Managed and coordinated all aspects of Finance and General Accounting. Prepared agenda/attended weekly finance calls that focused on a detail review of AP and AR accounts to ensure accuracy of vendor balances and projected weekly influx and expenditure on account. Exercised monthly pre-close call duties with the director of finance to review monthly financials (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow, statement of retained earnings and any monthly AJE’s). Provided final sign off of monthly financials prior to distribution to executive team, investors and financial institution. Primary contact for business approvals which include multi-facility biweekly payroll, customer payment terms, companies GL & product liability coverage's, workers comp coverage's, employee expense reports and any add hock request that required high level approval. Worked with external CPA firm to comply to IRS audit for corresponding years under review which resulted in a positive outcome for the business entity. Created/Updated Finance Manual, Policies and Procedures as required. Ensured effective and on-going, on-the-job training of team members, evaluated, recorded individual and team performance, provided coaching and counseling and made appropriate developmental recommendations. Established criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity. Met and exceeded budgeted revenue and EBITDA on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Partnered with executive management team to develop and implement comprehensive business development plans. Responsible for the hiring, supervision, development, evaluation and termination of accounting staff. Demonstrated ability to abide by Human Options’ values: Show dignity, respect, honesty, integrity, and commitment to excellence, and maintained a supportive environment.

Primary advisor to the CEO and COO on strategic growth plans, responsible for both Top Line and Bottom Line results. Directed financial strategy, preparation of all budgets and forecasts; conferring with CEO, COO, VP of Sales and department heads. Served as a key member of the executive team with responsibility for influencing company direction, growth, strategic planning, and product development. Provided counsel to the CEO and COO on financial matters that focused on maximizing the revenue growth, profitability and cash flow generation of the business. Suggested trends, resulting implications, key actions and strategic implications. Developed annual operating plans, monthly financial forecasts and ongoing analysis of actuals versus plan and/or forecast. Developed and executed processes to allow for routine analytical reviews of Company financial and operational performance. Developed and monitored key performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzed causes of unexpected variances. Routinely communicate total company, business unit and product line financial and operational performance trends (historical and forecasted) using appropriate metrics. Managed a system of internal controls to provide the right level of checks and balances to assure safeguarding of company assets and accurate and timely reporting of financial results. Owned the management of all accounting operations including asset and cash management, reporting and compliance activities, payroll administration, accounting policy development and implementation, development and management of internal financial controls. Coordinated and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors. Established/Maintained productive banking relationships. Led finance team and site Supply Chain Director to coordinates the physical inventory and cycle count activity of all Raw Material, Work in Process and Finished Goods.

The America's Revenue Recognition group ensures the consistent application of Oracle's Corporate Revenue Recognition Policies via the review of USA, Canadian and Latin American license, support, education and consulting contracts. As a member of the revenue recognition department I performed quarterly review of significant contracts and services deals, to assess compliance with US GAAP SOP 97-2 (Software Revenue Recognition), and business practices, prior to public press release of earnings. Served as the primary contact for the Latin America sales organization during deal negotiations; advised on complex revenue recognition issues to various internal business contacts, suggested alternative contractual structure for maximizing revenue upfront. Educated sales, legal, business practices, contracts administration and finance organizations on software accounting requirements and internal corporate policies. Provided formal presentations to large audiences demonstrating strong communications skills. Responsible for delivering revenue audit requirements for both internal and external auditors

Oracle's Internal Audit Department performs operational and financial audits of Oracle's 60 plus subsidiaries. The department typically performing two international reviews per month. During my tenure I assisted the audit team with independent assessments of Oracle's internal control structure while working in teams of 3 - 6 people. Reviewed Oracle's international subsidiary compliance with Oracle's Revenue Recognition Policy and SOP 97-2 as well as review of operational structure for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. I assisted in assessment of compliance with Oracle Financial policies and business practices. Performed audits to ensure compliance with GAAPs and effectiveness of internal controls. As well as provided recommendations to business units in improving their internal control structure.