Manager, General Accounting
CurrentResponsible for cash forecasting, investments, cash, accounts payable, fixed assets, intangibles, taxes and general and administrative expense accounting for $200 million public company. Manage accounting close and external audits. Participate in preparation of financial statements and variance analyses as well as SEC schedules for cash, leases, fixed assets and intangibles. Ensure SOX compliance in areas of responsibility and participates in SOX documentation review and updates. Continuously review systems and procedures for internal control gaps and areas that can be streamlined. Monitor capital expenditures budget. Provide accounts payable, cash, fixed assets and accounting policies and procedures guidance to newly acquired subsidiary as well as support to subsidiary in Japan. Accounting system: QAD• Managed shortening monthly close process from 15 days to 10 days.• Participated in the physical move of the accounting function from Central California to San Diego.• Identified and in process of implementing improvements to accounts payable process.