Summary
A dedicated loyal profession with over ** years’ experience in international and domestic finance and operations. Proven ability in the efficient management of more than 20 employees and direction of numerous projects from planning through implantation. Demonstrated technical and managerial strengths include:
* Funding * Off Balance Sheets * Process Facilitator
* Cash Management * Problem Solving * Treasury Management
* Debt Acquisitions * Collections * Slot Operations
* Credit Negotiation * Operations * Table Operations
* Revaluations * Internal Controls
Professional Experience
MJ Holdings Inc. Las Vegas NV June 2019 – March 2020
CFO and Treasurer
Accomplishments
oMade company’s SEC filings current (one 10K and 3 10Q’s in five months)
oCreated and implemented various Policy and Procedures
Responsibilities
oAll aspects of general accounting functions including payroll, and fixed assets
oResponsible for the audit process
oResponsible for Human Resources
oResponsible for SEC 10Q and 10K filings
oCompany’s joint ventures
oReconciliation of intercompany accounts monthly in the accordance with US GAAP
oReview revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP
oPrepare or review:
Daily and/or monthly journal entries
Weekly cash-flow and the consolidated
Monthly accruals of expenses/revenues; amortization of prepaid expenses; financial forecasts in US GAAP
Freedom Leaf Las Vegas, NV July 2018 – May 2019
Controller/CFO
Accomplishments
oCreated and implemented monthly reporting packages
oCompany’s on-time filing of SEC filings
oCreated and implemented various Policy and Procedures
Responsibilities
oAll aspects of general accounting functions including payroll, and fixed assets
oResponsible for the audit process
oResponsible for SEC 10Q and 10K filings
oAssist with selection and hiring process for new accounting team members
oReconciliation and revaluation of intercompany accounts monthly as well as posting realized and unrealized profit and loss in the accordance with US GAAP
oPrepare multi-divisional and multi-currency global consolidation in accordance with US GAAP
oReview revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP
oPrepare or review:
Daily and/or monthly journal entries
Weekly cash-flow in base currency and consolidated in USD
Monthly accruals of expenses/revenues; amortization of prepaid expenses; financial forecasts in base current and consolidated in USD; financials in accordance with either IFRS (foreign entities) or US GAAP (domestic entities)
Ultimate Staffing Las Vegas, NV Dec 2017 – Mar 2018
Consultant to Nikkiso Cryo
Documented and implemented all accounting policies and procedure in accordance with US GAAP. Including Payroll, Travel, Credit and Collections.
BMM Test Labs, Las Vegas, NV Aug 2007 – June 2017
Controller/Vice President/Sr Vice President/Consultant
Accomplishments
oDebtor Financing Facility as well as Mezzanine Financing
oReconstructed the accounting for 2005, 2006 and 2007
oCreated and implemented various Policy and Procedures
oCreated and implemented monthly reporting packages
oDecreased DSO and DPO
oAssisted in system conversion (QuickBooks to MYOB)
oMember of the company’s Audit Committee and the Finance Committee
Responsibilities
oAll aspects of general accounting functions including payroll, credit and collections, and fixed assets
oCredit approval and establish credit terms and limits
oResponsible for and assist in the audit process
oProvide recommendations for procedural improvements including new automation processes to increase efficiency
oAssist with selection and hiring process for new accounting team members
oReconciliation and revaluation of intercompany accounts monthly as well as posting realized and unrealized profit and loss in the accordance with US GAAP
oPrepare multi-divisional and multi-currency global consolidation in accordance with US GAAP
oPrepare monthly financial fluctuation analysis
oReview revenue recognition in accordance with USA GAAP
oAnalyze out of period and onetime adjustments to normalize EBITDA
oPrepare or review:
Daily and/or monthly journal entries
Weekly cash-flow in base currency and consolidated in USA
Monthly accruals of expenses/revenues; amortization of prepaid expenses; financial forecasts in base current and consolidated in USD; financials in accordance with either IFRS (foreign entities) or US GAAP (domestic entities)
Yearly Budgets in base currency and consolidated in USD; corporate Use Tax as well as annual tax (state and federal)
Konami Gaming Inc., Las Vegas, NV June 2004 – May 2007
Participation Manager/Assistant Controller/Credit Manager
Accomplishments
oIncreased Participation Revenue by 400%
oIncreased installed unit base from 200 to 1,100
oCreated and implemented the firm’s Policies and Procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley
oDecreased DSO
oAssisted in system conversion (SAP to Pronto)
Responsibilities
oOngoing review of all company processes to ensure continued compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
oManage Credit & Collections and Accounts Receivable
oReview and approve gaming contracts for all regions
oFinancial forecasts and provide statistical reconciliation to management for participation/route operations
oFinancial return of gaming units and recommend conversions to increase unit base and profitability
oCalculate Commission and Royalty Payments
oReview P&L
oAudit Liaison, assist in audit process
oReview, analyze and resolve issues pertaining to the manufacture, shipment, installation and performance of all games. Implement processes and procedures to prevent repeat negative occurrences
oAssist in the quarterly and annual SEC reporting
oPrepare or review:
Daily and/or monthly journal entries
Weekly cycle counts and resolution of discrepancies
Monthly financials as well as accruals of expenses/revenues; amortization of prepaid expenses; revenue recognitions in accordance with US GAAP; finished goods inventories and balance sheet accounts
Mikohn Gaming Corp., Las Vegas, NV June 1997 – June 2004
Director of Gaming Operations/Credit and Collections Manager
Accomplishments
oCreated and implemented: Company’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley; New contracts for table games and slot machines; New pricing models; New formats for reporting gaming unit revenue, sales bookings and financial reporting
oAssisted with negotiating and obtaining various financial packages
oDecreases DSO and DPO
oMember of the Acquisitions Team
Responsibilities
oReview, analyze and resolve issues pertaining to the manufacture, shipment, installation and performance of all Slot and Table Games; Implement processes and procedures to prevent repeat negative occurrences; provide data analysis and recommendation to renew life of gaming units
oReview and approval of all gaming contracts
oInterface with engineering and compliance to determine priority of development and submission to gaming jurisdictions
oCredit approval, establish terms and limits, resolve customer issues pertaining to late payments
oOngoing review of all company processes to ensure continued compliance with Sarbanes Oxley
International Banking, New York City July 1979 – March 1996
CRT Bank – Operations Manager and Asst. Treasurer
Deutsche Bank – Senior Investigator
Wells Fargo – Various positions including FX and MM Trader