Irwin Chen Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Westlake Village, California, Us

Finance executive at startup technology enterprise in the renewable energy storage field. Responsible for developing and building a finance team and establishing accounting policies, process and operations for US parent entity and Switzerland subsidiary. Current focus areas: SEC reporting, technical accounting, revenue and AR management, GL and monthly financial closing, AP and cash management, SOX404 compliance, finance department operationsDuties and responsibilities include:- Developed a finance and accounting team for a startup technology enterprise, focusing on the renewable energy storage field- Guided company through Series B and C rounds and SPAC IPO process- Initiated SEC reporting and ensure ongoing compliance and timely filings of 10Q and 10K- Presented financial information to the executive team and audit committee- Researched technical accounting issues and recorded complex equity, convertible debt, and derivative transactions- Established accounting policies, SAAS revenue and percentage completion revenue recognition processes for US parent entity and international subsidiaries in Switzerland, UK, Australia, and China- Managed monthly financial reporting cycle and consolidation under US GAAP and local IFRS statutory reporting- Spearheaded budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, consolidation, and monthly financial and management reporting- Implemented financial controls and designed internal processes while ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines and SOX404 compliance- Selected new ERP system and led implementation (Oracle NetSuite) impacting 45+ end users- Partnered with operating executives, stakeholders, and cross functional teams to execute strategic initiatives to maximize growth- Oversaw risk management and obtained insurance policies across the organization during startup phase- Developed the initial framework for post-IPO cash management and sweep

Los Angeles, Us

Played a leading role in financial reporting, budgeting and financial reporting, compliance SOX 404, ad sales finance, and IT for television distribution division with annual sales in excess of $1 billion. Reported to division President Duties and responsibilities included: - Oversaw financial reporting, procurement, IT, and operations for a 100+ person business division - Implemented ASC606 revenue recognition policies and guidelines with minimal disruption to business process- Prepared accounting memo and analysis on new and existing contracts to support revenue recognition positions- Led financial modeling and performance analysis in support of programming and distribution sales (broadcast cable & AVOD)- Developed management reports and tools to track key sales, operational metrics, monthly rolling forecasts, and pacing reports- Created financial models used in greenlight analysis for new first run and off-net television shows - Redesigned the contract analysis process to ensure adequate finance review of ultimates, imputed interests, and residual impact - Led project team to study long-term outlook for television marketplace and identified new revenue channels in AVOD platforms- Developed objectives and oversaw IT projects to improve security, functionality and user interface of critical contract admin, revenue, and accounts receivable systems- Prepared budgets, multiyear cash flow, and revenue forecasts- Spearheaded business integration planning and transition to Disney (post acquisition 2019) - Supported the transfer of business support functions such as corporate phone plans and contracted marketing services, as well as unwinding of intercompany transactions and reporting relationships

New York, Ny, Us

Directed overall corporate objectives to business unit senior management in developing operational plans, strategies and budgets. Strengthened communication and cooperation between various Fox divisions and led company wide projects and analysis. Selected accomplishments:• Designed and implemented weekly, monthly, and quarterly status and performance reports to provide key operating highlights and performance matrices for the CFO, COO and News Corporation Board of Directors.• Supervised and managed special projects that included: Redesign division operational model; Company-wide multi-divisional sensitivity analysis on renewal/cancel decisions; Long term strategic planning and business acquisition integration; Division disposal/shutdown accounting; Financial impacts of employee benefits plan design changes and related cost containment initiatives.• Overseen business unit compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 requirements and alerted senior management to a potential conflict of interest at a business unit that resolved in favor of the company.

New York, Ny, Us

Planned and managed internal audits of News Corporation and Fox Entertainment operations worldwide. Traveled extensively to perform audits onsite. Evaluated control risks and operational inefficiencies and recommended corrective measures. Selected accomplishments:• Prepared audit reports and presented audit findings to executive management for action.• Uncovered mismanagement of company funds and assets during an audit at an international location.• Led forensic accounting team to reconstruct records at a business unit after fraud was discovered. • Played key role in company-wide project team to develop internal standards for Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 and implemented the software application selected for compliance tracking and documentation.

Irvine, California, Us

Mba

Bs, Accounting