Nancy Rivard, Cpa Email and Phone Number

- Reviewing GAAP, contracts and other authoritative documentation to ensure strict adherence to internal controls and proper accounting treatment of revenue, expenses, and capitalized assets, restricted and unrestricted assets. - Assisting in monitoring cash balances and cash application processes; assisting staff in ensuring that transfers of restricted and unrestricted cash are requested timely. - Reviewing, analyzing, monitoring, researching, resolving and/or escalating monthly variances of expected and unexpected trends and balances of all GL accounts. - Monthly review of receivables aging balances.- Leading a team of 10 accountants, with 2-4 direct reports in preparing a monthly hard close, timely and accurately (which includes approx.. 100+ Journal Entries, 78 Recons and Inter-company Eliminations)- Leading the team through FY16 and FY15 audits with noted improved accuracy and efficiency over the prior year audits.- Aided the Controller and CFO in designing a growing Finance Department to ensure strongest and most efficient Accounting team possible be in place during rapid business expansion.- Acting as backup to the Controller and the AP Supervisor at all times.- Analyzing business results with the FP&A team and resolving/explaining any discrepancies identified; heavily supporting the financial budgeting and forecasting for budget owners.- Prepared daily Cash Balance Reports for the Controller and CFO, developed easy-to-use reporting template and process, trained/delegated reporting to staff person.- Preparing statutory taxation, escheatment and business license reports to maintain financial operational compliance.- Monitoring and reconciling payroll reports and monthly employee benefit provider statements to ensure accuracy; working closely with the HR/Payroll department to resolve any discrepancies.

- Established and oversaw accounting procedures, policies and protocols for DogTime Media, Inc.- Managed the Accounting and HR Departments of the office, overseeing and assisting a staff of 14 employees.- Communicated Monthly Financial Goals & Results to Management & Board of Directors.- Prepared Financial Forecasts and Cash Projections and advising Management on related financial decisions.- Developed/Implemented/Trained Staff on accounting procedures to increase productivity and accuracy.- Developed/Supported/Oversaw the budgets & operational goals of all 7 internal department managers. - Reduced DSO from 120+ to 60 days (on average) and reduced OPEX by 35%. - Developed and implemented company-wide administrative & accounting protocols. - Overhauled Accounting Department to bring into compliance with GAAP and Accrual Based Accounting.

- Assisted in consolidating US finance operations to India headquarters.- Taught various job functions of US operations to team members located in India, provided ongoing support.- Worked with outside auditors and tax consultants, managing GL Audits and Federal Income Tax preparation.- Prepared timely monthly financial statements and other information reports as requested by management.

- Reviewed accounting and bookkeeping of over 35 LLC’s and S-Corps to ensure compliance with GAAP.- Prepared income tax returns for over 100 businesses and 150 individual clients on an annual basis.- Prepared quarterly payroll tax returns, excise tax returns, annual property tax returns, and Form 1099s. - Addressed IRS/California FTB notices upon request, educated clients of the audit/notification process.

- Planned and assisted in performing financial audits - Helped to plan and organize the audit team and program, overseeing a team of 3 junior associates.- Identified/Communicated technical matters to clients and upper management.- Oversaw, reviewed and trained junior members performing audit functions.- Developed firm understanding of GAAP and effectively communicated technical rules to clients.