What I specialize in is giving business owners confidence, relief, and peace of mind that company finances are being kept in excellent financial order. I am the following: * A CPA with an MBA- offering a sounding board to owners who want to discuss confidential business issues both large and small with an experienced professional. * A catalyst- offering professional services expertise that helps service companies grow and improve on financial performance. * A… Show more What I specialize in is giving business owners confidence, relief, and peace of mind that company finances are being kept in excellent financial order. I am the following: * A CPA with an MBA- offering a sounding board to owners who want to discuss confidential business issues both large and small with an experienced professional. * A catalyst- offering professional services expertise that helps service companies grow and improve on financial performance. * A people person- an excellent mentor and supervisor, and a respected liaison between the company and bankers, insurance brokers, leasing agents, attorneys, and tax preparers. * An innovator- using process improvements to cut down on labor time, improve accuracy, and improve customer and employee satisfaction. * A second set of eyes- I review and revamp internal controls to ensure that financial errors and fraudulent activities are kept in check. * Organized and thoughtful- dedicated to reducing stress around financial management, reporting, compliance, and accounting staff issues. * Flexible- saving clients money by working just the hours they need. Able to increase hours to accommodate: month-end and year-end close; special projects; train and supervise new employees; benchmark KPIs; process improvements; and other client needs. A client has described my work as, “Thoughtful, diligent, and great at giving advice while looking out for the best interests of the company.” When I’m not on the job, I love playing tennis, reading, and traveling to new places. If you’d like to learn more about how my services can help your company, please reach out via email to becky@chassepdx.com. Show less

• Member of the Executive Committee responsible for setting strategic direction.• Designed and implemented all financial/accounting processes for the new and growing company.• Produced and interpreted the financial info to help owners make informed business decisions.• Ensured that financial statements were accurate and that company remained in compliance with government agencies, taxing authorities, and banking requirements. • Responsible negotiator with insurance, banking… Show more • Member of the Executive Committee responsible for setting strategic direction.• Designed and implemented all financial/accounting processes for the new and growing company.• Produced and interpreted the financial info to help owners make informed business decisions.• Ensured that financial statements were accurate and that company remained in compliance with government agencies, taxing authorities, and banking requirements. • Responsible negotiator with insurance, banking, tax, legal, and leasing consultants. • Managed, trained, and hired accounting staff and kept processes and procedures current and efficient, implementing upgrades as needed. • Managed HR issues until I recruited an employee within the company to be trained and promoted as the HR director. Show less

*Offered strategic advice and help regarding cash flow issues, financing new buildings, software upgrades, updating administrative job costing, etc. *Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed financial statements for multiple entities.*Prepared month end and year end entries. Reviewed all transactions for accuracy and timeliness. *Hired, trained, and supervised accounting staff. *Liaison between bankers and auditors.

*Selected employee of the year 2000*Prepared and analyzed financial statements and prepared entries for multiple entities.*Hired, trained and supervised accounting staff.*Used process improvements to revamp several accounting positions to improve efficiency. *Set-up company-wide environmental initiative which received the BEST Award in 2002.