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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

Escalon Financial Services | Los Angeles, CA ControllerServe as controller for various companies in the digital media, SaaS, shipping, apparel, consumer product goods, and electric/construction contractor industries. • Conduct all general accounting activities, General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable/Receivable, payroll (ADP, Trinet, Gusto, Rippling), and employee benefits.• Month-end close and use tax filings. • Extensive knowledge of, NetSuite, QBO, Ramp, Bill.com, Shopify, AMZ, Settle, Avalara and Cin7.• GL management of Raw Materials/WIP/Finished Goods Inventory. Implement subscription and deferred income/liability standards and cost accounting.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

The Elder Statesman, LLC | Los Angeles, CAInterim (Contract) ControllerServe as interim controller during period of transition for established downtown clothing manufacture selling worldwide. Supervise an accounting staff of four.• Conduct all general accounting activities, General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, employee benefits. and use of ERP Full-Circle. • Month-end close and use tax filings.• Reconciliation of factor accounts.• GL management of Raw Materials/WIP/Finished Goods Inventory

Greater Los Angeles Area

Startup R&D biotechnology resin corporation developing compostable and biodegradable replacement to plastics. Participate in Series A and B fundraising and produce pitch deck. • Set up corporate entity structure and develop company accounting and payroll systems.• Conducted all general accounting activities, General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable/Receivable, payroll, employee benefits, insurance plans and vendor contracts.• Produce and present to the board and investors operational budget and burn rate.• Month-end and year-end closings - All tax filings.

Los Angeles, California, United States

A $100 Million privately-owned media and conference company. Led post-acquisition and integration of financial/accounting and operational strategies for two B-to-B music industry magazines, databases, websites and conferences.• Led conversion from cash to accrual accounting for two media companies and convert to GAAP financials and revenue recognition policies. Adherence to ASC 606 GAAP accounting. Reduced monthly closing cycle for three companies.• Modernized corporate operational structure and CRM performance through new IT development. • Reduced operational expenses through new vendor contracts and improved efficiencies leading to a $175k reduction in annual expenditures.• Managed post Private Equity investment audit of all media and conference holdings.

Ventura, California, United States

Conceptualized, started and incorporated privately owned boutique publishing company of special interest magazines and books distributed across US and select international markets. Led team of 50 in all facets of publishing operations including editorial, sales, production, finance and HR. • Developed innovative sales strategies that combined e-commerce, digital content, video, and sponsorships. Provided oversight and guidance for all editorial content.• Built publishing slate of five monthly national/international magazines plus associated websites and books.• Developed global distribution channels in Australia, China, Middle East, and most of Europe.• Launched proprietary systems to offer digital subscriptions that enhanced core subscription revenues and gained more control over vital function by eliminating contracts from third party providers, saving ∼ $14K/year.

Ventura County, California, United States

Vice President/CFOManaged small family owned magazine media company with a slate of five magazines and books with global distribution. • Established expense controls and introduced GAAP accounting practices.• Directed the elimination of $500K debt, rescued company from bankruptcy, and brought corporation back to profitability within 16 months through a restructuring of all departments.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics