SCL is a family-run business that has been dedicated to providing quality petroleum based products to customers while forming lasting relationships in all industry segments.

Optima Office takes outsourced accounting and HR to a whole new level by customizing our approach for every single customer. We hand select a team of specialists based on a variety of factors from industry expertise to software capabilities, and physical location, who individually perform the tasks they are best at. We assign them as your permanent, ongoing and dedicated team.

Key member of the senior executive team providing input to the CEO, Board, and management peers regarding the financial implications of all major business decisions, as well as strategic objectives.

Provided augmentation for busy season tax work. Preparation and review of Partnership, C and S Corporation and Individual tax returns and tax research, Assisted entrepreneurs in developing strategy for go to market, business plans and financial forecast.

Senior level executive at Flux Power Holdings Inc. a Micro-Cap clean energy start-up employing 15 people in Escondido, CA. Responsible for all finance and accounting matters, including SEC filings of Super 8-K, 10-K, and 10-Q. Took company public via a reverse merger and recapitalization.

Senior level executive at Verdezyne Inc, a pre-revenue bio-industrial start-up employing 50 people in Carlsbad, CA. Responsible for all non-scientific operations of growing start-up. Responsible for Accounting, Finance, Treasury, IT, Human Resources, Facilities, Laboratory Management and Pilot Plant scale up operations.

JackBar 2007 Revenue $850K , Employees 8JackBar provided CFO, Controller and Project Management services to Public accounting firms, mid-cap public companies and small start-ups. Past projects include Interim CFO for venture funded startup, process improvement for mid-cap public Companies, staff augmentation roles and Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance from both Audit and Company sides.

Consultant for Sarbanes Oxley – Section 404 internal control audits.Manager of internal control audits including: management of personnel; planning engagement; review and evaluation of narratives and walk-throughs; development of test plans; evaluation of test results; worked with client to resolve issues; and concluded with an audit opinion.

Director of Internal Audit for $500M/5,000 employee defense and wireless infrastructure provider with operations in USA and 7 subsidiary/branch locations in Europe, Asia and Central America, Successfully managed the implementation of first year SOX compliance with no material weakness reported. Project manager responsible for identification of key controls, implementation, documentation,testing, and remediation of deficiencies. Scope included 10 manufacturing and research facilities in USA and foreign locations requiring the management of 25 employees and consultants worldwide. Company was split up and successfully acquired after completion of project.

VP Finance for SAIC Venture Capital Group, managed financial reporting and treasury functions for Venture group with 30 equity investments and $1.2B of cash reserves.Business Unit (BU) Controller for $100M/150 employee Security Products Group BU. Direct reports include Deputy Group Controller, Operations Controllers and Project Management, total staff of 11 employees. Revenues split between commercial manufacturing and government R&D contracts. In addition to providing direct support to BU senior management on all areas of group financial matters. Responsible for monthly and quarterly consolidated BU financial reporting, including MD&A and variance analysis to budget. Led annual and mid-year consolidated forecasting and budget process. Reorganized finance structure with key hires for deputy controller, and operations controller positions.Internal audit activities included, buy-side due diligence reviews resulting in favorable modification of deal structures. Lead audit teams in the planning and execution of audit to ensure compliance with GAAP and Company policies world wide. Extensive travel (Domestic and International) involved to perform audits, acquisition due diligence activity, ethics investigations and special projects.