Primary Skill Sets
. Financial Reporting: well versed in SEC, GAAP and internal financial
reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Footnotes, MD&A, New Accounting
Pronouncements, Proxy Statement), Chairman of Disclosure Committee
. Budget and Planning: 17 years of experience in developing sales targets,
estimating costs, analyzing headcount and burden rates, estimating
corporate overhead and allocation to business units, and development of
balance sheet and cash flow models as well as periodic review against
actual performance.
. Technical Accounting Research: Over 10 years experience in reviewing
sales contracts and analyzing pertinent accounting literature (ASC, SAB,
FASB, etc) to determine the most appropriate method of revenue
recognition. Includes contracts for software and hardware recognition
(including multiple elements), construction and sale of space launch
vehicle and satellite, lease of transponders in satellites, construction
services (including completed contract and percent complete) as well as
development of internal procedures to eliminate subjective determination
of percent complete to objective analysis of cost over cost.
. Mergers and Acquisitions: significant experience in analysis of potential
targets and due diligence
. Internal Controls: 15+ years experience in Internal Audit and Sarbanes
Oxley
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dialogic Inc.-Director of Internal Audit (6/12 - Current)
Developed the Internal Audit function, including the creation of an
Internal Audit Charter in line with shareholder expectations, relevant
processes and procedures, and a risk-based audit plan consistent with the
organization's annual and strategic goals. Developed the Disclosure
Committee. Implemented SOX compliance program
Director of Financial Reporting (6/11-6/12)
Prepared all SEC reports for publicly held IT hardware/software
manufacturing company. Performed technical accounting research and prepared
position papers on revenue recognition and current accounting issues.
Developed and implemented Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program.
Consulting-Financial Reporting
. Pretium Packaging LLC (2/11 - 4/11) Prepared S-X compliant financial
statements for a privately held company preparing 144a public debt
filing.
. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (9/10 - 10/10) Prepared and
filed form 10-Q
BCI Communications, Inc. - Director of Financial Reporting (06/07-8/10)
Prepared all SEC reports for publicly held Telecommunications construction
company. Performed technical accounting research and prepared position
papers on revenue recognition and acquisition issues. Developed internal
procedures to eliminate subjective determination of percent complete to
objective analysis of cost over cost. Developed and implemented Sarbanes-
Oxley compliance plan. Responsible for all budget reporting:
Consulting-Financial Reporting
. Sirius Radio Corp. (2/07 - 6/07) Spearheaded the preparation of 10-Q
and assisted in the preparation of S-1 for merger with XM Radio.
. PanAmSat (12/05 - 2/07) Reviewed sales contracts and technical
accounting literature to determine appropriate revenue recognition
methods and prepared white papers to support the company's position to
the independent accountants. Also reviewed for contingent liabilities
and assisted in preparation of 10-K and 10-Q
. Mars, Inc. (10/05 - 12/05) Developed internal control matrices and
procedures to review disbursements
. Cognizant Technical Solutions (9/05 - 10/05) Developed Accounting
Department Policies and Procedures Manual, Researched Company
capitalization to adjust capital accounts for conversion from Cost to
Equity consolidation for Peoplesoft conversion.
. Bristol Myers Squibb (10/04 - 8/05) SAP: Implementation of web-based
Time & Attendance system to integrate with SAP. Participated in SOX
testing phase for payroll.
. Barr Laboratories (8/04 - 9/04) Prepared 10K
JSC Holdings, LLC - Chief Financial Officer (02 - 04) Worked with owners
and division presidents to improve monthly closing cycle. Worked with banks
and other lenders to improve borrowing rates. Analyzed potential
acquisition targets to determine potential integration and to determine and
negotiate purchase price.
Greg Manning Auctions, Inc. - Controller / Chief Financial Officer (98 -
02) $114 million Internet Auction Company (Public)
. Day to day management of all accounting, financial, banking, human
resources and investor relations functions of the Company.
. Prepared all SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements, all
footnotes and supporting schedules) and internal reporting functions,
including consolidation of 7 companies.
. Performed technical accounting research on revenue recognition issues to
support the Company's policies and practices on recognizing auction
revenue.
. Coordinated and supervised the acquisition and integration of $21
million Internet Auction Company and $60 million wholesale company.
. Implemented SBT general ledger package.
. Served as interim COO for 8 months.
. Served on Senior Management Committee, reporting directly to Board of
Directors.
. Supervised up to 80 employees.
. Accomplishments: Instituted improved accounting procedures, shortening
monthly closings, Spearheaded due diligence team on three acquisition
targets (two of which were successful), Reduced accounting headcount by
50% while improving timeliness, Developed reporting mechanisms which
eliminated staff turnover during a period of management turnover.
Imatec, Ltd. - Controller / Chief Financial Officer (97 - 98) Start-up
Imaging Technology Company (Public)
Ferrara Food Company, Inc. - Controller / Chief Financial Officer (92 - 96)
$40 million Wholesale Food Distributor and Manufacturer (Public)
Ambico, Inc. - VP Finance & Operations, Chief Financial Officer (90 - 92)
$25 million Wholesale Consumer Products Distributor and Manufacturer
(Private)
Toy Biz, Inc. - Controller (89 - 90) $25 million Toy Distributor and
Manufacturer (Subsidiary)
Alfin, Inc. - Controller (88 - 89) $20 million Cosmetics Distributor and
Manufacturer (Public)
Shiseido Cosmetics - Controller (86 - 88) $30 million Cosmetics Distributor
and Manufacturer (Subsidiary)
EDUCATION Wagner College
Masters in Business Administration, Management
. Bachelors in Science, Accounting