Human Resources Accounting

CAREER SUMMARY

A highly motivated business professional who performs well in fast-paced and challenging environments. A team player and problem solver who interacts effectively with management and staff. An organized and effective finance manager with key competencies in the following areas:

* Profitability & Performance Management * Corporate Policies & Procedures

* Cash Flow & Banking Relationships * Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Financial Reports

* Budgets & Forecasts * Management of Accounting & Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Paragon Partners Ltd., Huntington Beach, CA

Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance and Administration 6/01 to present

Promoted from Controller to Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance and Administration in 2008. The Chief Financial Officer directs all activities of the Accounting, Human Resources and Administration for this multi-state Real Estate/Right of Way Professional Services provider. This position institutes corporate financial policy and directs business activities to increase profitability. It manages corporate cash flow and has direct oversight of all monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting activities.

Significant Accomplishments

* Directed financial growth of corporation with a 100% increase in gross revenue

* Established Job Profitability Reporting to increase profitability and improve management accountability

* Reduced monthly billing cycle by 25% thereby improving the efficiency and timeliness of client invoicing

* Standardized tax schedules for federal and state tax returns, thereby reducing CPA fees by 50%

* Reduced insurance costs by 20% through management of loss-reduction programs

* Created a profit-sharing program to reward company financial success and employee performance

* Established banking relationships including credit lines, vehicle loans and corporate protocols for wire

transfers and other banking activities

* Restructured financial systems to bring them into compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted

Accounting Principles) and FARS (Federal Acquisition Regulations)

* Oversaw the conversion of the company’s Quickbooks accounting and financial reporting systems to a fully-

integrated and computerized accounting system (MAS90); directed payroll conversion from ADP to PAYCOM

* Established vendor purchasing policies and procedures for branch offices in multiple states

Significant Areas of Responsibility

* Directing the preparation of financial statements, budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections in a very

dynamic and fast-paced business environment

* Managing overhead rates and labor multipliers to increase company profitability

* Oversight of employee compensation policies and procedures

* Oversight of cost proposals for RFPs (Requests for Proposals); negotiating contract terms and rates

* Reviewing all new contracts for compliance with legal terms, insurance and indemnification requirements

* Managing audit preparation for state and federal tax & compliance audits as well as general liability and

workers compensation insurance audits

* Directing the preparation of business registrations, licenses and tax filings for business entities in multiple

states (Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, Washington and Oregon)

* Negotiating insurance lines and renewals

* Oversight of outside legal counsel in matters of litigation

* Preparation of owner dividends and distributions

MicroAge Computer Center, Fountain Valley, CA

Controller 4/97to 6/01

Recruited as Controller to direct all activities of the Finance and Human Resources departments for this local provider of Computer Systems and Software to the banking industry. Directed the activities of the Accounting and Human Resources departments including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing and Payroll and Recruiting.

Significant Accomplishments

* Converted the accounting systems a manual to an integrated, computerized accounting system (TRAVERSE)

saving an estimated $15,000 in consulting fees

* Established policies & procedures for month-end close and the preparation of financial statements

* Established monthly profit & loss reporting by revenue and product line for all projects

* Prepared tax schedules for federal and state returns saving approximately $5,000 in annual CPA fees

Family Restaurants, Irvine, CA

Senior Staff Accountant 6/96 to 4/97

Hired as Senior Staff Accountant to the Financial Reporting Division for this Restaurant Owner of the El Torito, Cocos and Denny’s chains. Primary duties included:

* Researching general ledger accounts and prepared reconciliations

* Preparing journal entries for the month-end general ledger close

* Documenting procedures for month-end close, journal entry uploads and account reconciliations

LSA Associates, Inc., Irvine, CA

Project Accountant 3/96 to 6/96

Hired as a Project Accountant for this Environmental Consulting Services Provider. Primary duties included:

* Preparing cost proposals for new projects

* Reconciling customer receivables accounts and resolving billing issues and overdue accounts

Tallon Termite and Pest Control, Inc., Long Beach, CA

Controller 4/91 to 3/95

Recruited as Controller to lead the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for this Termite and Pest Control Company. Directed all activities of the Accounting and Human Resources departments including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, General Ledger and Financial Reporting.

Significant Accomplishments

* Established financial reporting for Court Trustee oversight including monthly Profit-Loss and Balance Sheet

Statements and weekly Cash Flow reporting

* Directed cash flow and collections activities to establish a cash reserve of $1,000,000 and remove the company

from Court Trustee supervision in 12 months

* Led conversion to a computerized accounting systems (ACCPAK) saving $8,000 in consulting fees

* Reduced annual CPA fees by 85%

EDUCATION

Graduated with honors, California State University, Long Beach. Bachelors Degree

Computer Skills: MAS90 (conversion from Quickbooks to MAS90), SAGE100, ACCPAK, Quickbooks, TRAVERSE, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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