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Azusa, Ca, Us

Provider of Interim Senior Financial, Accounting and Audit / Tax services.

Prepared timely financial and management reports that summarize and forecasted the Creative Agency's business transactions. Assists in Operational system(s) reviews and entity-wide tax planning.

Directed financial activities by advising management regarding corporate economic objectives. Prepared timely financial and management reports that summarized and forecasted the company's business transactions. Maintained banking relationships and assists with tax planning for the business owners.

Accounting and financial/tax planning manager.

CFO in transition post acqusition of Chace Productions, Inc.

A full-service audio post-production facility.; Successfully aligned individual objectives with corporate priorities through the institution of an organization-wide performance management system. Consistently provided strategic financial leadership regarding the decision-making process affecting the company. Developed in-house tax planning for the corporation, joint ventures, and principal stockholder. Simultaneously served as HR Director which oversaw the development of all company employment policies and supervised employer sponsored programs, benefits, and compensation packages which focused on employee retention and morale. Operated as Board member for both profit and related non-profit entities. Applied expertise in relationship building and negotiations with financial institutions which resulted in most favored lending terms and loan covenant restrictions.Key AchievementsProvided education of client services through Reliable Billing Rate targets (EBR), departmental budgets, and reporting mechanism which included minimum cash thresholds in an effort to meet operating needs.Strategically executed financial due diligence and financial disclosure culminating in the sale of the company's assets while ensuring full compliance with Asset Acquisition Agreement post-close.Effectively enhanced departmental contribution to margin by identifying inefficient/low margin activity.Advanced market penetration for archival services by fostering strategic alliances while simultaneously serving as a key member for due diligence and financial reporting.Concurrently executed HR functions in an effort to prevent the company from expensing an additional executive salary.

A full-service contract manufacturer specializing in filling a wide range of personal care products.; Designer / Integrator of an Inventory Control system for Cosmetics Manufacturer from selection of vendors through contract negotiations to launch.

Actively managed cost accounting review, operational procedures, and evaluation of MRP/ERP systems for entrepreneurial clients in the manufacturing environment. Effectively prepared, executed, and managed certified audit engagements including Initial Public Offerings. Planned audit schedules, taking into consideration staffing and personnel, resources, past records of audits and key personnel in various departments serving as points of contact for an audit review.Key AchievementsEffectively reviewed work product according to firm standards while directly overseeing all activities of engagement staff.Directly planned and coordinated all aspects of fieldwork.Recruited, supervised, trained, and evaluated staff accountants to ensure the successful development of skills and the ability to deliver projects on a timely and cost-effective basis.

Previously the nation's seventh largest accounting firm, merged with Pannell, Kerr, and Forster in 1988.; Consistently provided financial information and incentives while acquiring new accounts and issuing financial analysis and reporting for corporation. Possessed excellent leadership qualities and an ability to manage multiple financial responsibilities on a daily basis. Prepared detailed journal entries as well as evaluated and distributed financial statements while assisting in annual company audits.Key AchievementsSuccessfully performed full spectrum of audit tests and evaluation of internal controls in an effort to meet the Board of Accountancy Board certification.