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Advised local CFO of this major Chinese company on a broad range of financial activities for this US startup. Recommended best practices in reporting and financial analysis as the business shifted from R&D to sales. Provided accounting guidance for revenue recognition and transfer pricing. Helped develop accounting for service network and spare parts inventory.

Engage students while teaching Management Accounting class

ENTERPRISE IMPACT:• Directed and improved accounting, reporting, and audit functions around the world while leading a top-performing staff of 15. • Enhanced enterprise risk management by refreshing system framework and revising valuation issues related to acquisitions and intangibles.• Completely revised international reporting and related cash flow consolidation, adjusting, and reporting processes.

ENTERPRISE IMPACT:• Drove savings of $800K per year in SEC compliance costs by transforming organization into a private company for less than $3M in 2009. • Obtained asset-based line of credit for $18M after negotiating better terms and improved availability rates.• Reduced headcount 27% and improved reporting time by implementing new reporting system and streamlining Accounting Department operations.• Won the PM100 Award from Managing Automation in 2010 for successfully implementing new ERP system and automating processes.• Dramatically improved reporting speed, data collection, and cash management by implementing a new SaaS system with emergency backup support.• In just four months, implemented first section of new ERP system, which synchronized cash, AR, inventory, customer service, AP, and shipping management with critical financial information.• Ensured compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley standards by installing strong internal controls. • Started and participated in weekly variance meetings to compare standard costs with plant personnel.• Strengthened investor relations by designing persuasive presentations, implementing quarterly investor/shareholder conference calls, writing press releases, and turning the annual report into a far more powerful and cost-effective communication tool.• Delivered highly engaging presentations as an invited speaker at Aberdeen Food Conference and Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference. • Deftly represented small business filers at the SEC during a roundtable discussion about IFRS.

ENTERPRISE IMPACT:• Maintained the highest levels of accuracy, efficiency, GAAP conformity, and regulatory compliance.• Improved transparency, consistency, and data integrity with clear account definitions and consolidation procedures.• Empowered firm to support substantial growth, maintain full SOX compliance, quickly identify trends, and regulate foreign exchange conversions. Enabled consistent data manipulation by consolidating, automating, and unifying reporting functions across six locations to the Outlooksoft ERP system.• Ensured issue-free audits by restructuring the SEC filing process and working effectively with auditors.

ENTERPRISE IMPACT:• Improved financial planning controls, budgets, and cash flow monitoring in the United States and Beijing/Shanghai:• Saved 25% in annual auditing fees and improved data integrity by changing fiscal year parameters.• Recognized among hundreds of companies as CFO Magazine’s Reach Award Finalist in Accounting Process category. • Significantly reduced errors, developed high-impact exhibits, and minimized third-party fees by leveraging extensive SEC reporting expertise.• Successfully completed extremely challenging SOX implementation, despite having 90% of operations located in China, by proactively identifying control issues and developing documentation/procedures that positioned the organization for certification.• Pioneered Chindex’s first budgeting and reporting processes. Automated check writing and journal entry functions.• Fulfilled complex/restrictive operating licensure requirements while providing cost control and accountability for externally produced financials by championing new management reporting package and consolidation system.• Grew team from 3 to 45 employees with minimal turnover by cultivating a culture of adaptability and enthusiasm.• Raised $30M+ in a second public offering and multiple PIPE transactions.• Upgraded accounting system to a Chinese-certified system capable of automating local accounting processes and managing ASC 830 (FAS52) currency conversion issues; implemented SaaS system with disaster recovery plan.• Provided sound financial leadership during the opening of two China distribution entities and several Mauritius entities, and developed business reports for the first joint venture private hospital in China.Promoted to Corporate Controller (1994 to 1996) and Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller (1996).Early career history includes roles as Business Manager, International Division for Waverly, Inc. and as Director, International Financial Reporting for Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.