Accounting, Finance and Tax support

Accounting, Finance and Tax support

Accounting, Finance and Tax support

Accounting, Finance and Tax support

Accounting, Finance and Tax support

Accounting, Finance and Tax support

Supported efforts to raise $220 million in venture equity financing in December 2014Implement Quickbooks Enterprise and create accounting infrastructure to facilitate reportingConvert accounting records from cash to accrual basis resulting in 2 year GAAP based financial statementsAmend payroll filings to correct multi-state exceptionsResearch revenue recognition and provide guidance on reportingAssist with recruiting and hiring of accounting staffPrepare for multi-year auditImplement corporate credit card program Complete insurance audits

Analysis of complex revenue recognition for medical device sales and government contractsResponsible for tax compliance and annual auditsEstablish accounting policies & procedures and internal controlsManaged IPO process through reverse triangular merger into public company shellTechnical accounting for stock valuations (409a), warrant valuations (ASC718) and convertible promissory notes with embedded derivativesDeveloped procedures to improve inventory reporting and controlsFinancial reporting/analysis and cash managementEstablished standard cost and maintained BOM for work in process and finished goods

Responsible for accounting, human resources, information technology, and taxes for a high net worth individual and over fifteen privately held entitiesImplemented a remote terminal services environment and enterprise level accounting platform and created a global chart of accountsConsolidated a $500k insurance program that resulted in decreasing premiums by $70k annually and increasing overall coverageManaged and coordinated federal and state tax return preparation for over fifty operating and investment companies including accounting for CRTs and NIMCRUTSConceived and implemented a purchase order and cost accounting system to manage inventory and COGS and improve financial reporting Reorganized payroll processing and 401k administration to increase efficiency and reduce costsDeveloped and presented budgets and forecasts Directed a team of four employees and up to five consultants and manage relationships with four CPA firms and multiple finance and investment institutions

Prepared monthly Board package including financials, variance reports, performance metrics, and projectionsMaintained corporate stock book, prepared detail cap table, issued stock grants and processed exercises and repurchasesManaged due diligence process and liaised with investors and board to complete series C roundAssisted with implementation of web based advertising management solution including development of internal controls and procedures, reporting, and inventory managementDeveloped and documented month end close process and procedures, and trained staffDeveloped reporting and established controls to properly recognize revenueEstablished capital lease line and coordinated fixed asset auditCompleted franchise and property tax returns and reportingResolved "out of state" payroll tax issues and other insurance requirementsPerformed detail review of all contracts to determine accounting impactsManaged relationships and contracts with insurance vendorsCoordinated with operations to develop detail budget for co-location moveManaged multiple company valuations to facilitate stock option pricingImplemented QuickBooks Fixed Asset Manager, documented procedures, and trained staff

Managed finance and administration including accounting, planning and forecasting, human resources, facilities, legal, and investor relationsHad responsibility for worldwide software revenue recognition including technical interpretations of SOP 97-2, SAB 101, and technical practice aids (TPA’s)Developed complex planning and analysis model for internal and external reportingActed as the primary contact between auditors and the CompanyEstablished and maintained corporate accounting policies and proceduresReviewed, analyzed and interpreted financial and budgetary reportsDirected, coordinated, and controlled all activities and systems involving treasury management of cash resourcesOversaw financial reporting of foreign subsidiaries, including preparation of financial statements, budgets, consolidations and communicating financial mattersCoordinated annual audit and tax preparation with outside CPA firm.Supervised staff of seven and set staff goals and objectives to effectively promote leadership, team oriented management, employee motivation and employee moraleProvided ongoing feedback and annual performance evaluations to accounting staffCoordinated and implemented global equity participation plan “SAR program”Coordinated and implemented Oracle accounting platform

Prepared monthly Board package including financials, variance reports, performance metrics, and projectionsMaintained corporate stock book, prepared detail cap table, issued stock grants and processed exercises and repurchasesManaged due diligence process and liaised with investors and board to complete series C roundDeveloped and documented month end close process and procedures and trained staffDeveloped reporting and established controls to properly recognize revenueEstablished capital lease line and coordinated fixed asset auditCompleted franchise and property tax returns and reportingResolved “out of state” payroll tax issues and other insurance requirementsPerformed detail review of all contracts to determine accounting impactsCoordinated with operations to develop detail budget for co-location movePerformed closes including all reconciliations, schedules and financials required for audit and taxManaged multiple company valuations to facilitate stock option pricing

Managed monthly close including preparation of monthly/quarterly reporting packagesNegotiated contracts, including equipment, infrastructure, facilities, software, and insuranceDeveloped and implemented company policies and procedures including vacation, travel, purchasing, hiring, and accounting practicesReviewed, analyzed, and interpreted financial and budgetary reportsPerformed bank and account reconciliationsPerformed inventory analysis and reportingEstablished and maintained accounting policies and procedures including the design of internal control programsCoordinated tax, insurance, and other reporting required by governmental agencies

Planned and supervised audit engagementsReviewed financial statements for compliance with GAAPAnalyzed internal controls and business processesProvided industry specific training to audit staff and seniorsResearched and concluded on technical accounting issues and audit issuesPresented audit findings to senior management and clientsEstablished and maintained strong client relations

Conducted casino audits and performed tests of internal controlsActed as a liaison between internal and external reporting teamsApplied appropriate analytical and substantive audit procedures on financial statementsParticipated in firm recruiting efforts