As a Corporate Controller at Fogarty and Klein, Inc. dba 9thWonder, I review and forge recommendations for the GAAP and Tax opening acquisition balance sheet. I supervise functioning of accounting department including financial reporting, accounts payable, and budgeting. I optimize cash position by effectively managing cash-flow. I evaluate consolidated financial statement packages while reporting financial statements to stakeholders on monthly basis. Negotiate insurance renewals on annual basis.The following are highlights of the value I brought to COMPANY: - Successfully completed 5 merger and acquisition due diligence that resulted in 3 acquisition.- Led integration of 3 new locations into the network one from cash basis to accrual basis.- Managed treasury with limited cash.- Established 2 startup off the ground and maintained accounting books to ensure cash-flow management and enhance decision-making.

While serving as a Controller at Bishop Lifting Products f/k/a Delta Rigging & Tools Inc., I supervised the corporate shared service location including finance, accounts payable and receivable staff for 20 branch locations throughout the US. I restructured and streamlined processes for the shared service center by identifying key areas of focus and prioritizing work. I prepared consolidated company financials and MD&A. Reviewed and analyzed multiple software conversions and integrations. I oversaw external financial audit, sales tax, income tax, and bank examiners.The following are highlights of the value I brought to COMPANY: - Efficiently managed rental fleet assets valued at $65M. - Improved collaboration and workflow, reporting and planning, and enhanced customer service by designing, testing and implementing the rental billing and reporting module in ERP system. - Directed post acquisition system integration and standardization of accounting policies. - Successfully designed a 2-day month-end close process from the prior 15 days through maximizing ERP functionality.

During my role as a Controller at Ignite Restaurant Group f/k/a Joe’s Crab Shack Holdings, Inc., I established first company-wide cash management structure. I ensured accuracy and compliance by leading oversight of Accenture BPO and conducting periodic audits. I spearheaded daily operations including cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and restaurant managers. I led integration of new restaurant chain concept into the accounting process. Implemented financial structure facilitating a major contractual change to new distribution supplier. I established financial structure for new concept development, construction, implementation and reporting.The following are highlights of the value I brought to COMPANY: - Consolidated cash accounts from 120 restaurants by designing a cost-efficient system that resulted in saving $100,000 in annual bank fees. - Successfully led automation of sales journal from point of sale system that led to saving one full day at the month-end close process.