As Director of Finance for this SaaS provider I oversee and manage all aspects of accounting with emphasis on executive reporting and forecasting.Key roles and achievements: • Report directly to the President• Establish and maintain external banking and professional service firm relationships.• Overcame significant cash constraints at start-up to arrive at a positive cash flow that has allowed for growth and capital investments• Develop monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting and analysis including key performance indicators• Prepare forecasts and manage comprehensive cash flow model• Facilitate budget process with executive management from design and review through implementation• Recommend strategy or actions to optimize financial performance. Review and recommend contract renewal pricing strategy.• Manage all phases of external financial & tax audits/reviews• Coordinate Annual SOC2 Audit• Survey risk assessment and manage corporate insurance renewal process• Research, review, negotiate and recommend annual employee healthcare/benefit packages. • Selected, executed, and administer company 401K plan with assets of $1.28M• Engage and counsel with executive leaders during employment life-cycle from employment screenings and hiring through terminations and separations.• Multi-statesSales & use tax filings

Perform Accounting functions for a range of industries including: • Local manufacturing corporation - Financial Accounting• Regional CPA firm - SSPA audit work• Nationwide Architecture Firm - Project Accounting• Seattle based non-profit marina serving 100+ customers - Financial Accounting

International Architecture/Design firm with annual revenue of $40M and up to 500 employeesAs a Business Analyst I collaborated with Accounting, Architecture and Project Management professionals to understand pertinent information shared between the groups. I defined processes, designed reports, tested usability, and trained end users when implementing a new system or reporting processes.I was the main point of contact for our Accounting Software Professionals with BST Global as new features & functionality was rolled out.

Led a team of professionals dedicated to project accounting from business developement through final completion. Worked closely with the Accounting Systems Analyst to develop and implement processes and reports to streamline billing. Shared and reviewed project financial performance with project managers, and communicated project profitability with executives.

International joint-venture fishing operation. Annual revenue in excess of $100M and over 1000 employeesI played a key role in the startup and staffing of this fish processing fleet of 12 factory trawlers. Directed financial management functions. Administered all financial management systems, evaluated and integrated new applications. Developed skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives. Interacted with the Board of Directors and President concerning financial issues. Sunset Seattle office when company re-located to Athens, Greece by owners, Laskaridis Shipping.Key Achievements:• Led conversion from ACCPAC to E by Epicor Accounting & Business Management System. Role included software selection, system configuration, data migration, process definition, and system training. Resulted in automation of reporting to foreign owners & business partners.• Developed all financial reports using FRX & Seagate Crystal report writing tools.• Directed three separate engagements performed by Deloitte & Touche.

Premier provider of customer care, billing, and disaster recovery services to the utility industry with up to 200 employeesAs a tester for this application service provider of billing & services to the utility industry I drew on my accounting education and experience to drive change in the development of the accounting functionality within the system through collaborative design work with key developers. Key roles and achievements: • Developed test strategy, test scenarios & data flow diagrams. • Ensured proper test coverage of system requirements and design specifications with QA testers. • Validated and documented test results and interfaced with developers, DBA, and Project Manager to communicate testing status. • Educated Technical Writers, Testers, & Developers on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and how they apply to the systems functionality. • Established and delivered technical documentation for testers, developers, product specialists and the end user regarding enhancements and new functionality to the base product

At Sea fish processing company. This international joint-venture employed up to 300 employees and had annual revenue exceeding $30M. Key roles: Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with the business plan. Compiled monthly financial reporting packages for senior management, foreign owners and Russian counterparts. Staffed & supervised Accounting department. Key Achievements:• Actively involved in two computer conversions, six financial audits, state, city and IRS audits• Managed all phases of the financial statement audits performed by external CPA’s• Designed setup and implemented Platinum Accounting System for two related parties• Researched and implemented Fixed Asset Software• Developed procedures and implemented an automated system for tracking project costs• Reduced monthly closing cycle and increased productivity levels by providing key contributions toward automation of account reconciliation processes.

Emerald Resource Management was largely a domestic fishing operation with three factory trawlers, 250-300 employees and annual revenue exceeding $30M. The vessels were purchased by ASC Far East and became an international joint-venture fishing operation of similar scale.Key roles & achievements: Developed and maintained general ledger accounting & reconciliations, Performed financial statement review & analysis and cash flow reporting. Supervised AP, AR & Payroll staff, Collaborated and assisted with computer conversion, Compiled best practices for accounting systems and developed internal reporting processes.