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Los Angeles

Assisted in the planning, supervision, and execution of financial statement audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP, applicable laws and regulations, and corporate objectives for entities ranging in size from start-ups to SEC-registered public companies.Compiled and presented audit findings, recommended controls, and business practice improvements to both client and senior management. Performed risk assessments, data analytics, and analytical procedures over balance sheet and profit & loss balances for over 15 clients. Researched and conveyed applications of authoritative guidance to clients, including ASC Topics 805, 820, 718-10, 606, and ASU No. 2015-03, 2015-15. Executed effective audit procedures over the following sections: Intangible Assets, Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Accrued Liabilities, Capital Leases, Investments, Revenue, A/R, A/P, and Expenses. Conducted meetings with CFO's, Directors of Finance, Controllers, and various employees throughout the organization to gather critical information necessary to conduct the audit.

Los Angeles

Launched successful teaching and consulting business in the Southern California region by securing and managing an average of 20 clients, holding sole responsibility for operations, marketing, branding, and finance management. Secured 4 college scholarships and 2 sponsorships for 7 aspiring junior golfers by leveraging partnerships with high school and college golf programs.

Designed and implemented transition of revenue recognition from cash to accrual-based accounting, ensuring compliance with ASC Topic 606. Defined, designed, developed, and deployed weekly and monthly financial reporting packages for four Operating Companies and one Shared Services Company. Worked hand-in-hand with the CEO and CFO to prepare Budgets, Balance Sheets, P&L's and KPI's. Conducted quantitative analysis of financial data to forecast revenue, identify future market trends, and expose operational inefficiencies within multiple departments to cross-functionally implement business solutions. Leveraged advanced excel techniques (v-lookups, pivot tables, conditional formatting, etc.) to manipulate dynamic reports pulled from Microsoft Dynamics CRM to automate weekly reports in real-time for all departments. Led to a 15% increase in month-to-month gross revenue.

Los Angeles

Supported executives to plan, schedule, manage, and execute the global launch of two major business development initiatives. Played an integral role in the restructuring and expansion of the R&D department, increasing its staff from 5 to 18 employees while maximizing productivity. Assisted in the management of general ledger, bank statements, A/P, A/R, P&L, balance sheets, and payroll.

Bachelor'S Of Science, Accountancy

Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi, Accounting AssociationSkills Acquired: Business Development, Financial Accounting, Mangerial.

Associate Of Science In Recording Arts

Skills acquired: Microphone techniques; Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Techniques; Live Sound Monitoring; Music Composition; Digital.