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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Diamond Bar., Ca, Us

• Oversee financial modeling and forecasting • Manage due diligence and evaluation of M&A deals• Oversee, implement, and manage all affiliated companies’ tax planning & strategies in a multi-jurisdiction environment• Manage freight carrier relationship and negotiation• Develop, implement, and manage deferred compensation and retirement plans for a portfolio of companies.• Oversee legal, IT, operation risks assessments for all portfolio companies• Oversee IT infrastructure and cybersecurity

Brea, Ca, Us

• Oversaw accounting, finance & HR teams of 14+ employees in the US & Germany• Implemented business IQ and data visualization dashboard • Managed global financial consolidation• Managed global accounts receivable collection and insurance policies• Led global tax strategy and transfer pricing among US, Asian, and European business affiliates• Overhauled human resource structure for improved compliance with both labor and safety regulations• Multi-state tax jurisdiction management• International tax planning and implementation• Managed relationships with financial institutions and investment bankers• Managed credit risks in accounts receivable and credit negotiation with strategic vendors

Pico Rivera, California, Us

• Oversaw an accounting team of 4 employees • Implemented business IQ and data visualization dashboard with Qlik Sense• Implemented AP and T&E automation/optimization processes • Evaluated the effectiveness of sales and marketing programs in generating revenues on monthly basis• Oversaw and reviewed monthly and quarterly closing process• Prepared monthly financial and management reports• Streamlined and optimized accounts receivable collection process

Diamond Bar, Ca, Us

• Oversaw a team of 20+ employees in Accounting, Credit & Collection, and Finance departments • Oversaw cash flow projections and management• Developed KPIs, KRAs, and performance matrix for accounting & operation departments• Led the process in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling• Reduced merchant collection cost by 60%• Implemented credit & collection policies to minimize the company’s risks and exposures by 80%• Implemented AP and T&E automation/optimization process• Oversaw process and procedure evaluation, redesign & implementation in accounting and finance• Managed all affiliated companies’ tax planning & analysis• Profit & loss management• Collaborated with senior management in increasing profits by over 200% over 5 years• Led and managed due diligence and evaluation of M&A deals• Managed accounting and finance in a multi-companies environment• Oversaw and reviewed month-end and year-end closing process• Multi-state tax jurisdiction management

• Revenues: $700 million +• Prepared fiscal budgets, monthly cash flow, and balance sheets• Reviewed and analyzed monthly financial statements• Prepared cash flow forecasting for senior management to review• Prepared financial forecast modeling• Managed and directed multiple tax and bank audits for full regulatory compliance• Established and maintained credit facility with banks and financing institutions in the U.S.• Evaluated international and domestic tax issues and proposed necessary changes to organizational structure• Performed periodic Financial/Cost/Management accounting analysis • Co-ordination among accounting, operations, and sales departments in the implementation of SAP• Implemented EDI to transact business activities electronically with customers• Implemented process/procedures for outbound logistics to national retail chains• Evaluated international and domestic tax issues and proposed necessary changes to organizational structure

• Group Revenues: $200 million +• Prepared monthly Financial Statements and the analysis of revenue and expenses – Global Consolidation • Reviewed month-end and year-end financial closing over U.S. entities• Prepared consolidated financial statements of U.S., Hong Kong, and China entities• Coordinated between Hong Kong & U.S. affiliates over tax and accounting compliance in local jurisdiction• Worked with the CEO over terms and conditions over three acquisitions in the U.S.• Managed bad debt collection of the acquired company in recouping over $800,000 originally written off• Performed due diligence review of acquired companies• Managed budget preparations and monthly variance analysis• Developed weekly cash requirements for Hong Kong export entity and China manufacturing entity• Combined cross-functional performance/reporting between Hong Kong and China entities• Reviewed month-end and year-end financial closing over U.S., Hong Kong, and China entities• Analyzed Financial/Cost/Management accounting reports• Worked with the CEO and senior executives to establish production and other performance metrics for developing monthly, quarterly, and annual “scorecards”• Month-end inventory valuation analysis of raw materials, work-in-transit, and finished products• Reviewed variance analysis in standard cost vs. actual cost• Coordinated between Hong Kong & China entities over tax and accounting compliance in the local jurisdiction• Established and maintained banking and credit facility relationships main Hong Kong & China• Oversaw the implementation of internally developed MRP programs in China factory

London, Gb

• Performed tax due diligence in merger and acquisition transactions on behalf of clients• Trained and supervised staff on tax return preparation • Identified and researched tax issues and proposed solutions and strategies to partners• Reviewed complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations in varying industries• Performed year-end tax planning for individuals and businesses• Prepared quotes for engagements to clients• Billing preparation to clients• Prepared complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations in varying industries• Identified and researched tax issues and proposed solutions and strategies to managers and senior managers• Correspondence with Internal Revenue Service on behalf of clients in tax audit• Extensive knowledge in expatriate tax consulting, transfer pricing, and Sec. 382 limitation on loss carry-forward• General knowledge of state tax compliance requirements on nexus and state apportionment factor

Bs, Accounting

Master, Accounting