Merrill B Mladineo
New York
Summary
Finance and Operations executive leading global finance teams across diverse sectors. Expertise in managing $500M in top-line revenue, driving profitability growth, and implementing process improvements. Committed to aligning financial strategies with business objectives and enhancing operational efficiencies.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
SVP, Finance & Operations
Endeavor
New York
02.2015 - Current
- Leading Finance & Operations Partner across Fashion Representation, 160over90 Marketing Agency, Non-Scripted & Corporate
- Manage 500M top line revenue across Endeavor portfolio with over 1000 employees.
- Manage a global finance & accounting team of 80 across Endeavor.
- Collaborated with business leaders to drive financial and strategic initiatives, focusing on profitability growth, margin improvement, and cash-flow management.
- Directed FPA process for Fashion, 160over90, Non-Scripted, and Corporate, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
- Present 3YP to Executive management.
- Developed systems and improved processes across financial systems, sales systems, program management system, and Power Bi.
- Partner with Internal Audit to ensure controls and risks are managed appropriately.
- Partner with M&A team on potential acquisitions including, deal structure, due diligence, underwriting and integration of any acquired business.
- Coordinated with HR on talent management, employment contracts, compensation planning, incentive planning, and organizational design.
- Partner with Legal on commercial contracts, MSA’s, RFI’s, and RFP’s.
- Partner with Investment Relations & Comms on earnings call material.
Controller & Operations
WME
New York
05.2003 - 02.2015
- Oversaw Finance & Accounting functions for New York office, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Managed all aspects of FPA process for our London office (~15M).
- Managed annual audit for our London office.
- Developed revenue reporting and analysis for all business areas.
- Prepared quarterly revenue forecast and analysis.
- Worked closely with IT to develop, enhance, and implement new systems for revenue reporting, contract tracking, royalty projections and invoicing.
- Developed and implemented accounting controls playbook.
- Worked with COO on employment contract negotiations for Agents.
- Directed annual audit for London office, coordinating with external auditors to ensure timely completion and adherence to standards.
- Led HR and IT operations, streamlining processes to support organizational efficiency and staff development.
- Facilitated talent development initiatives within the organization.
Associate Director, Music Club Royalties and Administration
Columbia House Company
New York
01.2000 - 05.2003
- Led and developed team of 6 in all accounting facets, enhancing team capabilities and performance.
- Managed all general ledger functions, maintenance, and reporting, including P&L, BS, account analysis, and financial performance.
- Prepared, reviewed and finalized sales forecasts, budgets, and financial variance analyses.
- Managed the yearly audit process for artist, copyright, and A.F of M. royalties.
- Directed distribution and maintenance of label and copyright statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance in payments and adjustments.
- Collaborated with BPA, Controller, and CFO on financial tasks.
- Delivered detailed reporting to management on general accounting and royalty accounting, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Partnered with IT in developing, testing, and implementing enhancements, and programs to better serve clients and management.
- Acted as the point person for Business Affairs on rights and clearance issues with publishers.
- Managed direct-to-consumer music and video mail order club operations.
Staff Accountant
Riese New York, Inc.
New York
02.1990 - 02.1992
- Responsible for various accounting functions.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Hofstra University
Hempstead, N.Y08-1990
Skills
- M&A integration
- Strategic and financial planning
- Accounting and controllership
- Financial reporting standards
- M&A integration
- Process implementation
- Contract negotiation
- Public company compliance
- Talent management strategies
- Financial reporting
Hobbies and Interests
- Enjoy travelling
- Running
- Yoga
- Skiing
Professional Highlights
- Steady career growth with increasing levels of responsibility in both Finance and Operations across several divisions.
- Integral part of team that prepared for IPO and ensuring we successfully operate as a public company.
- Widely recognized for strong leadership, developing strategic partnerships, driving operational leverage & process improvement.
- Considered a trusted partner and advisor to business leaders, team members, and colleagues.
Timeline
SVP, Finance & Operations
Endeavor
02.2015 - Current
Controller & Operations
WME
05.2003 - 02.2015
Associate Director, Music Club Royalties and Administration
Columbia House Company
01.2000 - 05.2003
Staff Accountant
Riese New York, Inc.
02.1990 - 02.1992
BBA - Accounting
Hofstra University