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11897 Spruce Run Drive Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx xxxxxx Telephone: (xxx-xxx-xxxx abc@xyz.com

 

 

Bilingual and solutions-focused (Spanish/English) Financial Management Executive eager to contribute exceptional project management expertise toward supporting a dynamic company in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

         Proven experience in auditing construction clients, developing and enforcing financial policies and procedures, steering GAAP and SEC compliance, and strengthening internal controls.

         Able to establish and maintain all financial systems, tax policies, business plans and accounting procedures for start-up or existing companies.

         Adeptly performed cost accounting for East West Utilities to precisely analyze direct/indirect costs, labor expenses, and overhead rates for current and prospective construction contracts.

         Resourcefully leveraged tax strategies for East West Utilities to minimize withholding and income tax exposure for U.S. and Mexican operations. 

         Successfully identified and resolved accounting error for Directed Electronics relating to advertising costs requiring financial statement restatement since company IPO.

         Computer skills include Oracle 11.03, Solomon, ACCPAC, Timberline and Microsoft Office Suite.

 

 

Vaco Resources, LLC, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, 2007 to Present

Project Consultant

Key Clients & Projects:

Controller C East West Utilities, LLC

         Oversaw financial management functions for contractor specializing in construction of desalination plants and generating up to $10M annually.

         Applied dynamic prioritization skills toward managing monthly cash flow, preparing monthly consolidated balance sheet, administering P&L, and producing cash forecast reports.

         Conducted break-even analysis for O&M business unit and scrutinized costs associated with work performance of contracts.

         Performed in-depth cost/benefit analysis regarding implementation of Timberline accounting system.

         Employed Microsoft Access to effectively track, monitor and document fixed assets.

         Demonstrated first-rate organizational strengths in preparing company for acquisition.

         Developed global legal entity structure and organization for O&M and construction operation business units.

         Drafted business plan for O&M business unit and prepared private placement for capital investment.

         Developed and implemented organizational chart and job descriptions for employees, and administered annual performance reviews.

         Planned and developed annual budget and forecasts for organization and business units.

         Prepared desalination utility pricing models, profit projections, capital costs and rates of return.

         Tasked with handling special projects (financial/operational) as requested by board of directors.

         Overhauled and improved contract administration process and integrated information reporting systems.

 

Financial Reporting Manager C Directed Electronics, Inc.

         Assembled monthly comparative consolidated and subsidiary multi-currency balance sheet for organization producing $400M in annual revenues.

         Conducted P&L variance analysis on materiality thresholds and efficiently implemented monthly financial reporting packages with signed certifications for subsidiaries.

         Consistently steered strict compliance with GAAP and SEC requirements, and administered consolidating and subsidiary property, plant and equipment and intangible roll forwards.

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Assistant Controller C Websidestory / Visual Sciences

         Examined and validated monthly consolidated and subsidiary P&L variance analysis and prepared quarterly consolidated balance sheet for firm securing $100M per year in sales.

         Verified general ledger entries, subscription revenue contracts, and professional service contracts to ensure accurate revenue recognition.

         Rectified synchronization issues relating to import of modules into Solomon general ledger application.

         Applied polished leadership talents toward supervising Accounting Manager and 4 staff members.

         Launched new procedures to enhance contract approval process for EMEA subsidiaries.

         Productively uncovered omission of data in prior year s Adidas contract requiring disclosure. 

 

Advanced Marketing Services, Inc., Xxxxxx, CA, 2003 to 2007

Financial Reporting and Tax Manager           (2005 to 2007)

         Expeditiously compiled monthly consolidating financial statement package comprised of balance sheet, P&L analysis, and cash flow status for company realizing $1B in annual sales.

         Adhered to stringent deadlines in driving monthly close process, overseeing journal entries, maintaining general ledger, and verifying consolidation of domestic and foreign subsidiaries figures.

         Supported taxation activities via state apportionment and uniform capitalization calculations, FAS 109 consolidated current/deferred tax provisions, and compliance with international transfer pricing policies.

         Employed significant problem solving abilities in managing intercompany transactions, coordinating federal and state income tax audits including 2-year IRS audit, and preparing/submitting consolidated and stand-alone multi-state and federal income tax returns.

         Directed, motivated, mentored and supervised 5 accountants and several external consultants.

         Assisted in analysis, preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for all international subsidiaries.

         Monitored business unit operations for all international subsidiaries identifying business trends, market conditions and channel distribution issues

         Uncovered and reported to CFO all material deviations from budget and forecast projections.

 

Sr. Internal Auditor      (2004 to 2005)

• Prepared process flowcharts and risk control matrices vital to ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and devised audit programs to methodically assess various business cycles.
• Tested and evaluated internal control remediations proposed by management to determine effectiveness, optimize cost control and fortify compliance.

 

Senior International Accountant        (2003 to 2004)

         Demonstrated proficiency in performing intercompany account reconciliations between group-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries in Latin America and EMEA.

         Consolidated and submitted monthly financial results of foreign subsidiaries to U.S. parent corporation and relied upon to justify GAAP differences.

         Expertly reconciled foreign statutory audit reports for parent consolidation of international subsidiaries.

         Handled 10K and 10Q SEC reporting disclosures for foreign-owned subsidiaries, and meticulously reconciled U.S. parent company investments via Equity method of accounting.

 

McGladrey and Pullen, LLP, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, 2002 to 2003        

Audit Supervisor, General Services Group

         Displayed impressive flexibility in executing audit procedures of balance sheet and income statement accounts, testing internal controls, participating in physical inventory counts, analyzing valuation allowances, and preparing full disclosure financial statements and notes.

         Performed job costing on engagements to improve audit efficiency and achieve higher realizations.

         Calculated and decisively defined benchmarking ratios and statistics for construction industry clients.

         Successfully managed medium-sized construction and manufacturing companies such as: Reno Contracting, TC Construction, Bycor, TB Penick, and Chula Vista Electric.

 

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J.H. Cohn, LLP, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, 1998 to 2002

Senior Accountant and Audit Supervisor, Financial Management Service Group

         Oversaw full spectrum of audit procedures and activities, trained and directed staff accountants, and exhibited exemplary talents with private and publicly-traded companies in industries such as manufacturing, managed care, energy, nonprofit, and biotechnology.

         Facilitated preparations for current and deferred income tax provisions, 10K, 10Q and 8K filings, and  individual, partnership and C-Corp tax returns.

 

 

BSBA Degree, emphasis in Accounting, Xxxxxx State University, 1997

CPA license, state of Xxxxxx