Accounting Manager

Suzanne Kim, CPA

818-***-**** ********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Highly experienced and pro-active controller with over 25 years of financial, accounting and auditing experience in a variety of industries. Expert-level proficiencies include capital/operating budgets, sound leadership in regards to financial operations, implementing creative process improvement strategies, and cultivating professional employee growth. Recognized as a results-oriented leader with demonstrated record of timeliness and sensitivity to deadlines, increased profit margin and quality control, effective multi-tasking under pressure, and quickly adapting to ever-changing environments. Possesses highly developed interpersonal skills that foster a positive, team-based collaboration with clients and coworkers of all levels.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Imperial Health Plan of California, Inc.

Accounting Manager, 2019 – Present

Report to VP of Finance and contribute to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial tasks, overseeing accounting department

In charge of overall accounting functions: AP, A/R, GL, Cash Management and month end closing, financial reporting of 6 separate companies and year-end audits (3 companies).

Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports.

Review of DMHC monthly and quarterly compliance reports.

Work with external auditor to ensure proper reporting standards are being utilized.

Woodbury University

Controller, 2017 – 2019

In charge of overall accounting function: AP, A/R, GL, Cash Management/Forecasting, including quarterly financial reporting package (Financial statements, operating expense variance analysis, B/S and P&L Trend analysis, key ratio and bond covenant analysis ) using Excel, month end closing, annual audit and annual tax return.

Eliminated backlog of closing fiscal years in Great Plains accounting system for the past 10 years.

Achieved reporting of unclaimed property of stale checks to State of California for the past 10 years.

Lead accounting staff towards achieving department mission and objectives, as well as the University’s strategic mission and objectives.

Review of internal controls and make continuous process improvement to achieve efficiencies of accounting processes.

Grandcare Health Services, LLC

Controller, 2015 – 2017

Successfully managed 10 different entities (one parent and 9 subs) overseeing accounting functions including month-end close, financial statements including consolidated FS, treasury/cash management, AP, Payroll, G/L, including workers comp audit, annual cost report, Taxes, 1099 including its subsidiary and maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records.

Oversaw external audits interfacing with external auditor.

Prepared month end bank certification report for lender’s compliance report.

La Peer Surgery Center

Controller, 2013 – 2015

Managed all financial functions, including month-end close, financial reporting, cash management, AP, Payroll, G/L, Fixed Assets, Taxes, 1099 including its subsidiary and maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records.

Ensured proper account controls by monitoring, developing and coordinating Standard Operating Procedures for the Materials department, and acting as a gatekeeper to guarantee that company procedures are being followed.

Developed and maintained accounting and internal controls. Constructs and implements new systems and processes to streamline financial reporting.

Key Contributions and Accomplishments:

• Implemented Purchase Order System to eliminate the backlog in Accounts Payable.

• Repaired Company’s credit with D & B due to not meeting vendor’s payment term.

• Completed the due diligence/purchase transaction of new surgery center.

• Orchestrated process improvements in order to maximize efficiency and maintain proper internal controls.

Children’s Institute

Financial Consultant, 2012 – 2013

Executed all journal entries to account for NMTC transactions under New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) Program.

Key Contributions and Accomplishments:

• Managed and monitored $1.5 mil construction project by tracking actual expenditures against

budget; issued variance report – actual vs. budget and capital expenditure report to management team.

• Developed and implemented cash tracking system to efficiently track restricted cash balance on hand and pledge receivable tracking schedule.

John Wayne Cancer Institute at St. Johns Health Center

Accounting Manager, 2009 – 2010

Oversaw daily operation of accounting department including banking and treasury functions.

Conducted month end closing and financial reporting, including monthly variance reports.

Orchestrated and supervised the annual independent audit.

Key Contributions and Accomplishments:

• Restructured finance department by establishing accounting policies and procedures, including internal controls.

Financial Consultant, 2008 – 2009

Conducted various business/management consulting projects including process improvements, grant accounting, financial statement compilation, audit preparation, cost analyses, project schedules, financial planning, budget and accounting system implementation and conversion.

Alliance for College Ready Public Schools

Controller, 2007 – 2008

Oversaw A/P, A/R, payroll, Fixed Asset Accounting and monthly general ledger management.

Prepared 16 monthly financial statements and consolidated financial statements including real estate holding companies operating under LLC.

Managed the multi-entity accounting system, re-engineering and integration of accounting processes. Interfaced with 10 school principals to handle arising banking and accounting issues. Collaborated with outside CPA firm for the preparation of form 990 and 403 (b).

Key Contributions and Accomplishments:

• Initiated and completed new contract with vendor, resulting in 20% monthly cost savings for the organization; designed a new cash tracking system to properly record, track and reconcile cash held in the school site ; converted accounting system from Quickbooks to Blackbaud within first two months.

University of Southern California

Accounting Manager and Department Business Manager, 2003 – 2007

Managed the activities of the Accounting Department to ensure the accurate and timely management of all journal entries, reconciliations, payables, aging components, etc.

Acted as key support liaison for year-end audit and tax returns, and collaborated with external auditors, tax consultants, and other service providers.

Key Contributions and Accomplishments:

• Developed and implemented new accounting procedures, resulting in improved efficiency.

• Established systems of internal control and financial reporting of monthly financial statements.

• Administered unrestricted and restricted account budgets including gift and endowments ($18 Million).

Doheny Eye Institute

Corporate Controller, 1997 – 2003

Oversaw all accounting and treasury functions for the institute, an independent not-for-profit organization-501(C) (3) affiliated with the University of Southern California with a total operating budget of $20 million.

Led all internal and external reporting, private and federal grant accounting, fiscal year-end financial and A-133 audit, and various tax filing; developed in-depth financial accounting and reporting documentation.

Successfully obtained a Federal Overhead Cost Rate (Indirect Cost Rate), approved by the Dept. of Health & Human Services.

Completed company's tax return data for form 990 including schedules and coordinated audit with external auditors (Price Waterhouse Coopers).

Gorelick & Uslaner, CPAs – Sr.Auditor, 1988 - 1997

Deloitte & Touché LLP (formerly Zebrack & Morgan) – Auditor, 1987- 1988

Ernst & Young, LLP, Auditor, 1985 -1987

Responsible for planning, leading and performing compilation, review and audit of financial

statements. Industries include: real estate, manufacturing, retail, property management, non-

profit health care institution as well as high net worth individuals; Prepared multi-state partnership

returns with issues involving debt allocation, special allocation due to step-up in basis; Prepared

various tax returns such as payroll tax returns, yearend filing of form W2s and 1099, sales and

business property tax returns and individual, corporate including S corporation and partnership

tax returns.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / COMPUTER SKILLS

Ø CPA, State of California - Active Status

Ø Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, California State University, Northridge

Ø Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants - Los Angeles Chapter

Ø Proficient in Great Plains Dynamics, Prophix, Blackbaud, Accufund, USC WEBBA/Budget Administration System, MAS 200, FRX Report Writer, Best Software-FAS, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Excel, Word, & FAST-TAX, Computax / Prosystem f/x, Quickbooks, Daceasy, Accountants Trial Balance, BNA, Creative Solutions.

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