ALAIN FULLER
Los Angeles, CA ***** • ********@********.***.*** • 818-***-**** • linkedin.com/in/alainfuller EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business – Los Angeles, CA May 2024 Master of Business Administration; Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis and Valuation
• Honors: Winner, MBA Case Competition & MBA Stock Pitch Competition
• Memberships: Marshall Finance Association, Entrepreneur & Venture Management Association
• Leadership: Vice President of Philanthropy – Class of 2024 Pepperdine University – Malibu, CA May 2015
Bachelor in Business Administration – Finance
CPA Candidate
• Currently preparing for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, with a structured study plan aimed at achieving CPA certification by 2025.
EXPERIENCE
Citigroup – New York City, New York 2023 – 2023
MBA Associate Intern, Finance and Strategy Leadership Development Program (June – August)
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and refine strategic plans, including market entry/exit strategies and long-term growth initiatives, ensuring alignment with risk management framework.
• Enhanced internal processes and workflows, emphasizing robust risk controls, by streamlining data collection and analysis methods for more efficient corporate development operations. Lionsgate Entertainment – Santa Monica, CA 2016 – 2022 Manager, Contract Compliance and Third-Party Audit (2019 – 2022)
• Managed a team of two financial analysts overseeing $1.25 Million in GAAP-compliance audits, meticulously ensuring adherence to risk control protocols within the second-largest mini-major movie studio ($3.5 Billion annual revenue).
• Led the studio’s largest digital streaming audit in Latin America, applying rigorous risk assessment methodologies to uncover discrepancies, resulting in a settlement of $1.2 Million plus interest.
• Identified and rectified revenue misreporting by gaming partners, aligning financial activities with formal agreements; conducted audits of quarterly statements, yielding returns of $375,000.
• Presented quarterly statements to executive management, integrating detailed risk analyses, KPI metrics and control mechanisms, garnering trust and improving efficiency by approximately 28%. Senior Financial Analyst, Contract Compliance and Third-Party Audit (2017 – 2019)
• Spearheaded contract compliance operations for music and international audits, achieving a remarkable 83% confirmed claims rate, mitigating financial risks, and enhancing revenue streams by $4.25 Million.
• Designed and implemented monthly organizational development workshops, integrating risk management principles, and enhancing departmental efficiency by 25%. Financial Analyst, Contract Compliance and Third-Party Audit (2015 – 2017)
• Conducted financial analysis on quarterly participant statements, ensuring 100% compliance with agreements, emphasizing risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintained deep understanding of organizational risks and controls, facilitating efficient audit approaches and delivering critical compliance projects, while conducting comprehensive variance analyses. SKILLS
• Financial Modeling / SAP / SOX / MS Office / GAAP / Quickbooks / Regulatory Compliance