Tom Wang
*** *. **** **., #*-***• Alhambra, CA **801 • 213-***-**** • *******@***.********.***
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science in Finance, May 2011
GPA: 3.66/4.00
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, May 2004
GPA: 3.21/4.00
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Finance), May 2004
EXPERIENCE
J.L. Management & Construction, Monterey Park, CA June
2008 – May 2010
Controller
Analyzed cash flow, cost controls, and project expenses.
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Prepared budget for construction projects and performed rate return analysis.
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Developed and implemented finance, accounting, and billing procedures.
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Established and maintained appropriate internal control safeguards.
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RSM McGladrey, Pasadena, CA
April 2007 – May 2008
Senior Associate
Provided risk consulting services to assist clients in documenting and reviewing key financial
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processes such as accounts payable, treasury, human resources and payroll, identifying control deficiencies
and recommending solutions.
Reduced lead time for clients by creating protocol lists for project team members, consolidating
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similar types of document requests, and prioritizing task lists.
Acted as liaison between client and team members to communicate risk findings and control
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recommendations.
Protiviti, Los Angeles, CA
August 2004 – April 2007
Experienced Consultant
Aided clients in reviewing operational and financial processes, and focusing on internal controls,
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process efficiencies, best practices and process re-engineering.
Assisted clients in assessing their internal control environments and policies over financial reporting in
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compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Provided internal audit services and served as a project lead for multiple clients.
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DIRECTV, El Segundo, CA
June 2003 – January 2004
Accounting/Finance Intern
Reviewed and reconciled bank statements.
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Developed uniform reconciliation procedures for treasury department.
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Merrill Lynch, Los Angeles, CA
January 2003 – May 2003
Finance Intern
Assisted financial advisor with corporate financial analysis and portfolio review.
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SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS
CFA Level 1 Candidate
Computer: C/C++, Java, Unix, MS Excel, SAS, Bloomberg, Crystal Ball, Captial IQ
Languages: Fluent in Chinese and English
ACTIVITIES
Member, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Los Angeles, CA, December 2004 – Present
Member, Habitat for Humanity, Los Angeles, CA, August 2004 – Present
Director of Information System, Beta Alpha Psi, USC (Spring 2003), September 2002 – May 2004