STEWART WALLACE

**** ***** *. ****** **., Stone Mountain Village, GA 30083

678-***-**** acx5jw@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartwallace1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Proficient in: Financial Analysis ~ Financial Management ~ Financial & Operational Reporting

Versatile, high-energy executive who leads companies through change and challenge to profitable growth. Strategic

problem solver who envisions smart solutions and executes with urgency across all levels and functions of the

organization. Hands-on leader with extensive financial expertise who is able to keep teams focused and influence

strategic direction. Outstanding strategist that is able to deliver revenue growth and cost containment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Analysis ~ Financial & Strategic Planning ~ Forecasting & Budgeting

Productivity & Performance Improvement ~ Team Development & Leadership ~ Consensus Building

Policies & Procedures ~ P&L Management ~ Cost Analysis & Containment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VETCONNEXX, Atlanta, GA 3/15 8/16

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

Director of Finance

Handling all financial aspects of this start-up to encompass: Financial management, financial reporting, budgeting and

forecasting, payroll, securing insurance, and administering the companys health plan.

Key Achievements

Designed and implemented a process to audit agents timesheets resulting in reducing cost of goods sold by

8%.

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

$14M a NBC Sports Regional Network

Business/HR Manager

Provide financial leadership to the networks management and oversee all business and financial operations, additionally

handle all aspects of HR at the network. Work closely with corporate accounting to ensure accurate and timely monthly

close, preparation of the networks annual budget as well as monthly cash flow forecasts. Responsibilities include:

Financial Planning and Analysis, expense containment, management of Payroll and AP, and fielding all local HR issues.

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.

Implementation of 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. Active participant in the organizations

financial strategy to meet the company mission. Oversaw preparation and approval of all financial reporting materials,

budgeting 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. Ensure external audit compliance.

Key Achievements

Initiated and prepared FamilyNets first application for Georgia Film Tax Credits resulting in credits of

$393K.

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.

Created continual improvements in financial forecasting, and business and operational analysis.

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

$54M Atlantas CBS affiliate owned by Meredith Corporation

Accounting Manager

Oversee all accounting and financial reporting as well as assist with strategic planning and budgeting. Manage 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: coordination of annual budget, preparation of capital requests, initiating additions and

deletions from the fixed asset listing, and coordination of the annual property tax submission. Enforce compliance with

GAAP and SOX 404 controls.

Key Achievements

Recruited, development and directed a high performing financial team.

Accomplished the best Accounts Receivable metrics amongst all Meredith Broadcasting 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%.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

GENERAL ELECTRIC, Financial Management Program

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, BA Economics

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