Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller

Jeff Orler, CMA Management Professional

*********@*****.*** LinkedIn 858-***-**** San Diego, CA 92128

Pro-active and results-oriented leader with more than 15 years of managerial experience in financial and management accounting; proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules; demonstrated hands-on management style in the development and implementation of strategic plans to ensure company growth. Effectively communicates direction, commits people to action, and convey complex information in easily understood formats.

Areas of Expertise include:

Financial Reporting

Consolidation & Analysis

Account Reconciliation

Budget Forecasting

Taxes

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Relationship Building

GAAP Guidelines

Staff Training & Leadership

Cash-flow Report

Internal Controls

Auditing

Professional Experience

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LP, San Diego, CA 2/2014 to 8/2017

Manager, Accounting

Managed day-to-day general ledger operations for 3 companies with teams comprised of a both external contributors and internal accounting staff members at a wide range of skill levels. Reported directly to the CFO.

Key Accomplishments:

Successfully performed all accounting, finance and operational tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and help execute staff development plans.

Accomplished a reduction in the monthly accounting close from 14 to 10 days by assigning, scheduling and monitoring key deliverables.

Developed and implemented processes to improve accounting and operational efficiency resulting in reduced account write-offs and time spent reconciling the variance.

LG ELECTRONICS MOBILECOMM U.S.A., INC., San Diego, CA 7/1998 to 3/2012

Senior Manager, Accounting (3/2004 to 3/2012)

Managed accounting activities for 2 companies to ensure compliance with accounting principles and corporate policies. Prepared worksheet and additional documents during litigation "discovery" stage; provide "expert" testimony during depositions and trials.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed and implemented a corporate credit card program to reduce the risk of fraud by creating increased transparency within employee expense reporting process.

Improved accounts payable practice by decreasing number of checks issued by 50%; confirmed vendor tax identification at set-up, setting-up an on-line expense reporting procedure.

Reduced payroll recording process from 16 hours to 3 hours per month by reformatting ADP payroll data.

Garnered $1.3M R&D tax credit.

Subject matter expert for process development in conversion to Oracle.

Manager Accounting (4/2000 to 2/2004)

Supported several FSE (foreign service employee) controllers with monthly closing of financial statements; served as primary accounting point of contact in fast paced environment; ensured operational and administrative effectiveness in compliance with internal policies; provided leadership and staff development to maintain productivity.

Key Accomplishments:

Reduced month-end close time frame from 8 to 5 days by standardizing the process and timeline.

Major contributor to successful annual audits and tax reporting by delivering consistent communications with external CPA firm.

Senior Accountant (7/1998 to 3/2000)

Supported the Controller with accounting activities for 3 companies including accounts payable, accounts receivable, closing and consolidation of financial statements; performed diversified duties in maintaining and providing accurate and timely financial statements and reconciled bank statements. Reconciled balance sheet accounts.

Key Accomplishments:

Key contributor to the successful conversion from Peachtree to complete MAS90 system.

Created and implemented the first detailed Credit Policy for the company.

Additional Experience

Accounting Manager (1994 to 1995), Kyushu Matsushita Electric Corp of America (Panasonic), San Diego, CA

Accounting Supervisor (1993 to 1994), Kyushu Matsushita Electric Corp of America (Panasonic), San Diego, CA

Accounting Clerk (1993), Kyushu Matsushita Electric Corp of America (Panasonic), San Diego, CA

Active Duty (1983 to 1987) U.S. Air Force Honorable Discharge

Temporary Accounting Experience

Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets Accountant McBride Electric, San Diego, CA

Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets Accountant General Instruments (Motorola), San Diego, CA

Accounts Receivable, Cycle Count of Inventory Accountant, Deltec Electronics Corp, San Diego, CA

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting), University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Certified Management Accountant

Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam (Passed)

Affiliations

Institute of Management Accountants

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