I am a senior accounting and finance professional with experience managing the finance, accounting and administration of growth oriented companies from start-ups to public and private companies large and small. I have held the roles of Chief Financial Officer, VP and Chief Accounting Officer, Sr. Director of Finance and Controller and I have extensive experience in financial and strategic planning, GAAP and SEC reporting, financial analysis, cost accounting, risk management, taxation, negotiation, fund raising, human resources and administration. My current objective is to use my background in business to serve charitable organizations in the Bay Area.Some career highlights include:-Over 35 years professional finance, accounting and general business experience.-Over 12 years as the principal accounting officer or senior accounting executive of two public companies. No restatements and no material weaknesses during my tenure.-Certified Public Accountant with 10 years experience as an auditor with Ernst and Whinney (predecessor firm to Ernst and Young)-Implemented internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls to ensure full compliance with Sarbanes Oxley-Supported equity raise, convertible debt and lines of credit with major lenders totaling over $500 million.-Implemented business enterprise systems from GP Dynamics, QuickBooks, MAS 200 to Oracle.-Established the back office infrastructure to support the launch of a major pharmaceutical product.-Designed and implemented cost accounting systems in support of manufacturing, steel processing, drug manufacturing, and clinical R & D programs.- Managed the financial planning and analysis, forecasting, and annual operating plan that successfully guided the company through five fold growth in net profits.