Ryan Jochum Email & Phone Number

United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

With expert knowledge and experience in NetSuite, I provide results to any financial and system operational challenge. From implementing strategies through ultra-efficient work processes to managing a smoothly running accounting department, you can rely on my financial focus while you concentrate on growing your business.

Remote

HIGHLIGHTS• Identified, developed, and implemented systems and processes across all functions (sales, operations, finance)• Created reports, analytics, KPIs, and dashboards to support the sales and operations efforts• Identified and rectified major operational system issues• Cleaned up the financials, which drove positive audit results, and clean financial reports to gain funding• Hired and led A+ accounting talent to build a successful finance team that delivers each month• Rebuilt royalty and commission reporting structure, creating a more streamlined monthly process• Created all new financial reports for close packages (internal/external)• Implemented WMS system (RF Smart)• Identified, created an action plan, and executed that plan to rectify the major inventory issues with our 3PL• Provided overall leadership across multiple departments and the "go-to" for many issues and questions that arise, mainly around systems and processes• Worked closely with C-Suite staff to implement companywide initiatives • Daily/weekly cash flow management

West Hollywood, California

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate organization’s fiscal function and performance.• Oversee all accounting activities for the accurate and timely dissemination of internal financial management reports and monthly financial statements.• Responsible for all disbursement activities ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, cash control, core payroll processing and total corporate payroll tax compliance.• Oversee the activities of the accounts receivable department to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components including billings, cash receipts application, etc.• Oversight of all fringe benefits activities.• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the company’s value.• Responsible for new NetSuite functionality to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives.• Manage day to day NetSuite Administration process automation, documentation, training and interfacing with external NetSuite consultants.• Support existing users, customizations, and integrations in the NetSuite environment.• Troubleshoot application issues.• Manage user account permissions.

Paso Robles, California

Accounting Manager• Led a financial transformation project to redesign and reinstall the core accounting system, NetSuite.• Worked directly with CFO to articulate company direction and deliver initiatives to the accounting team.• Implemented individual and business development plans designed to meet personal and professional career objectives, company milestones and improve technical, behavioral and leadership abilities for 2 direct reports.• Managed the financial system and reporting effort to support cost savings initiatives. • Created process improvement and efficiencies across accounting department. • Successfully implemented P-Card program to extend cashflow.• Selected and implemented the company’s first business expense management software platform, taking accounts payable fully paperless while creating efficiency in the company’s expense reporting. • Provided support in the creation of financial systems and process for the company’s new engineering division.• Selected as a high potential leader to participate in a one-one Executive Coaching Leadership program.Staff Accountant• Reduced the financial closing cycle from 15 to 8 days.• Established formal policy for the financial closing and reporting process.• Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.• Assisted our CPA firm with sales tax, franchise tax, and federal tax returns for all three office locations

San Luis Obispo, California Area

Accounting Manager• Reduced the financial closing cycle from 10 to 6 days.• Created a financial system and process for a sister company, Lightbeam. Successfully trained and passed off established processes to new Lightbeam CFO.• Assisted in establishing formal policy for the financial closing and reporting process.• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of all quarterly and annual filings and statements.• Using accounting and separate billing systems, accurately reported borrowing base reports on a weekly/monthly basis.• Traveled to Corporate to meet with bank and renegotiate borrowing terms.• Oversaw general Accounting functions and delegated daily Accounting activity to 1 direct report.• Coordinated payroll functions for 100+ staff members. Payroll functions included sister company, Lightbeam with an additional 20 staff members. • Monitored and interpreted cash flows while predicting future trends. • Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements with variance analysis. Prepared data and slides for BOD PowerPoint Presentation.• Provided complex sales analysis reporting to Executive team daily.• Closely worked with other departments to ensure ease of workflow. Staff Accountant• Performed complex general accounting functions for multi-entity company.• Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual multi-state sales tax returns.• Implemented P-Card program extending cash flow.• Selected and carried out implementation of expense program, Concur.• Acted as liaison with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out.• Created annual budget and provided budget variance analysis on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.