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San Francisco, California, United States

Redwood City, California

Set up financial controls and accounting systems to increase cashflow and profit margins for this Series A intelligent video analytics startup. Worked harmoniously with heads of Finance, Infrastructure, R&D, Sales, and Marketing to build processes, reports, and mechanisms that boost accountability and insight.Globalized consolidated monthly reporting for a.

San Francisco, California

Established and scaled Accounting and Finance operations for this promising startup, including rolling out cloud-based ERP and defining first-generation policies around GL, AP, AR, Payroll, Audit, and Expense/Reimbursement in alignment with current GAAP standards.Additionally, served as an FP&A Director to drive numerous analyses supporting executive.

San Francisco, California

Joined forces with a private equity firm to stand up and run Finance and Accounting for 4 of its portfolio companies, breaking ground in the areas of 5G, alternative energy, medical imaging, and medical devices.Managed the end-to-end process of procuring 8-figure federal grants from DoD, DoE, and CA Energy Commission, obtained business licenses, and set up.

San Francisco, California

Took hold of financial management and controls at the onset of a massive public-sector contract leading communications for the Oakland Bay Bridge retrofit and replacement construction project.As prime contractor, put together budgets and negotiated terms with state on behalf of 4 collaborating contractors. Transitioned WPI to a more robust.

Pasadena, California

Provided accounting, due diligence, modeling, and forecasting for aggressive M&A program across several years, resulting in 5X revenue expansion. All told, led integration of financials for 12 acquisitions across 5 states, bringing total cost center tally to 29.Immediately upon hire, aligned bookkeeping infrastructure, revenue recognition, and reporting.