by becoming an engaged listener and a proactive business partner.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VETCONNEXX, Atlanta, GA 3/15 8/16

$3M a vet centric call center providing customer service for AT&T

Financial/Budget Analyst

Handled all financial aspects of this fledgling business to encompass: Cash flow forecasting, budgeting, financial

management, financial reporting, payroll, securing insurance, and administering the companys health plan.

Key Achievements

Reduced cost of goods sold by 8% by designing and implementing a process to audit agents timesheets.

Negotiated new insurance coverage saving 10% annually.

COMCAST SPORTS SOUTHEAST, Norcross, GA 1/12 11/14

$14M a NBC Sports Regional Network

Business Manager

Provided financial leadership to the networks management (Sales, Production, Marketing, Programming) and oversaw all

business and financial operations. Prepared the networks annual budget as well as monthly and long-range forecasts.

Provided accurate accounting for the production of over 140 live events annually. Monitored and advised corporate

accounting to ensure accurate and timely monthly close.

Key Achievements

Contained costs resulting in under budget operating expenses of 8% in 2012, and 11% in 2013.

Managed the transition of 150+ freelancers to part time employee status, and subsequent payroll reporting.

Implemented a new traffic system (inventory control) WideOrbit.

FAMILYNET TV, Atlanta, GA 9/08 10/10

$8M Family centered cable network newly purchased by In Touch Ministry Atlanta, GA

Business Manager

Responsibilities encompassed all aspects of financial and operational reporting. Prepared the annual budget and monthly

forecasts, as well as all financial reporting, and inventory management. Influenced establishment of operational objectives

by presenting analysis of performance metrics and results to senior management. Facilitated new project investment

justification and channel program evaluations. Ensured external audit compliance.

Key Achievements

Reduced tax burden by $393K by initiating and preparing FamilyNets first application for Georgia Film Tax

Credits.

Designed and implemented effective financial models to support strategic business and financial decisions

while maintaining focus on identifying market opportunities, revenue and margin goals, pricing, investments

and cost containment.

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678-***-**** ac1jwj@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartwallace1

WGCL-TV CBS46, Atlanta, GA 3/06 7/08

$54M Atlantas CBS affiliate owned by Meredith Corporation

Accounting Manager

Oversaw all accounting and financial reporting, as well as strategic planning and budgeting for four departments.

Managed the day to day business office operations; including monthly closing, AR, AP, billing and the GL. Responsible

for capital spending and fixed assets to include: the annual budget, capital requests, and additions and deletions from the

fixed asset listing, and the annual property tax submission. Enforced compliance with GAAP and SOX 404 controls.

Key Achievements

Recruited, developed and directed a high performing financial team.

Accomplished the best Accounts Receivable metrics amongst all 9 of Meredith Broadcastings entities.

Provided subject matter expertise to Sales, Engineering, News and Executives related to revenue recognition

and other GAAP technical issues, as well as building consensus with respect to new compensation plans,

asset acquisitions and communications.

Reduced the companys property tax burden by 15%.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

FOX SPORTS NETWORK SOUTH, Atlanta, GA

$21M cable sports network

Business Manager ~ 1 year

CUMULUS BROADCASTING, Macon, GA

Cluster of eight FM and AM radio stations

Business Manager ~ 3 years

ECKERD CORPORATION, Largo, FL

National chain of 2700 pharmacies

Senior Financial Analyst ~ Retail Pricing ~ 4 years

WTOGTV, St. Petersburg, FL

Independent TV station in the 15th largest market

Business Manager ~ 7 years

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Multiple US locations ~ 16 years

Progressive advancement with experience in: information services, broadcasting, manufacturing and lending.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

GENERAL ELECTRIC, Three-year Financial Management Program

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, BA Economics

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