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Payroll Matters is the trusted payroll outsourcing solution for businesses in the Bay Area of California and beyond. We provide a full-service payroll outsourcing product, driving ROI (and yes, that is how we see it; you are either saving versus our competitors or compared to the myriad costs/liability of doing payroll in-house), and providing peace of mind for small (1-50 EEs) businesses of all types.We process payroll in all 50 US states, including registering your business in new employment states, and shutting down your tax payment and filing responsibilities states that you cease employment in.We are also happy to help international businesses navigate US employment, from consideration to paying your first US employees. We do payroll only, so you'll always receive objective advice. And we work daily with our CPA, retirement plan, insurance, HR, bookkeeping, and marketing partners for seamless integration. Please let me know if I can make a trusted, local introduction for your business.

Provided trading-oriented (short and long) research focused primarily on the specialty retail sector, to mutual and hedge fund clients. First hire on entrepreneurial team. Worked closely with the firm's founder Mark Langner (12th hire and equity partner at Epoch Partners, sold to Goldman Sachs for $300mm) to develop a catalyst-driven research framework aimed at the efficient capture of alpha in small-cap stocks. Worked with the sales team to develop client base. A perfect performance record, with a 30.2% average holding period return over an 82-day average call duration over nine investment pieces.

Supported the firm's founder (former Treasurer at Restoration Hardware) on a two-member team providing quantitative consulting services focused on the retail sector to mutual and hedge fund clients. Provided financial modeling, technical analysis, event-driven scenario analysis, peer analysis, and conference call support on various retailing entities. Conducted primary level research efforts focusing on the levers of product mix and discounting and their subsequent effect on marginal profitability.

Analyzed tax statements and financial accounts of prospective clients to assess borrowing capacity. Reviewed prelims, title deeds, and appraisals to ensure unencumbered and adequate collateral. Coordinated communication between the underwriting staff and brokers during the height of this refinancing boom.

Falls Church, Va, Us

Audited accounting statements between the Navy and Department of Defense, and remedied millions of dollars of inconsistencies. Provided capital budgeting support for the Navy's AEGIS Weapon System (AWS). Chosen by direct boss to work with upper management to design and implement an improved financial management system for AWS funds.

New York, Ny, Us

Researched and analyzed financial instruments for Senior Financial Consultant (now a First President). Built and co-managed a financial research web site. Explored joint ventures and partnerships with other web-based businesses, resulting in a small profit for the enterprise.