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Deliver comprehensive accounting services including SOX 404 consulting, controller services, SEC reporting, audit and review, litigation support, and income tax services. Facilitated the acquisition and SOX documentation for a $60M SEC client.Provide continuous accounting and income tax services to a small, $4.7M family-owned company.Collaborate with client to develop and implement accounting procedures.Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on financial management; prepare financial statements, provide guidance on US GAAP and financial reporting, and audit support.

Oversaw financial and accounting operations of a $150M restaurant conglomerate. Managed a staff of 8 senior-level accountants, payroll specialists, and staff accountants. Supported the CFO in general ledger accounting, accounts payable/receivable, fixed asset management, franchise accounting, and financial reporting for 150+ locations. Led treasury management, budgeting, audit, and J-SOX (Japan SOX) regulatory compliance.Revamped the company’s personal auto expense reimbursement policies and streamlined reporting procedures; implementing new requirements including Google Maps documentation for mileage reimbursement and detailed receipts to document related expenses during field visits throughout the franchise footprint.Coordinated staff workflow planning; ensured preliminary financial results were available on the 3rd business day following month-end close and final reports were issues on the 5th business day following month-end.Drove migration of the Accounting Department to a paperless, ‘green’ operation for journal entries, account reconciliations, ACH transactions, and wire transfers; reduced paper and ink/toner costs by 50% and increased productivity, efficiency, and accuracy.Served as the External Audit Coordinator managing the company’s annual franchise audit; drafted financial statements, identified discrepancies, and achieved expense cost savings.Audited and reviewed financial statements reducing penalties from $200K to $50K.Developed and distributed the consolidated financial package for the Japanese parent company.Successfully documented, evaluated, and tested effectiveness of the company’s internal controls over financial reporting.Simplified the unit expense allocation process; reduced time by 1 day by automating the process via Microsoft Excel.

Provided audit and review services to publicly-traded and privately-held clients in diverse industries. Reviewed SEC Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-4, and S-8. Led the complete audit lifecycle including planning, substantive testing, financial analysis, review and analysis of internal control compliance, and presentation of audit findings to the audit committee and senior leadership.Coordinated, staffed, and monitored multiple audits simultaneously; ensured collaboration of audit team and client.Identified and researched accounting issues and proposed solutions to the engagement partners.Supervised, evaluated, and reviewed audit work of professional staff accountants; offered constructive feedback to develop and enhance accounting and auditing skills.Mentored new accountants and interns; seamlessly assimilated new hires into the company.Served as a Campus Recruiting Representative for CSU Fullerton; attended events to identify new accounting graduates.Oversaw the firm’s internal quality control process.

Provided audit, review, compilation, corporate and personal income tax services. Recruited, trained, and supervised staff.Served as the Interim Controller; supervised the accounting department staff, monthly financial statement preparation, fixed account record management, quarterly payroll tax return preparation, and annual federal/state income tax returns.

Calculated and tracked volume purchases and sale through rebates accounting to 50% of the company’s gross margin. Oversaw department budgeting and staff management/training/hiring.Created a comprehensive volume rebate reporting package distributed to purchasing, inventory, and finance directors.Managed physical inventory processes and counts; ensured adherence to procedures and accuracy of inventory accounts.

Managed a staff of 6 employees in accounting operations, payroll processing, and revenue accounting. Supported the CFO in general ledger accounting, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, financial reporting, and IT support. Managed fixed asset records for books and income tax purposes. Conducted workers’ compensation, PUC, sales tax, and property tax reporting.Maintained a complex general ledger including account reconciliation for balance sheet accounts.Oversaw the annual review process with outside CPA firm.Developed a database program to manage packaging materials and supplies to reduce costs and prevent inventory loss.Led a workers’ compensation audit; eliminated a $30K fee and secured a $60K refund based on audit.Avoided over $10K in IRS tax penalties based on self-initiated review of IRS rules and regulations.