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Morganville, NJ PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEInnovative executive team member with experience developing and executing business strategies, leadership and communication to ensure the strategic vision translates into profitable operations. Collaborated with key stakeholders and senior leadership to define and implement short and long-term strategic initiatives, compliant with all relevant regulations for a large investment bank, as well as smaller-scale organizations. Hired, engaged, and retained high-performing individuals and teams to identify opportunities for growth and achieve operational objectives.Key Areas of ExpertiseStrategic Planning Investment Operations Management Product Control Transaction Management Structuring Due Diligence Corporate Governance Budget and Resource Development AccountingOutsourcing Relationship Management Product and Business DevelopmentPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEEISNERAMPER LLP, Iselin, NJ 2019 presentOutsourced Accounting and Operations Senior Manager - Financial ServicesSpecializing in alternative investments accounting and operations in asset management, including hedge funds, private equity funds, fund of funds, real estate funds, quantitative investment strategy funds and mutual funds.Supervise teams engaged in outsourcing services including CFO, Middle Office and Back OfficeIntroduced and implemented a go-to-market strategy for a new business line in the outsourcing group for alternative investment funds.Educated upper management and teams on business concepts and logistics for growth as a result of my proven track record in the successful implementation of outsourcing processes, vendor management, and budget control methodology.Developed marketing materials for go-to-market initiatives, prospects, and implementation plans and acted as liaison to functional stakeholders in the firm.Collaborate with multiple segment leaders of the firm on strategic planning to expand upon opportunities for outsourcing growth to its current client base and prospects regarding improving operations and maximizing cost reduction strategies.Led business opportunities resulting in revenue growth and negotiated all aspects of outsourcing service agreements, associated pricing models, and efficiency budgeting analysis along with creating strategic growth relationships.Facilitated staff training sessions for necessary skills and networking training.SEVEN EIGHT CAPITAL, New York, NY 2018 2019Director of Finance & Operations / Chief Compliance OfficerHandled all accounting and tax matters which included monthly and annual financial reporting.Developed internal control systems and processes, recommended areas for financial and operational improvement, and established new accounting policies and procedures.Oversight and review of Fund Administrators, including the review of NAVs, service levels, and other projects.Directly coordinated with senior leadership in implementing policies to sustain compliance with regulatory requirements.CREDIT SUISSE, New York, NY 2007 2018Chief Operating Officer Quantitative Investment Strategies, 2016 2018Led the internal global coordination of all daily fund operations and financial product management with portfolio managers, senior management, legal and compliance, internal constituencies, and portfolio accounting. Served as the primary liaison between the Quantitative Investment Strategies business unit and all external service providers (outside counsel, fund administrators, auditors, prime brokers, custodians, and Boards). Oversaw a team of 12 employees consisting of the Trade Execution, Product Control, Product Development, and Client Reporting teams.Directed product launches generating an annual increase of assets under management of $2.6 billion, resulting in annual fee revenue of $24 million.Increased expense efficiency initiatives resulting in a reduction of expense base of approximately $18 million, generating a $10 million increase in annual net income.Represented the Quantitative Investment Strategies business as Operational expert for current and potential investor due diligence meetings.Served on the Board of Directors of several Credit Suisse entitiesDeveloped efficient trade workflow enhancements to reduce risks associated with a high volume of cancel and corrects trades and other business risksDeveloped and maintained controls for the Oversight Model which defined the roles of COO, Operations, Front Office, and Principal Manager across New York, Guernsey, and Zurich.Mutual Fund Reporting (which included Reportable transactions under rule 10f-3, 17a-7, 17e-1,17d-1, 17j-1, Quarterly Compliance Statements, Broker-Dealer Selection Rationale under Rule 31a-1, Expense Summaries for each fund, Capital Stock Transactions, Redemption Fees, NAV Error Report, NAV Breakage Report, 12b-1 - InformationHead of Product Control and Deputy COO Alternative Fund Solutions and Quantitative Investment Strategies, 2011 2016Directed the Product Control function for 75 products with $8 billion in AUM across multiple domiciles including New York, Cayman, Delaware, and Luxembourg. Managed large-scale change projects across the firm to increase operational efficiency, improve controls and reduce costs. Conducted current state of business process reviews and system evaluations, identified strengths and weaknesses, process overlaps, and operational risks, and developed and executed roadmaps for change.Facilitated organizational improvement recommendations to address issues found as part of a business process re-engineering evaluation. Identified functions to outsource while adding controls to ensure timeliness and quality.Alternative Fund Solutions and Quantitative Investment Strategies NY Operations Project LeaderImplemented various efficiency initiatives designed to adapt the business model to changes in the Fund of Funds environment, resulting in a 55% reduction in the expense base over a three-year period.Head of Middle Office, 2007 2011Oversaw fund accounting for hedge fund of funds and direct trading strategies middle office/accounting group consisting of 150 products and approximately $10 billion AUM, including assisting in the management of 14 accounting professionals.Performed complete financial reporting assessments to create more efficient and effective processes and written procedures for domestic and offshore funds, implemented throughout the accounting group and middle office.Reviewed and approved approximately 50 audited financial statements that are reported under U.S. GAAP or IFRS accounting standards. Worked with auditors on funds, including but not limited to, Delaware LPs, Domestic LLCs, Cayman Corporations, and Guernsey SPVs.Involved in the development of new products including fund structuring, fee negotiation, and engagement of administrator, auditor, and custodian. Assisted the Legal department in the preparation of necessary governing agreements.Collaborated with Portfolio Managers on trade execution, FX currency hedging, and cash management-related issues.BNY CONVERGEX EXECUTION SOLUTIONS LLC, New York, NY 2005 2007Accounting SupervisorManaged month-end closings including consolidation for ConvergEx Group. Managed and reviewed the work of several staff members.Compiled financial data and prepared interim and year-end financial statements, monthly FOCUS filings, and sales and rent tax returns.CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON, New York, NY 2003 2005Senior AccountantDirected and reviewed teams managing trade execution, daily, weekly and monthly valuation of underlying funds, weekly and monthly NAV reconciliation, and consistent cash flow management.Collaborated with portfolio managers and acted as an interface between the front office and administrator.Verified and approved financial statements and maintained relationships with the administrators and global custodians.ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEBISYS ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SERVICES, New York, NYSenior AssociatePerformed daily reconciliation of general ledger accounts for multiple private equity funds.EISNER LLP, ACCOUNTANTS & ADVISORS, New York, NYSenior AuditorPlanned, coordinated, managed, and executed audit engagements for various industries including hedge funds, broker-dealers, private equity funds, and manufacturing companies.EDUCATIONBINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, New York, NYBachelor of Science AccountingADDITIONAL SKILLSVidrio, HedgeSphere MO, Quickbooks, Paxus, Investment Caf, Geneva, Epace Engagement Accounting Package |
