AMY YU

San Jose, CA 408-***-**** ad2kfw@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/amy-y-221a67

Controllership Process & Project Implementations Financial Reporting

Adaptable finance professional with experience spanning 20+ years in accounting, finance, reporting analysis, project management, and operations leadership. Applies creative problem-solving skills to reconcile and correct discrepancies and errors. Excels as a knowledgeable trainer, mentor, and resource for financial systems/processes. Leverages experience in processes, systems, and reporting to deliver timely and accurate analysis and insight. Prioritizes, simplifies, and executes tasks while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Accounting Operations Cross-Function Collaboration Cross-Department Accounting Management Compliance Adherence

Financial Process Improvement Strategy & Development Project Implementation Accounts Payable & Receivable

Financial Management Budget & Cost Controls Vendor Management Corporate Liaison Auditing Account Reconciliations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DeWinter – Picarro, Inc. 2023 - Present

International Accounting Manager

Prepare JEs related to Intercompany Revenue and COGS and Fixed Assets.

Review Revenue and COGS monthly amortization schedules.

Review financials for Korea, China, India, Switzerland and Netherland.

Ensure eliminations entries are completed.

Review and update Revenue Arrangements for accuracy

BVOH - Pipe Inc. 2023 - 2023

Senior Accounting Manager – Contractor

Build scalable accounting processes to support global growth through automation and process development.

Oversee execution of the month-end close process and related activities including international subsidiaries (UK and Germany).

Reconciling Intercompany accounts to be set up in NetSuite for auto elimination.

Coordinate with 3rd party service providers on all aspects of accounting and tax including the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors.

Partner with FP&A to support budget to actual variance analysis and management reporting.

Lead AR/AP and overhead control processes.

Ad hoc projects and analysis for Controller as required.

Proven Staffing – Sempra Energy 2022 – 2023

Director of Accounting – Contractor

Oversee daily activity of bank accounts and the Blackline implementation project.

Perform UAT testing and move completed testing to PROD.

Perform month end reconciliations.

Work with external and internal auditors for SOX testing and compliance.

Lead various teams to support cash management, month end, and multi-entity consolidations.

CV Partners – Pivot Bio 2022 - 2022

Senior Accounting Manager - Contracto

Covering for Maternity leave. Overseeing 2 Senior accountants and managing month end close.

Troubleshooting NetSuite issues, live date 3/1/2022.

Assist SEC team to implement ASC 842.

Implementing FloQast.

Review Field Trial contracts for Prepayment and Accruals.

Oversee quarterly and year end audit.

Upwork In 2020-2022

Senior Accounting Manager Escrow Operations

Manage a team of 4 Senior Analysts charged with overseeing all Treasury functions such as: cash management, cash flow, payment fee analysis, government audits, journal entries, flux analysis, reconciliations and balance sheet management.

Oversee cash operations and other critical treasury activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

Perform foreign exchange trade as needed per company policy.

Review foreign exchange recons for over 14 currencies.

Lead and deliver ERP process improvements and upgrades.

Lead and deliver process improvement through automations.

Lead and deliver Blackline improvements on Match Sets, Reporting and SOX.

Lead and deliver UAT Testing and Test scenarios for Oracle R12 upgrade.

Robert Half International 2019-2020

Senior Accounting Manager Consultant - Revenue

Client: Western Digital Corporation

Backfilling for the Senior Revenue Manager and managing a team of 4.

Review monthly programs, licensing and royalty revenue accruals.

Review quarterly results with external auditors.

Chegg, Inc. 2017-2019

Accounting Operational Manager

Managed a team of five accounting staff members charged with overseeing all accounting functions such as: inter-company and cross-departmental accounting, outsourced international accounting firms, cash management and reconciliation, and balance sheet management.

Led an implementation project that included elements of an unfamiliar program. Collaborated with NetSuite Project Manager and learned the entire system functionality to successfully implement the program for the company. Launched the NetSuite implementation from Oracle R12 including: accounts payable, cash, general ledger, and international subsidiary.

Successfully executed the implementation, closing Q2 with ease on Day 3, resulting in zero delays.

Led Blackline implementation.

Scoured and investigated vendor reporting processes to find payment errors, due to extensive research, found an overpayment of $400K which was immediately rectified.

Directed the validation and designed according to client updates, ensuring accurate accounting reporting.

Collaborated effectively cross-departmentally to maintain and improve all systems, pinpointing root cause of system issues. Served as the Subject Matter Expert and Liaison for all internal, external, and SOX Auditors.

Accurately and efficiently managed company financial records and monthly/quarterly account reconciliations are compliant with company polices as well as USGAAP.

Performed Actual vs. Budget Analyses, continuously reviewing and updating company policies to establish and implement streamlined processes.

Silver Spring Network, Inc. 2015-2016

GL & International Accounting Manager

Methodically managed the entirety of monthly and quarterly processes, including: financial reporting packages, monthly financial statements, Cost Plus calculations, and development of financial system solutions for Oracle R12. Served as the Accounting Manager, coaching and mentoring team members, ensure proficient employee performance development and streamlined processes.

Directed monthly pre and post close meetings and management of external service providers across several international providers and locations.

Established a bridge to differentiate variances between onshore and offshore accounts.

Mitigated an issue of incorrect setups in Oracle; successfully tested, setup, and converted it to appropriate functionality in a short 3 months.

Meticulously reviewed US GAAP and local statutory GAAP as well as internal controls to make appropriate changes and to ensure compliance with all local and auditing requirements.

Managed and ran revaluations and translation programs while reconciling and validating CTA to ensure proper foreign exchange accounting practices according to ASC 830 (FAS 52).

Led creation and support of new entries and new Ledger setups in Oracle, testing them prior to sending to Production.

Robert Half International Salaried Professional 2013-2015

Technical Consultant

Client: xAd Corporation (Mobile Advertising); Project Manager & Business Analyst

Coached and mentored analysts on Fusion Financial functions, interviewed and staffed candidates, and trained employees on all accounting best practices. Directed business requirements including the development of functional specifications, document application use cases, data flow, and workflow.

Successfully implemented the transition from QuickBooks to Oracle Fusion, including elements of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Asset, iExpense, International and GL, ensuring to properly automate the Revenue System.

Designed and implemented the Chart of Account, Legal Entity, Departments, Product Line, and Customer Code, ensuring to document and test the interface between SalesForce to Oracle and from SalesForce to the Revenue System.

Proficiently drove requirements and development issues and timelines, driving data and product issues from a technical perspective.

Served as a Liaison between the client and other departments, creating Fusion configuration documents and Desktop Procedures for internal and external end-users and clients.

Methodically identified errors by drilling down to complex data structures and managing the Oracle Service Requests process.

Utilized programs such as SmartView and Business Intelligence to gather report requirements and develop reports.

Managed and executed all CRP and UAT testing, conducting test case designs for use in UAT testing.

Client: Equinix, Inc. (Cloud Storage); Senior Manager, PMO Office

Held responsibility for the development and maintenance of a global Financial Planning Process as well as the management of the Global Financial Planning Calendar, key deliverable templates, and presentations.

Served as the Liaison for regional FP&A and Accounting Teams, ensuring high-quality support and query resolution across multiple departments.

Reported and analyzed flash results, actuals, budgets, and forecasts; ensuring accurate and compliant ad-hoc financial reporting throughout the organization.

Performed strategic reviews of budget and forecast submissions and key account analyses on trends and projects, accurately validating submissions.

Delivered global consistency in ad-hoc request while managing quarterly audits and earnings presentations.

Nanometrics Inc. (Semi-Conductor) 2013-2013

International Accounting Manager

Managed and enforced international compliance with company policies and procedures such as: monthly close calendar, reporting schedule, weekly flash, and regular accounting deliverables for offshore and international clients.

Led Corporate Finance for all international accounting service providers and other departments, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.

Investigated and resolved issues, drastically improved processes, and trained staff members in accounting procedures including foreign exchange accounting policies.

Coordinated and communicated effectively cross-departmentally to ensure that all intercompany charges and transfer pricing comply with agreements.

Led the implementation and execution of Oracle R12.

VeriFone, Inc. (Electronic Payment Technology) 2012-2013

Sr. Consolidation Accountant

Senior Consolidation Accountant charged with the integration of strategic acquisitions, global consolidations, and subsidiary reporting. Meticulously prepared consolidating entries and profit eliminations while managing minority interests’ calculations and FX impacts.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

Flextronics Corporation (Contract Manufacturing) 2005-2012

Sr. Global Finance Manager

Managed 4 offshore staff members charged with the coordination of financial close, forecasting cycles, consolidating financials, month-end executive commentaries on financial results, preparation of quarterly Earnings Releases, and supporting the SEC group. Proficiently consolidated an operating and capital budget of $10B and reviewed a revenue trend of $30B for a client. Implemented the FX Platform, automated BS Exposure processes from ERP to Reporting Tool. Analyzed AR Factoring, ABS monthly, P&L, and balance sheet quarter-end fluctuation for auditing clearance. Consolidated financial reporting and assessed control deficiencies, ensuring streamlined financial operations.

Global Treasury Manager

Supervised 3 onshore and offshore staff members in the implementation Actual Cash Flow platform which automatically collect cash flow data for a $2B accounting transaction client. Provided training across 650 plants and various sites on cost and general accounting including the analysis of actual accounting data and cash flow forecasting. Meticulously analyzed and investigated variances on the cash flow reports and month-end to catch and resolve and discrepancies. Managed and maintained treasury policies, procedures, e-banking entitlements, audit processes, and internal controls.

Assistant Controller-Plant, Finepitch Technology-Flextronics subsidiary

Managed a multi-functional Finance Staff of 7 members, performing consistent General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, SOX, and M&A. Proficiently reviewed acquisitions proposals, resulting in identifying new growth opportunities and financial impacts. Accurately calculated and monitored key performance metrics, ensuring metrics were constantly met.

Finance Manager-Plant, Finepitch Technology-Flextronics subsidiary

Hired to set-up a new manufacturing plant and train new staff members on changing financial models and accounting processes. Held responsibility for all monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting process of $300M and revenue forecast of $600M. Successfully identified potential revenue growth, trends, and gross margin to accurately ensure that all revenue and margins were on target for the client. Developed and maintained business metrics to align performance goals with corporate targets.

Novariant (Integrenautics) Corporation

Sr. Global Finance Manager

Directed financial control including: order entry, accounts payable, purchasing, cost accounts, returned material, accounts receivable, monthly financial close, financial analysis, reporting, and Sales & Use Tax. Led a cross-functional team in successfully achieving budgeting requirement.

Globalstar Corporation (GPS Company)

Consultant, Senior Accountant

Provided superior financial support to create revenue projections and prepare a solid revenue trend.

Siemens Corporation (Energy Sector)

Assistant Controller, Plant ($60B)

Oversaw the entire general and cost accounting efforts for the plant. Held responsibility for financial planning, analysist, budgeting, and operational finance support. Coordinated revenue projects and trends.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting & Finance – University of California, Berkeley – Haas School of Business

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

NetSuite and NetSuite ARM Oracle Cloud/Fusion, R12, and 11i Hyperion SmartView Business Intelligence Blackline Business Object

Tableau Financial Edge Tessitura SysPro Baan SAP BPC Infimacs Essbase SAP MAS90 Cost Point Deltek

J.D. Edwards QuickBooks Cognos Excel Word AccPac SBT ADP PeachTree

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