Julia F.

Experience

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  The Mommy Archives

  Chief Executive Officer

  Aug 2023 - Present

  The Mommy Archives is a blog founded by Julia Ferdowsi, focusing on parenting and lifestyle insights.

  • Founded and scaled a founder-led, services-based organization from concept to a multi-borough community platform, serving hundreds of families annually.
  • Acted as de facto CFO, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, pricing decisions, and cash flow planning in a lean, high-growth environment.
  • Built and maintained financial models to support growth planning, sponsorship strategy, and cost management under multiple operating scenarios.
  • Negotiated partnerships, sponsorships, and venue agreements, assessing financial risk, contractual exposure, and return on investment.
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  Man GPM

  Senior Manager

  Jan 2020 - Sep 2022

  Man Group is a global investment management firm offering a range of investment products and services.

  • Served as a senior finance leader overseeing financial operations for $3.6B AUM across 30+ mandates, advising management on cash flow planning, risk exposure, and operational scalability.
  • Designed and implemented internal controls, governance frameworks, and financial policies to mitigate operational and financial risk in a high-growth global platform.
  • Led monthly close processes, NAV reviews, investor reporting, and fund-level performance analysis, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and transparency.
  • Partnered with internal leadership and external stakeholders on financial strategy, compliance, and capital-related matters.
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  DRA Advisors

  Senior Property Analyst

  Sep 2016 - Jan 2020

  DRA Advisors is a New York-based investment advisor specializing in real estate investment management services.

  • Supported portfolio-level financial strategy for 57 industrial assets, delivering budgeting, reforecasting, and performance analysis to senior leadership.
  • Maintained detailed IRR and waterfall models to assess investment performance and inform capital allocation decisions.
  • Oversaw cash flow planning and financial reporting across multiple property managers, ensuring consistency and risk awareness.
  • Reviewed operating agreements, leases, and CAM reconciliations to assess financial exposure and contractual compliance.
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  Vanbarton Group LLC

  Financial Accountant

  Apr 2015 - Sep 2016

  Vanbarton Group is a privately owned, vertically integrated real estate investment manager.

  • Oversaw financial reporting, audit coordination, and daily operations for 26 properties across two private equity funds.
  • Prepared investor reporting packages and performance analysis used by leadership to assess asset-level and portfolio-level outcomes.
  • Managed capital calls, distributions, management fees, and liquidity tracking to ensure ongoing financial health.
  • Assisted with executive and board-level materials, translating financial performance into clear strategic narratives.
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  Prospect Capital Management

  Senior Fund Accountant

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2015

  Prospect Capital Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on middle-market buyouts and private credit.

  • Prepared consolidated financial statements and performance metrics for 53 investments across multiple REIT structures.
  • Managed REIT compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to regulatory and distribution thresholds.
  • Delivered investment-level and fund-level return analysis to asset managers, supporting capital and portfolio strategy.
  • Analyzed transaction and joint venture agreements to ensure proper accounting treatment and risk alignment.
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  Ernst & Young

  Senior Associate

  Oct 2010 - Jun 2013

  EY provides consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services to help build a better working world.

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  Ernst & Young

  Associate

  Oct 2008 - Oct 2010
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  Merrill Lynch

  Intern

  Jan 2008 - May 2008

  Merrill Lynch offers wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance, and investment services.

  • Assisted in preparing portfolio reviews and analysis, focusing on performance and asset allocation.
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  US Department of the Treasury

  Intern

  Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

  The US Department of the Treasury promotes economic prosperity and ensures US financial security.

  • Collaborated in the research and development of service level agreements with other agencies.