Dee Ford Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Found myself consulting for so many companies & individuals that I decided to start my own firm. I am so proud of this accomplishment and I'm looking forward to taking on new clients :) CHEERS TO FORD FIRM est 2024

California

• Develop & maintain global accounting policies & procedures to implement better internal controls.• Coordinate audit support & review filings with external auditors.• Perform internal audits to identify weak or lack of controls and provide recommendations to upper management.• Building, developing, and mentoring the accounting team.• Oversee all accounting & tax matters. A/P, A/R, GL, PEO Payroll, Accruals, Fixed Assets, etc. Business, Property… Show more • Develop & maintain global accounting policies & procedures to implement better internal controls.• Coordinate audit support & review filings with external auditors.• Perform internal audits to identify weak or lack of controls and provide recommendations to upper management.• Building, developing, and mentoring the accounting team.• Oversee all accounting & tax matters. A/P, A/R, GL, PEO Payroll, Accruals, Fixed Assets, etc. Business, Property, Franchise, & Income Tax.• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting materials and metrics.• Create budgets and financial forecasts. (Subsidiaries & Parent Company Levels)• Oversee timely reporting on cash flow.• Review financial reports and seek ways to reduce costs.• Financial strategic planning & suggests budgetary changes to increase company profits.• Manage & maintain external vendor relationships. • Create, implement, & maintain PO system and integrated systems with project & movie budgets. • Prepare recurring & ad-hoc reports required or requested by internal & external constituents. • HR Generalist Duties Designed & implemented on-boarding process. Conducted new hire§ orientation, exit interviews, and extended leaves of absence. Initiated exuberant creative ways to motivate employees by introducing team oriented events. Processed layoffs. Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

 Partners with Founder and Financial Team to establish financial operational strategy for all Greenleaf locations, including implementation of systems, departmental budgets, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Assist in overseeing and communicating with outsourced bookkeeping team and day-to-day financial operations including accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and invoicing. Ensures timely and accurate monthly financial statements and reports for board of investors and… Show more  Partners with Founder and Financial Team to establish financial operational strategy for all Greenleaf locations, including implementation of systems, departmental budgets, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Assist in overseeing and communicating with outsourced bookkeeping team and day-to-day financial operations including accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and invoicing. Ensures timely and accurate monthly financial statements and reports for board of investors and other members of the management team. Monitor and manage all cash, which includes monitoring bank balances, maintaining banking relationships, managing capital investment projects, and communicating cash position with Founder. Administer and maintain tech platforms such as Brink POS, Ctuit, ADP, and internal Excel-based tools. Identify areas that restaurant teams can increase profits; work with teams to achieve financials goals and operational key performance indicators. Work with all Greenleaf locations to prepare operating budgets. Interact and respond to banks, prospective investors, CPA, and Accounting Firms. Project long-term financial health of Greenleaf. Maintain a strong partnership with HR to ensure payroll and employee paperwork is processed efficiently and assisted with payroll execution and operations. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local legal requirements, and anticipates future legislation, and adjust accordingly. Show less

Beverly Hills, Ca 90212

(see resume for more details) Reconstructed Accounts Payable, Account Receivable, and Human Resource processing procedures in 3 months Planned, assessed, and assisted in audit of end of the year financials and filing company tax returns.  Collaborated with Management in developing annual profit plan. Restructured banking system tailored to company’s market environment and daily operations. Created and implemented internal control procedures for expense reports… Show more (see resume for more details) Reconstructed Accounts Payable, Account Receivable, and Human Resource processing procedures in 3 months Planned, assessed, and assisted in audit of end of the year financials and filing company tax returns.  Collaborated with Management in developing annual profit plan. Restructured banking system tailored to company’s market environment and daily operations. Created and implemented internal control procedures for expense reports, reimbursements, etc.  Generated and implemented a digital saving system for all files (HR/AP/AR/Expense Reports/Statements/Etc.) Researched and created a new system for foreign transaction policy and procedures.  Provided financial analysis for multiple business existing and new projects (revenues $10M+ ) Increased revenues by 15% by creating and applying new accounting system policy and procedures.  Overseer of transfer pricing procedure and ensuring process remained within IRS guidelines Show less

 Administered approval process of invoices, which involved matching invoice against the correct forecast of connectivity and trading.  Researched disputes in connectivity contracts and proposed payment solutions.• Cleared all delinquent accounts, saving the company $75,000 – $100,000 in late fees.• Researched and resolved issues of undisclosed fees, which produced up to $43,000 in refunds. Resolved open payables and various vendor issues.• Developed procedure that… Show more  Administered approval process of invoices, which involved matching invoice against the correct forecast of connectivity and trading.  Researched disputes in connectivity contracts and proposed payment solutions.• Cleared all delinquent accounts, saving the company $75,000 – $100,000 in late fees.• Researched and resolved issues of undisclosed fees, which produced up to $43,000 in refunds. Resolved open payables and various vendor issues.• Developed procedure that enabled tracking of outstanding invoices and a shortened approval process.  Reconciled & revaluated credit card statements and petty cash (USD & foreign currencies).• Created a procedure that shortened reconciliation process by 1 week. Assisted in month-end closing entries (USD & foreign currencies). Arranged wire transfers, check runs, and requested account analysis.• Researched invoices, payments, and request from auditors in an expedited manner. Assisted in depreciation reports of fixed assets. Show less

 Managed and created daily operations and employee procedures.  Administered recruiting, training, and coordinated scheduling.  Regulated department budgets and allocation of costs. Executed internal audits and expense control reports. Prepared and maintained budgets and forecasts. Maintained all accounts, journal entries and recorded financial statements Controlled petty cash accounts.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Accounting And Business/Management

Activities and Societies: Basketball Team Double Major

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Activities and Societies: Basketball Team