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Experienced Strategic Leader with 20+ years of experience in high-stress environments along with a strong background within a variety of industries. Experienced in managing daily financial operations, creating comprehensive business strategies, providing guidance to executive management, and ensuring organizational compliance with GAAP principles. Equipped with a significant level of communication and interpersonal abilities in addition to a strong background in working closely with co-workers, vendors, and members of management.

• Directly manage day-to-day strategic operations within a fast-paced environment with a concentration on creating and implementing process design/planning strategies
• Play a lead role in the coordination of business and territory workshops in addition to identifying integration points and commonalities
• Review current internal processes and assess organizational impact prior to implementing changes in workflow, tools, roles, and behaviors
• Instrumental in the design of financial processes for both global theatrical planning and ultimates which included combining both internal and domestic strategy into one combined business division
• Successfully reduced reporting turnaround time by 50% through the design of process control strategies
• Revamped the internal SOX policies and procedures within the Global Theatrical division in addition to providing training to staff members on the theatrical planning system

• Coordinated several logistical functions which required utilizing system automation expertise, working closely with technical team members, monitoring budgets, and assisting with user acceptance testing
• Reviewed/approved individual territory revenue, prints, and advertising projections which resulted in creating accurate monthly forecasting and actuals for month end closing processes
• Designed comprehensive reports which outlined projections throughout the lifecycle of production projects along with supervising a local production finance team which required providing feedback/coaching
• Reduced preparation time of capitalized film cost reconciliation by over 50% through the review and streamlining of standard operating processes

• Successfully managed the implementation, roll-out, and training of several international theatrical planning systems (Essbase and BPC) which required superior analytical and time management abilities

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• Guided the completion of several large-scale initiatives which included automating the accounts receivable process which resulted in a time savings of approximately 4 days per month/per territory
• Utilized superior analytical abilities in order to review internal accounting processes and make appropriate recommendations focused on improving productivity
• Ensured SOX requirements were consistently adhered to, assisted with an internal SAP system integration, oversaw monthly license statement processing, and handled finance activities
• Led a complex Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance project which required identifying the key points of SOX regulations, developing roll-out timelines, and working closely with internal audit teams
• Acted as a mentor within the organization s mentoring program which included providing individualized coaching to approximately 30 consultants

Playboy Entertainment Group, California 2001-2003

• Directed financial operations which required overseeing both Home Video and Pay TV operations, marketing strategy development, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Reviewed and approved accounts receivable transactions, cash postings, and accrued revenues in addition to monitoring inventory levels within the organization
• Achieved a 25% time reduction through the review and streamlining of the inventory reconciliation process along with reviewing revenue/expenses, and reviewing financial statement balances

Paramount Pictures, California 1996-2001

• Facilitated day-to-day accounting logistics such as preparing financial statement, analyzing both income and expense transactions, and providing financial advise to members of executive management
• Successfully recruiting and hired a team of 10 Financial Analysts, assisted in the development of the studio s first statement tracking system, and analyzed production related costs

Additional Professional Experience Includes:

• Director, Home Video-Financial Reporting, Paramount Pictures
• Manager-Contract Accounting, Paramount Pictures
• Senior Auditor, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
• Cash Management Supervisor, Woman s World
• Audit Senior, Ernst & Young

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a strong background in executive management roles with a background in providing financial guidance to members of management, designing comprehensive standard operating procedures, assisting with new system implementations, and handling financial transactions. In addition, I have a keen ability to lead internal strategic initiatives and foster positive rapport with co-workers, clients, and members of management.

To complement my professional experience, I also possess stellar interpersonal and communication skills with an impressive educational background which includes a Bachelor s of Science in Accounting and a CPA Certification.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy