ERIC LIEBERMAN

116 Yeoman Court * Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 * (347 513 5749) * ericl17570@ao
l.com
Highly experienced Chief Financial Officer,
with proven skills and solid achievements, seeks CFO/COO position in quality
hedge fund, investment partnership or brokerage firm.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Extensive experience in the investment and security brokerage industry with pr
oven
skills to manage effectively large budgets and to stimulate growth. Over 25 year
s of
managing hedge fund operations, including all relationships with multiple prime
brokers,
banks, and custodians. Secured financing for investment products, stock loan act
ivities,
and other operations.
* Strong knowledge of sound accounting principles and complex, evolving SEC rule
s and
regulations. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with ability to ex
plain data
clearly, concisely, and with integrity.
*Excellent Web/ Net/ computer skills with an aptitude for quickly evaluating, le
arning
and employing the latest relevant software to continuously improve efficiency an
d
accuracy.
*Established management skills to achieve stable leadership, productive communic
ations,
and practical organization. Ability to recruit, retain, mentor, and inspire staf
f. Able to
meet or beat deadlines, composed in times of stress, focused on details but alwa
ys aware
of the big picture, and a firm believer in the value of constructive teamwork.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
* Spearheaded founding and successful growth of startup Lipco Partners.
* Instrumental in growth of Mark Asset Management from 6 people to a thriving
firm of over 30 staff.
* Researched, selected, and implemented automated systems at Mark Asset, which
greatly boosted efficiency and accuracy.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LSV Advisors, LLC, Chief Financial Officer (March 2007-present)
* Implemented accounting systems and procedures for this 500 million dollar Fund
of Funds
* Liaised extensively with the Fund's administrator, reviewing all financial
statements and Net Asset Valuations prepared by the administrator
* Communicated with investors in the Fund regarding returns and questions
pertaining to their investments
Zohar Partners, LP, Chief Financial Officer (August 2006-October 2006)
* Assisted in formation of this start-up, multi strategy hedge fund, which due t
o
circumstances will not begin operations
* Liaised with Prime Broker to implement trading and compliance procedures
* Led search to select IT firm, fund administrator, and order management, portfo
lio
accounting and risk management systems
* Consulted with attorneys and CPA firm regarding office lease, offering
documents, operating agreements and other formation issues
Festina Lente Partners, LP, Consultant (June 2006-September 2006)
* Consulted with Joel Press, General Partner of firm
* Advised this start-up hedge fund on methods of reconciliation with Prime Broke
r
and fund administrator
* Implemented economic allocation reports and trained employees on their use
* Worked on various accounting issues
JLF Asset Management LLC, Chief Financial Officer (2003-June 2006)
* Reviewed and streamlined all administrative functions for this 500 million dol
lar
hedge fund, which relocated from New York to San Diego.
* Developed systems that enabled company to report results in a timely, accurate
manner.
* Communicated extensively with all company clients regarding returns and all
questions pertaining to their investments.
* Prepared all filings with Securities and Exchange Commission and all financial
statements for the firm and its related entities.
Mark Asset Management Corporation, Chief Financial Officer (1990-2002)
* Managed all administrative functions in this premier firm with $3 billion in a
ssets
under management.
* Analyzed and introduced innovative trading and portfolio systems, which
powerfully enhanced results.
* Communicated extensively with all of company's clients. Clientele ranged from
wealthy individuals to large public companies, foundations and endowment funds.
* Managed all aspects of company's activities, exclusive of investment decisions
.
* Prepared all filings with Securities and Exchange Commission and all financial
statements for the firm and its related entities.
Lipco Partners, Chief Financial Officer/ General Partner (1985-1990)
Built this $100 million risk and convertible arbitrage firm from scratch, and
directed all administrative activities, including accounting, personnel, purchas
ing
trade record keeping, compliance, budgeting, planning, forecasting, and systems
automation.
Q & R Clearing Corporation, Chief Financial Officer (1983-1985)
Managed 12-person accounting department of this registered broker-dealer,
prepared all financial statements, and collaborated with management and
auditors to plan critical strategies and tactics to grow revenues and profits.
Prepared budgets and forecasts, and worked with management committee on ways
to meet desired growth goals.
Spicer and Oppenheim, International CPA Firm, Audit Manager (1971-1983)
Supervised careful and complete audits of small and large companies, mainly
security broker dealers. Assisted Tax Department in the research, analysis,
planning, and preparation of taxes for clients. Worked on training programs for
new members of firm.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Certified Public Accountant
BBA, Accounting, 1972, Baruch College New York, N.Y.