Information Technology Accounting

Sam Etemad

858-***-**** *******@***.**.***

Experienced CFO with proven record to deliver stellar results. Strategic leader driving operations within marketing, sales, analytics and business development areas in well established local companies. Responsible for multi-million dollar budgets and allocating resources to exceed profit and sales goals. Adept at streamlining, reorganizing and leading staff productivity.

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis Fiscal & Productivity Tool Design & Execution P&L Ownership & Management Talent Selection, Develop & Retention Budgeting, Forecasting & Ad Hoc Analysis Merger & Acquisition Integration Experience All Pro Inc. Solana Beach, CA July 2010 - August 2015 Chief Financial Officer

Surety insurance company with 18 retail locations in California.

Executive in charge of Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources, Administration and Information Technology departments

Refined and implemented companywide and department budgets

Maintained relationships with independent auditors and California Department of Insurance, ensuring compliance to applicable rules and regulations

Primarily responsible for overseeing and safeguarding company assets

Established lines of credit with local banks

Enabled company to maintain annual growth rate above 25% for three consecutive years

Established and maintained cash flow analysis, budgeting, and forecasting models to accommodate company’s accelerated growth

Streamlined operations and substantially increased efficiency Liberty Lawyers LLP San Diego, CA October 2005 - January 2010 Chief Financial Officer

Criminal attorney office with two locations in San Diego County.

Supervised 25 employees in IT, HR, Accounting, and Payroll Departments

Oversaw budgeting, finances, monthly statements and cash flow

Managed company's print and media advertising

Developed and set up company policies and internal controls

Established accounts receivable collection procedures and follow up to maximize cash flow

Successfully led implementation of 401-K plan, medical and dental plan along with 125 Cafeteria plan

Two Jinn Inc., previously Pacific Bonding Corp Carlsbad, CA August 1994 - June 2005 Chief Financial Officer

Large surety insurance company with wholesale and retail operations in three states with 55 locations.

Worked with new management team to assist with transition to Two Jinn

Oversaw Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources, Administration and Information Technology departments as a member of the executive team Sam Etemad 858-***-**** *******@***.**.***

Developed and implemented company and department budgets and streamlined operations

Hired, trained and retained top staff with lowest rate of turnover

Primarily responsible for overseeing and safeguarding company assets

Maintained relationships and established lines of credit with local banks

Enabled company to maintain annual growth rate above 33% for eight consecutive years

Established and maintained cash flow analysis, budgeting, and forecasting models to accommodate company’s accelerated growth

Streamlined operations and substantially increased efficiency

Helped grow company from $6 M to $100 M and from 3 to 55 offices by managing cash flow and controlling expenses

American Acrylic Manufacturing Inc. San Diego, CA September 1986 - April 1994 Chief Financial Officer

Mid-size manufacturer and distributor of acrylic bases products

Selected General Ledger system to fully automate accounting department

Responsible for cost accounting/cost control of overhead, labor, and materials, maintaining company growth by controlling expenses

Implemented new internal control procedures for inventory control system

Selected computer hardware and software for the company and planned conversion process.

Reduced insurance and telephone expenses by over 25% Balboa Travel, Inc. San Diego, California May 1981 - January 1986 Manager of Accounting

Large computerized travel agency with 4 locations in California

Oversaw cash management, receivables and payables

Ensured proper governmental billing and corporate client reporting

Established internal controls

Analyzed existing data to forecast future trends

Helped grow business from $2 M to $20 M in 5 years. EDUCATION

United States International University San Diego, CA Bachelor of Science - Accounting

United States International University San Diego, CA Master in Business Administration

CERTIFICATIONS

CPA, MBA

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Faculty - Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA September 1988 - June 1996 Courses: Accounting, Finance

Adjunct Faculty - University of Phoenix, San Diego, CA October 2009 - September 2013 Courses: Accounting, Finance

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