Kendyll C. Gray, CPA (Inactive)

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619-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

●Excellent analytical skills developed during 26 years combined experience in public and private industry

●Team player with the ability to work with diverse team from staff to executive level

●Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously

●Strong written and verbal communication skills

●International experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

Overland Tandberg, Inc. 2021 – 2023

US Controller and Global Reporting

Managed team of 5 for month end close including subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, UK, Singapore and China

Prepared quarterly global consolidated financials and finance certificates for multiple banks

Lead contact for internal and external audits domestically and internationally

Assisted CEO with global cash management and forecasts

Drove the finance NetSuite implementation process from BAAN

Identified and separated $70 million related party co-mingled transactions in BAAN and prepared journal entries for consultants to import into NetSuite

Managed inventory and Gross Margin for several product lines

Improved and implemented policy, process and procedures including staff meetings and mentoring

Worked closely with Operations to develop new reports for upper management

Assisted SEC consultant for publicly traded related party entity

Reviewed variances monthly for US and consolidated financials

Consulting Engagements 2019 – 2020

Spy Optic/Bolle - Senior Accountant Consultant

Identified variances between recorded balances and reconciliations for 3 entities (Brands, Safety and Canada)

Prepared list of accounts that needed to be reconciled/further information was needed from France

Entered transactions related to A/R so the bank reconciliations could be completed - this included intercompany transactions

Monitored Intercompany account(s) to ensure that they reconciled at month end

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) - Senior Accounting Consultant

●Managed accounting for nine entities and 22 general ledger accounts

●Prepared for acquisition; ensured that all accounting was accurate and up to date utilizing Epicor

●Reconciled all payroll

Human Longevity, Inc. - Senior Accounting Consultant

Assisted Controller with cleaning up month end and financials

Reviewed batches of Accounts Payable during company transition utilizing Great Plains

Aided Senior Accountant and reviewed all work to ensure accuracy

Chronos Global, Inc. 2017 – 2018

Controller

Responsible for weekly and interim billings to clients

Managed collections from key clients

Prepared monthly reports explaining variances for key clients and contracts

Key contact for factoring of invoices

Close daily interaction with owner re cash flow and ad hoc reports

Oversaw payroll functions and approval for multiple states

System migration from Great Plains to NetSuite

Pelican Auto Finance, LLC 2015 – 2016

Controller

●Managed staff of three as well as trained staff and consultants

●Responsible for month end close and generation of financial statements by the 5th business day

●Responsible for daily wires and ACHs to purchase loans

●Developed training manuals and documented processes for internal and external purposes

●Maintained key relationship with bank

●Key contact during audit

●Provided insight and guidance during implementation of Great Plains from Quickbooks

●Oversaw transition to ADP from boutique payroll firm

●Oversaw transition from two different payment systems to Enliven for payment processing

●Daily cash management and reporting for CEO

●Prepared weekly borrowing requests from bank

●Assisted CFO and COO with preparation of monthly financial package for Board

●Prepared ad hoc reports for management

Consulting Engagements 2012 – 2014

Lytx, Inc. – Accounting Consultant

●Fixed asset migration project from FAS to NetSuite

●Prepared in-depth month-end close checklist

●Developed policies and procedures to increase efficiencies in A/P and A/R

●Identified efficiencies to assist in audit process

LPL Financial, Inc. – Accounting Consultant

●Prepared 25 monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, including $70 million revenue journal entry

●Presented explanation of monthly variances to Senior Management

●Coordinate with Internal Audit to ensure SOX compliance

Retirement Capital Group, Inc. 2009 – 2012

Controller

●Manager of two direct reports

●Responsible for the monthly close process and the timely preparation of monthly financial statements

●Reviewed invoice, purchase order and expense report coding

●Prepared the annual budget and monthly variance reports

●Responsible for timely commission reporting and related monthly reconciliations

●Prepared detailed cash projections for management

●Established new banking relationship and obtained long-term financing

●Coordinated with auditors and responsible for managing the audit process

●Assisted Compliance Officer with monthly, quarterly and annual FINRA reports

High Moon Studios/Sammy Studios (purchased by Vivendi Games in December 2005) 2004 – 2008

Finance/Accounting Manager (2006 – 2008)

●Responsible for monthly forecasting, driving annual budgeting process, preparing or reviewing financial statements, variance analysis, approving purchases and expense reports

●Responsible for generating and analyzing numerous short- & long-term scenario projections

●Extensively utilized Excel to develop and prepare reporting for critical business metrics

●Assisted CFO during multiple MBO and M&A transactions

●Partnered with game producers to develop, implement and manage accurate production budgets, resource management, and forecasts

Accounting Manager (2004 – 2005)

●Manager of two direct reports and support for Finance Manager, CFO and CEO

●Prepared monthly journal entries, G/L reconciliations, financial statements and cash flow projections

●Reviewed invoice, purchase order, and expense report coding

●Provided management with various ad hoc analysis reports

●Established and maintained local banking relationships

●Coordinated and assisted during audit, tax and due diligence activities

MP3.COM (purchased by Vivendi Universal Net USA in May 2001) 2001 – 2004

Accounting Manager

●Directly managed staff of five

●Reviewed and prepared complex journal entries for various balance sheet and income statement accounts

●Reviewed invoices and purchase orders to ensure proper coding and approval

●Responsible for the monthly close and quarter end reporting for one entity

●Analyzed monthly variances in connection with the preparation of financial statements for five entities

●Prepared monthly journal entries and analysis for bandwidth, inter-company, and inventory accounts

●Coordinated with engineering department to ensure data imports were completed and reasonable

●Reconciled various general ledger accounts

●Assisted and coordinated the monthly close for four entities

Moss Adams (fka Turnquist, Schmitt, Kitrosser & McMahon) 1997 – 2001

Audit Supervisor

●Supervised and trained staff accountants on audit and tax engagements

●Responsible for reviewing financial statements prepared by staff accountants

●Prepared annual financial statements and performed audits, reviews, and compilations for construction, non-profit and small business clients and related tax returns

●Prepared cash flow and tax projections as well as other analysis reports requested by management

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

San Diego State University (1997)

Bachelor of Business Administration, emphasis in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant – State of California (2000-2006)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office applications, NetSuite, Quickbooks, Oracle, MAS 90 and Great Plains

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