Elinor Scheffer

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PROFILE

Well qualified and results oriented Controller with a unique combination of Accounting and Systems, in a variety of industries. Experienced and passionate about process improvement including saving money, and exceeding management expectations on all levels. Consistently contributes to the highest quality of output both as an individual and as a team player. Approaches difficult assignments and projects with a can do attitude for meeting corporate/client expectations and deadlines.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Standardized accounting procedures

Financial Modeling & forecasting

Problem solving/decision making

Team Building & Leadership

Strategic business decisions

Manufacturing/Service/Construction

Price/cost/margin analysis

Year End Audit/CPA

Federal /State Regulation

GAAP Standards

SOX standards

Reporting to SEC

Preparing 10K - 10Q

Pre IPO

Cash forecast/Cash flow

Financial Analysis & reporting

Multi-Location Operations

Shareholder’s Notes

Corp /sales /PR Taxes

Merger/Acquisitions & Divestitures

Company Consolidation

Fixed Asset/401k

Royalties/ Commission

Intercompany accounting

Goodwill

System Automation

Microsoft Office

Sage 100- FRX

Great Plains- Crystal

SAP

PC/MRP

ERP/Oracle

Fourth shift

QuickBooks

professional experience

ISI Inc.

Assistant Controller 2014 to Present

Prepare the financial statements, DCR bank reporting, monitor and prepare the Capital expenditure and fixed asset. Reconcile and prepare the payroll entries. Assist the billing department.

Monitor and prepare the revenue, budget comparison and gross margin. Assist the Controller with several projects and auditors. General ledger reconciliation. Computer Software Great Plain and transition to SAP.

NCV Inc., Vista, CA. Private Company 2008- 2014

Controller

Prepared month-end and quarterly financial statements for seven companies with revenue of(50M to 100M)

Supervised, set up the goals and cross trained a team of Nine employees in accounting

Performed accounts payable, accounts receivable, Sales and Use Tax, in-house payroll tax filing, petty

Cash, daily cash flow, accounts and bank reconciliation, general ledger, trend report, Capital expenditure,

Forecasting, fixed asset, inventory, rebate reports, variance analysis, operating expenses

Worked with IT, IS, Purchasing to improve the cost reduction and accuracy

Prepared inter-company interest and shareholder interest, documents on new acquisitions

Interact with bank on notes and lines of credit, assist the external CPA with year-end audit

Achieved debt reduction and acted as member of advisory group.

Prepare financial reports for management and shareholders for corporate tax fillings

Annual savings of over $280k as follows: renegotiating interest rate with shareholders, line of credit,

Dart System check deposits, and by renegotiating contracts with vendors to receive a 1.5% discount for

Automated debit payment ACH. Achieved “Green” status by switching to paperless invoicing process

Negotiation, set up, and monitors the third party merchant system for customers. Computer Software SAGE 100

Kennedy Development of California, San Diego, CA (Developer and Builder) Private Company 2005- 2008

Controller

Prepared month-end closing and quarterly financial for four companies with revenue of (10M to 30M)

Supervised a team of three employees

Performed Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, petty cash, payroll, cost commission, inventory, general ledger, and cash flow activities

Interfaced with realtors, escrow companies and lenders preparing the final agreements on closing cost, interest, preparation and deed notarization, financial forecasting, cost reduction and operating expenses

Reviewed financials with shareholders, assist the external CPA with year-end audit. Computer Software ERP

ES Financial Firm, San Diego, CA Public and private companies 2002 – 2005

Consultant / Controller

Consulted for various companies (Golf, Real Estate, Banking, Retail, Service)

To assist the accounting and finance departments to compliance with GAAP standards and

System Automation. Computer Software SAP, ERP, Great Plain

McKenna Enterprises, Mt. View, CA (ecommerce Strategy Consultants) Public Company 2000 - 2002

Controller

Acted as CFO for the first year with revenue of (30M to 90M)

Hired and developed a strong team of Ten employees for accounting and finance department

Performed and supervised AP, AR, payroll, commission, general ledger, financial reporting

Cash, daily cash flow, accounts and bank reconciliation, general ledger, trend report, Capital expenditure

Forecasting, fixed asset, variance analysis, operating expenses

Provided expenses and assisted sales team in contract preparation with European and Asian companies

Decreased the month-end closing from several months to 10 days. Computer Software ERP, Great Plain

Qualitau Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (Test Equipment Manufacturer) Public Company 1997 – 2000

Controller

Accounting Duties:

Acted as CFO for two companies in US and Israel for the first two years with revenue of (45M to 80M)

Prepared the consolidated financial reports

Responsible for sales and conversion of Foreign Exchange currency for European and Asian companies

Hired and developed a strong team of five accounting and finance employees

Performed Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger and inventory functions

Assist the CFO with IPO Computer Software SAP

Human Resources Duties:

Performed staffing, terminations, benefits and worker compensation functions

Wrote company policy and procedure which was reviewed and approved by outside legal service

Increased the line of credit to $1.5M by renegotiation with the bank

Achieved over $200K in annual savings by effectively negotiating employer’s portion with medical insurance Co.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Art in Accounting and Business, San Jose State University - San Jose California

CPA courses, estimated completion date October 2017

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Management, Finance and Business Certificate

Microsoft Software Application Certificate

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