VP of Finance
Resume:
SUSAN F. SIEGLER, CPA
Foster City, CA *****
415-***-**** *************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-siegler-cpa-24ba8511/
Accomplished, results-oriented, execution-focused finance professional who has a collaborative team player, hands-on, roll-up your sleeves management style. Big 4 CPA with over 15 years of Accounting, Finance, Treasury, and Operations Experience and a BS in Accounting from Santa Clara University.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SFS FINANCIAL CONSULTING, San Francisco Bay Area January 2009 - Present
VP of Finance
A VP of Finance who executes the vision while focusing on the details. A proven track record of working hard, providing solutions, meeting aggressive deadlines… getting the job done on time and under budget. A seasoned finance leader who builds accounting teams and excels in fast-paced, growing company start-up environments.
Demonstrated effectiveness in public, private, and start-up companies with extensive experience in leading the Accounting Department, Annual Audits, Month/Quarter/Year End Close, Policies & Procedures, Internal Controls, and Systems Implementations (QuickBooks Enterprise & QBO, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Syspro, Oracle)
Core competencies include:
Manage the Accounting Dept. Revenue & AR Procurement & AP
Month & Year-End Close Quarterly & Annual Audits Cash Flow Forecasting
GAAP & SEC Reporting IPO, Debt Offering, and M&A Tax Compliance
Policies & Procedures Internal Controls Process Improvement
QuickBooks ProAdvisor 4 ERP/MRP/EDI Implementations Advanced Excel User
SaaS Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing/Inventory/Cost Accounting
Startup Veteran Innovative Critical Thinker Collaborative Team Player
Oversee all accounting operations, including:
- Lead Accounting Department - Hire, Mentor & Train
- Quote to Cash – Revenue Recognition, Billing, Cash & A/R
- Procure to Pay – Purchase Orders, Costing, Cash & A/P
- Manufacturing, Distribution, Inventory and Cost Accounting
- Month End Close – General Ledger, Journal Entries & Reconciliations
- Financial Reporting – GAAP, IFRS & SEC
- Audits – Internal, Bank & CPA Firm
- Technical Accounting – GAAP, IFRS, SOX, FASB, ASC 350-40, ASC 606, & ASC 842
- Global Accounting - Consolidation, Foreign Currency & Tax
- Treasury Management – Cash Flow, Financing & Line of Credit
FURITECHNICS USA INC., San Francisco January 2007 - December 2008
VP of Finance and Operations
Managed Accounting, Operations, FP&A, Tax, Legal, IT, and HR areas.
Oversaw all aspects of day to day operations. Hired and mentored a team of 8 professionals.
Implemented P&P and Internal Controls. Reengineered processes and workflows.
Performed Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Financial Reporting Packages (FP&A).
Prepared timely, accurate, and analytical financial information that drove key strategic business initiatives and improved Furi’s profitability.
Managed Merger & Acquisition activities including the sale of Furitechnics.3
METHOD PRODUCTS, San Francisco January 2003 – December 2006
VP of Finance
Managed Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, IT, and HR areas.
Oversaw all aspects of day to day operations. Hired and mentored a team of 6 professionals.
Implemented Policies & Procedures and Internal Controls.
Selected and implemented SYSPRO Software's ERP, MRP, and EDI Suites.
Prepared Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reporting Packages. This timely, accurate, and analytical financial information drove key strategic business initiatives and improved Company profitability.
Developed and maintained the Company’s Operating Plan, including Budgets & Forecasts. Within two years, substantially improved gross sales and gross margin by 1,000% and 22% respectively.
Created pricing and costing analysis, which contributed to the Company obtaining its goals of achieving aggressive and dynamic sales growth (from $2M in 2002 to $22M in 2004).
VELOZ GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, Mountain View November 2000 – December 2002
Director of Finance
Managed Accounting, Operations, FP&A, Tax, Legal, IT, and HR areas.
Oversaw all aspects of day to day operations. Hired and mentored a team of 1 professional.
Implemented Policies & Procedures and Internal Controls.
Negotiated approximately $500 thousand in reduced contracts, hardware, and software cost.
SMARTAGE.COM, San Francisco July 1999 - October 2000
Controller
Managed Finance, Accounting, and Tax areas.
Oversaw all aspects of day-to-day operations. Hired and mentored a team of 8 professionals.
Implemented Policies & Procedures and Internal Controls.
Managed IPO activities, including completing the year-end audit, issuing audited financial statements, preparing Form S-1 in collaboration with investment bankers, attorneys, and public accountants.
Selected and implemented Oracle’s ERP Suite and ASP Solution within three months.
BELL SPORTS, San Jose July 1997 - June 1999
Director of Finance
Managed worldwide Accounting Department.
Oversaw all aspects of day-to-day operations. Hired and mentored a team of 5 professionals.
Reengineered the year-end reporting process and reduced the preparation and filing of Form 10-K from 85 days to 25 days.
Managed Merger & Acquisition activities, including the due diligence process, completing the year-end audit, issuing audited financial statements, and preparing and filing Forms 10-K and S-4.
Responsible for treasury management activities, including cash and investments of $35 million, credit and collections, financing, capital procurement, and foreign currency. Lead negotiator of $60 million Senior Secured Credit Facility. Main contact for bankers.
ADVANCED CHEMICAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, Milpitas October 1994 - June 1997
Controller
Managed Accounting, Operations, FP&A, Tax, Legal, IT, and HR areas.
Oversaw all aspects of day to day operations. Hired and mentored a team of 5 professionals.
Selected and implemented SYSPRO Software’s ERP and MRP Suites.
KPMG, San Jose August 1990 - September 1994
Supervising Senior
Planned, supervised, and performed audits, review services, and tax services.
Evaluated and documented internal controls, policies & procedures, and accounting systems.
Reviewed SEC Reporting including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 11-K, 8-K, and Proxy Statements.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Accounting ● Santa Clara University
Certified Public Accountant ● State of CA (CPA License Inactive on 08-31-10)
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