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Manager Accounting

Location:
Pleasanton, CA, 94588
Posted:
June 23, 2010

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Herman Bonilla, CPA/MBA

**** **************

Pleasanton, CA 94588

925-***-**** (Mobile)

925-***-**** (Home)

abmjx5@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Senior financial professional (CPA/MBA) with management experience in

controllership, SEC reporting, SOX compliance, project accounting,

cash management, revenue recognition, budgeting, forecasting and

managing auditing relationships. Direct experience in the software,

telecommunications, internet and life sciences industries. Excellent

verbal and written communication skills; fluent in Spanish.

System Skills:

Extensive experience working with ERP systems including: SAP (3.x and

4.6), Oracle (10.7NCA and 11i) and Lawson (8.0). Extensive knowledge

of Excel, Word, Access and various accounting application software,

including Great Plains, QuickBooks - Enterprise, Platinum, FRx, MAS

90, RealWorld, Hyperion Enterprise and Business Objects, ADP Payroll.

Professional Experience

Consultant - Various engagements - Oct 2008 to Present

CPU Technology, Inc., Pleasanton, CA - Mar 2010 to Present

Developer and supplier of Compatible System-on-a-Chip based solutions

for complex computing environments.

Audit schedule preparation.

Process and procedure documentation

Ad hoc analyses.

United Commerical Bank, San Francisco, CA - Oct 2009 to December 2009

A leading bank in the United States serving Chinese communities and

American companies doing business in Greater China.

China subsidiary consolidation and FAS52 accounting.

Intercompany eliminations.

Audit schedule preparation.

Process and procedure documentation

Ad hoc analyses.

Taleo Corp. Dublin, CA - Oct 2008 to July 2009

$200MM leading global provider of talent management software solutions,

offering recruiting, performance management, internal mobility and other

software solutions that help customers attract and retain high quality

talent. Taleo delivers these solutions on-demand as a hosted service that

is accessed through an internet connection and a standard web browser.

. Prepared the monthly consolidated cash flow statement. (12 entities, 6

currencies)

. Coordinated month-end international financial posting into Lawson ERP

financial system.

. Liaised with outsourced accounting firms for international subsidiary

accounting issues and US GAAP conversion.

. Reviewed and approved international financial statements and

supporting reconciliations.

. Approved bi-monthly vendor payments, employee expenses and

compensation packages for all international employees.

. Provided financial analysis and documentation, including monthly

reporting on account variances.

. Assisted with audit, including preparing required schedules and

reconciliations.

. Prepared monthly account reconciliations and resolved differences in a

timely manner. (intercompany, prepaids, accruals, deferred revenue,

FAS52 revaluations)

. Prepared ad hoc financial information and analysis.

Megapath, Inc. Pleasanton, CA - June 2007 to August 2008

$200MM leading provider of managed IP communications services in North

America. MegaPath leverages its wide selection of broadband

connectivity, Virtual Private Networks, Voice over IP (VoIP) and

Security technologies to enable businesses to lower costs, increase

security and enhance productivity

Director of Accounting/Assistant Controller (Position was eliminated

due to a reduction in workforce)

Managed the month end financial close and calendar that included

preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations,

variance analysis, consolidation and department/group operating

reports (actuals vs budget/forecast).

Prepared reporting packages for senior management, Board of Directors

and equity investors.

Liaised with revenue/billing team to maintain integrity of revenue

recognition process in accordance with GAAP (SAB 101).

Drove the process to continuously improve the automation of the

revenue accounting and reporting processes.

Established financial practices and procedures for the maintenance of

fiscal records and preparation of financial reports.

Partnered with FP&A to ensure consistency between budget/forecast and

actual financial data layout.

Ensured company's compliance with GAAP and other related rules and

regulations.

Managed the year-end financial audit process with external auditors,

ensuring completeness and accuracy of audit package.

Prepared bank covenant reporting and analysis schedules.

Documented key accounting process flows and internal controls.

Aptimus, Inc. San Francisco, CA - Mar 2006 to June 2007

$20MM publicly traded customer acquisition network. The Aptimus

Network generates qualified leads for marketers and high revenues for

participating web sites.

Controller (Position was eliminated as a result of a merger)

Responsible for all operational accounting, including; GL, AP, AR, fixed

assets, and payroll ensuring compliance with policies and procedures as

well as state and federal laws and regulations.

Maintained the general ledger, trial balances, and prepared monthly

financial statements.

Responsible for driving the quarterly and annual financial closings.

Managed the audit process and with external auditors including preparation

of PBC schedules.

Maintained accurate recording of revenue-related transactions and

compliance with current accounting guidelines.

Partnered with CFO on management and oversight of SEC financial reporting

(10K, 10Q).

Prepared periodic internal executive and Board of Director financial

reporting.

Continued oversight of existing processes for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404)

compliance including updates of SOX narratives.

Functioned as Aptimus' Human Resources representative for new hire

orientation, benefits administration and onboarding.

Tracked equity, stock option and warrant issuances (Re: FAS123r accounting

and compliance).

Celera Diagnostics (Applera Corporation), Alameda, CA - Oct 2001 to

Mar 2006

$70MM business unit of Applera Corporation ($1.9Billion in sales).

Celera Diagnostics discovers, develops and manufactures novel

molecular diagnostics that enable physicians to better diagnose,

monitor and treat disease.

Accounting Manager (Position was eliminated due to a corporate

reorganization)

Managed the accounting operations of an FDA validated, GMP

manufacturing enterprise with annual end user sales at a current run

rate of $70 million per year.

Coordinated the day to day accounting operations for the business unit

and ensured compliance with GAAP and established policies and

procedures.

Responsible for the overall integrity of the financial statements and

its control environment. This included the management of all cost

accounting, G/L, A/P, credit and collections, and statutory reporting

functions.

Ensured that proper internal controls were in place, documented, and

operating effectively in order to meet Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404)

requirements, comply with Applera policies, and ensured the

safeguarding of the company's assets.

Managed the monthly close process and quarterly financial statement

review by Big 4 independent auditors to ensure compliance with US GAAP

and Applera Corporate policies.

Position liaised with Applera's consolidation, technical accounting,

audit, and tax departments to ensure that corporate requirements are

met.

Reviewed 10Q and 10K filings.

Participated in an SAP v4.6 implementation upgrade.

Certicom Corp., Hayward, CA - Jan 2001 to August 2001

$30MM software development firm specializing in security products,

technologies, and services for wireless applications, devices,

components and networks.

Manager, Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting (Company relocated

headquarters operations to Canada)

Driver for all external reporting requirements (10K and 10Q).

Prepared monthly reporting package for senior management.

Responsible for revenue recognition in compliance with SOP 97-2.

Developed Oracle based reports (Oracle 11i FSG's).

Liaised with external auditors during year-end audit and quarter-end

reviews

Covad Communications Company, Santa Clara, CA - Jan 1999 to Dec 2000

The leading national DSL broadband services provider. Covad's network

covered more than 42 million homes and businesses in major

Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and generated revenues of $160MM

Accounting Manager (Left Covad to pursue Certicom opportunity)

Managed the operational accounting functions for the company including

general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, fixed assets and financial

reporting during a period of rapid growth and expansion (revenues grew

from ~$6MM to $160MM).

Driver for the internal and external financial reporting requirements

(10K & 10Q) to ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations.

Developed effective management information and analysis capabilities

to provide timely and relevant information to operational mangers, as

well as coordinated subsidiary companies' accounting functions.

Designed and implemented company processes and procedures for

accounting compliance.

Interfaced with senior financial management personnel regarding

accounting issues, requirements and interpretation of accounting

policies and acted as a liaison on specific projects between various

departments, functional groups and/or senior personnel.

Coordinated quarterly and year-end audit engagements.

Participated in Oracle system enhancements and integration planning.

Assisted in evaluating and implementing on enterprise-level bill

verification, inventory, time and attendance, and travel expense

report system.

AONIX Corporation, San Francisco, CA - 1998 to 1999

$60MM international software development firm for the avionics,

telecommunications and aerospace industries. (French parent company

(Thompson) sold business to private equity investment firm. Operations

were consolidated in Aonix's San Diego office).

Accounting Manager, Corporate Finance

Responsible for coordinating and managing the efforts of various

corporate finance personnel including: revenue and royalty reporting,

compensation and benefits, credit and collections, accounts payable,

general ledger, financial reporting and consolidation of international

subsidiaries.

Managed local auditing and taxation relationships with CPA firm.

Responsible for developing and implementing financial and accounting

processes and controls. 401(k) plan and stock option plan

administrator.

Managed staff of 12.

Consumer Dental Offices, Oakland, CA - 1997 to 1998

Controller

Dental practice management group with combined annual revenues of

$60MM. (General Partners sold their interest in the business. New

owners moved accounting operations to Southern California)

Grubb & Ellis Company, San Francisco, CA - 1996 to 1997

Manager, Corporate Accounting

National commercial brokerage and real estate services firm with

annual revenues of $200MM. (G&E moved its corporate headquarters to

Chicago, IL.)

Sprint / La Conexion Familiar, San Francisco, CA - 1993 to 1995

Finance/Accounting Manger

The third largest long distance telephone company in the U.S. with

annual revenues of $11 Billion. (Sprint closed down the LCF operations

in San Francisco)

Rouse & Associates, Union City, CA - 1988 to 1993

Regional Controller

Real estate developer and property manager responsible for 12

commercial projects totaling 1.5 MM square feet.

Kenneth Leventhal & Co. CPAs, San Francisco, CA - 1985 to 1987

Senior Auditor

National CPA firm with expertise in the real estate industry.

Education

MBA Finance - California State University, Hayward

BA Business Administration - San Francisco State University

Professional Affiliations and Licenses

Certified Public Accountant - California, License #40119

Interests: Cycling enthusiast



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