Controller/CFO /Asst Controller

WILLIAM R.

HARTMAN CPA

Tiburon, California ***20

(415)

***-****

*********@***.***

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

A financial and accounting executive with company oversight, who is

committed to cost-effective management of resources and quality

performance and driven to manage costs and establish strategic, mutually

beneficial partnerships and relationships with users, vendors and service

providers.

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

? A critical thinker and a doer that has worked collaboratively

with the CEO to both envision and

execute new opportunities.

? Provided leadership needed to plan and grow profit efficiently,

including development

of budgets, margin control and accurate projections in

support of business strategy.

? Developed short-range and long range financial plans to

achieve established company

goals.

? Extensive Start-up experience with development of procedures,

reporting systems and team building.

? Responsible for the accounting of the manufacturing process

with the establishment of standard costs and

monthly variance analysis. Also established metrics and

monitored performance for outside contract

manufacturers.

. Managed overall accounting functions, including payroll, provided

oversight and direction to the accounting and finance team.

. Responsible for risk management, internal controls, internal audit,

audit preparation, technical accounting analysis and policy

development.

. Responsible for managing and reviewing all accounting and

reconciliations.

. Developed and enhanced financial reporting and processes.

. Prepared memos on all technical accounting and reporting matters.

. Worked with executive management, business owners and legal in

drafting various sections of the SEC filings and manage SEC reporting.

. Reviewed quarterly/annual financials with audit committee.

. Led the development, maintenance and improvement of finance controls/

procedures (including SOX).

. Effectively managed the audit process with the outside auditors.

? Ensured the timely Tax compliance with reporting with

appropriate agencies.

? Strong knowledge of Excel, Word and Sage MAS 90, Quickbooks,

Oracle Financials.

? Managed the external Reporting 12+ years for SEC Forms 10K and

10Q.

CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Certified Public Accountant-California License Active Status.

Big 4 Audit Assurance manager (PWC).

Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) with nationally recognized

international accounting expertise.

M&A directed the accounting and financial activities for a major reverse

acquisition by a Chinese manufacturer

Created strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align

with and support key business initiatives.

Built and retained high performance teams by hiring, developing and

motivating skilled professionals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Financial and Accounting Consultant

Part-time 2011 to Present

Providing accounting and financial support to start-up entities.

Professional services offered include:

. Technical advice on FASB and SEC accounting matters such as revenue

recognition

. Business modeling with financial planning and analysis

. Cash Flow-assessing working capital metrics and liquidity needs.

. Review of financial statements, drafting of external SEC reports-Form

10Q, Form 8K and Form 10K.

. Assistance in the development and updating of accounting policies and

procedures for SOX compliance

ZAP (Zero Air Pollution) (Recently Merged With Jonway Auto of China)

2000- December 2012 Controller /CFO and Consultant, Sanmen, China

and Santa Rosa, California. ZAP is a distributor and manufacturer of

Advanced Technology Products, primarily electric vehicles. The product line

includes electric automobiles, trucks and scooters. ZAP completed a merger

with a Chinese Automobile Manufacturer in January of 2011. The process of

transferring all operational and administrative activities to China has

been completed in 2012. I have traveled to China on various occasions to

review their processes for accounting (FAS 52) and manufacturing of

automobiles and have gained solid international experience.

Some of my specific areas of responsibility while at ZAP were:

. Developed and managed a small accounting staff to meet the company's

timely reporting requirements. Maintained the Company's cost accounting

system with performance reviews of contract manufacturers.

. Prepared the monthly closing of the General Ledger and financial

statements for reporting to senior management and the Board of Directors

. Functioned as the company point person for both banking and insurance

needs. This included competitive shopping for health and causality

insurance.

. Developed and coordinated the annual budget with various department

heads. Provided a monthly report to explain budget variances and margin

analysis.

. Supervised the payroll function using an outside service, ADP.

. Functioned as the primary contact to provide the auditors with quarterly

and annual financial information.

. Ensured the proper filing of Sales/use and property taxes.

. M&A-provided financial support for major acquisition by a Chinese company

with numerous trips to China to review their accounting records and

business activities.

. Performed daily treasury management activities with monitoring of cash

flow.

. Prepared and filed the necessary SEC filings both quarterly and annually

for the company.

Managed the Human Resources Function which included updating of the

employee handbook and personnel forms.

. Established and enforced a strong system of internal controls both

accounting and operational.

. Responsible for IT systems development and maintenance.

CFO's 2 GO, Walnut Creek,California. CFO's 2 Go is Contract accounting

organization 1998-2000 for temporary placement of

senior accounting management positions.

Some of the assignments worked on

were the following:

ePredix.com, (pre-IPO) S F Financial District,Acting

CFO/Controller, client was a B2B provider of job assessments on the net.

Job responsibilities included the development of the business plan, and

setting up the accounting infrastructure (high volume transactions for an e-

commerce business environment) and operational control procedures.

Colo.com, (pre-IPO) San Francisco,California,Financial

Consultant, client is a provider of colo-locations throughout The US. Job

responsibilities included audit assistance, analytical reviews of

prospectus information, also conversion from Quick books to ORACLE

Financials.

Vacu-dry Company- Acting CFO/Controller. Client was a $40 million

publicly held international Fruit processor and distributor located in

Sonoma County. Job responsibilities included all accounting functions

including Standard Cost Accounting, financial statements and SEC Reporting

and the company's budgeting, taxes, credit and collections etc.

SEGA OF AMERICA, Redwood City, California Controller Consumer Products

Division SEGA is a manufacturer and

distribution for gaming media both hardware and software they are also the

developers of the Genesis, Sega CD, 32X, Saturn, and Dreamcast consoles. In

addition Sega also develops software for their hardware as well as PC

games. Job responsibilities included all accounting functions including

Standard Cost Accounting, financial statements and monthly management

reporting and the company's budgeting, taxes, credit and collections etc.

EDUCATION

Master of Science Degree in Accounting State University of New York

Bachelor of Arts

Saint Vincent College

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