Shannon Luan
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QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Skills: Excel, Access, Oracle, AS/400, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP
*/*, *** ********, **oplesoft, Hyperion, Elite, ACCPAC, Crystal Reports,
Mas 90, Fas 2000, Quickbook, Peachtree, Blackline, Business Objects,
Crystal Reports and foreign currency
Personal Skills: Ability to adapt to a dynamic fast-paced environment,
multi-task, produce meticulous results, meet deadlines, and work
independently. Possess strong work ethics, system skills, interpersonal
communication, written and organizational skills; diverse industry
exposure; customer oriented and a team player.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
08/2012- Present
Obalon Therapeutics Inc., Carlsbad, California
Accounting Manager 03/2013-Present
. Annual operating plan and monthly forecast process.
. Financial reporting to management with commentary explaining key
variances, head count variances, financial ratios, cost analysis and
trend analysis.
. Month-end closing, journal entries, financial statements, balance
sheet and reconciliation.
. Consolidation of 3 entities and intercompany reconciliation.
. Tax reporting compliance and audits.
. Ad-hoc projects, special analysis and reports as required by
management.
. Supervise Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets and Cost
Accounting.
. Clinical trial accruals for 1 site and 23 patients total.
. Royalty Calculations
Senior Financial Analyst/Cost Analyst 08/2012- 03/2013
. Annual operating plan and monthly forecast process.
. Financial reporting to management with commentary explaining key
variance, head count variances, financial ratios, cost analysis and
trend analysis.
. Month-end closing, journal entries, intercompany reconciliation,
financial statements, balance sheet and reconciliation.
. Implemented Inventory, Purchasing and Receivable Module.
. Fixed Assets.
. Tax reporting compliance and audits.
. Inventory and Cost Accounting in medical device manufacturing
environment.
. Ad-hoc projects, special analysis and reports as required by
management.
Medtronic, Irvine, California (Fortune 500 Med 08/2007- 08/2012
Device Manufacturing company)
Principal Financial Analyst
04/2009- 08/2012
. Annual operating plan and monthly forecast process.
. Financial reporting to corporate and management with commentary
explaining key variance, head count variances, financial ratios, cost
analysis and trend analysis.
. Month-end closing, journal entries, financial statements, balance
sheet and reconciliation.
. Supervise 2 direct reports that support accounts payable, work orders,
fixed asset, reconciliations, biweekly time reporting and ad hoc
projects.
. Tax reporting and year end reporting to corporate.
. Blackline and Kronos system administrator.
. SAP and JDE implementation team.
. Intercompany billing in various currencies.
. Ad-hoc projects, special analysis and reports as required by
management.
. Business partner with internal functional groups to support their
financial objectives.
Accounting Manager 08/2007- 04/2009 - CoreValve was
acquired by Medtronic 04/2009
. Consolidation of 3 entities using foreign currency translation.
. Intercompany billing using foreign exchange rates.
. Month-end closing, journal entries, financial statements, balance
sheet and reconciliation.
. Supervised 2 direct reports, billing, accounts receivable, accounts
payable, inventory and tax reporting.
. Annual audits, tax reporting, ad hoc reports, and special projects.
. Clinical trial accruals for several studies 9 sites (Europe and
Canada) for a total 170 patients.
The Gilbert Companies, Chino, California 04/2004- 07/2007
Controller 02/2005- 07/2007
. Successful resolution of A/R issues and problems. Reduced bad debt
significantly and DSO from 60 days to 45 days.
. Reviewed and approved month-end closing including journal entries,
payroll journals, financial statements, balance sheet, cash flow, and
fixed assets.
. Report monthly results to Maersk Shipping.
. Reviewed and approved cash management, wire transfers, and ACH
payments. Signatory responsibilities on all bank account. Maintained
banking relationship.
. Maintained budgetary controls and quarterly forecasting. Oversaw the
explanation key variances to corporate office and management.
Successful implementation of profitability analysis by cost center,
facility, and customer.
. Managed annual audits (internal & external), ad hoc reporting, tax
reporting, and reconciliations.
Finance Manager 10/2004-02/2005
. Supervised A/R, A/P, Billing, and Administrative staff (Total of 7
direct reports).
. Performed month-end closing including journal entries and payroll
journals.
. Cash management and treasury functions.
. Analysis and schedules on an as need basis.
. Reviewed monthly costing and general ledger to ensure accuracy.
. Performed ad-hoc reporting as necessary.
. Approved vouchers and invoices.
. Year-end audit and tax package.
. Evaluated new accounting package.
. Interacted with all departments coordinating, communicating,
organizing, planning and implementing finance related changes.
Management Accountant 04/2004-09/2004
. Consolidation of Financial Statements for 3 divisions.
. Monthly commentary to explain variances against budget and forecast.
. Fixed Assets.
. Monthly Sales Trend Report.
. Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecasts.
. Report monthly results to the corporate headquarters.
. Ad Hoc Reporting as necessary.
. Tax reporting to corporate office.
Latham & Watkins, Los Angeles, California 05/2003 - 04/2004
Intercompany Accountant
. Responsible for setting up & maintaining the intercompany accounting
function related to foreign branch offices firm.
. International tax & compliance issues related to foreign currency
transactions, foreign jurisdiction revenue, and foreign expense
recognition.
* Reconciled and balance subsidiary ledgers of complex nature.
* Monthly closing of the international offices' financial statements by
preparing journal entries for all foreign entities in various
currencies.
* Reviewed international offices' income statement, balance sheet, cash
receipts & payments.
* Supported tax department by providing various schedules and reports as
needed e.g. Meals & Entertainment and Charitable Contributions.
EDUCATION
Brandman University, Irvine MBA, Accounting June
2012
California State University, Fullerton Bachelor of Arts, Business
Administration - Accounting