CHI-FENG (KEN) LIN, CPA
**** ********* **., ** *****, CA 92037 619-***-**** ********@*****.***
Motivated, adaptable, and responsible accountant experienced with US tax filing and compliance and
with international auditing at KPMG and various public and private companies. Skilled in general and
corporate accounting, GL reconciliation, and balance sheet and P&L analysis. Possesses strong
troubleshooting, management, and leadership skills, and proven ability to increase efficiency and effectiveness
of internal control systems while consistently reducing expenditures. Holds Master’s degree in Finance and
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Galeano, Li, Lei & Villegas CPA LLC ( formally Forrestall, Galeano, & Li CPA LLC) (FT-Regular) Atlanta, GA
The leading metro Atlanta accounting firm offering a full range of accounting services including audit, tax, retirement, valuations,
bookkeeping, and management consulting services. The Atlanta Business Chronicle rated GLLV (FGL) as one of the top five fastest growing
accounting firm in the metro Atlanta area in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. The main clients are Baily International of Atlanta Co.
(Restaurant Supplier), Sabra Property Mgmt LLC (Real Estate), and Otogenetics Co. (Biotech).
Senior Accountant 10/2011 – 05/2014
Incorporated a start-up company and applied for FEIN, multi-state, local withholding and unemployment taxes ids
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Opened banks accounts and set up online banking services for the clients
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Walked through all tax documents with new employees and maintained payroll info. by collecting, calculating, and entering data
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Prepared hourly, weekly, bi-weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, and quarterly payroll by direct deposit and/or cutting checks
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Prepared and maintained documents of Section 125 pre-tax benefits and workers’ comp audit
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Performed 401K employees contributions and employers matching and filed 5500 annually
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Prepared and filed quarterly, and year-end payroll tax reports- W-2, 1042, 1096, and 1099
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Prepared and filed monthly, quarterly, and annually multi-state sales and exercise sales tax returns
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Performed AR and AP checks to monitored daily, weekly, monthly cash flow and analyzed budget and actual variance analysis
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Performed various journal entries, account reconciliations and provided general ledger support in month end closing process
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Performed periodically inventory stock taking and fixed assets utilizing analysis reports
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Conducted financial-statements review following agreed-upon procedures to aid partners in drafting review reports
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Filed and amended multiple-state corporate and individual income tax returns, and calculated periodic tax estimates
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Performed and oversaw account analysis to comply with FAS109 and FIN48 and presents findings to management
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Prepared business personal property and Freeport exemption inventory tax returns
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Aviva Spectrum (FT-Regular) Los Angeles, CA
The premier consulting firm of providing Internal Audit, SOX compliance, and Risk Management services in the greater LA area. The main
clients are Physicians Formula (Skin Care), Spark Networks (Dating Websites), and Arden Group Inc. (Supermarkets-Vons).
Senior Associate 06/2011 – 10/2011
Planned and Scoped the Internal Audit Process pertaining to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX)
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Reviewed Control Deficiencies according to International Internal Audit Standards
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Evaluated the internal control structure over financial reporting & Prepared audit plans and test scripts and sampling
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Maintained SOX documentation in the clients' SOX assessment tools
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San Diego Workforce Partnership, Inc. (Contract) San Diego, CA
Nonprofit public benefit corporation funds job training programs to meet the region's demand for qualified workers, which has been in
operation since 1974, when a joint powers agreement between the City and the County of San Diego.
Finance Analyst 04/2011 – 05/2011
Served as primary contact for main program teams regarding financial reports, questions solving, and training
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Compiled financial data and prepared departmental financial reports on a monthly basis
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Reviewed the funding usage to ensure it is adequate for specific programs based on the contracts
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Idealbike Industrial Co., Ltd. (FT-Regular) Taichung, Taiwan
Publicly traded manufacturing company with locations in Taiwan (HQ), China, and Poland. Third largest supplier of bikes in the world;
main customers in America are GT, Schwinn, Track, and Fuji. Sales Revenue in 2013 was 20M.
Chief Internal Auditor 03/2006 – 09/2007
Evaluated regulatory compliance program with consultation from legal counsel
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Evaluated and provided reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended
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and will enable the organization's objectives and goals to be met
Implemented new ERP system (Tiptop) from built-in accounting software
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Examined records and interviewed employees to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with regulations
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Reported risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to the audit committee and provided
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recommendations for improving the organization's operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance
Presented to the Board of Directors about audit results, recommended operational and financial-activity changes
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Globe Union Industrial Co., Ltd. (FT-Regular) Taichung, Taiwan
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CHI-FENG (KEN) LIN, CPA
2775 Inverness Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037 619-***-**** ********@*****.***
Publicly traded manufacturing company with locations worldwide. The top supplier of faucets, showerheads, bath accessories, porcelain
fixtures and hardware in the world. Sales Revenue in 2013 was 65M.
Internal Auditor 04/2005 – 02/2006
Conducted risk assessments and identifies controls in place to mitigate identified risks
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Analyzed and supervised internal control systems for operational effectiveness and efficiency
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Identified control gaps and opportunities for improvement
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Prepared timely audit reports for executive management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
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Documented the results of audit work in accordance with audit department and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
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Presented recommendations to improve deficiencies in internal operational systems
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Heidenhain Co., Ltd. (Contractor) Taichung, Taiwan
Taiwan subsidiary of a German company. Manufactures electronic measuring devices.
Accountant 10/2004 – 02/2005
Assisted manager to implement ERP system go life
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Processed 300 daily invoices for incoming and outgoing product shipments
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Prepared bank, AP, AR and tax reconciliation reports to aid managers in daily reports to CFO
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Performed AR and AP checks to monitored daily, weekly, monthly cash flow and analyzed budget and actual variance analysis
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KPMG (FT-Regular) Taichung, Taiwan
Key client was Largen Precision Co, world's top manufacturer of plastic lenses for consumer electronics and exclusive supplier to Apple and
HTC.
Senior Auditor 07/2002 – 10/2004
Supervised junior auditors assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables
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Identified and communicated issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk
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Organized personal effort along with those of junior auditors to be risk-based, productive, and efficient at all times
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Ensured audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk
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Led audit service, prepared financial reports under GAAP & IFRS and corporate income tax return certification
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Oversaw domestic IPO, including planning, financial forecasts, overseas listings, and raising funds
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Conducted internal control examination under GAAS to assure reliability of clients’ internal control mechanisms
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Ensured adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard
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audit career progression–proactively seeks relevant Education and training opportunities
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), (2013) issued by Georgia Board of Accountancy
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Certificate of Specialization in Corporate Finance, (2010) issued by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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EDUCATION
Master of Science in Finance 05/2009 – 05/2010
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, GPA 3.43/4.00
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting 09/1996 – 06/2000
Providence University, Taiwan GPA 3.30/4.00
COMPUTER SKILLS / LANGUAGES
Computer: Ultra Tax, QuickBooks, Sage 50 Accounting, Creative Solutions Accounting, Word, Excel, Power Point,
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Visio, TIPTOP (ERP, mostly used in Taiwan and China)
Languages: Mandarin and Taiwanese
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