Management Human Resources

Angelo Bruno

Email: abpm2r@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ******* **** ****

City: Gallatin

State: TN

Zip: 37066

Country: USA

Phone: 615-***-****

Skill Level: Senior

Salary Range: $120,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Senior finance executive with domestic and international success in operations, M&A/due diligence, budgeting/financial planning, accounting, controllership, investments, cash management, cost control, Sarbanes-Oxley implementation and process improvement. Looking for a challenging position where I can add value and strategic direction for future growth and profitability.

Professional Experience

Broadcast Music, Inc., Nashville, TN (Sells licenses to music users on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed).

1995 to September 2012

Vice President, Finance &Treasurer (7 promotions over 17 years)

Led the Finance area for six offices, including Nashville, New York, Atlanta, Miami, Puerto Rico, London and Los Angeles. Total annual revenue & expense budgets was $950 million and $135 million respectively.

aa Built Financial Planning & Analysis area performing functions such as budgeting, financial modeling, and problem solving as company grew from $250 million to $950 million in revenue.

aa Enhanced treasury area by actively managing $400 million investment portfolio in instruments such as Hedge Fund of Funds, corporate bonds and other conventional vehicles, while developing banking relationships.

aa Led collections area using dialer technology to measure success and establish forward looking goals.

aa Created and implemented an internal audit division to ensure that company controls were strong as well as highlight opportunities to gain efficiencies and strengthen controls. This group also travels nationally to ensure licensees are paying appropriate fees to the company.

aa Highly effective communicator and presenter to all levels of management including President and CEO and Board of Directors.

aa Led staff responsible for budgeting, financial planning, expense analysis, collections, cost control, risk analysis, treasury, general insurance policies and internal audit.

aa Designed and monitored all corporate incentive plans, including the calculation and verification of payout to executives and staff.

aa Plan administrator for all retirement plans including 401(k), defined benefit (pension plan) retirement plans and non-qualified plans (Non Qualified Deferred Compensation and SERP plans).

aa Mentored staff in finance to identify cost/financial control opportunities.

aa Pivotal role in strategic planning, M&A, and contract negotiations.

aa Upgraded financial management systems, leveraging the power of technology to handle rapid growth.

aa Provide guidance to human resources area regarding benefits, insurance and headcount to meet company goals.

Lehman Brothers Inc., New York, NY (A global financial services firm)

1993 to 1995

Assistant Vice President aaa Division Controller

Controller for division investing in Foreign Exchange, Metals (Gold, Silver, etc.) and arbitrage opportunities.

aa Supervised a staff of 10 on Wall Street in the monthly and quarterly preparation of financial Statements for internal management and SEC public filing.

aa Provided detailed reports on product sales and expense analysis to senior management as a means to enhance cost containment policies.

aa Participated in the monthly reconciliation of revenue differences between trade analysis and the corporate controlleraaas group.

aa Communicated financial results to senior management for the various products.

Broadcast Music, Inc., New York, NY (Sells licenses to music users on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed).

1990 to 1993

Director - External Audit & Royalty Distribution

Directed external audit operations to ensure that radio stations and other licensees were paying the proper license fees.

aa Turned $200K operation into highly profitable $2+ million business unit.

aa Supervision of nine auditors who performed royalty audits of companyaaas licensees throughout the country

aa Responsibilities included the calculation and distribution of domestic and foreign performance royalties on a quarterly basis.

aa Negotiated settlement of audit disputes on companyaaas behalf

aa Prepared quarterly financial reports to keep President and Chief Financial Officer informed of any issues and departmental results.

Ernst & Young, New York, NY (One of the world's leading professional services organizations, which helps companies across the globe to identify and capitalize on business opportunities.

1985 to 1990

Audit Manager (3 promotions in 5 years)

Led audit teams in diverse industries including apparel, banking, services, entertainment and manufacturing. Clients included EMI Music Publishing, Motown Records and Time Warner. Coordinated several international field audit projects.

aa Largest client was Biderman Industries; an apparel manufacturer of Liz Claiborne and famous label menaaas clothing, EMI Music Publishing; world leader of music publishing headquartered in London England.

aa Conducted extensive due diligence for London-based client, ultimately advising against proposed investment in Motown Records, due to high multiple demanded.

aa Evaluated internal auditing controls and suggested improvements to maximize core competencies and efficiencies.

aa Instrumental in restructuring and paying off creditors for financially troubled clients.

aa Selected by senior management as corporate recruiter; actively solicited collegian talent.

Education & Qualifications

MBA, Belmont University, Massey Graduate School of Business, Nashville, TN, 2000

BS, Accounting, Long Island University, Long Island, NY, 1985

CPA, Certified Public Accountant, 1988

Scarlett Leadership Institute Graduate, 2008

Adjunct Accounting Professor at Belmont University

Member, Belmont University Accounting Advisory Board, AICPA (American Institute of CPAs), FEI (Financial Executives International) member, AFP (Association of Financial Professional) and TSCPA (Tennessee Society of CPAs)

OTHER INFO & REFERENCES

aa Proficient in MS Office software (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)

aa Oracle, BCP budgeting software

aa References provided upon request.

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