MEHTAP SIMSEK

**** ******* **** *** **** Plano TX 75093

ac3xq7@r.postjobfree.com

214-***-****

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Accomplished bilingual leader with over 20 years’ experience in finance, accounting, business operation and management, marketing, and sales at start-up to mid-size companies. Recognized for delivering measurable business value in implementations, business operations and development, marketing, E2E solutions, and product / project management. Creative and innovative thought leader with the expertise to plan strategically while delivering tactical objectives, providing business vision and adding value. Have solid history of success leading teams across multiple project initiatives. Extensive experience in Total Cost of Operations (TCO) and Return On Investment (ROI) modeling and analysis, business models and transformation to reduce CAPEX and OPEX costs and increase efficiency. Also, have exceptional ability to establish rapport and credibility with culturally diverse groups.

CORE COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

• GAAP Policies and procedures, International accounting

• Financial Statements and month end year and closing, consolidation

• Internal Audit & G/L Adjustment, short and long term projections

• Cash Flow, Collection& Charge Back, Banking, Borrowing Base

• T/B, B/S,P/L, A/P, A/R, H/R, Payroll, 401K

• W2,1099, 940,941, Commissions

• Sale tax, Property Tax, Freeport Exemptions. GST, HST,WAT

• Cost Accounting, Expense and Account analysis, EBIT, EBIDA

• Retail, Wholesale, Consignment, Credits and Return

• Big Box Retail, Insurance, Fixed Assets, lease and Rental

• Import, Export, Custom, Shipping

• ERP, Software implementation, conversion ASN. EDI, Score Cards

• Contract, Bids, Project management, long term short term projections

• Pre-Opening, Start-up, B2B, B2C

• Supply Chain and Inventory Control and adjustments

• Trade shows, customer relations,

• Franchisee Operation, sale and support

EXPERIENCE

Global Views / Studio A

Corporate Controller

October 2016 – Current

A 20 years old private multiple entity, mid-size global manufacturing and distribution company, doing business as wholesale and B2B, B2C with operations in18 countries. Major products are rugs, carpets, furniture, home decoration, wall art and high end home goods. Major Customers: Macy’s, Newman Marcus, Ashley Furniture, American Signature, Thomasville, Basset Furniture, Haverty Furniture, Horchow, Hudson Bay Canada, etc.

• Manage a team of 7 accountant,

• Lead the full cycle of accounting operations including monthly, quarterly and annual closings.

• Prepare and review financial statements, gross margin analysis, adjustment for obsolete

• inventory, Plan annual Inventory count with warehouse, IT and external auditors

• Bank compliance, Barrowing Base, Debt Service, Cash management

• Oversee timely submission of compliance reporting including multiple state, city and business

• tax filing, manage year-end audit functions.

• Coordinate, prepare and submit information to outside CPA firm, for monthly review and

• federal tax filing

• Directing all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general

• ledger, receivables, payables, payroll, financial reporting, projection, and inventory.

• Short term and long-term projections, budget

• Work with other departments and streamlining the operation for better and effective result.

• Do cost analysis to get better return on our investment, sales and to minimize expenses.

• Renew business license, permits, insurances, application of sale tax (23 states) use tax permits,

• Calculation and payment of GHT, HST, tax, Property taxes, Freeport reports

• Prepare and pay monthly and quarterly royalty

• Business setup, ERP-accounting system setup

Egma LLC. – Dallas TX

VP of Finance / Controller

June 2015-October 2016

FDA regulated- private international mid-size medical product manufacturer and supply company. Major Customers: EICP Group, Eyetopia, UT Southwestern Medical Hospital, Shaw Vision etc..

• Directed all aspects of accounting operations, oversaw all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll, financial reporting, projection, and inventory.

• Analyzed company's financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets.

• Issued regular status and ad hoc reports to senior management.

• Provided strategic guidance around capital financing options to support company growth needs.

• Developed and coordinated all relationships with lending/financial institutions.

• Worked with Doctors, Buying Groups, Insurance agencies and individual medical practices.

• Developed and maintained all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general

• ledger and financial reporting, ensured that records are maintained in accordance with generally

• accepted accounting principles.

• Assisted senior management in financial planning and results management.

• Coordinated, prepared and reviewed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

• Managed all tax compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, property and other

• applicable taxes.

• Build an accounting department as the company grows.

• Other finance and administrative duties as required like H/R, Health Insurance, and Workers

• Comp.

• Single point of contact for government agencies, auditors, and the general public.

• Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated department staff, provide accounting policy orientation for new staff.

Feizy Import & Export

Corporate Controller and Department Head

Dallas TX September 2008 – June 2015

A 45 years old private multiple entity, mid-size consumer products company doing business as wholesale, retail, and B2B, B2C, with operations in four countries. Major products are carpets, rugs, and home goods.

Major Customers: Costco, Walmart, TJ max, Marshall, Stain Mart, Big Lot, Macy’s, JC Penny, Beth and Beyond, Pier 1, Lowes, Home Depot, Ashley Furniture, Hudson Bay Canada, Home Shopping Network, QVC, etc.

• Managed all financial activities of the company. This includes:

• Managed key account activities and relationships with commercial banks, vendors, and customers.

• Audited and reconciled A/P reducing $230M balance to $2.5M by trouble shooting and fixing EPR conversion problems.

• Audited, reconciled and adjusted A/R reduced the balance from $115M to $6M.

• Disputed and recovered around $250K chargeback from key accounts for each year.

• Started collecting of restocking fee.

• Audited and reconciled over 500 consignment accounts, corrected missing inventory, wrong pricing, duplicate shipping, missing shipping charges, and sale taxes.

• Oversaw financial operations included purchase orders, sales orders, shipping, tracked sales, returns, and inventory movement

• Ensured reconciliations of the GL, monthly closings, billing and inventory ledgers.

• Was responsible for credit approval, budgeting, cash flow statements, banking relations, ACH and wires transfers.

• Calculated and paid US and Canada sales taxes.

• Renewed business license, permits and contracts.

• Directed and managed all accounting functions and procedures for multiple locations.

• Worked with big box retailers and suppliers in India, China, Pakistan, Canada and Mexico.

• Handled payroll taxes, 940, 941, EFTP, W2, 1099, 401K plan, Workers Comp, insurance and safety.

• Prepared and paid sale commissions for internal and outside sale representatives and marketing agencies.

• Worked with IT department, EDI, CummerceHub for improvements and changes.

• Developed and distributed various reports to CEO and outside CPA Firms

• Kept books and financials for other entities owned by Feizy Rugs such as Southern Rugs, Southern Leaving, Rug by Design, North East Rug, Rug Pro, Feizy Property, etc.

• Hired and trained employees and did performance reviews. AURORA MARBLE -

Director of Operation and Finance, North America

Dallas Texas November 2004 – September 2008

Mid-size, International Manufacturer and Supplier of natural stone, tile, and travertine doing business as a wholesaler and distributor.

Major Customers: Dal-Tile Ameri Tile, IMS, and Home Depot.

• Led and managed development / implementation of new business processes.

• Arranged and coordinated trade shows and conventions.

• Managed and designed the show room, and handled the retail customers.

• Established new accounts to rich and maintain sale/growth goal of the company.

• Searched for new suppliers, Purchasing, Pricing, import/export, shipping and customs.

• Was responsible of Cash Flow, P/L, inventory and budgeting.

• Prepared monthly financial statements, G/L adjustment and closing.

• Was responsible for human resource / hiring / training / payroll /1099 / W-2/ 941 and 940 taxes.

• Planed business development, projection, new marketing, and sale strategies.

• Worked with builders, designers, customers, and marketing agencies.

• Improved customer service, showroom appearance, and sample distribution system.

• Reported oversea, Weekly and monthly basis regarding to business development and financials.

• Hired and trained new employee and sale reps.

• Obtained all business licenses and permits.

KAIZEN FOODS INC., KAIZEN REALESTATE Dallas, Texas Accounting Manager

October 1997 – November 2004

A private mid-size fast food franchise and commercial construction company operated in four states. It includes 52 fast food locations of Burger King, Denny’s, Popeye Chicken, and Jack in the Box.

• Implemented corporate and franchisee policies and procedures.

• Was responsible for financial statements and monthly / quarterly adjustments and closings.

• Structure accounting department, job assignments and special projects.

• Reconciled weekly cash and sales and responsible for A/P, A/R, COGS, and payroll.

• Managed multi state payroll and processing of 1099’s, W-2’s, 940s and 941s (EFTPS).

• Handled monthly sales and use tax and payments (multiple State).

• Managed petty cash, spending, reimbursements, bank loans, draws, bank and CC reconciliations, verify daily deposits, coupons, gift certificate and cash shortage/overage.

• Franchisee support, rent, royalty and marketing.

• Handled all H/R problems, Workers Comp, insurance claims, safety issues, training, vacation, sick days, child support etc.

• Oversea the credit and collection activities, working with food supplier and vendors.

• Worked with restaurant managers, Regional managers and Territory managers.

• New business set up including all needed licenses and permits.

• Worked daily with vendors, engineers and contractor handling bids, contracts and pricing.

• Coordinated construction Projects for new construction or remodeling projects, the timely execution of them and related loan disbursements.

• Worked with the CPA firm, legal team for financial reasons, lease terms, options, and extension.

• Approved payment, expense reports, petty cash and distributions, invoices and/or receipt

• Hired and trained new employees.

USA TAX SERVICE, Dallas, TX 1999 November - May 2007 Owner and Operator

Had over 500 clients. Worked with IRS and filed taxes for individual and small business. Provided income tax training for individuals.

Led and managed all accounting and operational activities such as A/P, A/R, payroll, financials and marketing, advertising, public relations TURKSOTX, Dallas TX 1998 September – Current

Nonprofit Organization in Dallas TX for Turkish American Citizen. Principal and Treasurer

Handling all financials activities of organization. PC / SOFTWARE

• SAGE 5000, SPAR-ERP (MAS90),

• Quicken,QuickBooks Pro,Enterprise

• Sale Force, Gold Mine, Rev Track

• Certiflex, Novatime, Labzilla

• Multiple POS Systems, ITS,CRM

• Innovation, CCS, TaxWise

• CBS, ADP, Ceridian, Paycheck,

• Excel, Word, Power Point,

EDUCATION

* Studying for CMA certification.

* BA in Economics and Accounting/Ankara Gazi University, Ankara Turkey

* Completed Project Management License training

* Completed Supply Chain Logistics Management

* Completed Green/ Lean Manufacturing License training

* Completed US Internal Revenue Service Small Business training References (names and numbers will be provided upon request) Feizy Rugs CEO/President

Feizy Rugs VP of Finance

Egma LLC VP of Operation

Aurora Marble CEO/President

Kazen Food CEO/ President

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