Kirk Eugene Harper, C.P.A.

949-***-**** advpls@r.postjobfree.com

A Big 4 CPA, with over 20 years of Controller experience, seeking to bring my diverse and in-depth background

to provide timely and accurate financial information, as well as the understanding of what the number story tells

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Financial Consultant April 2020 – Present

Various Companies

Partnered with fellow executive level and client management in improving processes and the quality of historical and current financial records through in-depth analytical analysis.

Worked with companies in the distribution,aerospace, B2B services, constuction and biomedical industries.

Controller February 2019 – April 2020

Fry Reglet Corporation – Santa Fe Springs, CA

Worked with owner, senior management and outside consultants and managed the day-to-day operations of the accounting and human resources departments.

Closely monitored, reported and maintained cash management policies and strategies.

Created new and improved existing accounting policies and procedures and enhanced communications with all company locations.

Processed payroll for senior management and supervised payroll for the remainder of the organization.

Maintained General Ledger and account reconciliations for the Company.

Controller April 2013 – February 2019

Ecology Control Industries - Gardena, CA

Teamed with Chief Financial Officer to manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting department.

Worked with owner and senior management in improving cash management and receivables oversight, quality of financial records and develop/improve accounting policies and procedures.

Created and developed budgets and company business plans and analyzed variances with actual performances.

Maintained General Ledger and account reconciliations for operating company and assisted with additional related entities.

Initially focused on forensic financial records, resulting in creation of accurate historical financial statements, leading to the first certified financial audit for the Company in over five years.

Financial Consultant June 2012 – April 2013

Various Companies

Partnered with client management in improving quality of historical and current financial records through in-depth analytical analysis.

Worked with companies in real estate management, services and retail industries

Controller March 2010 – June 2012

U. S. Dry Cleaning, Corporation – Newport Beach, CA

Managed the day-to-day operations of the accounting department during and after Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.

Charged with preparation of month-end close and account reconciliations for GAAP basis financial statements and US Trustee specific required filings.

Consolidated activities of 6 divisions accounting and payroll activities, cash and cost management and business operations.

Worked with other members of senior management and outside court approved consultants to develop cash-flow budgets, improve the quality of financial reporting, bring outside reporting to current status and proceed with emerging from reorganization.

Controller and Consultant August 2008 – December 2009

Silver Bay Advisors, LLP – San Francisco, CA

Collaborated on detailed consulting and reporting investigations of mortgage asset portfolios and lending infrastructures of banking institutions that were used to assist in determining borrowing capacity on secondary credit lines.

Complete control of providing financial reporting, payroll processing and human resources processes for the Company.

Created and improved accounting and business procedures for the newly created organization.

Controller May 2006 – June 2008

Superior Access Insurance Services – Irvine, CA

Managed the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including training and development of staff.

Coordinated the major upgrade of mission critical, industry specific software.

Fully charged with month-end close and account reconciliations for GAAP basis financial statements.

Primary contact with the organization’s first and subsequent experience with external auditors and other outside parties.

Established and enhanced accounting and joined with fellow managers to develop critical business procedures.

Improved monthly financial statement and developed significant additional reporting for management, board of directors, private equity company and outside parties.

Kirk Eugene Harper, C.P.A.

Controller January 2004 – May 2006

Earthrise Nutritionals – Irvine, CA

Directed finance division. managed day-to-day operations of accounting, IT, administration, payroll and HR, and training and development of staff.

Improved and developed month-end close and account reconciliations for GAAP basis financial statements and cash budgeting.

Primary contact with external auditors and other outside parties.

Established and updated accounting and business procedures to maintain ISO standards, and joined with fellow managers in developing long-term business strategies.

Developed annual standard costs and worked with managers to maintain inventory counts and manufacturing process controls.

Coordinated with providers and management in maintaining and improving business and employee insurance and retirement benefits.

Generated and improved monthly financial and ad hoc reporting to Japanese parent company, management and outside parties.

Controller January 2002 – July 2003

EOS International – Carlsbad, CA

Managed day-to-day operations of the accounting, administration, payroll and human resources departments, trained and developed accounting and admin staff.

Prepared monthly GAAP basis financial statements, including consolidating foreign activities, maintained GL, AP and cash management.

Established and updated accounting and business procedures and developed company long-term strategies with fellow managers.

Implemented and supervised the conversion and enhancement of accounting software.

Coordinated with providers and management in maintaining and improving employee benefits.

Generated and improved monthly financial reporting to management and owner.

Controller December 2000 – October 2001

Challenge Financial Services, Inc. – Santa Ana, CA

Established and implemented accounting and operational procedures, increasing accuracy by over 90%.

Maintained general ledger, accounts payable, cash management, payroll and human resources.

Prepared month end accruals and worked with independent public accountant on monthly financials.

Integrated the accounts payable module into industry-specific accounting software to company standards.

Coordinated with providers and management in establishing health and retirement benefits.

Supported staff with UNIX based server, network and office software, and interfaced with consultants.

Generated monthly reporting to outside investors and dealers.

EDUCATION AND ACCREDITATIONS

California State University, Fullerton – Fullerton, CA

Bachelor of the Arts, Business Administration – Accounting emphasis

California Certified Public Accountant (Active since 1988)

Technical Skills - Power user of Excel and proficient in MS Office applications, experienced with Navision, Sage 100, Mas90/200, Great Plains, SAP, FRx, Accpac, QuickBooks, Yardi, Peachtree, SBT, FAS2000 and many other accounting applications, network functionality.

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