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