Accounting and Finance Professional

Location:

Spartanburg, SC

Posted:

April 03, 2025

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Jason Richwagen, MBA

*** * ****** **, *** B, Spartanburg, SC 29303

email: *****.*********@**.*** mobile: 407-***-****

OVERVIEW

Accomplished entertainment, service and technology finance executive with exceptional quantitative skills and business acumen. Broad experience in GAAP and IFRS accounting, analytical and operational roles, from small to large, private, and public firms. Held various positions within statistics, analysis, investor relations, controllership, reporting, data mining, strategy, payroll, planning and development. Relevant industries include services, consumer goods, food and beverage, hospitality, hotels, timeshare, entertainment, ecommerce and technology. Experienced in Mergers and Acquisitions due diligence, integration and divestitures, in hospitality, real estate and technology. A very high level of IT literacy including Advanced Excel and several database applications, such as Access, Cognos PowerPlay, Business Objects and Applix. Experienced in the successful implementation and/or oversight of various ERP systems, including IBM AS400, QuickBooks, Peoplesoft, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, Oracle, M3 and SAP.

EXPERIENCE

Aug 2024 – Current

Spincast – Remote

Controller (Contract)

Reporting into the CEO of a ~$7.5M application technology ecommerce startup looking for additional venture capital support. Product is video on demand for mobile applications, like Netflix, YouTube, and HBO on-demand.

A/P and A/R. End of year accounting entries, analysis, reconciliations, reporting and auditing.

Inventory specialist. Responsible for inventory reporting, excess and obsolete analysis, month end and auditing.

Taxation preparations and filings. Handle audits, if necessary.

January 2025 - March 2025

Remington Hospitality – Santa Fe, NM

Controller (Contract)

Reporting to the GM of a Regional Hotel.

Responsible for all aspects of GAAP accounting and financials, budgets, long-range planning, tactical analysis, database management, reporting, financial modeling, reviews, reconciliations, valuations, tax, controls, audit and processes.

Oct 2023 – Jul 2024

Pyramid Global Hospitality – Spartanburg, SC

Finance Director (Contract)

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance for a multi-billion-dollar property management company.

Responsible for all aspects of accounting and finance, including the month-end close process, SOP processes, budgeting, strategic planning, quantitative and qualitative analysis, financial modeling, tax, accounts payable and payroll.

Lead the accounting and finance function, including policies, procedures, auditing, GAAP applications, taxation, insurance, FP&A, A/P, A/R and SG&A management.

May 2023 – Oct 2023

Equity Management Partners – Largo, FL

Financial Controller

Reporting to the President of a ~$500M real estate development and property management company.

Responsible for all aspects of GAAP accounting and financials, cash flow analysis, month-end close, audits, SOP processes, budgets, long-range planning, tactical analysis, financial modeling, insurance, reviews, reconciliations, tax and controls.

Oct 2020 – May 2023

Spincast – Orlando, FL

Controller/CFO

Responsible for inventory calculations. Includes month-end, inventory reporting, excess and obsolete analysis, cycle counts and auditing.

Provide clear and concise evaluation of company financial performance to executive management and angel investors. Includes recommendations regarding strategic opportunities and risks relating to budgets, forecasts and product timelines, tactical advice and recommendations for improvements.

Jan 2020 – Apr 2020

Talco Construction – Winter Garden, FL

Controller (Contract)

Worked with a Florida-based multi-million dollar roofing system and exteriors construction company.

Lead the accounting and finance function, including policies, procedures, GAAP financial statements, tax, FP&A, A/P, A/R and SG&A management.

Process payroll and handle human resource issues as needed.

May 2019 - Sept 2019

Feltrim Group - Haines City, FL

Director of Finance (Contract)

Worked with a Florida-based multi-million real estate vacation development along with accompanying sports complex.

Lead the accounting and finance function, including policies, procedures, GAAP financial statements, tax, FP&A, A/P, A/R and SG&A management.

Lead Company budgeting process for annual, second-half, and long-range planning.

May 2017 - May 2019

NDM Hospitality and Resorts – Margaritaville Resort - Orlando, FL

Controller

Worked with a Florida-based multi-billion real estate vacation development along with accompanying entertainment and F&B outlets.

Administer all aspects of accounting and finance, including budgets, policies, procedures, ERP and G/L maintenance, tax, GAAP financial statements, FP&A, fixed assets, A/P, A/R, treasury, tax, insurance, and SG&A management.

Providing a range of management, fiscal and operational roles including inventory management/analysis, audit planning, tax planning, insurance, organizational charters, board representation, business case analysis, KPIs, strategic planning, valuations, ad-hoc analysis and counseling.

Oct 2015 - May 2017

Spincast – Orlando, FL

Controller/CFO

Responsible for inventory calculations. Includes month-end, inventory reporting, excess and obsolete analysis, cycle counts and auditing.

Oct 2012 - Oct 2015

Bodi Holdings Group and Boli Hotels International – Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China

VP of Finance

Reporting into the General Manager of Bodi Holdings Group, a $15B+ real estate development company. Bodi is a private venture between Fotile, China’s #1 appliance manufacturer and the local government within the Yangtze area.

Lead role for the new Vacation Company, a $655M Yangtze River Tourist Destination Project: Theme Park, Water Park, Timeshares, Apartments, RD&E Street and 2 Choice International Branded Hotels.

Operational strategic planning and analysis including IFRS reporting, ongoing forecasting, budgeting, customer demographics analytics, foreign exchange rate market sensitivity, scenario modeling, sales pacing, market survey statistics, customer regions and trends, holiday and calendar impacts, pricing mix and room rate mix-analysis.

Lead Investor Relations and Business Development Officer for the Vacation Company including Choice Hotels of Greater China through the creation of investor materials, marketing pitches, keynote speeches, roadshows and investor meetings throughout Pacific-Asia.

Oct 2010 - Oct 2012

NBCUniversal Parks and Resorts – Orlando, FL

Director of Finance

Reporting to the VP of Finance and Treasurer of $2B+ NBCUniversal Parks and Resorts, a subsidiary of $74.5B Comcast. Brands include Universal Theme Parks, Islands of Adventure, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, hotels and resorts through a JV with Loew’s Hotels.

Responsible for all aspects of the division’s $6M accounting operations and reporting, managing a team of 5 managers and 13 supervisors. Leadership for a total of 101 managers, analysts and clerks. Leadership role for mentorship and succession planning committees.

Responsible for the administration of GAAP financial close; the budget process; monthly, annual, and long-term forecasts and projections; ROI/NPV analysis to support ad-hoc operating and capital expenses (back of house equipment, vault vans, money counters, etc.), ad-hoc modeling.

Implemented best practice financial metrics (KPIs) for accounts receivable, accounts payable, ticketing administration, credit card processing, revenue accounting and vault operations. Reduced headcount by 10% and improved OCF by ~$1.6M annually.

Served as Finance Lead for all IT / ecommerce, ticketing inventory, marketing, sales and strategic planning committees for projects including ticketing, payment processing, database projects, digital media, marketing (CRM) and business development using Agile methodology.

Apr 2009 - Oct 2010

Food Systems Unlimited Inc. - Longwood, FL

Controller and Director of Finance

Reporting to the CEO and President of a ~$75M restaurant management company, privately owned and operated. Financing through SunTrust Bank. Brands include Maki of Japan, Asian Chao and Chao Cajun. Operates throughout the continental U.S.A., primarily in high-foot traffic areas such as shopping malls and airports.

Responsible for all aspects of accounting and finance including multi-site financial reporting (7 legal entities, ~51 corporate and ~26 franchise locations), operating results (including commentary), inventory, variance analysis’, ad hoc modeling, budgets, forecasts, covenant reporting packages (SunTrust), maintaining the general ledger according to GAAP and overseeing accounting controls, policies, procedures and audit.

Created a new reporting database that provides financials including KPI results, trends, projections and analysis by store for accountability.

Led a team of 2 clerks, 2 analysts, 2 operations analysts, 1 operations manager, 1 senior accountant and 2 managers.

Work with the CEO and the VP of Business Development to develop strategic business plans for current, future and planned stores that include detailed ‘what if’ analytical scenarios, construction budgets and reconciliation, insurance, forecasted operational P&Ls, calculating payback period, ROI and IRR, tax and additional statistical analysis as needed.

Jun 2001 - Apr 2009

Intersil Corp. - Milpitas, CA

Group Controller and Director of Finance

Reporting into the CFO’s organization of a $3B semiconductor R&D and manufacturing business with ~$600M in annual sales. Products are sold into desktop and laptop computing; mobile phones and devices; communications infrastructure; military applications; automotive industry and various commercial applications.

Responsible for the financial reporting of ~$70M product division. Includes GAAP operating result preparation and commentary; monthly, quarterly, annual and long-term financial budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning; detailed variance analysis; quarterly business reviews to senior management; product line capital expenditure forecasting and tracking along with headcount planning; ad hoc analysis and modeling.

Corporate responsibility for the Company’s inventory calculations, standard cost variance analysis and make recommendations on inventory reserves and forecasts on a monthly, quarterly and long-term basis.

Director of Investor Relations, Tax and Senior Finance Manager

Work with senior leadership to create and measure key financial and qualitative communications objectives. Develop and refine the way to position the company to the financial markets.

Responsible for all investor materials and related events, including earnings releases, scripts, analyst days, roadshows, meetings, conferences, analytics, peer reviews, presentations, ad-hoc analysis and industry data. Investor gatekeeper for CEO and CFO.

Senior Financial Analyst (Treasury and Tax Management)

Lead the detailed analytical and qualitative valuation process for FAS141/142 reporting (~$3-5B USD), as well as modeling and valuations for five strategic acquisitions and divestitures (range in value of $50M-$1.4B USD).

Responsible for domestic tax filings and compliance, including income taxes, sales and use taxes, property taxes, insurance and other related activities (transfer pricing).

Work with the Tax Director on planning and strategic objectives, including tax returns, audits and SOX 404 compliance.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration: Finance; Rollins College, Crummer Graduate School of Business, Winter Park, FL

Bachelor’s degree: Finance; University of Central Florida, School of Business Administration, Orlando, FL

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