Team Leader Vice President

Emelie Capshaw, CPA

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Calhan, Colorado 80808 719-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Versatile, technology savvy, financially astute business leader with a track record of driving new levels of financial and operational efficiency and profitability for a high profile, complex, non-profit sports environment. Leverages extensive knowledge of finance, accounting, and business operations to direct the seamless execution of business-critical initiatives and processes with time-sensitive deadlines.

Adept at identifying challenges that hamper business performance and engineering enlightened solutions for improving operational efficiency, enhancing productivity, and driving bottom-line growth. Respected team leader and collaborator, who excels at instilling shared vision and driving consensus with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals and objectives. Backed by strong academic credentials including Master of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Information Systems

Metrics & Data Analysis

Strategy & Innovation

Engaging Presentations

Project Management

Business Consulting

Team Building and Management

Accounting and Financial Management

Performance Measurement

Budgeting

Cash Management

Technology Improvement

Process Implementation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DAVID C COOK COMMUNICAIONS – (Christian Publishing and Music Label Company) - $60M Revenue

Acting CFO 8/21-12/22

Part of executive leadership team. Responsible for financial advising, due diligence and overall business input for strategic planning, long range financial plans, new product development and outreach as well as acquisitions of possible business assets and joint ventures.

Implemented and formulated revised accounting policies, procedures, and systems to improve efficiencies and controls within the organization.

Responsible for compliance with Board policies and monthly financial reporting to Board of Directors.

Lead organization to better utilize financial data and analytics in business decisions.

Staffed, managed, and developed personnel in Finance, Accounting and Purchasing functions.

UNITED STATES OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC PROPERTIES/LA2028 – Los Angeles, CA - $100M Expense (Revenue recognized in 2028)

Vice President of Accounting and Operations 8/18 – 3/21

Transferred to newly formed Joint Venture between USOPC and LA2028 formed for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

Performed all accounting functions, set up and implemented accounting and expense tracking systems and policies for LA2028 and USOPP. Worked with Legal department to design and implement purchasing policies.

Managed audit and 990. Prepared and presented financials to Executive Team.

Educated executive team on accounting principles for sponsor and licensee contracts during negotiations.

UNITED STATES OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE - $250M Revenue

Director of Marketing Operations (Financial Management and Budget) 1/16 – 8/18

Selected for a newly created role to work with Chief Marketing Officer to design and implement the most efficient department processes in support of revenue, expense, and fan base goals.

Oversaw the Marketing and Broadcasting budgets, forecasts, and contracts to ensure resource alignment with prioritization of department initiatives, strategy, and vision, and improved the effectiveness of the deployment of department resources.

Managed the development and maintenance of standard and ad hoc marketing and broadcast reports, dashboards and business case analyses presented to Board of Directors, sponsors, and public speaking engagements.

Worked with the Executive Management Team to develop better uses of financial and marketing data to make more sound business decisions.

Worked with legal drafting contracts being negotiated with Sponsors to increase revenue being recognize for Olympic Marks being sold.

Lead strategic planning for department to roll into organization vision.

Vice President of Finance 3/13 – 1/16

Promoted to lead a team that provided ongoing financial executive leadership. Advised Chiefs with development of business strategies and financial models, strategic revenue growth possibilities, and strategic partnership identification.

Staffed, managed, and developed personnel in the Finance Division including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Warehouse Operations, Payroll and Financial Systems.

Formulated and managed the implementation of accounting policies, procedures and systems. Oversaw and implemented the education of these policies to the organization to ensure compliance and understanding throughout the organization.

Assisted the CFO and Executive Management Team in achieving budgeted financial results through reporting, forecasting, budgeting, management of the balance sheet including cash management.

Lead a $230M budgeting process for the organization to ensure resource alignment with prioritization of department initiatives, strategy and vision.

Oversaw selection and implementation of new expense reporting system for the organization.

Associate Director of Revenue Accounting 1/12 – 3/13

Collaborated with Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Development Officer to develop consistent reporting and analytics on emerging business opportunities.

Staffed, managed and developed personnel in Accounts Receivable and Revenue Management.

Coordinated highest risk area audit of Revenue Accounting.

Provided financial analysis and support to various Divisions which included the preparation of forecasts and budgets, review of monthly actual data and trends with business leaders, and other analysis as required. The Divisions encompass departments not previously supported gaining to exposure to the entire organization.

Worked with Marketing on drafting contracts being negotiated with Sponsors to increase revenue being recognize for Olympic Marks being sold.

Successfully worked with IT and Finance team to implement new budgeting system

Associate Director of Accounting 3/09 – 1/12

Promoted to position to lead the internal and external financial reporting, recording and policies. Led all financial due diligence, including implementing policies for compliance with federal funding.

Staffed, managed and developed personnel in Accounts Payable, General Accounting and Cash Management.

Carried out timely and accurate monthly closings.

Provided financial analysis and support to various Divisions including the preparation of forecasts and budgets, reviewed monthly actual data and trends with business leaders, and other analysis as required. The Divisions supported comprised two-thirds of the organizations budget and personnel.

Coordinated the annual external audit; provided needed information and schedules, prepared consolidated financial statements and assisted in the preparation of the USOC Annual Report and 990 tax form.

Managed capital budget requests, projects and reporting for all furniture plant and equipment. Implemented new capital policy that resulted in higher compliance and better understanding of policy throughout the organization.

Senior Financial Analyst 6/08 – 3/09

Researched, developed and implemented a process to track the alignment of resource spending with operating plan initiatives.

Provided financial analysis and support to various Divisions including the preparation of forecasts and budgets, review of monthly actual data and trends with business leaders, and other analysis as required.

Researched accounting and taxation developments and questions.

Assisted Controller with special projects.

NOBILITY HOMES, INC AND WOODMEN HILLS METROPOLITAN DISCTRICT – Falcon, CO

District Administrator/CFO 8/05 – 6/08

Lead accounting and office staff to improve efficiencies and profitability while performing all accounting processes and daily operations.

Prepare, monitor and analyze financials, budgets, job cost reports and forecasts to improve profitability and present to board members and owners.

Monitor job costs and budgets while working with construction superintendent to approve and process all payments to subcontractors.

Responsible for bank negotiations and cash management for spending including development and construction bonds and loans.

LAPLATA INVESTMENTS LLS, Colorado Springs, CO

Financial Analyst 5/04 – 8/05

Hired as consultant to create long term and short-term forecast models for new land developments, entire company and specific projects to analyze efficiency and profitability. Due to work quality and results, hired on full time in new position of Analyst.

Analyzed land development projects and company status to provide management with vital information for decision making.

Researched and analyzed procedures to recommend new methods of completing tasks that were more efficient and provided management with better information.

Reviewed work of controller and accounting staff as well as marketing and sales staff for accuracy and efficiency prior to distribution to management.

BKD, LLP, Colorado Springs, CO

Audit Supervisor 1/00 – 5/04

Lead and planned accounting and audit services for non-profit, for profit and governmental organizations.

Responsibilities included planning, supervising, and reviewing audit engagements and presenting final audit report, findings, and recommendations at board meetings.

Trained staff in audit techniques, accounting practices and provide performance evaluations.

Completed business valuations by assigning market values to companies by researching industry conditions and comparing similar companies.

Researched and consulted clients on GAAP and regulatory accounting issues.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Accounting, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

Bachelor of Science in Finance and Information Systems, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

Olympic Sport Leadership Program, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint Epicor ERP Adaptive Insights Tableau Concur Expense

QuickBooks Expensify

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