Jessie Lo
Dallas, Texas 75225
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
An accomplished, driven Management Professional with extensive experience in the financial sector attaining
success and high performance through leadership and strategic team building. Reputation for managing a
sufficient department through a commitment to accountability and setting high standards combined with
exceptional communication skills and the ability to work in a multitude of cultures consistently meeting
department goals and objectives.
Key Strengths:
General Accounting • Budgeting • Cash Flow Forecasting • Financial Reporting • Financial Analysis • System Integration
• Business Development • Leadership Skills • Personnel Management • Audit Management • Compliance Project
Management • Operations Account Management • Contract Management • Planning/Coordinating • Analytical •
Problem Solving • Interpersonal Skills • Self-Starter • Organizational Skills • Communication Skills
Computer Skills
Hyperion • Solomon • Sage 100 ERP (formerly MAS 90) • Quickbooks • Peachtree • Microsoft Office • Lotus Smart Suite
Professional Experience
YMCA Park Cities - Child Watch Coordinator (Part time) 10/2013 – Present
Charity Industry
• Supervise, hire, train and schedule 5-10 part time child watch staff.
• Ensure that toys and equipments are clean and safe for participants of the program.
• Order supplies and equipments within budget guidelines as needed with Membership Director authorization.
• Ensure implementation of policies and procedures by staff, including health, safety and emergency procedures.
• Attends and/or conduct staff meetings and trainings as required.
Lucky Leprechaun LLC - Self Employed 8/2009 – 3/2014
Restaurant Industry
• Managed a restaurant includes personnel selection, training, scheduling, and evaluation activities to develop a
high degree of staff efficiency during each shift.
• Maintained high food quality and ensured customers served in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ensured proper sanitation and cleanliness of the restaurant to fulfill health requirements.
• Reviewed and analyzed sales, labor, food cost, operating expenses and product purchased data weekly/monthly
and to initiates corrective actions.
• Ensured adequate amount of inventory ordered on a timely basis, but not overabundance.
• Paid invoices as incurred and reported to outside accountant for accurate financial accounting.
• Ensured that cash shortages are controlled and replenished, and cash received is deposited in the bank daily.
• Develop marketing plan to increase sales and profits.
Joseph, Gunnar & Co., LLC - Controller 4/1999 – 6/2001
Securities Brokerage Industry
• Responsible for all operations of the accounting department, include billing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts
receivable, month end closing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial statements preparation.
• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements.
• Review and prepares journal entries and general ledger accounts reconciliations.
• Work with upper management to review financial statements, capital requirements and potential impacts.
• Responsible for setup of the general ledger, accounting system implementation and automation.
• Responsible for all regulatory reporting, include 15c3-1 FOCUS and 15c3-3 Reserve Formula.
• Develop and implement control procedures and staff functions.
• Facilitate regulatory and external audits.
• Responsible for all general operations of the business, include personnel and benefits administration.
Cathy Financial LLC - Controller 1/1998 – 3/1999
Securities Brokerage Industry
Indosuez Capital Securities, Inc - Controller 6/1996 – 12/1997
Bank and Securities Brokerage Industry
HSBC Securities, Inc. - Manager of Accounting 6/1990 – 6/1996
Bank and Securities Brokerage Industry
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end transaction processing from all departments (including back office
operations and treasury operations).
• Work with Compliance, Risk and Auditors to ensure proper procedures and controls are in place.
• Prepare month-end accrual and intercompany expense entries.
• Prepare and review monthly general ledger account reconciliations, asset, liability, income and expense accounts.
• Responsible for all regulatory reporting, include 15c3-1 FOCUS and 15c3-3 Reserve Formula.
• Responsible for legal entity reporting for 10Q and 10K reports.
• Interact and response to audit findings with internal, external and regulatory auditors.
• Streamline and evaluate accounting systems and processes for consolidation.
• Provide supervision and guidance to staff.
GTE Shareholder Services Inc. - Assistant Supervisor 3/1989 – 5/1990
Telephone and Electronics Industry
Fahnestock & Co. - Senior Accountant 6/1987 – 2/1988
Securities Brokerage Industry
Melhado, Flynn & Assoc. Inc. - Controller’s Assistant 6/1985 – 6/1987
Securities Brokerage Industry
• EDUCATION
PACE University BS in International Finance 1985