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After 12 amazing years with Balbec Capital LP, I retired from this position effective December 31, 2023. For information about this company, you may visit their website at https://balbec.com

IHS acquired ESS in Sep 2009 and promoted me to direct accounting and finance within the environment, health, safety, and sustainability domain. I was with ESS/IHS for a combined 10 years. In my final year, I helped IHS successfully transition ESS accounting operations to their out-of-state corporate office, allowing me time to plan for my transition to a different employer after they moved the accounting department from Arizona to Colorado.

--Managed all aspects of accounting department for a privately held global software and professional services company, including financial statements, internal control, audits, GAAP, and tax compliance, accounting policies and procedures, insurance renewals, g/l, a/p, a/r, payroll, financial and managerial reporting. --Controlled, combined, and centralized accounting operations acquired from several purchased entities into a single efficient accounting system, including standardization of accounting policies across all divisions, departments, and locations.--Conceptualized and successfully implemented and integrated accounting, job cost, labor tracking, financial reporting, and budgeting software systems, including automation of professional services billings that led to faster and more accurate invoicing to enable a quick 3-day close.--Achieved clean audit opinions with minimal adjustments. Oversaw complex software revenue recognition requirements, including determination of VSOE and fair value under AICPA SOP 97-2 and 98-9.--Consolidated foreign operations requiring financial statement currency translation.--Oversaw compliance with multi-state sales & use tax (20+ states).--Hired, trained, and successfully managed accounting staff (a/p, a/r, payroll, g/l, etc.).--Streamlined sales compensation plans and commission calculations.--Increased visibility of billings, receivables, and collections via weekly status reports that highlighted past due balances resulting in faster customer payments and minimal write-offs.--Led implementation of comprehensive travel management systems and policies to efficiently track and control costs while improving employee travel experience. Included web based travel reservation system and negotiation of corporate travel vendor agreements.--Managed annual insurance renewals.--Calculated internal carbon footprint for corporate sustainability initiatives.

--Managed accounting operations for corporate office and several owned or managed golf facilities.--Hired and trained accountants for golf properties.--Selected and oversaw implementations of accounting and golf management systems. --Streamlined accounting processes to meet demanding general ledger close schedules. --Controlled costs and managed cash flow through effective financial statement review and proper administration of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and budgeting.

Corporate accounting, internal/external reporting, general ledger, job cost, company analysis.

--Tax (assisted with preparation of individual, partnership, and corporate income tax returns).--Audit (performed field work in a variety of industries).