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Seattle, Wa, Us

Renton, Wa, Us

Manage global accounting team for publicly-traded Internet of Things (IoT) software solutions and SaaS company. Direct SEC filings (10Q/10K/8K/Proxy) treasury, tax compliance, software inventory management and valuation, and other operational accounting functions (revenue, payroll, AR, AP, global consolidations, and GL) and stock administration in a SOX environment. Present results to Board of Directors. Oversee investments, serving on 401k steering committee. Led implementation of accounting standards, including revenue (ASC 606) and leases (ASC 842). Successfully partner across the business on product launch and change management initiatives as we build out our IoT service and SaaS business. Prepare cash forecasts and P/L budgets, providing timely analysis to business leadership. Led system conversions including Oracle NetSuite.Bsquare has helped its customers extract business value from a broad array of physical assets by making these assets intelligent, connecting them, and using the data they generate to optimize business processes, meeting customers where they are at with their edge to cloud strategy.

San Jose, California, Us

Promoted to director in 2011 to lead global accounting team of 15 to 35 for a $500 million technology company that provides scale-out storage, archive and data protection solutions that solve complex data management and storage needs for businesses. Directed SEC (10K/10Q), earnings release, technical accounting policy, and external audit for a multinational organization using Oracle.ERP.Oversaw worldwide accounting functions for manufacturing and service parts inventories and warranty service, including valuation and E&O assessment; successfully changing processes that save millions and minimized financial risk.Twice led successful acquisitions including due diligence, valuation oversight, acquisition audit and business integration.Designed, wrote, and executed SOX financial and IT controls including testing and remediation efforts.As controller for the Asia Pacific region, restructured accounting functions to reduce headcount spend, mitigate single point of failure risk, and managed tax strategy and statutory auditsAdvised business leaders on financial impact of new products, strategic initiatives and process changes. Collaboratively led restructure efforts that reduced costs and improved processes,

Managed international team of 20 for a commercial real estate lender and lessor with $13B in served assets. Oversaw controllership and SOX processes, earning recognition by senior leadership. Developed technical accounting and underwriting tools that improved ROE. Successfully developed hedge accounting process for loan portfolio with world-class controllership. Trusted business partner on pricing and loan/lease underwriting and service areas. Successfully managed budget and forecasting process for the business.Led two successful system conversions, earning special recognition and award for results.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Directed financial reporting and general accounting for a growing $650 million dental insurer and benefits administrator including audited consolidated GAAP financial statements, insurance regulatory filings and rating agency process, managing a staff of eight. Strengthened controls while managing AR/AP, payroll, fixed assets, financial close and tax compliance functions. Also developed internal audit function using Sarbanes-Oxley approach. Oversaw risk management for the company, coordinated capital budgeting and salary planning efforts, streamlining processes and reducing costs.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Managed team of up to 19 that prepared GAAP audited financial statements and statutory insurance filings for 19 companies with $4.6 billion in annual premiums written. I served as operations controller for small business insurance unit, providing strategic, budget and financial mentorship and analysis, working closely with business executives. I was an integral decision maker and member of team responsible for restructure of finance department and commercial lines business segment, reducing costs and streamlining business processes. In addition, I served as an officer and director of Lloyds of London company insuring unregulated large international commercial risks.Prepared and reviewed SEC reports including management discussion and analysis, footnotes and financial information, and drove PeopleSoft system implementation worldwide, reducing the financial close from 10 days to 5.

Chief accounting officer for a growing $50MM+ multi-state title insurance and escrow services companySuccessfully coordinated GAAP audit, consolidated financial reporting, regulatory filings, and led annual budget and forecasting processes.Directed federal, state and local tax compliance and planning, managed payroll process and served as trustee/director of $12MM in pension plans. Oversaw corporate risk management and internal audits and increased ROI through successful contract negotiations and led cost containment initiatives .Successfully implemented Platinum ERA accounting system implementation and conversion on time and under budget.

Bellevue, Washington, Us

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Us

London, Gb

Served as senior or manager on tax, audit and consulting engagements for insurance, software, winery, retail, bank and service clients.