Glenn E. Ludwig, CPA

ac3i4g@r.postjobfree.com 917-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennludwig

Finance and Operations executive skilled at identifying opportunities and developing innovative solutions that drive revenue to grow the bottom line. Leader in process improvements resulting in improved efficiencies that drive increased profits.

EXPERTISE

Financial Reporting

Cost Allocation

Revenue Growth

Operational Procedures

P & L Management

Digital Advertising

Professional Experience

Atmosphere Proximity, New York, NY March 2001 - November 2015

Digital and integrated services advertising agency

Director of Finance

Reported on revenue and P&L statements to senior level management on a monthly basis

Oversaw monthly, quarterly and yearly projections for Fortune 500 clients

Ensured client services operated within budgets and met financial expectations

Designed and monitored internal controls for the organization

Established operational procedures and oversaw Revenue, Billing, WIP, A/R and A/P processes

Primary financial liaison with BBDO Worldwide and Omnicom Group

Supervised 5 employees in finance and accounting

Administered quarterly Sarbanes-Oxley testing

Responsible for HR and recruiting efforts

Directed employee moves during 3 company relocations

Clients: Visa, Citibank, Johnson & Johnson, HP, Cognizant, Emirates Airlines and Dubai Tourism

BBDO Worldwide, New York, NY March 1995 - March 2001

Global advertising agency

Finance Director

Oversaw financial reporting for 15 BBDO European agencies and BBDO Corporate

Increased profitability as a result of evaluation and analysis of resources

Reviewed financial data and contract terms for presenting acquisition proposals to senior management

Designed a consolidated financial management reporting system resulting in increased efficiency

Lehman Brothers, Inc., New York, NY November 1993 - March 1995

The fourth largest investment bank in U.S. (at that time)

Asst. Vice President / Senior Financial Analyst

Analyzed finances for the Multiple Trading Ventures Group to ensure financial health

Developed and implemented cost allocation reporting

Implemented cost containment policies as a result of monthly expense review

Kidder Peabody & Co., Inc., New York, NY May 1987 - October 1993

Was a U.S. based securities firm

Asst. Vice President, Senior Financial Analyst (9/1992-10/1993)

Reported on and managed P&L for the Investment Banking Division

Prepared monthly reporting package for Domestic and International Capital Markets, Public Finance and High Yield

Managed cost allocations and prepared revenue and expense analytics for Investment Banking Group

Asst. Vice President, Senior Financial Analyst (3/1990-9/1992)

Owned Systems Division financial reporting, analysis, budgeting and planning for a budget of $45 million across 20 departments

Analyzed financial results and monthly cost allocations; supervised invoice management

Financial liaison to Telecommunications Group

Financial Analyst (5/1987-3/1990)

Owned financial reporting, analysis and budgeting for $450 million sales across 56 office retail brokerage division supporting the Mutual Funds, Options & Annuities and Insurance departments

Generated monthly reporting package to regional managers

Analyzed financial results and yearly budgets with branch managers

Arthur Andersen & Co., New York, NY August 1984 - May 1987

Was one of the big 8 accounting firms

Senior Accountant

Provided audit services to SEC and private clients

Planned, supervised and participated in fieldwork of audit engagements

Audited and reviewed financial statements prepared by management

Education & Licenses

The George Washington University, School of Government & Business Administration

Bachelor of Accountancy, May 1984

Certified Public Accountant, licensed in State of New York

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