Debbie Mendoza Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

• Accountable for the execution of the SOX compliance program protocols and standards for Corporate headquarters in San Francisco and International groups.
• Accountable for monitoring testing activities of independent testers, evaluations of errors/exceptions identified, and support Business Partners with remediation plans.
• Accountable for quarterly certification metrics to key stakeholders.
• Managed risk assessment studies and projects to validate and remediate perceived risks. Performed interviews, documented design assessments, and conducted walkthroughs of key controls.
• Collaborated with internal and external auditors for the audit of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting.
• Designed and led SOX training sessions and SOX planning/status meetings to effectively manage limited resources.

• Responsible for the execution of the SOX compliance program protocols and standards for Corporate headquarters in San Francisco and International groups.
• Responsible for monitoring testing activities of independent testers, evaluations of errors / exceptions identified, and support Business Partners with remediation plans.
• Responsible for quarterly certification metrics to key stakeholders.
• Managed risk assessment studies and projects to validate and remediate perceived risks. Performed interviews, documented design assessments, and conducted walkthroughs of key controls.
• Collaborated with internal and external auditors for the audit of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting.
• Designed and led SOX training sessions and SOX planning/status meetings to effectively manage limited resources.

• Partnered with business unit managers to develop expense forecasts on a monthly basis aligning to expectations.
• Identified and communicated potential cost savings and overruns in a timely manner.
• Tracked headcount and contingent labor to ensure compliance with budgets.
• Reviewed, prepared and processed expense reclassifications and accruals as part of quarter end close.
• Assisted in annual budget planning process and setting of annual detailed budget.
• Developed, interpreted and implemented financial concepts for financial planning and control.

• Managed monthly close of the general ledger and assist in the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyzed and monitored bank and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepared, reconciled, and maintained audit support schedules and prepared monthly financial reports for management.
• Served as liaison to external auditors and vendors.
• Managed and directed staff to conduct all routine procedures and duties achieving effective internal controls and auditing compliance.
• Identified and implemented programs for expense submissions, payables and purchase requests that aide in the reduction of the corporation’s financial risk.

• Managed the sales and collection process of software maintenance renewal revenue for over 800 customers, resulting in surpassing revenue target by 100%.
• Created and streamlined policies and procedures to achieve effective internal controls and facilitate business performance analysis, resulting in a 10% increase in maintenance revenue.
• Provided direct and indirect Sales support to all nationwide customer accounts through in-depth sales contract research and analysis.
• Sold and negotiated maintenance renewal contracts.

• Managed general accounting activities including Fixed Assets, account reconciliation, invoicing, Purchase Order processing and associated monthly journal entries.
• Streamlined activities between Accounting and other corporate departments on issues concerning Fixed Assets and Procurement, by implementing and maintaining a new purchasing structure.
• Created various business performance reports and analysis.
• Prepared various audit schedules in response to external auditor inquiries.
• Implemented various cash control policies and procedures.
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax reports and payments.

• Improved and executed the worldwide sales commission calculations, payments, distribution, and internal reporting.
• Managed Royalty compliance, receipts and revenue reporting.
• Preformed analysis of monthly budget vs. actual expense trends for review by management.
• Managed Account Receivables, averaging $6 million per month, which achieved a DSO below 40 days quarter after quarter.
• Assisted Corporate Controller on various special projects including the development and implementation of a global travel and expense policy.