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 Successfully implemented new web based Active Disclosure (SEC Reporting Software) and filed company’s first S-1; drafted S-1 document and collaborated closely with internal cross functional teams as well as external teams (legal, audit and investment bankers) to meet extremely aggressive filing deadline.  Customized financial statements in NetSuite in SEC format and owned and managed; financial statements (Balance Sheet and Income Statement, Cash-Flow and Statement of Equity), disclosures, virtual tie-out binder, financial audit and audit comments.  Performed accounting research, assessed impact of accounting rules and documented conclusions for the Board approved equity transactions, equity financing, debt settlement and complex transactions.

Greater Los Angeles Area

 Provided multi-faceted support for all things public company reporting; providing guidance and problem solving to the SEC team while supporting the overall reporting and analysis function including financial reporting (drafting 10-Q, 10-K, S-8 and Proxy), sub certifications, disclosure checklist, review of peer company disclosures, quarterly review and annual audit, tie-out support, earnings releases (8-K), conference call scripts, audit committee package, proxy filings, and ad hoc projects. Implemented SEC Reporting Software (AD 3); owned and proficiently managed all SEC related filings including XBRL in AD 3. During the pre-IPO preparation period, reported directly to the CFO and took a leadership role in recasting financial statements, compiling and restructuring data, directed share program, structuring and managing S-1 for SEC registration, working closely with PwC auditors, interacting with investment bankers and outside counsel, resulting in a highly successful IPO. Managed post-IPO transition reporting and equity matters (e.g., migration of ESPP/equity grants to BAML) including multiple accelerated secondary offerings and first 10-K and proxy filings.

Irvine, Ca

 Provided multi-faceted support for all things public company reporting; providing guidance and problem solving to the SEC team while supporting the overall reporting and analysis function including financial reporting (drafting 10-Q, 10-K, S-8 and Proxy), sub certifications, disclosure checklist, review of peer company disclosures, quarterly review and annual audit, tie-out support, earnings releases (8-K), conference call scripts, audit committee package, proxy filings, and ad hoc projects. Implemented SEC Reporting Software (AD 3); owned and proficiently managed all SEC related filings including XBRL in AD 3. During the pre-IPO preparation period, reported directly to the CFO and took a leadership role in recasting financial statements, compiling and restructuring data, directed share program, structuring and managing S-1 for SEC registration, working closely with PwC auditors, interacting with investment bankers and outside counsel, resulting in a highly successful IPO. Managed post-IPO transition reporting and equity matters (e.g., migration of ESPP/equity grants to BAML) including multiple accelerated secondary offerings and first 10-K and proxy filings.

Carlsbad, Ca

 Designed and restructured meaningful financial statements, identified incorrect mapping and unrecorded data, which initially led to a restatement in August 2011 (D&T auditors) and subsequently led to improved decision making and profitability. Built fully integrated income statement, balance sheet and cash flow working model for annual operating plan and five-year projections including headcount, capex, debt, equity, interest, and sensitivity tables (sales, ASP, quantity, capacity planning etc.).  Responsible for development, improvement, and maintenance of all aspects of budgeting process including forecast, regular assessments, quarterly guidance to analysts, and ad-hoc requests. Successfully concluded two rounds of secondary offerings of company’s common stock: first in June 2011 - ~$34 million - Canaccord Genuity, Inc. and second in June 2012 - ~$50 million - J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC.  Introduced a robust financial reporting package, improved timing and accuracy of financial close process (from four weeks to five days), improved DSO (from 84 to 45), established; KPIs, metrics and measurement ratios. Played pivotal role in improving analytics and support for MD&A, earnings call package (script and data) and press release. Managed SOX consultants in first year of SOX audit and provided significant input from planning through remediation.

Irvine, Ca

 Successfully led development and implementation of OutlookSoft CPM (Corporate Performance Management) and provided a unified solution to satisfy the needs and expectations of the organization. Effectively spearheaded entire due diligence plan to facilitate critical decision-making information; 1) formulated, structured, compiled and interpreted financial and statistical data and 2) managed communication between investment bankers and senior management leading to completed divestiture of four business units in one year. Performed an in-depth analysis of manufacturing operations that drove the decision to move U.S. manufacturing offshore and improved the gross margin of that business (high-end) from -17% to +38% over the course of nine months. Provided significant contribution in external reporting and SEC related issues; 1) prepared MD&A for 10Q and 10K, 2) sub-certified10Q and 10K, 3) assisted with the press release draft, 4) prepared comparative data/analysis for the earnings conference call with analysts, 5) worked closely with CFO during S-1 filing (PIPE offering) and 6) assumed a new role: also responsible for SEC reporting and SOX effective February 2009.

Newport Beach, Ca

 Prepared a comprehensive Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance roadmap, which provided a systematic approach to evaluate the operating effectiveness of key controls, to ensure ongoing effective compliance and monitoring.  Spearheaded IT audit and obtained significant exposure/experience in application and change controls, SAP security, back-up and recovery, password management and system access controls, and data center operations.

Newport Beach, Ca

 Collaborated, co-developed, negotiated and diligently managed “Transition Service Agreements” for spin-off companies. Provided business and financial consulting (feasibility studies, modeled business scenarios) with an eye toward optimizing ROI. Actively participated in due diligence sessions with investors to secure venture capital (to spin-off IT division). Assisted in carving out financial statements for S-1 filing (IPO) and S-4 filing (mergers) and worked closely with D&T auditors.

Newport Beach, Ca

 Efficiently and effectively conducted operational audits in the U.S., Europe and Mexico to ensure that their internal control environments were appropriately designed and implemented to mitigate business risks associated with their processes. Consistently demonstrated ability to isolate areas of increased risk resulting in reduced audit hours and increased efficiency.