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Los Angeles, California

Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and control processes, includingcomprehensive financial reporting package,Develop and implement order processing and tracking system,Manage manufacturing and distribution supply chain processes of high-demand CPG,Manage cash flow in a fast-paced business environment.

• Led turnaround from insolvency to sustained profitability with cash surpluses.• Developed and implemented financial and accounting controls, detailed financial and operational budgets, comprehensive financial and statistical reporting, and real-time production and inventory tracking.• Contributed to double digit annual sales growth, totaling 500% in 6 years while maintaining static overhead costs.• Negotiated with primary raw materials suppliers directly resulting in 5% increase in gross profit margin.• Manage cash flow position in a challenging fiscal environment.

• $1.5MM direct reduction of annual operating costs through development and implementation of internal control processes.• $1.2MM annual revenue increase through development and implementation of comprehensive A/R collection policies and procedures.• Accelerated month-end closing process by 10 days in compliance with management and SEC requirements.• Hands-on role in all finance, accounting and treasury functions including month-end closing, financial reporting, cash forecasting and management, and operational budgeting.• Maintain financial compliance and internal controls, develop and implement accounting policies and procedures; manage accounting systems and staff of 10 direct reports.• Manage cash flow position in a challenging fiscal environment while maintaining relationships with vendors, funding sources and financial institutions.• Liaison for all corporate accounting audits, including “Big 4”, IRS, and State Board of Equalization.

Masters Of Business Administration (M.B.A), Finance; Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A), Economics