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Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Direct, coordinate, and supervise accounting and administrative service functions for the Northern California division. Responsibilities include:- Supporting the VP of Land Acquisition in the analysis of new land deals, including modeling and preparation of final proposed acquisition packages- Development and oversight of alternative land deal structures such as land banking and joint ventures- Preparing financial forecasts and coordinating preparation and review with homebuilding functional leaders- Directing and supervising accounting staff to ensure adherence to GAAP, strong internal controls, and adherence with policies and procedures- Preparing and/or directing the preparation of monthly financial reports, including analyzing budgets/underwriting vs. actual results and reviewing them with management- Heavy ad hoc reporting and projects

Worldwide, Oo

As an Accounting and Reporting Advisory Manager, I've specialized in IPO readiness, technical accounting, and general project management.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

As a Revenue Manager, I gained operational accounting experience and worked cross-functionally to improve finance processes. My responsibilities included: - Preparation and review of finance-related revenue analyses, including revenue and bad debt reserves, calculating ASP, revenue volume mix and flux analyses, and ad-hoc revenue reporting- Preparation and review of monthly GL account reconciliations, general ledger and external reporting activities, including support of quarterly audits- Preparation and review of revenue recognition memos and assess accounting policies for compliance with GAAP- Managing cross-functional teams including IT, revenue cycle management, FP&A, and legal to identify data integrity issues and analyze data and process flows for process improvement opportunities

Worldwide, Oo

During my time as an Audit Staff member, an Audit Senior, and during a rotation providing accounting advisory services, I developed technical proficiency in ASC 606 revenue recognition and internal controls, while building project management and communication skills in order to meet deadlines and disseminate information in a timely and clear manner to superiors. Industries included: Information Technology (Servers/Storage), Healthcare, Enterprise Security (Hardware and SaaS), and Online RetailAudit Experience: Various technology and manufacturing clients, including public and large private clients - Tested revenue recognition (ASC 605 & 606) for technology & manufacturing and retail clients - Tested design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting - Managed team members in the US, India, and cross-functionally (IT & SAP specialists) to achieve deadlines, which included the audit of a "Super" 10-k (2 fiscal years in the same filing)Accounting Advisory Experience: Healthcare and Enterprise Security clients - Assisted with review of month-close revenue and AR entries, including estimates for contractual allowances and allowance for doubtful accounts - Assisted with design and implementation of internal controls related to revenue and AR, including revenue fluctuation analyses and complex estimates, with the goal of optimizing efficiency and efficacy in the overall order-to-cash process - Assisted with preparation of technical accounting memos (CECL, policy memos) and process flow diagrams - Assisted with implementation of ASC 606General Experience: - Developed expertise in Microsoft Excel and gained experience using SAP ERP and Salesforce - Communicated frequently and effectively with clients and superiors, both from the perspective of an external auditor and from a client advisory perspective