Our CEO & Founder, Marisela Bateman, CPA, MBA, has been specializing in system implementations, providing outstanding accounting services, and serving as a DCAA compliance expert for businesses nationwide since 2011. She is continuously obtaining new system certifications and stays on the cutting edge of new technology. With her extensive experience in accounting system analysis, conversions, integrations and compliance in GAAP accounting and Federal Acquisition Regulations [FAR], Marisela is ready to tackle any challenges that may arise.Her client-facing roles range from serving as CFO to Systems Consultant by providing financial management expertise to new and established businesses in the areas of financial analysis, budget preparation, creation of accounting policies & procedures, ad hoc reporting, development and restructure of indirect rates, cap table management, incurred cost proposal preparation, pricing, cost proposal review & assistance, and corporate tax strategies.Internally she serves as a mentor & manager to senior level staff accountants and CPAs while overseeing all company operations.Marisela is ready to serve as your trusted advisor and partner!

Responsible for developing and growing the Outsourced Accounting Division from the ground up. Oversaw company operations and onboarded all new clients by using innovative technology, standardization, and time saving techniques for a wide variety of companies including government contractors, not-for-profit, manufacturing, professional services, information technology, and retail.Served as the Implementation Manager providing accounting system analysis, setup, conversions, and integration while ensuring compliance with GAAP, FAR and providing DCAA guidance. All systems were reviewed and streamlined, paperless, and able to be performed from anywhere in the world with full remote capabilities.Client-facing roles range from serving as CFO, Controller, and Consultant by providing financial management expertise to new and established businesses in the areas of financial analysis, budget preparation, creation of accounting policies & procedures, ad hoc reporting, development and restructure of indirect rates, labor allocations, incurred cost proposal preparation, pricing and cost proposal review & assistance.Served as mentor/manager to senior level staff accountants and CPA’s and oversaw all company operations. Reviewed all outgoing proposals to clients, served as the subject matter expert during sales process and assessed appropriateness of time estimates, client work, and internal capacity to perform.Assisted executive staff with defining and executing company strategic plans, investigating business trends and proposing new systems and best practices to incorporate into LK&A's service offering where relevant.Attended marketing and networking events, establishing brand identity and informing the public of LK&A services and core values.Managed the experienced staff at Libby King & Associates who sat in senior roles for large, prime government contractors as well as small subcontractor startups and ensured all our clients passed their audits with flying colors!

Responsible for the financial management functions including the development of Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes, prepared and amended budgets, responsible for monthly close cycle, including reconciliation of all general ledger accounts, preparation of monthly journal entries, completed monthly variance analysis, updated projections monthly, reviewed semi-monthly payroll and associated expense reports, transmitted payroll data to bank, Responsible for payroll taxes (semi-monthly and quarterly), assisted in annual financial & 401(k) audits, Handled property tax returns, sales & use tax returns and payroll tax returns, reviewed reconciliations from AP & AR modules prepared by other staff accountants, reviewed accounts payable coding and data entry, monitored cash balances, processed in and out of country transfers and wires, assisted Controller and/or CFO with Ad-Hoc reports and special projects.

Treasury Manager (06/2008-02/2009) Managed complex debt and treasury management activities, administered the buying and selling of LIBOR loan contracts and revolving loan activity depending on cash flow and market interest rates, Managed team of three accounting staff, by providing relevant training, motivation, mentoring, and engaging them in innovative, new projects, facilitating success at every level, created standards of excellence and collectively created department policies, procedures, and desk guides for each function (treasury management, billing and cash receipts, accounts payable, general ledger accounting), Responsible for all tax administration and return preparation such as Excise/Franchise/Property/Sales & Payroll. Senior Accountant (03/2008-06/2008) Responsible for full cycle month-end close, financial statement preparation and financial analysis, improved close procedures to significantly reduce month-end close process to close from 15+ days to 8 days, Prepared all Bank & General Ledger Account Reconciliations, set and adjusted occupational injury reserves, assisted in yearly Budget Preparation, handled all Fixed Asset Management, assisted in Annual Financial Audit, reviewed Accounts Payable coding and data entry, assisted Controller and CFO with annual price change research and provided analysis against competitors and other special projects.

Responsible for all aspects of fixed assets, cost of sales, inventory, general liability insurance, and allocation of most expense accounts on a store and company level, Produced store level P&L statements for over 600 stores and provided Area Managers with expense detail analysis, budget analysis, and special report requests, Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, Established, modified, and documented accounting control procedures needed to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley Standards, Prepared applicable internal management and external financial reporting, designed flowcharts for new processes after acquisitions, Ensured the timely completion and accuracy of general ledger account reconciliations on a monthly basis.