JONATHAN QUAN HUA, MBA

HEAD OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS ADVERTISING, MEDIA, PRODUCTION EXPERT

CONTACT

626-***-****

ad4980@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

CAL STATE POLY UNIV, POMONA

Masters of Business Administration

Taxation

UNIV OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE

Bachelor of Science

Business Administration & Accounting

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Budget Management: Led several

companies to exceed targets on

operating profits by ~20%.

System Implementation: Enhanced

workflow processes resulting in

reduction of headcount in various

departments.

Leadership: Contribute to company

culture by creating themed team events

resulting in retention by ~40%.

EXPERTISE

Leadership: Culture Committees

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Process Automation

Data Migration

Business Strategy

Budgeting and Forecasting

SOX Compliance

Entity Setup

Local Business Tax Preparation

KEY SKILLS

Financial ERP Platforms:

Quickbooks

Advantage Aqua

Maconomy

EAS

CAPS+

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Finance & Accounting Professional with progressive experience in full financial reporting, analytics, internal control, and system implementation with small to global organizations in advertising, media, creative services, technology, and entertainment industries. Targeting a stable, long-term opportunity to add value to the finance department and team.

EXPERIENCE

Anomaly Los Angeles, LLC – West Hollywood, CA

Finance Director, November 2023 – April 2024

• Head of Finance for LA Office reporting to Global CFO

• Attend monthly board meetings with the Regional CEO, Global CEO, CFO

• Corporate reporting and financial analysis, ASC 606, staff allocation

• Resolve all ongoing internal/external audit requests with PwC and Seigfried Group

• Work with City of Los Angeles auditor on 3 year business license filing resulting in ~$100K tax refund

• Task force team for data migration on Maconomy

David & Goliath, LLC – El Segundo, CA

Head of Finance, October 2022 – November 2023

• Created metrics for bonus allocation to align with company values

• Liaised with corporate for all reporting/internal controls initiatives

• Worked with client/legal counsel for all retainer agreements

• Reviewed/approved all statements of work, staffing calculations, and vendor contracts

• Setup legal entity and DBA for the Brooklyn location and production group

• Negotiated budgets with nonprofit organizations for joint venture

• Negotiated office lease renewal with net cash savings of $2.5 million Meaningful Works, LLC – Los Angeles, CA

Controller, October 2021 – October 2022

• Setup Cash Flow Management and Working Capital Program

• Implementation of BILL Spend for expense management control

• Expansion of benefit programs: HSA/FSA, Group Life Insurance, Health & Wellness, tuition reimbursement

• Reviewed Master Services Agreements with legal counsel and client

• Brokered/assessed insurance policies: E&O, ERISA, and Cybersecurity

• Streamlined the onboarding process for new hires and set standards by creating an employment practice handbook

WoodShop Studios, Inc. – Culver City, CA

Finance & Operations Director, August 2016 – October 2021

• Responsible for financial system conversion and implementing finance function in-house

• In charge of monthly revenue and operating expense projections

• Reviewed all journal entries, weekly AP and AR batches

• Prepared business renewal and property tax returns (571-L)

• Work with production and post-production teams on streamlining workflow and internal controls

• Manage 401K and worker’s compensation audits

• Review master services agreement (MSA) with legal counsel and client

• Create and manage ongoing budget and cash projection tools for management

• Streamline the onboarding process for new hires and set standards by creating an Employment Practice Handbook

JONATHAN QUAN HUA, MBA

Donovan Data Systems

Client & Profits

NetSuite

Intacct

Microsoft Dynamics GP

PeopleSoft

Oracle R12

MAS 500

FRx Software Training

Hyperion HFM

Expense Management:

BILL Spend (formerly Divvy)

Ramp

Payroll Platforms:

UKG PlanSource

Gusto

ADP Online

Excela

Rippling

Budget & Analysis Platforms:

Tableau

HotBudget

PointZero

Harvest

Smartsheets

CONSULTING

FX Networks, Inc.

Active Theory, LLC

AD&Co, LLC

EAT Design Studio, Ltd.

Haymaker Industries, LLC

AFFILIATIONS

SCORE Los Angeles: Mentor

My Little Tao Books: Author

PonyBox Dance Theater:

Board of Directors

• Review master services agreement (MSA) with legal counsel and client

• Create and manage ongoing budget and cash projection tools for management

• Streamline the onboarding process for new hires and set standards by creating an Employment Practice Handbook

180 Los Angeles, LLC – Santa Monica, CA

Controller, February 2014 – September 2016

• Responsible for the month-end closing process and submitting monthly FRP to Omnicom (parent company)

• Worked closely with production/business affairs to create a working tool for producers to track production jobs

• Submitted quarterly internal controls testing materials

• Streamlined the account management job review process for all clients and automating the production workflow

• Prepared business renewal and property tax returns (571-L)

• In charge of monthly Working Capital review and submission with Omnicom (parent company)

Walton-Isaacson, LLC – Culver City, CA

Corporate Controller, April 2012 – February 2014

• Setup Cash Flow Management and Working Capital Program

• Created re-forecasting/budget tools and management reporting for quarterly meetings

• Created payroll and variance analysis based on key industry indicators to measure performance

• Setup a month-end closing process and AP batch reporting for accurate monthly consolidated financial reporting

• Project manager for bidding out accounting software for upcoming system conversion

• Streamlined payroll online, vendor setup, and invoice approval process

• Revised travel & entertainment policy and tighten the fee estimate process

• In charge of the financial portion of client RFP and ad hoc reporting to Advertising Age and affiliations

• Responsible for bank audits and quarterly reporting

• Created Capex budget and monitored leasehold improvements for two office locations

• Oversaw IT department: built and strategize consultant phase-out period

• Oversaw accounting/finance department: 8 accounting employees across multiple locations

David & Goliath, LLC – El Segundo, CA

Controller (Contractor - 6 month extended), April 2011 – April 2012

• Oversaw month-end close process for US and UK operations

• Prepared monthly variance analysis for client non-billable and agency costs

• In charge of annual audit for US and UK offices

• Created Production Cash Flow Report to manage third-party costs and Daily Cash Snapshot Reporting for overall cash management

• Oversaw 7 employees: two managers and five staff members and conducted employee performance reviews

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