Manahawkin, New Jersey, United States
Results orientated finance executive with 20+ years of progressive and diverse experience in investment management and the broader financial services industry, with seven years of Big Four public accounting experience. Proven ability to attract and develop top talent, and to build and lead strong teams and lasting organizational capabilities. Experienced chief financial officer and controller with a successful track record of achievement in financial analysis, process improvement, and business partnering. Strategic leader known for collaboration and achieving results across business lines. Ideally looking for a fractional financial officer, or part-time role role. An ideal opportunity would include mentoring a yet-ready senior financial officer during a needed transition period. Open to discuss. Key Competencies: Accounting & Reporting | Financial Planning & Analysis | Financial Analytics & Modeling | Strategic Planning | Capital Planning | Mergers & Acquisitions | Divestitures | Internal Control | Project Management | Process Design and Evaluation | Business Integration and Reorganization | Operational Risk Management | Process Improvement | Investment Management | Real Estate Debt & Equity | Commercial Mortgage Finance | Leadership & Team Building | Asset Valuation
Managed the strategic analysis, financial planning & analysis, financial reporting and internal controls functions for Gabelli Group Capital Partners, Inc., the closely-held parent company of publicly-traded investment management firm GAMCO Investors, Inc. (Gabelli Asset Management - NYSE:GBL), Associated Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE:AC) and other public and private portfolio companies. Led the acquisition of the business of Keeley Asset Management by Teton Advisors, Inc. Manage all financial functions for Teton Advisors, a $4B AUM equity investment management shop.
As chief financial officer I managed the finance function of a $300 million multifamily, commercial, and agricultural mortgage finance and servicing business, including capital and operational budgeting, treasury functions, operational risk management, financial reporting & analysis, accounting policy, and auditing and valuation oversight. I was a member of the senior management committee, reporting to the president and the parent company finance organization. Assets under management and administration total over $75 billion.
As controller, I was accountable for all external financial reporting, accounting policy and financial control activities (including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance) for Prudential's asset management business spanning various asset classes, including real estate and commercial mortgages, public and private fixed income, public equities and retail mutual funds. Assets under management totaled over $800 billion.
Was asked to join this group in anticipation of the strategic combination of Prudential's retail brokerage business with Wachovia Securities (now Wells Fargo) in the form of an operating joint venture. Was involved in all operational and financial areas. I also managed the financial accounting for the divestiture of the international wealth management business, and the closure of its institutional equity business.
Held a variety of roles of increasing responsibility in Prudential's internal audit and finance functions including a corporate role in establishing the processes and controls necessary to become a public company in 2001, and in the establishment of Prudential's investment management business. Led the finance function in various acquisitions, the largest being the acquisition of an Agency mortgage lending platform. Led a team charged with creating the public reporting capability for the commercial mortgage business, including the growth of it's CMBS platform, and oversaw the institutional real estate funds management business. Had responsibility as controller for financial reporting for Prudential's Retirement Administration business..