Bridget Eastes, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

• Interim Controller for a private Biotechnology company (with a finance team of one) withapproximately $8 million spend monthly• Developed and lead month-end close process including creating more streamlined reconciliations,monthly flux analysis, stock compensation, and close calendar• Managed external service providers including GL accounting, AP, and Procurement functions whilenoting process improvement areas available• Prepared, analyzed, and submitted quarterly and annual financial statements in a timely manner• Provided investor relation packets as needed

Palo Alto , California, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

- Performed initial baseline audits of each sector of the company to establish the internal audit function - Participate in process reviews and control testing for SOX requirements company-wide for all in-scope entities and processes as assigned- Performed advanced, specialized and/or managerial auditing work in multiple disciplines- Managed complex audits; performing critical project management duties in the planning, scheduling, coordinating, reviewing and reporting of the work of audit teams; and providing expertise in auditing standards and performance criteria, audit requirements and information technology skills- Developed procedures, schedules, priorities, and programs for achieving audit objectives and goals- Prepared complex audit reports using advanced technical and writing skills

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

-Developed and implemented SOX 404 prcesses controls within the revenue team for IPO-Reduced monthly close cycle by two days by implementing system driven revenue entries (eliminating all recurring manual revenue entries) and streamlining balance sheet reconciliations-Reviewed all contracts for ASC 606 revenue criteria-Created new SSP analysis more tailored to the Company's pricing approach alongside with a newly created contract bundling analysis in line with ASC 606 guidance-Developed monthly reporting to upper management for key revenue issues and escalation-Re-engineered monthly and quarterly analytical reviews to identify trends for upper management through system updates to identify unusual revenue entries-Created training plan and revenue recognition "cheat sheet" for ASC 606 accounting tailored to the Company's specific types of contracts and revenue recognition-Collaborated with different lines of business to develop one-pager of information needed to communicate with the finance team during the contract creation to reduce unwanted revenue recognition issues-Implemented systematic billing reducing manual processing of invoices by over 10 days a month

Worldwide, Oo

-Lead senior for two standalone subsidiary audits while simultaneously assisting the corporate audit for a large public banking client serving as the liaison between the client and management- Successfully led a consultation with our National Office for a new risk approach on the client’s main revenue stream-Managed the completion of 10 newly acquired insurance statutory audits for a large international insurance client - Implemented the Firm’s new audit methodology and data analytic solutions to create efficiencies and cut hours worked within the audit-Facilitated conversations between staff and management and coached staff by leading biweekly staff meetings

Worldwide, Oo

- Assisted with the audits of clients ranging from a large public bank to small technology start ups- Led an initiative with management to redesign substantive testing procedures to simplify testing reverse repurchase agreements for future audits cutting hours spent in those areas -Worked in conjunction with a senior on the carve-out audit for a large US public company to spin off a sector of the business on the Canadian exchange-Served as a formal on-boarding advisor for interns and first year staff

Worldwide, Oo

New York, Ny, Us

Expand the existing client base through planning events and seminars for potential clients. Assist with day to day operations managing clients’ portfolios. Work with another intern to help maintain and promote client growth.