I've worked for BNY Mellon Alternative Investment Services for 16 years as a Hedge Fund Accountant and Team Leader.  I have experience with a wide range of investment types and fund structures and deep knowledge of relevant accounting principles. I have developed strong skills around process improvement and enhancing controls by streamlining and automating existing processes.

University of Central Florida

May 2008 - April 2024
**Senior Fund Accounting Manager**
BNY Mellon Alternative Investment Services

  
·       Assisted in preparing GAAP financial statements through data analysis, document preparation, integrity validation, and reconciliation processes
·       Streamlined and automated processes, resulting in significantly improved efficiency and controls
·       Reduced file preparation time by over 90% in some instances with improved accuracy and fewer errors
·       Led screening and interviewing processes for job candidates to fill important fund accounting positions within the organization
·       Reviewed financial reports and reconciliations prepared by fund accountants
·       Managed a team of fund accountants, providing guidance, training, and regular performance reviews
·       Successfully onboarded new clients/funds and facilitated inbound administrator fund conversions
·       Responsible for timely and accurate daily and monthly closes for multiple clients/hedge funds with various structures and portfolios, including complex/exotic financial instruments such as futures contracts, swaps, private equities, options, real estate, US TIPS, and sovereign debt
·       Collaborated with clients and auditors to address inquiries and resolve issues promptly.

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