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Bellevue, Wa, Us

Redmond, Wa, Us

- Oversee and manage all aspects of accounting and finance: financial statements, general ledger, billing, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, payroll, sales commissions, accounts payable, purchase orders, tax compliance, inventory cost accounting.- Prepare financials and various financial analysis.- Manage annual budget preparation and reforecasts.- Prepare and present financial information at external board meetings.- Manage stock issuance and treasury.- Act as a strategic partner with senior leadership; ensuring alignment to priorities, strategies, fundraising.

Worthing, West Sussex, Gb

- Oversaw operations of Finance department; provide leadership in the accounting, controls, compliance, and reporting.- Prepared financials and various financial analysis.- Managed annual budget preparation and reforecasts.- Assessed organization performance against both annual budget and the company’s long-term strategy.- Delivered consistent and accurate monthly management information along with insightful trend analysis.- Provided strategic input and lead due diligences toward potential alliances and new opportunities.- Acted as a strategic partner with senior leadership; ensuring alignment to goals, strategies, and priorities on an ongoing basis. - Led Netsuite implementation.

- Oversaw all accounting operations of (C4 and LLC) legal entities- Monthly Financial statements, variance reports, executive reporting- Managed annual budget preparation and quarterly reforecasts- Acted as a strategic partner with senior leadership; ensuring alignment to goals, strategies, and priorities on an ongoing basisKey accomplishments: - Transition team member responsible for migration of business activities from Intellectual Ventures to stand-alone entities - Establishment and leadership of new finance team, including all accounting policies and procedures. - Led software selection and systems implementations for General Ledger/accounting system, Expense Reporting, IBM Planning & Analysis (TM1), online banking

Bellevue, Wa, Us

- Managed accounting/finance team and oversaw all accounting operations in IV Laboratory- Managed annual budget preparation and quarterly reforecasts- Prepared monthly Financial statements & dashboard- Assisted Executive team with analytics and reports for operational decision making- Maintained various accounting systems and processes- Led implementation of new accounting software

Seattle, Wa, Us

- Prepared SEC filings, including 10-Q and 10-K reports- Prepared financial statements, assist with month end close- Led implementation of new budget software; xbrl implementation- Managed annual budget preparation and monthly re-forecasts. Coordinated budget to actual reviews with department management and prepared budget book for executives- Oversaw SOX compliance and ensured compliance with accounting policies/procedures

Projects includes:• Implementation of new budget software at GoAhead Software Inc, December 2009 – March 2010:- Converting budget model from Excel format to Adaptive Planning. - Designing assumptions and data flow.- Developing ad-hoc management reports and metrics. • VP of Finance & Operations at Golden Wellness Inc. (start-up), May 2008 – January 2009:- Involved in the development of company strategy and direction with a focus on finance and fundraising. - Managed the logistical end of manufacturing set-up, project management of trade show launch and marketing.- Set up and prepared accounting records, budget & forecast, policies and procedures. - Cash and bank management.- Set up and managed administration and record-keeping systems. • Leadership development project at Seven Simple Machines (high-tech industry), Jan-Jun 2008:- Helped managers to understand their personalities, behavioral styles and competencies by using the assessment tools (Meyer Briggs personality test, StrengthsFinder, Disc Analysis). - Created team building activities and facilitated coaching sessions to develop individual’s action plan to better understand the impact of personal expectations on performance, commitment and job satisfaction, and create a work environment that will bring out the best in the team. - Helped management team to identify their leadership strengths to maximize leadership contribution and develop the knowledge, understanding, and acceptance for dealing with differences in the team. • Other projects:- Financial models and forecasts for several start-ups- Financial analysis and accounting records for start-ups and small businesses- Business strategy development and implementation- Business plan writing, industry and market research, competition analysis

- Prepared consolidated financial statements and cash flow. Reviewed financial submissions from international subsidiaries- Supported management through ad hoc data collecting, reporting, analysis and special projects- Prepared schedules and support for auditors. Analyzed actual variances versus budget- Prepared financial statements, footnotes and MD&A for annual reports (SEC)- Business acquisition and purchase accounting

• Prepared consolidated financial statements, analyzed financial data and reviewing financial submissions from worldwide entities.• Supported management through ad hoc data collecting, reporting, and analysis. Prepared support for BOD meetings and Press Release. • SEC fillings, cash flow, earnings per share calculation, ratio analysis, FAS 123 calculations.• Assisted in maintaining various accounting systems and processes. Contributed ideas and innovations to improve upon existing systems, work processes and procedures affecting month-end financial close, account analysis preparation, and financial reporting. Developed and maintained referencing and filing systems to comply with SEC requirements. • Other projects: SOX implementation, business divesture and discontinued operations.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

• Supervised 2 financial analysts. • Prepared statements for SEC fillings, prepared cash flow, analyzed financial ratios.• Developed consolidated budget model. Performed financial forecasting, and trend analysis • Analyzed actual variances versus budget. Worked with IT department to oversee the use of existing databases for financial purposes.

Suite 300, Scottsdale, Us

• Prepared consolidated financial statements, analyzed financial data and coordinated the month-end close of all international subsidiaries • Prepared annual reports for SEC fillings, and reports for the Bureau of Census and Department of Commerce. • Created and developed internal reports and reporting procedures for corporate accounts.

• Audited, compiled and consolidated numerous records and financial statements (GAAP and IFRS). • Evaluated business model risks in addition to analyzing internal controls, budgets, forecasts and actual performance of client companies.

Mba, Leadership Development

International Economics