In this role, I developed essential financial controls, policies, procedures, and best practices as inaugural Finance hire. I supervised E&Y outsourced finance/accounting resources, during the company's initial phase. I advanced budgeting and forecasting process for company-wide cash, operating, and capital expenses, while establishing an efficient internal reporting structure. I directed a team of ~eight employees, encompassing accounting, accounts payable, accounting operations, and treasury. I oversaw external Tax Team (E&Y) and ensured full compliance with company-related tax matters. I led the implementation of two ERP systems, Oracle Fusion and Workday Financials. I facilitated seamless integration and implementation of Adaptive Insights for Financial Planning and Analysis. I spearheaded various process improvement initiative projects, encompassing AP Scanning, Automated Prepaids, and Automated Bank Reconciliations. I executed ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 730, and ASU 2016-01 and created technical memos for Toyota parent companies, external auditors (PWC), and executive management.Key Successes:• Pioneered the establishment of finance/accounting function for newly formed Toyota subsidiary by spearheading quarterly public financial reporting compliance as first finance hire.• Led consolidation, technical accounting, and fund administration of Toyota Ventures, a newly established venture capital fund with an impressive ~$500M Assets under Management.• Achieved an 'Exceptional Contributor' rating in consecutive annual performance reviews.• Spearheaded and oversaw finance function from corporate office HQ and relocated from Cambridge, MA to Los Altos, CA office.

Here, I was accountable for optimizing an FP&A system to streamline annual budget and monthly forecast processes. I enhanced monthly GL close and consolidated financial statement preparation for internal/external stakeholders to improve quality. I streamlined the integration of cash management, payroll, reporting, and budgeting processes during an acquisition.Key Successes:• Managed bi-weekly payroll for 130 employees across three companies.• Initiated thorough analysis of actual results compared to forecasts, while serving as central point of contact for Department Head inquiries and requests.

I administered the recruitment, training, and supervision of staff and senior accountants. I handled end-to-end equity transactions, encompassing journal entries, reconciliations, and communication with optionees on grants, vesting, and option expiration/exercise. I revamped and maintained internal control policies and procedures in close collaboration with Internal Audit department. I authorized AP disbursement approvals with expertise and precision. I supported payroll administration, tax reporting, and expatriate compensation accounting. I assembled precise consolidated financial statements (P&L, BS, and CF) for senior management by adhering to strict timelines. I assessed multiple areas for annual budget process, encompassing Equity, Forgivable Loans, and Rent. I provided technical support in purchase accounting for multiple acquisitions. I coordinated an Oracle enhancement project to enhance transparency of manual journal entries and associated electronic supporting documentation.Key Successes:• Assisted SEC Director in overseeing external auditors and collaborated on preparing and reviewing multiple footnotes for quarterly SEC reporting in 10-Q/K filings.• Modernized SharePoint site development for the digitalization of all monthly reconciliations to earn CEO's Innovation Grant.• Analyzed and presented monthly CFO reports for P&L areas, including Stock Compensation, SG&A, Rent, FX, and Loan Amortization.• Supported GL team in Oracle implementation by overseeing monthly financial reports, executing intercompany sub-ledger conversion, and streamlined procedure for consolidated financials.