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New York, Ny, Us

• Lead a high-performing GL team in ensuring the accurate and timely closing of monthly accounts, producing all internal financial reports for Management.• Supervise and mentor a team of accouting professionals (5 direct reports and 9 people in total) providing guidance and support• Provide expertise in advising on new and complex accounting pronouncements, including lease accounting, stock-based compensation, asset impairment, purchase accounting, and M&A transactions.• Collaborate with various stakeholders in the company, especially the finance organization, to execute on finance-related projects and initiatives.• Oversee quarterly domestic and foreign audits, ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP.• Develop and implement controls to maintain compliance with accounting standards.

Geldermalsen, Gelderland, Nl

• Independently ran and oversaw the monthly close process, including reviewing all revenue, cost of sales, inventory-related journal entries, and account reconciliations.• Prepared financial statements and reviewed variances with the team to ensure accuracy and completion.• Managed complex inventories and inventory control procedures, leading a team of 4, including 2 Sr Accountants and 2 Staff Accountants.• Trained and hired additional staff as needed and ensured compliance with ASC606.• Collaborated with Corporate Headquarters on reporting and analysis, worked cross-functionally with other departments, and assisted with FP&A requests, budgeting, and forecasting.• Reviewed contracts and applied accounting guidance, maintaining compliance with internal control/SOX policies and procedures.• Collaborated with Corporate entities on various audit deliverables and worked directly with an external audit firm (PWC).• Utilized software including Netsuite, Salesforce, Excel, Expensify, Mineral Tree, Avalara, Authorized.net, SignifyD.

Englewood Cliffs, Nj, Us

• Developed, implemented, and/or maintained one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, etc. • Led, directed, and managed a staff of 7 people• Reviewed and interpreted financial reporting requirements, rules and regulations. • Balances books and prepares profit and loss, cash flow, income, and balance sheet statements. • Developed, implemented, and maintained accounting systems, including journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, and Revenue Reconciliation.• Led, directed, and managed a staff of 7 people, reviewing and interpreting financial reporting requirements, rules, and regulations.• Prepared B/S and P&L, cash flow, income, and balance sheet statements.• Key point of contact for outside auditors (KPMG) and led the audit process for the company.• Assisted in the setup of processes and procedures to capture, track, and report revenue in accordance with company policies.• Generated revenue reports for internal and external use, interpreted reports and records for managers/stakeholders.• Oversaw various Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, policies, and controls.

Prepared and managed* Primary responsibility is to perform month-end close processes in accordance with US GAAP* Revenue recognition work in compliance with ASC 606* Financial reports - Income statement, Balance sheet, and Cash flow reports* Month-end balance sheet account reconciliations and supporting schedules* Journal entries including adjustments, provisions, accruals, and prepayments* Quarterly & annual IFRS reports* Intercompany transactions for the month-end process* Taking a leading role in internal and external audits (KPMG)* Comparisons and Analysis of Budget, Estimation & Planning reports* Adhoc analysis reports and special projects for the management

-Prepared and managed financial reports (I/S, B/S, and C/F)-Prepared and managed managerial reports to the management by using Samsung ERP and QB-Performed Bank reconciliations and managed COD and OPEN A/R accounts-Managed and control A/R and A/P operations-Made and managed A/R aging report, collection plan, and budget plan-Supported the CPA firm to prepare annual audit and taxation 1120-Compared and analyzed variance among Estimation/Budget/Prior years -Managed and controlled Vendors and Customers