Jere Clancy
Finance graduate from University of Kentucky, with MA from University of Phoenix. Currently working as Chief Financial Officer at KLM Creative, Inc.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Website: | http://www.jereclancy.com |
| Industries: | Entertainment, Food and Drink, Media, Mobile, Real Estate, Travel |
| Skills: | Business, Copy Writing, Editing, Entrepreneurship, Investment, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Negotiation, Public speaking, Writing |
| Location: | San Francisco Bay Area, CA |
| Groups: | Online Advertising Professionals (OAP) |
| Interested in: | Advising startups, Brainstorming, Consulting opportunities, Employment opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Giving back, Growing my group, Helping friends, Joining a startup, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup, Trading services |
| Schools: | University of Kentucky, University of Phoenix |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | KLM Creative, Inc. – San Francisco, CA |
| Position: | Chief Financial Officer |
| Time period: | June 2008 - February 2009 |
| Description: | • Successfully designed, implemented and deployed Project Management System for Marketing Services firm using Salesforce.com and Google Apps
• Created forecasting and sales modeling processes using CRM and ERP tools enabling the company to identify, collect and collaborate how team members win business for company • Redesigned benefit system to reflect current times enabling our small company to offer a large company’s benefit package reducing cost to the organization and the employee while increasing benefit levels • Created consistent quoting system for service pricing and product integrity • Trained staff and upgraded technologies to the current web environment including becoming the firms resource for social marketing and technology issues |
| Employer: | Telescope, Inc. -- Los Angeles, CA |
| Position: | Director of Finance & Accounting |
| Time period: | September 2007 - April 2008 |
| Description: | • Created accounting controls and infrastructure for $35M Participation Media & advertising delivery company
• Saved the company $100K by streamlining vendors and eliminating waste in first 90 days. • Responsible for all cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and internal & external reporting. • Manage VC, audit, key vendor, insurance, banking & parent (UK) company relationships • Model financial need of new business partnerships and acquisitions • Increased insurance coverage in all categories while saving the company $42K • Implemented a human resource department including a 360 degree feedback process and rebuilt all personnel data to comply with updated laws • Redesigned compensation, commission & bonus plans • Filed back tax returns for company & brought company pension plans into compliance • Built new financial statement reporting mechanism and schedule of reporting to the board of directors. |
| Employer: | Amp'd Mobile, Inc. -- Santa Monica, CA |
| Position: | Interim Director of Accounting |
| Time period: | May 2007 - August 2007 |
| Description: | • Responsible for hard month end close resulting in generation and preparation of financial statements with multiple audiences as the end users of the data.
• Company filed for Bankruptcy on my 4th day of work • Prepared financial statements for pre-petition and post-petition companies under Chapter 11. • Prepared daily cash flow analysis for Investor Group that tried to save the company. • Hired on a Contract Basis |
| Employer: | Ice Cream Cone, Inc. -- Los Angeles, CA |
| Position: | Accounting, Financial & Business Adviser |
| Time period: | October 2006 - April 2008 |
| Description: | • Financial analyst and business adviser for projects such as business planning, budgeting, accounting system migration, banking relationships, human resource auditing, government compliance, supply chain solutions, internal auditing, tax compliance, SOP implementation, & start-up operations.
• Industries include Antiques & Collectibles, Retail, Wireless, Advertising, Public Relations, Telecommunications, Marketing, Real Estate, Pet Products Manufacturing, Photography, Publishing, Construction, Fine Dining & Hospitality. • Accounting, ERP, & CRM software that I have worked with includes SAP, Fidelity, Peoplesoft, Lawson, Oracle, Great Plains, Quickbooks, MAS90, MAS 200 & ADP. |
| Employer: | Workbook, Inc. – Los Angeles, CA |
| Position: | Board Director and Chief Financial Officer |
| Time period: | June 2000 - September 2006 |
| Description: | • Developed vision and executed strategies to drive profitability and continued growth for trade publisher
• Maintained responsibility for financial management, accounting, and controls • Directed staffing, human resources administration, and performance improvement • Provided leadership and direction for information technology (IT) • Introduced dynamic sales and business development strategies that returned the company to profitability after a two-year negative trend • Proactively saved $2 million in expenses by renegotiating existing contracts and eliminating redundancies • Converted accounting to GAAP basis • Company sold to Jupiter Media (JUPM) in seller’s market in consolidating industry of Assignment and Stock Photography; Sold company for $10.75 million under confidential bidding process for the owners • Personally completed all due diligence with Jupiter’s auditor Deloitte & Touche under complete confidentiality for 6 months |
| Employer: | Vitafort International, Visionary Brands, & Hollywood Partners.com – Los Angeles, CA |
| Position: | Controller/Vice President |
| Time period: | May 1999 - June 2000 |
| Description: | • Directed all financial accounting functions for public Internet marketing company that connects products with consumers through sweepstakes, movies, and other Hollywood intellectual properties
• Planned and directed bottom line functions including audits, tax compliance, and SEC filings • Managed interactions with Big 6 accounting firm • Performed staffing and human resources functions • Administered payroll and benefits |
| Employer: | Clancy & Co., PLLC, Certified Public Accountants – Phoenix, AZ |
| Position: | Auditor |
| Time period: | December 1996 - April 1999 |
| Description: | • Provided comprehensive fiscal expertise for CPA firm
• Served in diversified role to meet client and company needs while working to increase sales and market share • Performed full range of accounting tasks such as general ledger, profit & loss, balance sheet, and tax accounting • Prepared and filed SEC reports • Contributed to client satisfaction and retention by providing expertise to major customers • Initially hired to drive sales results by developing a strategic and tactical business plan and upgrading the computing system to a secure and reliable network • Successfully analyzed needs and took ownership for significant technology decisions that bolstered company growth and met the needs of clients in various corporate, non-profit, and public sector industries |
| Employer: | Marriott International Inc./Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ |
| Position: | Controller |
| Time period: | July 1992 - December 1996 |
| Description: | • Recruited from Hotel Division (formerly Operations Manger for Courtyard Phoenix) to secure and direct business and financial operations for $10.5 million service contract that included 24 business units and 550 employees
• Managed P&L, accounting, and administrative activities for 24 distinct businesses • Analyzed risk for new units • Prepared business plans and forecasts. Created consolidated business statements • Reviewed fiscal variances and recommended improvements • Supervised, coached, and motivated a team of 26 direct reports and used 5 accounting systems • Led HR and employee benefits administration • Developed the original proposal that secured the 10-year $10.5 million contact • Effectively analyzed current business practices and streamlined information and accounting systems |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Kentucky |
| Degree: | Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance |
| University: | University of Phoenix |
| Degree: | Organizational Management , MA |
