Julia Johnstone

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Mission Viejo, CA 92692 adv642@r.postjobfree.com Cell : 949-***-****

SUMMARY

Highly motivated, dedicated professional with over 25 years of experience in Accounting, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Purchasing, Admin and Human Resources.

Excellent supervisory and leadership skills with ability to link Finance with general operations to provide hands-on operating and financial leadership within organization.

Major strengths in the areas of: P & L Management, Long Term Profit Plan Forecast, Cash Flow Management, Cost Management, Purchasing and Material control, Price and debt/contract negotiation, Capital Expenditure & Investment Review, Fixed Assets Management, Strategic Planning

Maintained good working relationship with Vendors, Government, Banks, CPA, Lawyers, Customers, Outside Sales; review and revise Purchasing Standard Operating Procedures which lead to receipt of ISO 9001/AS 9100 Certification; acquisition and business integration; Lean method (5S, Waste Elimination)

Proficient in NetSuite, MAS 90, Platinum, FRX, FAS, Procim, Lotus, Access, ADP, Kronos, Visio, Symphony, Monarch, Microsoft Office, Windows XP

EXPERIENCE

Lucky Star, manufacturing & wholesale company, Los Angeles, California 2012-2022

Controller

Senior Management Team and reported directly to the President. Provide financial and management guidance to operating teams, to facilitate achievement of profit and financial goals.

Responsible for all areas of accounting including: AP, AR, GL, payroll, inventory, taxes, accounts reconciliation, and cash management in addition to long-term strategic, business, market and financial planning, capital expenditure

Prepared key finance department summaries: financial projects, forecasting, budgeting, departmental productivity evaluation, variance analysis, credit analysis, cost analysis

Ensured accurate/timely completion of period-end activities: journal entries, month-end closing, monthly financial statements, year-end analysis and reporting

Excelled in meeting objectives using independent action, prioritization, persistence, and leadership skills, streamlined administrative and reporting functions by improving system efficiency

Bitcentral Inc, media software company 2004-2011

VP of Finance/CFO

Member of executive management team, reported directly to the CEO. Built, trained, revamped and managed Finance, Accounting, HR and Admin department to support company business strategies including P&L Management, Costs reduction and management and Budget management.

Responsible for corporate accounting and finance, purchasing, office relocation, HR, M&A, forecasting, employee benefits, year- end report compilation and disclosures

Interfaced with the executive management team in the implementation of company’s policies and procedures, business strategic planning to achieve bottom line profit

In charge of the treasury activities: new investment opportunity, custodian of funds, securities and assets/equity of the organization from $0 to $5 million

Involved in creating, updating and managing bonus and employee annual review plan

Established budget and worked with department heads in meeting their numbers

Negotiated various debt settlement with $3 million debt reduction

Obtained over $3 million credit line from financial institution (started with $0) and vendors

Reduced overhead costs by closing several warehouses by reconciling and restructuring office space

Bitcentral Inc, media software company 2003-2004

Controller

Senior Management team, reported directly to the CEO. Provided financial and management guidance to the operating teams, to facilitate achievement of profit and performance goals.

Responsible for all areas of accounting: AP, AR, GL, Payroll, Inventory, taxes, accounts reconciliation, cash management, cost savings initiatives

Restructured policies and procedures to improve cash flow

Established various procedures to maintain accuracy of financial data to enhance strategic and future business planning

Achieved all departmental goals and objectives

Streamlined process and provided timely delivery of monthly and yearly financial statements

Revamped accounting and purchasing department by streamlining processes and resources

Controller/Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager 1989-2003

Member of senior management team, reported to the President. Directed Finance, Accounting, Purchasing and Admin department.

Performed Variance Analysis, Short- & Long-Term Profit Plan, Cost and Trend Analysis

Champion for overall company cost savings initiatives, generated over $100k in first 12 months

Worked with BDO Seidman for Enterprise zone tax credit that led to annual savings of $300k

Recognized for leadership excellence

Directly contribute to company’s performance by offering expertise, reliability, and continuity in office procedures, and responsible for managing office activities on daily basis

Education

M.B.A., International Business and Finance, Azusa Pacific University, California, 1992

B.S., Major: Finance Minor: Accounting/Economics, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma, 1988

Academic Honors and membership

Golden Key National Honor Society

Dean’s list

Member of Financial Management Association

Member of National Association Female Executives

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