Functional Skills
Budgeting
Variance Analysis
Strategic Planning
Accounts Payable
Accounting
Operational Efficiency
Financial Modeling
Regulatory Compliance
Cost Accounting
Content Marketing
Cost Reduction
Customer Service
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Media Strategy
Operating Model Design
Software Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Netsuite
Oracle Database
PowerBI
Quickbooks
Tableau
Certifications
CPTCertified Personal Trainer
Sector Experience
Media & Entertainment
Telecom
Languages
English
Spanish
Fortune 500
Experience
Paramount
Accounting
Assistant Controller
8/2022 - 8/2024
A leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes content across television, streaming, film, and digital platforms.
● Assistant Controller – WFOR Miami / WBFS Miami / WTOG Tampa Led all aspects of financial operations for multiple multimillion-dollar television stations, including month-end close, financial reporting, cost optimization, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Optimized month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles, reducing cycle times by 33% through improved reconciliation processes and standardized workflows.
• Led P&L variance analysis and enhanced account reconciliations, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies by 20%, enabling more reliable financial reporting.
• Strengthened regulatory compliance by implementing SOX controls, decreasing audit findings by 25% through rigorous internal control testing and documentation.
● Assistant Controller – WFOR Miami / WBFS Miami / WTOG Tampa Led all aspects of financial operations for multiple multimillion-dollar television stations, including month-end close, financial reporting, cost optimization, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Optimized month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles, reducing cycle times by 33% through improved reconciliation processes and standardized workflows.
• Led P&L variance analysis and enhanced account reconciliations, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies by 20%, enabling more reliable financial reporting.
• Strengthened regulatory compliance by implementing SOX controls, decreasing audit findings by 25% through rigorous internal control testing and documentation.
CBS
Finance
Assistant Controller
6/2001 - 8/2022
Managed all aspects of financial operations including month-end close, preparation of financial statements, and variance analysis. Led budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes, coordinating with various departments to align plans with corporate objectives. Ensured compliance with SOX regulations and prepared documentation for audits. Oversaw fixed asset accounting and verified expense and accounts payable accuracy. Supervised a team of accounting professionals and promoted financial literacy across the organization. Supported strategic initiatives with financial analysis and implemented cost-saving measures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Led the annual budgeting cycle, monthly forecasts, and scenario analyses for two TV stations, collaborating cross functionally to create data-driven financial plans and accurate headcount forecasts. This alignment with corporate goals enabled more effective resource allocation and improved financial predictability.
• Oversaw Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing and prepared detailed financial documentation for audits, ensuring full compliance and zero audit exceptions. This proactive management reinforced internal controls and safeguarded the organization from regulatory risks.
• Identified and implemented cost-saving strategies that reduced expenses by $1M annually through detailed expense audits and strict enforcement of capitalization and expense policies, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
• Led the annual budgeting cycle, monthly forecasts, and scenario analyses for two TV stations, collaborating cross functionally to create data-driven financial plans and accurate headcount forecasts. This alignment with corporate goals enabled more effective resource allocation and improved financial predictability.
• Oversaw Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing and prepared detailed financial documentation for audits, ensuring full compliance and zero audit exceptions. This proactive management reinforced internal controls and safeguarded the organization from regulatory risks.
• Identified and implemented cost-saving strategies that reduced expenses by $1M annually through detailed expense audits and strict enforcement of capitalization and expense policies, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.