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Sunnyvale, California, United States

Sunnyvale, Ca

Managed team of 8 while overseeing consolidation of financials for 20 international subsidiaries in a high-growth environment; maintained chart of accounts/general ledger (GL) and GAAP/FASB compliance.Revamped financial reporting to improve analysis and insights on balance sheet and income statement; ran budget vs. actual variance analysis and advised senior management on risk and performance metrics.Orchestrated month-end close, ensuring timeliness/accuracy; directed account mapping for ERP system.Managed worldwide fixed assets and general operating expense accruals.

San Jose,, Ca

Coordinated monthly reporting for French subsidiary and resolved complex reconciliation issues with US consolidated books; ensured accurate, on-time submittal of statutory accounts for subsidiary in Portugal.

Symantec Corporation (Formerly Blue Coat Systems, Inc.),

Led financial reporting for worldwide operating regions, overseeing growth in number of entities from 18 to 52 and sales from $96M to $314M; consolidated accounting and financial reporting, analyzed past books, investigated flux, explained anomalies, strengthened internal controls, and reconciled GL accounts.Strategic partner to in-country managers, analyzing business and reporting needs and integrating practices with corporate while improving cross-group communication; standardized reporting, documentation, and information flows and created templates to improve transparency and clarity of data between entities. Resolved issues with Brazilian entity and decreased penalties ($200K) by ensuring employees took vacations before mandated deadlines; built reporting template enabling employees to easily report planned time off and facilitating visibility for management.Saved costs by advising Tax Director on intercompany relations and analyzing IP transferences. Collaborated on critical SOX compliance project, liaising with internal teams and external consultants to produce accurate documentation and consistency between accounts.Trained and mentored highly productive team of 5 on international accounting best practices; defined standard operating procedures and fostered a positive, collaborative culture based on teamwork and efficiency. Promoted to Manager from Senior Accountant.

Milpitas, Ca

Drove coordination of financial systems, account reconciliations, and process improvements; consolidated books across countries, ensuring on-time month-end/year-end close and audit readiness.Established company-wide standards for documentation and financial reporting, coaching and training GL Accountant on daily tasks; counseled global managers to bolster company-wide conformity.Communicated with overseas offices, reviewed monthly close transactions, and posted journal entries. Updated Oracle financial database, including set-ups, cross-validation rules, and currency rates.

Santa Clara, Ca

• Consolidated 40 entities for construction company that managed several large projects in multiple countries.• Liaised with auditors; prepared audit schedules and fluctuation analyses for key balance sheet accounts. • Analyzed major customers’ reporting statuses and construction projects. • Provided key metrics reporting and submitted census data.

Mountain View, Ca

• Enhanced controls and internal reporting. Analyzed and reconciled accounts, closed books on time, and passed all audits.• Established standard financial reporting and documentation. Prepared monthly journal entries for deferred support revenue, workers comp, and executive bonuses.

Mountain View, Ca

• Joined company during its early growth and established the standards and procedures for international accounting—met all deadlines and improved accuracy as international revenue increased by $408 million and company added 11 new subsidiaries. Supervised 3 staff members and trained them in accounting and financial reporting. • Analyzed foreign currency exposure, worked with Treasury on hedging strategies, and booked monthly hedging gains and losses.• Worked as controller in $27-million Silicon Studio Division during its start-up phase. Individually designed its financial structure, including departments, roll-ups, and income statements. Worked with department managers to develop operational and capital budgets for 26 departments. Analyzed business plans with department directors, and presented findings to upper management. • Directed reorganization of Silicon Studio Division into 5 organizations. Ensured seamless transition of responsibilities by managing reorganization among departments (Tax, Planning, International, Service, and Reporting) and coordinating processes with 5 controllers.• Developed methodology for capturing indirect entertainment revenue, which quantified a previously unidentified customer segment. • Prepared reporting package in Customer Service Division and presented it to management. Designed revenue and P&L models for division’s worldwide training business.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Accounting And Finance