Manager Accounting

Nataliya Cole

Aliso Viejo, CA ***** ************@*******.*** cell: 714-***-****

Linkedin profile www.linkedin.com/pub/nataliya-cole/2/692/5a7/

Controller / Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager

Versatile and results-oriented hands on team leader with expertise in all aspects of accounting, Financial Statements preparation and 7+ years of management experience

Strong MS Excel, Great Plains, Sage MAS500, FRx reports, QuickBooks, Oracle 11i, PeopleSoft, ADP (Run, EZ Labor), Mosaic, Crystal Reports, Transcript, CieTrade

Core competencies include:

Financial Reporting

Cost reduction

Budgeting & Forecasting

System implementations

Cash Management

Team Development

Revenue Recognition

Audits

GAAP

Mergers & Acquisitions

Payroll, 401k & Benefits

Inventory management

Professional Experience

Interim Assistant Corporate Controller

Newport CH International, Orange, CA 2016

$350M Wholesale distributor of plastic, fiber and hay

Reconciled multiple bank accounts and all Balance Sheet accounts

Managed AR, collection and credit insurance with Euler.

Cleaned up the AR Aging, focused on the older items and on the short-paid invoices. Researched and resolved collection and billing issues for over 1600 national and international customers. Reconciled $1.2M unapplied cash account

Worked with US Bank on successfully getting $2.2M Equipment Finance loan

Interim Assistant Corporate Controller

Accounting Principles (IEC), Irvine, CA 2015

$200M Education company

Prepared Consolidated Financial Reports in compliance with GAAP

Led year end audit with BDO, 6 entities audited at the same time

Supported Deloitte tax provision, IRS audits (2012 and 2013)

Automated reports for revenue recognition, reduced month end close by 2 days

Responsible for accruals, inventory, fixed assets, opening balance sheet adjusting entries related to major acquisition, AR reconciliations, revenue recognition, stock compensation, reserves, deferred rent, cash management, reconciliation of budget to actual variances

Corporate Controller

CD Listening Bar, Irvine, CA 2009- 2014

$200M Wholesale and retail distributor of CDs, DVDs, blu-rays, books and toys

Banking and cash management for $20M LOC with PNC bank

Prepared consolidated Financial Statements in compliance with GAAP

Reduced monthly financial closing period from 15 days to 5 days

Worked with Credit Manager to reduce over 90 days AR by 80%

Developed internal policies and procedures to ensure and enhance proper internal controls

Served as a key leader in effectively managing acquisitions and revenue growth from $110M to $196M over 4 years

Assisted with due diligence of acquisitions

Prepared and reviewed journal entries including intercompany entries

Filed sales & use tax returns (CA, IL and KY), property tax and VAT returns

Reduced bank audit cost by 50% from prior years

Handled Payroll ($10-12M annually), 401k and benefits for 2+ years

Ensured compliance with DOL, OSHA, ADA, HIPAA, FMLA, and COBRA labor laws

Implemented ADP product suite including timekeeping module and general ledger integration. New system automated bi-weekly payroll entry previously computed manually

Revised Loss Prevention procedures, reduced chargebacks by 70%

Supervised and trained a team of 5-14 staff members

Always met deadlines providing documents and schedules for external CPA firms (AH&M and BDO) to be able to complete audits on time

Negotiated between Western Union and PNC bank 100% cost free currency exchange systems for company

Developed relationships with vendors, approved AP invoices, reviewed credit terms

Worked closely with IT team on developing websites

Budgeting and forecasting

Accounting Manager

Graphtec, Irvine, CA 2007 - 2009

$40M Manufacturer and distributor of cutting/plotter machines, scanners and printers.

Prepared Financial Statements in compliance with GAAP

Managed general accounting, supervised and trained AP and AR clerks

Reduced monthly closing cycle by 2 days

Reconciled all intercompany accounts with Japanese parent company

Successfully implemented Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains ERP system including inventory, sales, purchasing, fixed assets and general ledger modules

Prepared cash flow reports and forecasts

Monitored bank balances, wire transfers, check payments, deposits

Implemented Duty Drawback program to refund custom duties (up to $25K in custom refunds annually)

Processed credit applications, including D&B credit reports

Budgeting and forecasting

Provided analysis of expense accounts, reviewed and discussed with upper management actual vs. budget variances, provided explanations between differences on a monthly basis

Prepared 1099s

Education / Credentials

CSUF, studied accounting at the graduate level

UCI Extension, Certificate in Microsoft Information Technologies

ONEU, B.S. in Economics

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