Christopher Vega Email & Phone Number

Concord, CA, US

San Francisco, California, US

• Worked closely with BDO auditors to complete an audit of financial statements from company inception through 2016 and starting work on 2017. In addition to my controller tasks, I also manage most human resources.
• Processing biweekly payroll and benefits for employees in U.S., Belgium, the Netherlands and Poland
• Participating in external annual audit and quarterly review process
• Implementing and managing internal financial controls across all departments
• All aspects of accounts payable in multiple currencies with $1 million monthly burn rate
• All aspects of accounts receivable including generating invoices

San Francisco, California, US

• Developed sophisticated financial models in Excel used by executive management for valuing and negotiating strategic partnerships. Developed financial controls and implemented accounting standard operating procedures..
• Performed monthly bank reconciliations
• Issued timely and complete financial statements to management
• Processed biweekly payroll
• Created and maintained an orderly electronic accounting filing system
• Complied with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

San Francisco, California, US

• Reported directly to the CEO. In addition to the responsibilities listed below, I implemented and retained management responsibilities for an electronic document control system for the management of all quality and.
• Performed month-end closing responsibilities, including journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations
• Processed invoices
• Expense reporting
• Purchasing, shipping and receiving

• In additional to bartending duties, responsibilities included working special events. Day-to-day responsibilities included:
• Greeting patrons and checked patrons’ identification to verify age requirements for alcohol purchases.
• Serving wine, bottled or draft beer, liquor, and mixed drinks.
• Limiting issues related to customer intoxication by refusing to serve patrons or requesting taxis to transport intoxicated patrons home.
• Cleaning bar and work area, and stocking bar with alcohol, mixers, garnishes and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, and straws.
• Collecting payments for beverages and balanced cash receipts at end of shift.

Managed bartenders and waitstaff of 15, worked closely with the owner to manage inventory.

• Negotiated with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services used by Covalent. Also, ensured the smooth and efficient operations of shipping and receiving departments. Coordinated and.
• Overseeing incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and conditions of shipments.
• Determining work procedures, preparing work schedules and expediting workflow.
• Determining shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
• Arranging transportation that optimizes service and cost.
• Inspecting incoming materials and notifying appropriate staff of potential quality issues.

Washington, DC, US

Combat medic supporting Marines based at Camp Pendleton. Also acted in a managerial role overseeing the unit’s budgeting and purchasing process and implementing standard operating procedures on the Navy’s only pediatric intensive care unit at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. In total, spent two years in pediatrics and two in the pediatric intensive care.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Accounting