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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

ARIZONA’S PREMIER LUXURY FULL-SERVICE DESIGN/BUILD & REMODELING FIRMControllerTreasuryRisk ManagementHRIT

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

* Created all accounting policies & procedures for a $50+mil start up roofing and restoration company.* Trained entire accounting staff on accounting, work in process, accrual accounting, close, budgets, reconciliations, reporting and accounting software using the "heart of a teacher" approach.* Reduced twelve company closings from 30+days to 15 days, down to 8 days within one year. Formalized the Close Process.* Implemented month end analysis and financial reviews with executive management.* Automated the manual close reporting from half day using newly identified software to minutes, to create consolidated financial statements.* Crated balance sheet reconciliation and 1099 processes for the company.* Reduced company risk with CFO and implemented full insurance risk management.* Identified and corrected weaknesses in accounting, tax and fixed asset processes.* Documented weaknesses with initial accounting software systems well ahead of anticipated "public event" to select an improved new accounting system.

Mid Town Phoenix

 Started as a consultant and client requested move to permanent status within six months of hire. Created new processes and reports for analysis and reconciliation of special bank accounts and transactions. Identified and led operational improvements in general ledger, bank reconciliation and A/P processes. Cleared several years of banking transactions to enable on-going reconciliation process. Trained multiple departments in new analysis and reconciliation process. Upon conversion moved to general accounting department which included month end close duties, journal entries, analysis, reconciliations and reviewing and mentoring junior staff accountants and bank services clerks.

Scottsdale

* Managed new accounting engagements including setup, analysis and recommendations on chart of accounts and payroll processing and the financial reporting process.* Assisted in tax compliance and consulting preparation including preparation of individual and business tax returns, Led 1099 reporting processes* Attend to client needs including meeting with clients in the office, at client site or over the phone and email. * Analyzed client operations and recommended improvements in operational and accounting processes.* Prepared, analyzed and presented financial reports using “heart of a teacher” explanations to clients guiding them on results and operations.* Taught and mentored several accountants in aspects of public accounting. Managed all bookkeeping processes.

Sun Lakes, Arizona

Robson Communities has numerous active adult communities with amenities including clubhouses, fitness centers, theatres, restaurants and golf courses. Annual budgets are in the millions. As Controller for Robson Communities for their HOA group I was responsible for all HOA financial management, including but not limited to: general accounting, budgeting, internal and external GAAP reporting, A/P, A/R, billing, fixed assets, banking, insurance/risk management, investments and reserves, cash receipts, audit preparation, tax, financial analysis and resale compliance. I also was appointed as Robson's HOA board treasurer and chaired several committees with over-site regarding the CCRs.

Clients consisted of First American Title, a $4B title insurance and services company, Harkins Theatres , the oldest and largest privately owned & operated theatre company in the U.S. and Lake Forest Beauty College. Performed contract work in the areas of accounting/financial management with an emphasis in audit and compliance (primarily SOX). Experienced in most industries, public and private, domestic and international, Fortune 500 to non-profit. Can immediately step in for Controller, Audit and Sox Compliance Management roles.

CSK auto was the billion dollar parent company for Checker Auto Parts that was acquired by O'Reilly Auto.* Created and updated process documentation, matrices* Developed and implemented test plans for SOX compliance* Coordinated all SOX activities and compliance audits and administration with external auditors and presented to and updated Audit Committee and senior management.* Identification of key controls, creation, monitoring & updating of risk assessment. * Draft compliance/control Sections 9A and 4 for Forms 10-K and 10-Q and coordinated with internal and external attorneys for SEC reporting. * Developed, implemented & monitored remediation and process improvement activities. * Provided control guidance and SOX/internal control training to the management team and process owners. * Facilitated all SOX activities were appropriately documented using SOX software. * Manager and mentor for direct reports.* Created and taught first ever internal control classes for management

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Clients included Albertson's Inc. and RSC Equipment Rental, one of the largest equipment rental providers in North America. Developed and updated critical accounting policies and procedures increasing financial statement reliability over journal entries, reconciliations and the reserve processes. Evaluated contracts and provided analysis and recommendations reducing business risk and expenses. Redesigned internal audit and compliance processes. Created key audit programs and procedures. Led financial and compliance audits. Increased effectiveness in loss/fraud investigations.

Tempe, Arizona, United States & Veldhoven, Netherlands

ASML is an international manufacturer of semiconductor specialty equipment headquartered in the Netherlands. * Created and Implemented SOX compliance program in US and Netherlands and then turned over program to Netherlands' control and operations.* Evaluated company’s international compliance environment, documented all SOX processes and created SOX compliance program including all testing. Led and performed all testing of SOX processes.* Traveled internationally and trained US, Dutch and Taiwanese staff on SOX requirements and testing.* Client requested move to permanent status from consultant within six months of hire

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Clients included multi-million dollar Boston Private Bank and Benetrac, a health care administration company in their California operations.* Evaluated compliance environment, documented all SOX processes and created SOX compliance program including all necessary testing. Led and performed all testing of SOX processes.* Reviewed financial and accounting operations, performed limited scope audit testing and issued internal controls report to company owners allowing them to strengthen compliance process and passing SOX requirements.* Taught internal controls for management* Created, implemented and updated internal controls

A former Inc. 500, $30+ mil company who designs, implements and manages business networking and communication solutions. Calence is now a unit of Insight Technology Solutions.* Developed and coordinated annual budgeting* Created internal and external financial statements including footnote disclosure. * Researched GAAP issues and wrote position papers. * Improved the quality and timeliness of the annual financial audit. * Presented status and financial reports at all corporate levels. * Created and enhanced financial analysis, reporting/monitoring tools and drove initiatives to decrease closing time resulting in over $1 M in savings. * Provided guidance and was champion for internal control compliance in all departments managed* Liaison between operating management and internal/external audit. * Monitored corporate risk and maintained and increased banking/treasury relationships resulting in lower costs. * Implemented six sigma and other benchmarking practices.

Controller for Country Club, Golf and Food and Beverage Operations as well as Developer appointed Treasurer for all HOAs.Additional highlights in addition to previously noted controllership duties: Implemented new management measurement tools and created new and improved performance evaluations to improve quality service to internal customers.

Senior Internal Auditor / Senior Financial Analyst / ControllerAdditional highlights in addition to previously noted controllership duties: Developed cross-functional teams to improve communication, budgeting and reporting activities leading to increased efficiency while driving cost initiatives.

Mba

Bs, Accounting