New York, New York, United States
Commercial focused, relationship driven and business minded finance leader with over 20 years of experience in the media, technology and wholesale industries.
Career Trajectory: Recognized for top performances and contributions to revenue, profits, and growth targets through promotions. Started as Director of Global FP&A, Mediabrands: IPG's global media and marketing subsidiary. Recruited to sister company, Huge—promotion to Managing Director, Finance to develop financial model that led to rapid growth—then promoted to CFO, North America, Global CFO and Chief Commercial Officer. Scope: Lead financial vision, direct FP&A, report results to IPG, and serve as strategic partner to CEO, C-suite Executives and Regional Presidents. Manage communications with IPG, budgets, analysis, and reporting globally. Part of leadership / executive team responsible for financial, operational, and client matters. Manage global team of geographically dispersed employees across finance, accounting, information technology (IT), real estate, and facilities departments. Hire, develop, and evaluate high-performing teams across time zones and countries. Partner with HR on training, performance, and DE&I initiatives.
Direct the financial reporting and analysis (FP&A) for a global media holding company to accurately manage the business results up to IPG. Oversee staff handling budgeting, analysis, quarterly updates and corporate reporting for 68 markets. Develop targets, quarterly updates and monthly variance reporting to analyze trends, and identify risks and opportunities. Manage communications with IPG corporate on quarterly estimates, mid-year and forward looking executive presentations, variance commentary, and quarterly Board updates.
Career Snapshot: Brought in to manage post-merger integration and merger and acquisition (M&A) process of Contractor's Warehouse to Home Depot. Delivered results and earned multiple promotions from Finance Manager, Contractors' Warehouse / HD Improvement Solutions to Finance Director, Sourcing / Procurement to Director, FP&A. Led team managing relationships with global vendors across 11 lines of business. Scope: Enhanced and standardized financial processes, implemented sales data-warehouse creating customized reporting, and communicated with senior leaders and the Board. Oversaw budgeting, analysis, and financial planning. Led 3-year strategic planning process, developed presentations, and prepared financial analytics. Oversaw and managed restructuring initiative to return the business to profitability.