Accounting Financial
Resume:
Alvin Yip, CPA
El Cerrito, CA 94530
415-***-**** (C) **********@*****.*** Page 1 of 3
Senior Accounting Professional
Profile
Senior Finance Professional with progressive and international experience in financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, budgeting, cash management, and international financial auditing for companies with diverse backgrounds. Effective in reorganizing, streamlining and strengthen the financial operations to maximize performance and profitability.
Leader of successful integration projects which merged financial operations / staffs planning of acquisitions made at 247 Customer Inc.
Enhanced financial banking relationships to support cash plan program of $250 million at 247 Customer Inc.
Streamlined international group consolidation at Corgi International Ltd for five global entities including two UK operations, one Hong Kong subsidiary and two domestic companies with over $100 million or equivalent to 15% growth in reported revenue for fiscal year 2008.
Successfully implemented two financial system conversions.
Managed and implemented a $35 million cost-effective budget which generated $2 million savings in both Capex and OPEX spending for Pacifica Foundation.
Captured a $500K recurring expense savings through virtual account-by-account expense investigations, exhaustive inquiries among management and vendors as well as internal control policy enforcement for Security USA Inc.
Core Competencies
International Financial Audits and Internal Controls • SOX Compliance and Implementation FASB & GAAP Compliance • Loss Recovery • Cash Flow Analysis • Fiscal Integrity • Budget to Plan Analysis • Asset and Liability Management • Profit Forecasting, Reporting & Analysis • Contingency Planning • Debt Consolidation • Asset Based Financing Analysis • Feasibility Studies • System Integration • Revenue, Profit & Market Share Growth • Team Performance Optimization • Extensive Retail Sales Experience • Royalty License Reporting and Audit • FX Currency Accounting
History of Working Experiences
Finance Lead Consulting 2018 – Current
Provide financial consulting services for clients.
Managed a 2 years audit for a start up company based in san Francisco.
Served as a Finance Lead member over 20 months of a publicly traded Biotech company based in South San Francisco with following achievements:
oLiaised with external auditor / outside consulting firm to complete the S1 filing / IPO in Oct 2018.
oWorked with the company controller as the Finance lead to build the finance team thereafter.
oProvided accounting guidance / training to the Finance team members to support Q1 and K1 filings.
oDeveloped processes to streamline accounting processes and procedures
oEnhanced accounting automations by utilizing system workflows via Net Suite.
Controller
247 Customer Inc (Alameda, CA) 2010 – 2017
A technology (SAAS) company designs & delivers customized, fully integrated Speech / Self-service solutions on AI Platform for leading enterprises.
Achievements:
Oversee all aspects of internal and external financial reporting to the Board of Directors & Senior Management.
Coordinate development of the financial plan & track financial performance against plan.
Enhance financial banking relationships to support cash planning program of $250M for the current fiscal year.
Guided the staff accountants to improve AR day average from 60days to 35days and collected $1.2 million on client’s accounts aged over 65days within two months upon on board to the office.
Streamlined accounting process to track capital spending.
Supervised office staff accountants of five to optimize efficiency.
Liaised with external auditors to prepare annual financial audit and corporate income tax filing.
Implemented Supervisory Controls; Increased sophistication and accuracy of budgeting and forecasting.
Alvin Yip, CPA
1736 Wesley Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
415-***-**** (C) **********@*****.*** Page 2 of 3
Senior Finance Professional
History of Working Experience (continued)
Controller
Zillion TV Corporation (Santa Clara, CA) 2009 – 2010
A startup company developed entertainment platform through television on demand & on-line streaming.
Achievements:
Oversaw working capital, revenue and expense management, budgeting and cash forecasting.
Collaborated with the CEO and CFO to prepare financial statements for board requirements.
Handle facets of all monthly and quarterly financial reporting and interpretation.
Interface within the company at all levels to drive day-to-day functions of Finance to support company operation.
Established and implemented departmental objectives, policies and operating procedures.
Managed a team of three accountants in daily accounting functions.
Successfully completed the financial planning and reporting function to support company reorganization to meet budget objectives.
Liaised with external consultants and tax accountants to prepare corporate income tax filing.
Controller
Corgi International/Master Replicas, Inc. (Walnut Creek, CA) 2007 – 2009
A manufacturing public company designs, engineers and sells high end replicas and toys.
Achievements:
Championed and managed the process of system conversion from MAS90 to ACCURA (Great Plains) system.
Traveled to United Kingdom and Hong Kong to advise and provide support for post merger operations.
Promoted savings through the creation of accounting policies and procedures, SOX404 compliance and the preparation of financial management information reports.
Planned and managed financial audits.
Established and implemented accounting policies and inventory systems as well as internal audits.
Oversaw working capital, revenue and expense management, budgeting and cash forecasting.
Managed international group consolidations of five entities located in UK, Hong Kong and the United States.
Streamlined consolidation process, enhancing accuracy and reducing closing time by 25%.
Developed product pricing model and cost analysis to ensure profitability.
Collaborated with the VP of Finance and CFO to prepare and file 20F annual report for SEC compliance.
Executed cost management of domestic assets.
Oversaw and manage inter-company activities and functions among the group entities in respect to FAS 52.
Prepared and presented financial analysis to management.
Assistant Controller
Pacifica Foundation (Berkeley, CA) 2003 - 2007
A non-profit organization in Broadcastings industry dedicated for over 50 years to promote Free Speech Radio
Achievements:
Streamlined the process for consolidation of five entities nationwide.
Enhanced team performance optimization through training and internal promotions.
Directed the annual consolidated budget process.
Traveled nationally to subsidiaries located in various states to oversee and provide supports for operations.
Promoted saving of $2 million in capex and OPEX spending with a cost-effective budget of $35 million.
Provided supervision for staff accountants to complete the implementation of a new accounting software.
Acted as liaison with external auditors to complete annual financial audit.
Directly involved with senior management on an ongoing basis.
Produced both financial and audit reports in compliance to FASB 116 & 117 for not for profit organization.
Alvin Yip, CPA
1736 Wesley Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
415-***-**** (C) **********@*****.*** Page 3 of 3
Senior Finance Professional
History of Working Experience (continued)
Accountant In-charge
Chek-Tan & Company, CPA firm (San Francisco, CA) 2000 - 2003
A well established local public accounting firm for over 25 years
Achievements:
Certified with State Board of Accountancy in the state of California as a Certified Public Accountant.
In charge of audit engagements for non-public organizations and not for profit organizations.
Responsible for audit planning, interviewed with audit clients.
Determined timing & completion for audit field work, evaluated risk assessment for each audit engagement.
Provided counsels to clients based on generally accepted accounting principles.
Recommended changes and improvements to enhance clients overall control environments.
Prepared income tax for individuals, partnerships, subchapter S corporations and C corporations.
Accomplished team goals by cross-training with other Audit Managers.
Proficient with the following accounting systems & computer software packages
Oracle
Great Plains
ACCURA
Deltek system
MAS90
IBM AS400
FRX
MYOB
Quick Books Online
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word / Outlook
Net Suite
Insperity Payroll System
Time Star Attendance
Windows XP Professional
Lacerte Tax Software
ADP payroll software
Lotus 123
ATB accountant software
Education
Bachelor of Science • Business Administration in Accounting • San Francisco State University in California
Certifications & Credentials
Certified Public Accountant, State of California
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