Holly Newman, CPA

**** ** ***** ***** ******** WA 98034

adk6pr@r.postjobfree.com 425-***-****

EDUCATION

California State University- Long Beach, CA December 1983

Master of Business Administration, Accounting

St. Michaels College – Winooski, VT May 1979

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

EXPERIENCE

TEMPLE DE HIRSCH SINAI- SEATTLE, WA 2017 - 2020

Religious institution.

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Supervise payroll, AP, AR and daily operations of accounting department. Manage annual budget preparation. Prepare forecasts and cash flow statements. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare monthly cash flow statements. Present monthly results of operations to the Finance Committee. Prepare annual audit work papers. Prepare quarterly regulatory reports. Review accounting transactions to ensure they comply with budget, policy and GAAP accounting standards.

VIEVU, A DIVISION OF SAFARILAND – SEATTLE, WA 2014- 2016

Manufactures and sells body worn cameras internationally. The cameras are manufactured in China and imported to distribution facilities in the US. VIEVU accounting has transitioned to Safariland, Jacksonville, Florida.

CONTROLLER

Coordinated all aspects of internal and external financial reporting, budget modeling, financial analysis, cash management, insurance coverage, and annual audits.

NOTKIN MECHANICAL ENGINEERS– SEATTLE, WA 2012-2014

Mechanical Engineering Company, $10 Million in Revenue

CONTROLLER

Managed the daily operations of accounting and finance of a $10 million engineering company. Prepared monthly financial statements and B&O tax returns. Prepared year end work papers for annual financial statement review.

Improved, created and documented accounting processes and procedures. Monitored and enhanced internal controls throughout the organization.

HOPELINK – REDMOND, WA 2007-2012

$53 non-profit organization providing case management, housing, food and transportation

CONTROLLER

Managed the budgeting function and communicated with managers throughout the organization on how to prepare and complete the budgeting process.

Participated in implementing a comprehensive strategic plan. Prepared management reports for all operational departments and communicated financial data to department and executive managers and the Finance Committee.

Wrote and tested accounting and internal control procedures. Prepared annual audit work papers.

SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES

Earlier Public Accounting Experience: Senior Accountant - BDO Seidman, Spokane, WA

Staff Accountant - Moss Adams, Los Angeles, CA

Accounting software proficiency using, NetSuite, Sage MIP, Great Plains, Deltek, Solomon, Lawson. Blackline, Hyperion, Excel and PowerPoint.

GAAP, SOX, Internal control documentation and COSO matrix setup.

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