Accounting Manager
Resume:
Culver City CA 90232
E-mail: ******@**********.***
http://www.webshanker.com
Phone: 310-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Professional with extensive administration, accounting and consulting
experience in diverse industries, including hospitals, entertainment, e-
commerce and non-profit organizations. Strong qualifications in
management, budgeting, systems technology design and implementation, and
staff development/leadership. Proven ability to improve operations, impact
business growth and maximize profits through achievements in management,
cost reductions, process improvements and internal controls. Excellent
communicator, with publishing credits in major national magazines, such as
"Journal of Accountancy." Book author:" Guide to Non-profits- From the
Trenches - An Overview for Controllers, Treasurers, CPAs, and CFOs."
CAREER HISTORY
Self-employed consultant (2008-current)
. Consultant Interim Controller at Colburn School of Performing Arts-
Re-organize accounting department, establish new policies and
procedures, staff training, financial reporting, fixed assets,
modeling, analysis, bond covenants, etc.
. Consultant at John Wayne Cancer Institute- St. John's Health Center
. Interim Corporate Controller for Century City Doctor's Hospital
-Lead accounting department at a large hospital with a difficult
cash flow situation.
. Assessment of accounting and systems, internal controls for Grosh
Scenic Rentals- Provided objective advice and ideas for this
growing family business in transition.
. Interim Finance Director for the Dubnoff Educational Center- Lead
the non-profit in a difficult transition period. Assisted Executive
Director in finding permanent employee. Evaluated accounting
processes and made recommendations.
. Developed and wrote very successful online CPE courses
Temple Israel of Hollywood- Synagogue, three schools and building rentals
(LLC) ( 2006- 2008)
Director of Finance
. As the top Finance leader, created a new standard of excellence in
accounting/finance and operation controls
. Outstanding leadership in implementing new internal controls, new
procedures and processes related to accounting issues, inter-
departmental relations, membership procedures, grants management,
human resources, school processes, etc.
. Reviewed employment contracts and pension plans for compliance and
audits
. Successfully selected and implemented new billing/temple/school
system in record time.
. Led a totally renewed accounting department- Hired and trained new
accounting staff, including accounting manager, school business
manager, payroll administrator, staff accountants, clerks, and
consultants.
. Reviewed and prepared cash management, monthly board reports,
taxes, and budgets.
. Great direct relationship with auditors, bankers, attorneys,
volunteers and insurance firms.
Consultant-self employed (2001-2006)
SOX- Internal controls projects
. j2 Global Communications (Sox Solutions)- Lead on compliance
testing in all areas, including HR and accounting. Quality control
of documentation, narratives, and testing. Remediation and re-
testing. IT integration within risk/control matrix. Liaison with
outside auditors and entity level issues and testing. COSO and
COBIT frameworks.
. Kaiser Permanente (Macias and Ryan)- Conducted compliance
interviews, hands-on documentation, internal controls assessment,
risks and controls, transfers and gap analysis, detailed
remediation and action plan, review of policies and procedures,
flowcharts, narratives, test planning, testing review and
evaluation. COSO framework.
. Tetratech Engineering (Zamzow Group)- Leadership on compliance
reviews, training and risk assessment for 4 subsidiaries. Areas
included accounting, HR and project management.
Other high-level projects:
. Northrop Grumman (Access)- Corporate Internal Audit project
regarding compensation and time off policies and procedures.
. Sony Pictures- International TV-(A4C) Contract reviews and complex
international reconciliations.
. International Medical Corp-Interim Controller- Review internal
audit reports and follow ups, pension plans, internal controls,
taxes, State registrations and accounting issues. Foreign exchange
transactions.
. Elizabeth Glaser Pediatrics Aids Foundation- Interim Controller,
new procedures for HR and accounting, controls, training of staff,
reports to Board in record time.
Arthritis Foundation (1998-2001)
1 Corporate Controller/ Implementation leader
Executive team member on Peoplesoft financials implementation - over 55
chapters ($80 million parent organization). Managed all accounting
functions and staff of the largest chapter in the organization with 10
branches in three States. Improved cash flow by devising new internal
controls for credit card transactions, decreasing lag time from three
months to a week.
Conducted informal audits and changed cash receipts processes and
procedures. Direct report and accountability for audits. Direct
relationships with bankers, investment companies, vendors and Board of
Directors.
Oracle Corp (1997-1998)
1 Sr. Consultant
Project lead on HR system implementation at Santa Barbara City College with
outstanding results. Mentored and supervised two other consultants in
setting up specific items in the system. Created three different models of
HR systems to facilitate decision making. Negotiated and lead successful
change on a post implementation of Oracle Financials at the Los Angeles
Board of Education. Managed cross-functional areas, including HR, MIS and
Accounting to achieve completion of projects. Specialist and lead in HR (
including benefits) and Payroll modules.
Deloitte and Touche LLP (1996-1997)
Lead Consultant
Earned consultant of the year award. Interim Controller/Project lead at
Sherwood Electronics, a $200 million distribution company. Developed
strategies to evaluate financial computer system, resulting in re-
evaluation of existing applications, processes and procedures. Project
manager at Aerospace Corp. supervising two other CPAs on a project
involving employee travel expenses.
Other experience (1986-1995)
RTC work, consulting and teaching (1992-1995)
Fremont Insurance Group- Sr. Accountant (1988-1991)
Quezada and Navarro CPAs- Lead of Single Audit of the City of LA (1986-
1988)
CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION
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2 MBA University of Phoenix
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4 Certified Public Accountant - Passed all parts in first sitting
5 B.A. Accounting National University- Summa cum Laude
6 Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor
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2 SPECIAL SKILLS
. Created questions for CPA exam database about accounting and ethics.
. Articles published in national magazines such as "Architecture
Business and Economics," "Veterinary Economics", "Laundry Today" and
"Teachers of Vision". Also published online by the State Technology
Committee of the California Society of CPAs.
. Teaching experience at Santa Monica College, AIU, Devry and West Coast
University
. Outstanding hands-on computer skills, including MS Office (Advanced
Excel skills), Visio, Oracle, Peoplesoft, Great Plains, Frx, N-vision,
F9, Crystal reports, Front Page, ACCPAC, Business Works, MAS90, Keane,
SOS, Chaverware and QuickBooks, Fundware, Financial Edge, ADP payroll
processing.
. Tax preparation for individuals, small businesses, corporations, LLCs,
non-profits, sales taxes, etc.
. Lead workshop on financial literacy at Rio Hondo College.
. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
. California Society of CPAs- SOX Roundtable and Technology State
Committee. Represented the Society at a career fair at Hamilton High
School.
. Board of Directors- American Society of Women Accountants- Earned Past
President Award
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