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Milpitas, Ca, Us

An integral member of the executive team, responsible for all aspects of accounting and finance, including external audit, Sox 404 compliance, ERP systems, and support of international expansion to maximize company growth.

Morgan Hill, California, Us

This position is responsible for leading the finance and accounting group. Key areas of focus are general and manufacturing cost accounting, annual report and income tax for composites group, consolidation, financial planning and forecasting, internal controls and decision support. Also responsible for managing the IT infrastructure and ERP software support teams.

This position is responsible for leading the finance and accounting group. Key areas of focus are general and manufacturing cost accounting, financial reporting and analysis, financial planning and forecasting, internal controls and capital investment proposals. Also responsible for managing the IT infrastructure and ERP software support teams.

Malta, Ny, Us

Integration activities associated with acquisition of Chartered by Globalfoundries, including Global ERP implementation and cross-functional process improvements. Management of accounting operations including U.S. payroll for 3,000 employees, fringe accounting, global credit management expense reimbursement, 401K audit, bonus and RSU accruals, cash reconciliations and special projects. Supervised 10 direct and indirect reports and oversaw a $1M+ budget.• Implementation of Oracle R12 GL, credit management and accounts receivable.• ADP Payroll and Peoplesoft time and labor implemented on schedule• As US region finance change manager for ERP, ensured a smooth integration of financial and global payment functions following acquisition.• Drove continuous improvement and ensured global process alignment in assigned areas.• Improved cash collection / credit approval, maintaining DSO at less than 5 days past terms.• Managed GL closing for US legal entity, plus global accruals of bonus and share-based compensation

Us

Spearheaded finance for U.S. operations. Delivered detailed financial and business analysis for senior global executives, ensuring high-quality decision making. Oversaw US accounting for Chartered and three sister companies, credit/collections, FP&A, and taxation processes, ensuring SOX compliance.. As corporate secretary, responsible for US legal issues, 401K plan administration, sales contract review, risk management, banking relationships, audit relationship, and taxation. Supervised 6 direct and indirect reports and oversaw a $1M budget. Supported ERP conversion and automation projects.• Supported the expansion of U.S. regional revenue from $200M to $1B+.• Improved cash collection / credit approval, maintaining DSO at less than 5 days past terms.• Automated processes, improving efficiency, and supported ERP upgrades/conversions.• Negotiated win-win outcomes to complex customer credit scenarios, growing revenue.• Partnered with management to establish sales compensations plans, motivating the sales team to exceed metrics YoY.• Successfully interfaced with tax auditors on multiple tax audits with no issues.• Ensured optimal international tax structure and took advantage of R&D credits, reducing U.S. tax by 40% while ensuring no U.S. income tax exposure for overseas parent company.

Managed accounting, credit, collection, taxation, FP&A, sales commissions, and cost management. Oversaw annual and SEC reporting and annual audits. Managed cost and project accounting, including cost-reductions.• Halved month-end closing time and significantly improved the efficiency of AP. • Automated accrued receipt reconciliation, deferred revenue accounting, and variance recording.• Manufacturing performance and cost of quality reports