Manager Accounting
Resume:
Cassie L. Baca, CPA
Allen, TX 75002
*******@*****.***
Experience
SEC and Financial Reporting Consultant
Robert Half Management Resources Dallas, TX
2008-2009 ($0.1 billion revenues) - start-up private equity firm
Reason for leaving: Contract ended due to limited cash flow
. Prepared initial registration statement on Form 10 and private equity
fund financial statements
. Created supporting schedules, consolidations and cash flows for U.S.,
Cyprus, and German subsidiaries with noncontrolling interests and
foreign currency translations
. Trained accounting department regarding SEC filings and financial
reporting
. Developed internal control policies and procedures for initial Sarbanes-
Oxley compliance
Director, SEC Reporting
Furmanite Corporation Dallas, TX
2007-2008 ($0.3 billion revenues) - international technical services
firm - NYSE: FRM
Reason for leaving: Concentrate on MBA
. Streamlined SEC reporting process reducing overtime during filings by
creating Microsoft FRx reports to assist with variance analysis and
footnote disclosures
. Accounting lead for implementation of Microsoft Dynamics SL (2008);
created new global chart of accounts
. Directed preparation of filings on Forms 10-Q and 10-K, subsidiary
financials, and audit of 401(k) plan
. Assisted staff with compilation of monthly internal financial package
. Served as Solomon administrator ensuring proper consolidation and
foreign currency translation of 12 countries
Assistant Controller, SEC Reporting
CB Richard Ellis Group Inc. (formerly Trammell Crow Company) Dallas,
TX
2006-2007 ($4.0 billion revenues) - real estate firm - NYSE: CBG
Reason for leaving: Position eliminated with purchase of Trammell
Crow Company by CB Richard Ellis Group Inc.
. Streamlined quarterly reporting process; automated tracking of common
stock reducing process by four days
. Oversaw preparation of filings on Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, benefit
plan audits, and various monthly/quarterly analyses and schedules;
coordinated quarterly reviews and annual audit
. Researched, analyzed accounting issues such as deferred compensation,
software capitalization costs, and business disposal or exit activities
Manager, SEC and Financial Reporting
Holly Corporation Dallas, TX
2004-2006 ($4.0 billion revenues) - an independent refiner - NYSE:
HOC
Reason for leaving: Continue pursuit of SEC reporting experience
Manager, SEC Reporting (2004-2006)
. Refined investment schedules for ease of use and compliance with
accounting standards
. Converted filings to plain English; developed new reconciliations to
GAAP for performance measures
. Drafted company's Form 10-Qs and 10-K; prepared consolidating entries
and supporting schedules
. Performed system administration for Hyperion Financial Management
system (implemented in 2004)
. Worked through initial adoption of Sarbanes-Oxley and revision of key
controls after adoption period
SAP Implementation Team (2006)
. Represented team as expert in financial reporting, consolidations, and
monthly close process
Cassie L. Baca, CPA
1530 Pine Bluff Drive
Allen, TX 75002
*******@*****.***
Manager, Financial Reporting
Accor North America, Inc. Dallas, TX
1997-2004 ($1.0 billion revenues) - a privately held hospitality
company
Reason for leaving: Pursue SEC reporting experience
Project Director (2003-2004); Capital Management Software Development
Team (2001-2003)
. Directed 12 member functional team and oversaw software projects; adept
at troubleshooting problems
. Designed project charter, work breakdown structures, business
requirements, and functional specifications
. Redesigned custom in-house capital expenditure software on Oracle
platform as member of financial team
Manager, Financial Reporting (1997-2004); Supervisor, Fixed Assets
(1997-2000)
. Generated all consolidating entries and supporting schedules for
external financial statements in accord with GAAP (in U.S., Canada,
France, or international standards, as necessary); managed fixed-asset
department
. Researched accounting rules and regulations providing impact to company
and implementation guidelines
Audit Coordinator
Beverly Enterprises, Inc. Fort Smith, AR
1991-1997 ($3.3 billion revenues) - healthcare company formerly
traded on NYSE
Reason for leaving: Move to a larger city
Audit Coordinator (1992-1997); Staff Accountant (1991-1992)
. Performed liaison role between external auditors and company;
coordinated quarterly reviews and annual audits; created specific
subsidiary financial statements needed for construction and HUD
compliance
. Reviewed audit reports prepared by external auditors for accuracy and
legal compliance
Education
Master of Business Administration, 3.5 GPA
2009 The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
Austin, TX
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, cum laude, 3.7 GPA
1991 Schreiner University Kerrville, TX
Additional
Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics SL; SAP; Timberline; Hyperion Financial
Management; Microsoft FRx
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