Accounting Manager
Resume:
CATHY A. MICKLE
Livermore, CA *****
*********@*****.***
PROFILE
Senior financial professional with extensive experience in accounting and financial operations and management, including cash management and financial forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, financial statement preparation, variance analysis, internal controls, internal auditing, management of accounting personnel, and internal administration of 401(k) and ESOP.
EXPERIENCE
Restore Medical, Inc., Pleasanton CA June 2016-February 2017
Controller
A hands on controller responsible for human resources, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and financial reporting for a company in the health industry that is a distributor of DME (durable medical equipment) and provider of orthotics and prosthetics.
Responsible for creating the accounting infrastructure and providing operational development and support.
Implementation of ADP (conversion from QuickBooks payroll).
Successful review and correction of the company’s 2015 financial data to support an amended tax return yielding a reduced tax liability of $20K.
CONTRACTOR – Accounting/Finance Services Hayward CA March 2016–May 2016
Simbol, Inc., Pleasanton CA April 2014-February 2016
Controller
Managed a two-person team for this research and development company developing technology for lithium extraction and purification for the energy storage industry. Responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations and support to Executive Management; primary interface to the external auditors, professional advisors and outside financial institutions on accounting and finance issues.
(Company went into receivership and was put out to auction)
Management of the organization’s finance, accounting and tax reporting functions.
Preparation of annual financial statements and audit reports with interface between management/external auditors.
Improved financial reporting related to month-end close for external reporting requirements.
Establishment of corporate accounting policies for the capitalization of fixed assets and required Asset Retirement Obligations related to the construction of a new processing facility.
Developed internal control improvements related to account payable processing and external debt reporting.
Responsible for preparation of weekly cash flow reports and related modifications in external debt arrangements.
Coordination and preparation of tax compliance and reporting functions for all government agencies.
Improved fixed asset reporting system for removal of disposed/impaired assets resulting in property tax savings.
CONTRACTOR – Accounting/Finance Services, Pleasanton CA January 2013-March 2014
Controller/Assistant Controller responsibilities with various middle market corporations for finance and accounting services. Contractor terms varied from monthly to in excess of six months depending on project requirements.
The positions required financial reporting, cash management, general ledger preparation, account analysis, budgeting and forecasting; primary interface with senior management for completion of specific projects/tasks and communication within various corporate departments for project management on accounting and finance issues.
Developed comprehensive reconciliation models with supporting schedules of general ledger account analysis.
Coordinated year-end interface with external auditors for accounting and tax aspects of financial statement annual reports resulting in improved internal efficiencies and corporate communications.
Provided essential research and documentation to support IRS federal multi-year corporate financial audit.
Management and responsibility for accurate and timely month-end close accounting reports.
Worked on miscellaneous industry specific projects (net profit models, operating budgets).
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AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE, Livermore CA September 2008-July 2012
Finance Manager
Responsible for providing the financial reporting, budget preparation, and analytical support to Corporate, the General Managers of Operations, and County agencies.
Prepared and managed the annual operating and capital budgets for multiple business units.
Performed quarterly reforecasting to accounting for new or revised contractual obligations, changes effecting transports, unit hours, shift codes and/or expenses.
Monthly and quarterly budget vs. actual variance analysis.
Provided financial and profitability modeling to support rate increases and County contract renewals and proposals.
Performed performance analysis on proposed facility and payer contracts.
Assisted operations with proper expenditure allocations, coding, documentation preparation, budgeting activity, and other accounting related activities.
CONTRACTOR- Interim Assistant Controller, Standard Pacific Homes March 2008-June 2008
FIRESIDE BANK, Pleasanton CA September 2006-September 2007
Fireside Bank is a California Bank whose principal business is the financing of sub-prime automobile loans with annual revenue of $248 million.
Accounting Manager-Financial Reporting
Responsible for the accounting operations and the financial reporting to management, the parent company, and numerous regulatory agencies.
Performed the review and analysis of financial packages including balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow, FAS 109 calculations, product line information, department costs center reports, branch operating statements, variance reports, and supporting schedules and reconciliations.
Created detailed written accounting procedures for 13 daily account reconciliation and 33 month-end journal entries to assist with cross training and consistent application of accounting policies and procedures.
Provide support for internal and external audits to ensure GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
CU FUNDING, INC, San Ramon CA August 2003-July 2006
CU Funding Group is a mortgage broker specializing in the delivery of home financing and services to credit union members with annual revenue of $8 million.
Controller
Responsible for all of the accounting and financial operations of CU Funding’s wholesale and retail divisions.
Responsible for creating the accounting infrastructure.
Prepared monthly and YTD financials, variance and profitability analysis, break-even models, and cash forecasts.
Provided financial reporting and guidance to assist with the evaluation of the Company’s financial performance and business direction.
CONTRACT ASSIGNMENTS November 2002-June 2003
CALPINE CORPORATION, Pleasanton CA February 2001-September 2002
Calpine is a leading independent power company engaging in the development and operation of power generation facilities and the sale of electricity with annual consolidated revenue of $7.5 billion.
(As a result of a corporate reorganization and downsizing, my position was eliminated)
Accounting Manager
Managed a seven-person team and the accounting operations of the Western Region’s gas-fired power plant division, which contributed $3.8 billion of annual revenue.
Performed review and analysis of thirteen gas-fired power plant financial packages including balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow, plant operating statements, variance reports, and supporting schedules and reconciliations.
Ensured proper accounting treatment and compliance with numerous contracts, notes and leases including Operating and Maintenance, Tolling, Power Sales, Long Term Service and Sale Lease Back contracts, land and turbine leases, and various intercompany notes.
Consistently met stringent four-day monthly closing schedule despite staffing shortages and addition of the Western Region’s three largest gas-fired plants.
Provided assistance and review of the audited stand-alone financial reports for multiple plants.
Managed a team of seven Accountants, including all training/development, performance of daily tasks, annual performance evaluations and hiring.
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VARIOUS CORPORATIONS Pleasanton, Fremont, California February 1999 – November 2000
Lightspeed Interactive, Inc. - Assistant Controller
ESQ Systems Integrators, Inc. – Controller
Sterigenics International, Inc. – Assistant Controller
Managed the accounting and financial operations for these companies that were subsequently acquired or downsized.
Primary accomplishments were:
The design and development of accounting polices and procedures.
The creation of numerous reports to track business performance, contract invoicing, cash analysis, and debt and lease information.
Provided sales forecasts and extensive cash management.
Set up of new Company in Mas90 system (included creation of new chart of accounts).
RAYTHEON SYSTEMS COMPANY March 1989 – November 1998
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS; TIBURON SYSTEMS, INC., San Jose, CA
(San Jose facility was closed)
Assistant Controller
Managed the financial and accounting operations for this software engineering defense contractor with annual divisional sales of $34 million. Instrumental in analyzing and developing policies and procedures that ensured the efficiency of operation.
Facilitated two successful acquisitions by incorporating changes to policies and procedures, retraining staff, coordinating new reporting requirements, and communicating the status of business activity to all levels of management.
Created formalized cash management and long-term forecasting tools to allow for improved visibility of cash requirements and availability.
Prepared monthly financial statements and numerous ancillary reports to support the breakdown of sales, GOR, profit, cash receipts and disbursements, capital expenditures, and headcount.
Prepared three, five and seven year financial forecasts.
Responsible for OPL covenant compliance, advances, pay downs, and reporting requirements to the Bank, and Bank auditors.
Handled all aspects of cash management (transfers, CD’s and commercial notes).
Performed the internal administration of the 401k (new enrollment, loans, employee communication, reporting), and ESOP (stock evaluation, employee communication) plans.
Revamped the 401k plan, which included: service and cost evaluation of external administrator, researching the performance and volatility for the new fund selection, asset conversion, employee communication.
Automated portions of the financial statement preparation process that resulted in reducing the preparation time by 50%.
Reduced the length of the fieldwork of our independent audit firm and our internal support for financial and benefit plan audits by 50%, as a direct result of my organizational and procedural changes.
Maintained the integrity of data and level of output of the accounting department despite a 40% reduction in staff.
Managed a team of four Accountants and the Accounting Manager, including all training/development, annual performance evaluations, new hires and terminations.
EDUCATION/TECHNICAL SKILLS
Utica College of Syracuse University, Utica, New York
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Accounting Major (CPA curriculum)
Technical Skills: Great Plains, PeopleSoft, Oracle, MAS90, SAP, JD Edwards, QuickBooks, FAS, ADP, Futura, and Microsoft Applications
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