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Los Angeles, CA, US

• Developed and maintained accounting standards and procedures and leveraged technology to ensure the quality and accuracy of financial data.
• Implemented and integrated new and existing ERP systems and determined best-fit technology mix based on business needs and objectives.
• Responsible for compiling and reviewing financial statement packages with external directors and stakeholders.
• Prepared weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting.
• Managed relationships with external CPA firms to prepare annual and quarterly sales tax and income tax filings and managed processes for annual audit engagements.
• Coordinated cleanup initiatives across multiple clients to improve the financial reporting and forecasting process.

Santa Monica, California, US

• Managed the accounting and finance functions for a portfolio of startup and early-stage companies.
• Refined internal controls and developed accounting practices and procedures to accomplish business objectives.
• Worked on financial forecasting and annual cash flow budgeting and planning.
• Oversaw the training and management of staff and senior-level accountants and conducted training sessions for new employees.
• Integrated A/P, A/R, and expense management software with existing accounting systems.
• Maintained banking and insurance relationships and was also responsible for payroll, benefits & 401(k) administration.

Santa Monica, California, US

Santa Monica, CA, US

• Prepared and analyzed financial statements for reporting to management and board of directors.
• Responsible for month and year-end close processes and the maintenance of account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Performed job costing and margin analysis to locate variances and help ensure projects met profitability goals.
• Oversaw the full range of external audit procedures resulting in clean and unqualified audit reports.
• Managed weekly cash flow forecasting and collections processes.

Westlake Village, California, US

• Maintained financial statements and produced monthly management reports.
• Refined inventory planning procedures and reviewed major expenditures.
• Developed execution plan for the integration of accounting and inventory management software.
• Coordinated VAT and environmental compliance contracts for expansion into European market.