Organized and directed all accounting functions for a medical imaging device developer, manufacturer and service provider before, during and post-bankruptcy. Established accounting policies and procedures consistent with GAAP and supervised activities of Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable Clerk. Generated and maintained all supporting monthly balance sheet and P&L schedules. Managed the month end closing cycle and consistently provided the CFO with accurate and timely month end financial reports. Systematized company’s inventory processing, integrated transactions with accounting system and directed Inventory Procurement Specialist on proper transactions. Collaborated with Global Service Manager to update and maintain accurate service contract and warranty schedules. Conducted the monthly service contract billing, handled inter company transactions ensuring balanced accounts in multiple entities, and initiated wires of various currencies from multiple bank accounts. Responsible for online semi-monthly payroll and ensured employee’s PTO balances were accurate. Performed light HR duties including preparing offer letters and termination paperwork. Administrator for 401k plan: ensured timely payments of employee's deferrals and loan payments, managed enrollments, and review of annual Form 5500.• Facilitated the setup of the new entity by obtaining all required California Corporate business licenses and permits.• Established new sets of books including the Chart of Accounts, and all templates for Invoices, Purchase Orders, Sales Orders for the US and Canadian entities.• Spearheaded the implementation of the company’s new 401k Retirement Plan and subsequent administration of plan.• Coordinated and systematized the company’s inventory processes.• Instrumental in setting up business classification system to better analyze profit and loss by business unit.

Organized and directed all accounting functions for a medical imaging device developer, manufacturer and service provider before, during and post-bankruptcy. Established accounting policies and procedures consistent with GAAP and supervised activities of Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable Clerk. Generated and maintained all supporting monthly balance sheet and P&L schedules. Managed the month end closing cycle and consistently provided the CFO with accurate and timely month end financial reports. Systematized company’s inventory processing, integrated transactions with accounting system and directed Inventory Procurement Specialist on proper transactions. Collaborated with Global Service Manager to update and maintain accurate service contract and warranty schedules. Conducted the monthly service contract billing, handled inter company transactions ensuring balanced accounts in multiple entities, and initiated wires of various currencies from multiple bank accounts. Responsible for online semi-monthly payroll and ensured employee’s PTO balances were accurate. Performed light HR duties including preparing offer letters and termination paperwork. Administrator for 401k plan: ensured timely payments of employee's deferrals and loan payments, managed enrollments, and review of annual Form 5500.Key contributions and accomplishments, during bankruptcy:• Lead the planning and execution of a reduction in office space and consolidation of premises to save on rent and utility expenses.• Collaborated with outside finance consultants to prepare Monthly Operating Reports (MOR's) under tight deadlines during reconstruction process.

Responsible for accounting and finance functions for multiple entity organization (1 engineering corporation, 5 real estate development limited liability companies and 1 commercial property LLC) with combined annual sales of $6 to $10 million. Supervised staff of 3-5 including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, account reconciliations, and cash management. Prepared construction loan draws and payments to subcontractors. Managed all aspects of Human Resources. Collaborated with outside CPA for year end tax preparation and with outside auditors as required, ensuring taxes were paid properly and on time. Served as property manager for commercial lease property by reconciling CAM and operating expenses, preparing leases, calculating increases, preparing rent roll, enforcing property rules, facilitated repairs and maintenance.Key Contributions and Accomplishments: • Successfully persuaded the IRS to waive $15,000 penalty assessed in previous administration.• Spearheaded the implementation of credit card system to improve cash flow by reducing AR days outstanding by 35% and to provide convenience to clients.• Streamlined accounting department staff resulting in reducing department payroll by 15%. • Effectively restructured accounting system to properly reflect client retainer payments, resulting in more accurate accounts receivable report and balance sheet.• Improved owner’s credit standing to excellent rating by regularly checking credit information, disputing and resolving erroneous information, and paying loans on time. • Expedited loan approvals by efficiently generating owner’s personal financial statements and compiling financial information for loan applications on new projects.• Provided basic computer support and collaborated with outside computer technician for major repairs and improvements.

Worked as the Controller for this real estate development and construction management company concurrent with position at LC Engineering Group.

Served as the property manager for this commercial lease office building concurrent with role as Controller for LC Engineering Group.

Directed the financial and accounting functions of international golf outerwear apparel manufacturing and import company. Hired and supervised accounting staff of 5 for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit & collections. Consistently delivered accurate and timely month end financial reports to the CEO and shareholders. Skilled in product costing, gross margins, international currency conversion and import duty rates. Performed royalty accounting including evaluating and tracking terms of contracts, creating royalty statements and making payments. Administered all employee benefit programs. Collaborated with outside labor attorney on employee issues to comply with current labor laws. Directly interfaced with various auditors, (IRS, outside CPA firms for annual certified audits, sales tax auditors and workers comp auditors).Key Contributions and Accomplishments:*Received letter of commendation from IRS auditor for "meticulous books and records".*Enhanced productivity by automating the month-end reporting process. *Developed spreadsheet analysis for imported product to control landed costs and margins.*Instrumental in improving state sales tax reporting methods to avoid audit penalties.*Spearheaded purchase and implementation of new computer software for company.*Introduced combined 401(k) and profit sharing plan to reduce total plan expenses by 50%.