Supervised up to eight employees in the accounting department overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Vineyard Accounting, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and Costing functions.Managed the month-end close process, and posted essential accruals and expenses such as depreciation, decreasing close time from approximately 30 to 15 days. Developed and communicated accounting policies and procedures and internal controls to staff company-wide. Maintained the General Ledgers and prepared… Show more Supervised up to eight employees in the accounting department overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Vineyard Accounting, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and Costing functions.Managed the month-end close process, and posted essential accruals and expenses such as depreciation, decreasing close time from approximately 30 to 15 days. Developed and communicated accounting policies and procedures and internal controls to staff company-wide. Maintained the General Ledgers and prepared the trial balance as part of managing the year-end close for financial statements, assisted in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements and reviewing the statements and notes for errors.Updated and maintained the ERP system including G/L posting set up, accounts, codes, and other functions. Coordinated the annual financial and bank audits producing timely and efficient audits. Monitored cash balances on a daily basis, communicating to management for payment decisions. Evaluated accounting procedures finding opportunities for increasing efficiency and implemented solutions.Researched and explained variances in budget vs. actual and the monthly overhead cost per unit produced. Accounted for wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales revenue, including sales tax and CRV. Show less

Supported operating companies’ controllers implement the corporate accounting policies and procedures.Assisted in developing, writing, and standardizing corporate procedures, including monthly account reconciliations, asset transfers, escheatment, and revenue recognition.Spearheaded the implementation and maintenance of ASC 842 – Leases across all companies.Contributed to month-end close processes, propose and post journal entries, and reconcile balance sheet accounts for the… Show more Supported operating companies’ controllers implement the corporate accounting policies and procedures.Assisted in developing, writing, and standardizing corporate procedures, including monthly account reconciliations, asset transfers, escheatment, and revenue recognition.Spearheaded the implementation and maintenance of ASC 842 – Leases across all companies.Contributed to month-end close processes, propose and post journal entries, and reconcile balance sheet accounts for the holding company and as necessary, for the operating companies.Prepared documentation and questionnaires requested by corporate risk management for insurance purposes. Show less

•Led and managed up to eleven employees in General Ledger, Purchasing, A/R, A/P, Payroll, and Costing functions including approving payments.•Provided timely, cohesive financial data in collaboration with and meeting the needs of FP&A, procurement, IT, sales teams, department/business managers, and executives and provide guidance.•Built and maintained cohesive, correct general ledgers for five operating companies and 11 support companies.•Socialized and documented evolving… Show more •Led and managed up to eleven employees in General Ledger, Purchasing, A/R, A/P, Payroll, and Costing functions including approving payments.•Provided timely, cohesive financial data in collaboration with and meeting the needs of FP&A, procurement, IT, sales teams, department/business managers, and executives and provide guidance.•Built and maintained cohesive, correct general ledgers for five operating companies and 11 support companies.•Socialized and documented evolving organizational structure, policies and procedures, and internal controls as well as compliance standards.•Prepared financial statements, forecasts, business activity, and costing reports for internal and external reporting purposes including management, banks, reviewers, and tax preparers following US GAAP and IRS regulations•Assisted in tax planning.•Identified opportunities for increasing efficiency and areas of improvement and implemented solutions. •Monitored financial activities and details, such as reserve levels, inventories, subledgers.•Advised management on short-term and long-term policies and actions.•Implemented two ERP systems: Microsoft Dynamics NAV 18 and Dynamics Business Central as well as supporting systems, including creating and maintaining the chart of accounts.•Tracked weekly cash availability, inflows, outflows, and forecast weekly cash outflow.•Participated in mergers and acquisition (M&A) due diligence processes through meetings and providing analysis on cash flows, costing, and GAAP accounting information to guide decision makers •Valued and recorded the value of inventory, intellectual property/trademarks, fixed assets, and goodwill for an M&A transaction in accordance with GAAP.•Designed, evolved, and implemented costing methodologies for grapes, bulk wine and bottled wine.•Calculated standard costs for cased goods and bottling costs breaking down component costs.•Reported budget vs. actual variances to department leaders and executive management. Show less

Lead a team of five employees overseeing A/P, A/R, Payroll, General Ledger accounting, Costing and Procurement and work heavily in the month, quarter and year-end close. Maintain GAAP financials and reporting - working with CPA's for reviews, income taxes, and lenders. Work with FP&A performing and providing financial analysis of company performance and position to ownership and business owners. Assist in leading the ERP implementation/upgrade including mapping in the system, changes in… Show more Lead a team of five employees overseeing A/P, A/R, Payroll, General Ledger accounting, Costing and Procurement and work heavily in the month, quarter and year-end close. Maintain GAAP financials and reporting - working with CPA's for reviews, income taxes, and lenders. Work with FP&A performing and providing financial analysis of company performance and position to ownership and business owners. Assist in leading the ERP implementation/upgrade including mapping in the system, changes in the chart of accounts and verifying testing results.Develop and implement new processes and procedures to record business activities.Consolidate and separate trial balances for reporting purposes.Create pro-forma balance sheets and cash-flow statements. Perform costing and cost accounting functions for grapes, bulk wine, and bottled cased goods manufacturing; managing the process across multiple companies and accounting and costing systems.Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts. Show less

G/L accounting, reconciling, month-end close, assist in coding for accounts payable, main contact for external tax and review accountants, implement internal control procedures. Calculate cost of bulk and bottled goods. Maintain the fixed asset listing. Reconcile assets and liabilities.

Managed a grant portfolio of about 2.5 billion dollars working with and monitoring states and tribes for the U.S. Department of HHS's Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Monitored compliance. Performed financial and programmatic reviews, reviewed and helped resolve audits and Analyzed financial expenditure reports. Interpreted regulations and helped formulate policies. Communicated ACF goals and expectations to our partners. I specialized in the title IV-E (foster care and adoption)… Show more Managed a grant portfolio of about 2.5 billion dollars working with and monitoring states and tribes for the U.S. Department of HHS's Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Monitored compliance. Performed financial and programmatic reviews, reviewed and helped resolve audits and Analyzed financial expenditure reports. Interpreted regulations and helped formulate policies. Communicated ACF goals and expectations to our partners. I specialized in the title IV-E (foster care and adoption) and IV-D (child support enforcement) entitlement programs of the Social Security Act. Show less

Ran day-to-day business operations of the district, including budgeting and accounting, supervising six employees. Managed the general ledger by monitoring account balances, analyzing revenues and expenses and processing journal entries. Prepared and reviewed annual and interim reports for the fiscal, budget and grant reporting requirements. Oversaw the Purchasing and Accounts Payables functions approving purchase orders and pay warrants, verifying account numbers, availability of funds and… Show more Ran day-to-day business operations of the district, including budgeting and accounting, supervising six employees. Managed the general ledger by monitoring account balances, analyzing revenues and expenses and processing journal entries. Prepared and reviewed annual and interim reports for the fiscal, budget and grant reporting requirements. Oversaw the Purchasing and Accounts Payables functions approving purchase orders and pay warrants, verifying account numbers, availability of funds and allowabiltity. Managed Payroll and Benefits coordinating with Human Resources. Presented to the Board at public meetings about budgets and finances. Coordinated and managed external auditors. Liaison between grantors and our program administrators. Represented the district at fiscal meetings with grantors and oversight agencies. Show less

Internal audit, testing internal controls and compliance with state and federal laws and local policies. Presented findings to Vice Presidents, Controllers and managers. Consult with and advise clients to develop solutions.

Led audits and other attest engagements in accordance with US GAAS and GAGAS. Worked in and supervised teams. Prepared audited financial statements with footnotes in accordance with GAAP. Specialized in governments and non-profits.