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San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

•Provided Financial Leadership: Oversaw financial operations for a large manufacturing plant with $200 million in annual revenue, ensuring robust financial management and strategic oversight.•Managed Month-End Close Process: Including the preparation of accruals and adjustments. Reconciled and signed off on plant specific balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP.•Forecasting and Budgeting: Spearheaded the annual forecasting and budgeting process for the plant, covering individual cost centers and capital expenditures. Ensuring alignment of financial forecasts and budgets with organizational goals.•Delivered Financial Analysis: Providing timely and insightful monthly analysis of financial results while fostering an environment of accountability and data-driven decision-making.•Strategic Business Partner: Acted as a key business partner with plant management to significantly increase production and reduce inventory through strategic optimization initiatives.

Santa Maria, Ca

•Managed Comprehensive Accounting Processes: Oversaw all aspects of accounting, including month-end close, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, and inventory management, along with related reconciliations.•Budgeting and Variance Analysis: Prepared the annual operating budget with KPI goals. Conducted extensive monthly variance analysis, reforecasting, and commentary. Collaborated with the General Manager to develop and implement countermeasures to address negative variances.•Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Analysis: Performed detailed analysis of COGS, updating labor and burden rates. Worked closely with the Plant Manager to explain variances between Engineering Masters and actual performance.•Inventory Management: Managed inventory verification and control, including oversight of physical counts and analysis of excessive and obsolete inventory.•Enhanced Plant Efficiency: Actively contributed to improving plant efficiency through lean daily management, the weekly SIOP process, and participation in Kaizen events.•Reporting and Margin Improvement: Developed reporting tools for the General Manager that led to an 80% reduction in negative margins. Contributed to successes in on-time delivery, resource planning, and preparation of corporate reports for CapEx acquisitions.

Atascadero, Ca

•Cost Accounting: Served as the cost accounting resource for three chemical manufacturing plants.•Month-End Close: Key member in the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, expense reviews, and updating product costing for multiple manufacturing sites.•CAPEX Oversight: Oversaw $25 million in completed CAPEX projects, including invoice tracking and creating monthly reports. Coordinated with the Director of Engineering for project reviews.•Reporting: Created actionable reporting for the Sales Director.

Irvine, Ca

•Accruals and Reconciliations: Managed critical monthly accruals for 380 offices, including payroll, utilities, and marketing. Developed automated reports that reduced processing time by 30% and increased accuracy.•Budgeting and Reporting: Created and maintained budgets for multiple departments, working closely with managers, directors, and VPs. Reviewed budget vs. actuals, researched variances, and presented findings to senior management.•Dynamic Reporting: Created ad hoc reporting tailored for end users.

Redondo Beach, Ca

•Financial Consulting: Led financial consulting engagements, including projections and financial models for large rooftop solar installation projects.•Model Development: Developed financial models assessing impacts on company finances, including pro-forma financial statements and profitability analysis based on ROI, ROE, and ROA metrics.•Executive Presentations: Created and delivered presentations with recommendations on financial impacts, forecasting revenue, and assessing risks associated with capital expenditures and acquisitions.

•Managed accounting department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and staff development. Also successfully hired new competent accounting staff. •Reconciling accounts in a complex accounting environment. Including payroll, liability accounts, cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory. •Managed the month end close process with comprehensive checklist and clear expectation of staff duties.

San Francisco, Ca

Developed computer peripheral which combined the function of the numeric input pad and the computer mouse a numeric mouse. This eliminated repetitive movements on the hand. Conducted competitive bidding process with contract manufacturers for the industrial design, tool and die, injection molding, circuit design, and assembly components of the computer input device product. Imported inventory from Europe for new line of computer gaming products that were not previously available in United States. Developing marketing and sales channel within the US.

Long Beach, Ca

•Responsible for the planning and completion of audit engagements, including drafting footnotes disclosures in accordance with GAAP. •Assessed the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, identified audit risks, and developed appropriate audit programs. Assisted clients with the development of corporate accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and handled all aspects of client/firm relations.

Los Angeles, Ca

•Reviewed and prepared federal and multi-state income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, LLCs and individuals. •Identified and researched accounting issues and proposed solutions to engagement managers and partners.

Bachelors Of Art, Minor In Accounting

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