KERRY VEGA

**** ******** **, *******(*) CA *****

805-***-**** lksrxv@r.postjobfree.com (*)will relocate to be near employment

Experience and Qualification Summary

Professional with twenty years of progressively more responsible accounting and operational experience in detail-oriented, multifunctional settings. Successful in integrating people, processes and technology into cohesive infrastructures, and partnering finance with opera¬tions to reduce and control costs, improve profitability and implement process improvements. Demonstrated consistent attainment of organizational and fiscal objectives. Expertise includes overall management of report analysis and generation from the areas of Finance, IT, Operations, Product and Research Development teams, including Sales and Marketing.

Extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis, forecasting and budgeting, and profitability analysis. In-depth knowledge and hands-on involvement in financial system interfaces and conversions and training required for advanced computer environments. Motivated, results-oriented with strong analytical and technical skills. Excellent problem solving skills and project management experience with effective cross-functional interactions and decision-making ability.

Proven track record of accepting responsibility beyond immediate job duties and refocusing on continuous improvement. Dedicated to translating company values into practical everyday operations and preserving strong business alliances with clients and third-party users of accounting and financial information.

Software and System Environments:

Syspro (ERP), Peachtree, Quickbooks M.O.M. (Municipal); Perquest and Paychex

Microsoft: Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint

Basecamp, Zendesk, various CRM and Report Writer programs;

Email management programs MYEMMA and Trumpia

Professional Experience

EBS Executive Business Services, LLC

Dbas: STARKART and NALA – Nat’l Sales Organization Dec 2005 – Mar 2011

STARKART – Grocery Cart Advertising throughout the US and Canada

NALA (National Assoc of Local Advertisers) Online Marketing Packages for Local Advertisers

Chief Administrative Officer/Project Manager Aug 2009 – Mar 2011

Promoted to Chief Administrative Officer to work with the C-Level team in addition to the Controller duties in developing business plan of action for new product development and management of all company policy and procedures.

• Worked closely with R&D and Executive Team on Assessment and Feasibility Studies for sustainable development of new product.

• Analyzed and resolved complex issues involving methodologies and system data flow achieving increased efficiency and data integrity.

• Setup all GL standards and requirements for integration into period-end financial status.

• Trained staff in accounting and production to integrate proper cost reporting but also GL postings to manage standard and overhead costing on product development and implementation.

• Developed budgets and timeline grids to meet project requirements and stages of development.

• Built ‘models’ and ‘matrixes’ for budget calculations and processes to simplify analysis and communications for all Leads and Executive Management.

• Liaison between Finance and IT with Directors of R&D, Operations and Sales & Marketing to meet weekly on actual vs budgeted reporting and parameters for profitable sales.

• Managed daily projection analysis and period-end reporting.

• Complete oversite of developing a webteam for creation of new website with dashboard and integration into all required process

• Managed complete integration and implementation from conception, through prototype launches and complete online status.

• Involved in managing and using strong communication and presentation skills at the annual National Sales Conferences.

• Worked with graphic team and VP of Sales and Marketing and developed all required presentation material

• Setup production process and controls to manage multi-component environment using Basecamp.

EBS Executive Business Services, LLC (cont’d)

Controller Dec 2005 – Mar 2011

Originally hired as Controller to oversee all accounting operations and to do a computer conversion from Quickbooks to the Syspro (ERP) System. Complete hands-on experience in all processes including, A/P, A/R, Commissions, Payroll, Sales Order Entry, Cost Accounting and Inventory Control, and HR/Personnel.

• Developed systems and processes to manage resources and streamline operations.

• Implemented automation of daily credit card and ach online processing for separate product lines including management of chargeback and dispute resolution.

• Manage 401k reporting requirements and annual census requirements.

• Brought entire organization online with new Syspro ERP system including training and implementation.

• Worked with Director of Operations to manage daily inventory control for cost accounting measurements.

• Duties were quickly expanded to use skills in report generation and IT maintenance management.

• Expanded report generation using Excel and Report Writer systems. Completely Responsible for generating period end reporting including Financial Statements and all Sales Performance and Cost Accounting reporting.

• Worked directly with CFO/COO in preparation of reporting and analysis for quarterly meeting with CEO and Financial Management President.

• Reporting included Cash Flow Actuals, Projections, Budgets and forecasting. Developed process to take on international requirements and reporting for Canadian office.

• Legal Relations and Representative in Personnel and Corporate Contracts issues

• IT Maintenance including Trouble Call System

• Strong Communications, Team Focus and Training; Strong Leadership and Decision Making to Problem Resolution

• Develop and Integrate Work Flow Systems

• Develop System controls for Problem Identification

Alliance Finishing and Manufacturing (S-Corp), Oxnard CA July 1996 to December 2005

Metal finishing and Mfg in a multi-step process including all QA compliance

Controller

Hired to assist organization to expand to a “one stop shop” concept and put in structural components for growth to 2nd shift. Manage all aspects of Accounting Department including extensive purchase order and billing process.

• Processed required quotes and contracting for large manufacturing/finishing orders.

• Oversee the daily shipping runs to meet customer deadlines for manufacturing and finishing requirements.

• Developed pricing structure and streamlined process for multi-finishing production line. Setup systems first credit card online processing.

• Oversee OSHA requirements and reporting and annual WC audit preparation and annual property tax requirements.

• Prepared and oversee all 401k reporting requirements.

• Created Disposition Reporting required for Quality Control program.

• Assisted in creation of quality assurance manuals and oversee monthly test panel testing.

• Oversee Inventory Control and Federal Regulation Compliance reporting.

• Process quarterly management financial and sales reporting and cash flow analysis.

• Processed all Year End Reporting (1099s and w2s) and financials for Tax Reporting to assist CPA.

• Create Forms and Systems to Automate Quality and Production Requirements

• Developed Performance Review Program to Maximize value of Employees

Camrosa Water District, Camarillo CA February 1992 - March 1996

Utility Special Government – Fund Accounting

Accounting Manager

Originally hired on a temporary project for a new computer conversion to M.O.M. (municipal) program. Quickly took on report generation duties for all financial reporting then was offered position of Accounting Manager to work directly with the Director of Finance.

• Oversee all Accounting operations including year end reporting and inhouse payroll with PERS and risk management processes.

• Managed the annual reporting requirements and was lead contact for required onsite annual public audits.

• Setup new billing barcode reader system and large Fixed Asset program with physical tagging requirement.

• Developed Records Retention procedures.

• Prepared annual budgets working directly with General Manager and the 3 acting Directors.

• Financial preparation and presentation of reporting required for biweekly Board Meetings with Board of Directors.

EDUCATION

B.S. in Accounting – University of LaVerne and Ventura College, Ventura, CA 1986 – 2001

(note: all upper and lower requirements; continuing education of only GE courses left to complete)

Projected completion date of degree is 2012 and then on to certification as a CMA

Computer Programming, Certificate of Completion – Pacific Career College, Oxnard, CA 1984

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