Kendyll Gray Email & Phone Number

Carlsbad, California, United States

United States

International manufacturer of data storage components sold domestically and globally.

• Responsible for weekly and interim billings to clients
• Managed collections from key clients
• Prepared monthly reports explaining variances for key clients and contracts
• Key contact for factoring of invoices
• Close daily interaction with owner re cash flow and ad hoc reports
• Oversaw payroll functions and approval for multiple states

San Diego, California

• Managed staff of three.
• Responsible for month end process and reporting
• Developed training manuals and documented processes for internal and external purposes
• Maintained key relationship with bank
• Key contact during audit
• Provided insight and guidance during implementation of Great Plains from Quickbooks

San Diego, California

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Present explanation of monthly variances to Senior Management
• Coordinate with Internal Audit to ensure SOX compliance

Greater San Diego Area

• Manager of two direct reports
• Responsible for the monthly close process and the timely preparation of monthly financial statements
• Reviewed invoice, purchase order and expense report coding
• Prepared the annual budget and monthly variance reports
• Responsible for timely commission reporting and related monthly reconciliations
• Prepared detailed cash projections for management

• Finance/Accounting Manager (2006 – 2008)
• Responsible for monthly forecasting, driving annual budgeting process, preparing or reviewing financial statements, variance analysis, approving purchases and expense reports
• Responsible for generating and analyzing numerous short- & long-term scenario projections
• Extensively utilized Excel to develop and prepare reporting for critical business metrics
• Assisted CFO during multiple MBO and M&A transactions
• Partnered with game producers to develop, implement and manage accurate production budgets, resource management, and forecastsAccounting Manager (2004 – 2005)

• Directly managed staff of five
• Reviewed and prepared complex journal entries for various balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Reviewed invoices and purchase orders to ensure proper coding and approval
• Responsible for the monthly close and quarter end reporting for one entity
• Analyzed monthly variances in connection with the preparation of financial statements for five entities
• Prepared monthly journal entries and analysis for bandwidth, inter-company, and inventory accounts

San Diego, California

• Supervised and trained staff accountants on audit and tax engagements
• Responsible for reviewing financial statements prepared by staff accountants
• Prepared annual financial statements and performed audits, reviews, and compilations for construction, non-profit and small business clients and related tax returns
• Prepared cash flow and tax projections as well as other analysis reports requested by management