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International audio, web and video conferencing company with global revenues of $1Billion; Perform full cycle accounting and period-end reporting for Canadian subsidiary. Manage and report cash activity for North American units. Manage US and Canada fixed asset sub-ledgers. Prepare financial statements compliant with IFRS and GAAP.

Accounting Manager: Led team in accounting and financial reporting, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, account reconciliations, general ledger management, and financial close processes. Collaborated with third-party accounting firms to execute tax and compliance audits.Assisted in implementation of financial operations controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and GAAP.

Served as Interim Controller for Encore Networks, a $15M telecommunications solutions provider. Upgraded enterprise accounting and MRP system that itemized expenses by individual part numbers to drive critical business improvements. Managed client financial and accounting operations. Instituted and documented business practices and accounting policies. Formulated reports to facilitate decision making. Coordinated training for financial/accounting personnel.

Selected as Accounting Manager to direct 9-person team for LA Associates, a $50M professional services organization. Improved accounting/billing processes and reporting mechanisms.

Controller: Oversaw accounting activities, financial reporting, and budgeting.. Conducted due diligence for acquisition targets. Captured $3.5M in annual cost savings by launching targeted improvement initiatives. Automated manual accounting processes and upgraded parent company from legacy accounting system.

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Master, Business Administration 2002