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Sonoma, California, United States

Responsible for leading and managing a team of three under the guidance of a Director of Finance. Additional responsibilities include oversight of month-end and year-end close processes , preparation of financial statements and other required schedules, inventory cost analysis, cash flow analysis and management, Financial audits and benefit audits, compliance reporting, and payroll oversight and analysis. Selected Highlights • Prepared Financial Statements and led successful external audit of 2023 results including preparation and organization of documentation. • Oversaw and performed successful implementation of IFS ERP which included full mid-year close and reconciliation of all accounts post implementation. • Prioritized nationwide Sales & Use Tax compliance. Researched and identified potential areas of liability, and obtained quotes from multiple 3rd party providers for corporate approval. • Headed preparation of Due Diligence documentation and reports for sale of company.

Sonoma, California, United States

Responsible for maintaining monthly and yearly financial records and reports, performing account reconciliations, assisting with monthly and yearly general ledger close processes, payroll and benefit processing and audits, fixed asset and related depreciation schedules, and maintaining accounting documentation.Selected Highlights • Configured automatic Journal Entry mapping for quicker and more accurate posting of payroll entries. • Prepared documentation for California Sales Tax Audit and developed improved processes to reduce potential future liability. • Researched ASC 842 Lease Accounting guidelines update and executed required changes to existing lease contracts.

Responsible for general ledger preparation, financial reporting in two separate accounting systems, year-end audit preparation and reporting requirements. Coordinated month-end closing tasks of A/P, A/R, Inventory and Payroll. Developed and maintained financial reports including 2020 fiscal year budget required by parent company. Maintained fixed asset and related depreciation schedules.Selected Highlights • Developed master budget in Excel for 16 different cost centers for use by Executive Team and General Managers, included entry into Microsoft NAV and IBM Congos Controller as required. • Assisted and prepared documents for Fiscal Year 2019 annual external financial review which resulted in 1 audit point. Communicated with audit partner regarding audit questions. • Monitored, approved, and reconciled foreign wire invoices and payments related to cork procurement.

Responsible for completing a full Balance Sheet reconciliation for accurate month-end close. Monitored and assured consistency in coding of journal entries and providing support to AR and AP Associates as well as the Inventory Control Specialist. Developed and maintained reports that influenced management decisions regarding inventory adjustments and co-packer production reporting and billing.Selected Highlights • Maintenance of general ledger, fixed asset reporting, reconciling and auditing of Balance Sheet and P&L accounts. • Developed ad-hoc reports to identify billing and production discrepancies by co-packer which led to credits that totaled $85,000. • Assisted Controller and Assistant Controller in preparation of documents and reports for audits.

Santa Rosa, Ca

Provided support to the Controller by preparing monthly journal entries and analyzing various accounts on the Balance Sheet and P&L to ensure accuracy for month-end close. Created accurate and timely invoices for customers of byproducts as well as payment for freight to ensure enough supply for uninterrupted power plant operations.Selected Highlights • Performed account reconciliations and prepared journal entries for balance sheet and P&L accounts including: prepaid expenses, accrued interest, interest expense, fuel expense, and byproducts receivable. • Prepared Borrowing Base Certificates to satisfaction of company CFO. • Compiled monthly sales of byproducts for management reporting and customer invoicing.

Master Of Science - Ms, Accounting

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration; Finance Concentration And Economics Minor, 3.9 Cumulative Gpa

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Phi, Finance Club, Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor SocietyStandards Board member of Alpha Sigma Phi..