Leslie C. Zuroske

P.O. Box *****

Tamuning, GU **931

advw62@r.postjobfree.com - 671-***-****

A challenging Accounting or Financial Management position that will effectively use acquired expertise and experience. Desire a position with career growth potential.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Pacific Spotters Corporation - Harmon, Guam and Angeles City, Philippines - February 2014 to Present

Chief Financial Officer

•Responsible for overseeing or directly participating in all aspects of accounting, taxation, legal (using external attorneys), banking, customer, and vendor relationships for a niche group of companies doing business in the Western and South Pacific oceans, including operations on Guam and in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Philippines.

•Involved in all operations of the business including discussing and planning for new business opportunities and expansion of the fleet of helicopters, monitoring collections of outstanding invoices, checking and monitoring all aspects of accounting and taxation functions for the Companies, and meeting with the owner and other senior management to discuss such matters. Responsible for preparation of certain of the Group companies’ corporate tax returns and all supporting documentation. Also prepares individual tax returns for certain of the company's employees.

•Responsible for making numerous journal entries with proper supporting documentation in order to properly state historical and current accounting and other financial information of the Group companies.

•Responsible for implementing new internal controls for the company and its affiliated group companies.

•Directly responsible for assembling various financial and other information requested from immigration attorneys relative to 2 permanent resident visa applications.

•Directly responsible for providing various financial information and analyses for investors looking to purchase the Company and its affiliates.

Work schedule – Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 40 hours per week

•Nirvana Investments, Inc. (dba F & B Importers)

Controller

•Responsible for overseeing all accounting for the company, which is one of the niche F& B companies on Guam. Directly responsible for all accounting and tax compliance related matters. Ensure proper internal controls are in place and functioning properly.

•Consult with the General Manager as to operations of the business including existing services to customers and changes in scope of services and products provided, developing new business opportunities, etc.

Work schedule – Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 40 hours per week

•Ernst & Young LLP

Audit Partner

•Partner In Charge for audits, reviews and compilations for 40+ entities in various industries including hotels and restaurants, tourism, retail/wholesale, insurance (Property & Casualty as well as Life and Health insurance companies), healthcare, government and nonprofit industries. Additionally, assisted in a proposed business acquisition engagement as well as special projects to assess possible business acquisitions, combinations, closing down of operations and other related consulting projects.

•Assessed internal controls with various accounting and business process controls and documented findings and recommendations for solutions (improvement) implementing recommended changes in internal controls for many clients mentioned in the aforementioned industries.

•Work closely with various domestic/international branch office staff to organize audit and accounting projects for Guam subsidiary or affiliated companies including United States SEC clients and Japan listed companies.

•Participated in Guam's attempt to establish a captive insurance industry for companies primarily located in the Asia/Pacific region. Attended and participated in 2 presentations, one in Japan and one in the Philippines, to try to persuade prospective captive insurance companies to strongly consider the numerous benefits of locating a captive insurance company on Guam.

•Assist with executive management of all audit functions, and supervise 12 auditors and two senior managers.

•Liaison with internal tax, consulting, accounting and administrative staff to ensure all client needs are met. Facilitate quality employee relations and job satisfaction.

•Work closely with various domestic/international branch office staff to organize audit and accounting projects for subsidiary or affiliated companies including SEC clients and Japan listed companies.

•Served as consultant to various companies on diverse accounting, tax and business related projects, and acquired understanding of Japanese and other foreign accounting principles.

•Traveled extensively throughout Micronesia and Asia to coordinate various audit and accounting projects, as well as to attend various training seminars. Serve as co-instructor of various internal training programs.

•Manage the timely billing of services and collect outstanding receivables. Administer the firm's 401(k)/profit sharing plan.

•Recruit accounting graduates, experienced staff and managers. Assist with performance reviews of audit staff.

•Traveled to Hong Kong, Singapore and India as a team participant in the company's Audit Quality Review Program.

Work schedule – Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Saturdays 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Approximately 57 hours per week, minimum. Additional hours required when deadlines had to be met.

KPMG Peat Marwick

Supervising Senior Accountant

•Audited, reviewed and compiled accounting/financial data for various long-term healthcare, tourism, hospitality, retail, wholesale, government and not-for-profit industry organizations. Reviewed client internal controls and recommended improvements to pertinent managers.

•Trained and supervised staff in diverse aspects of the company's audit process.

•Directed the first overall comprehensive audit of the government of the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.

•Traveled extensively throughout Micronesia to effect various audit projects.

•Completed a short-term assignment within the tax department to acquire expertise in the preparation of company income tax returns.

Work Schedule – Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 61 hours per week.

EDUCATION

B.A. in Business Administration in Business Administration

Washington State University - Pullman, WA. Graduated Summa Cum Laude. Completed the Honors College curriculum.

SKILLS

Quickbooks Accounting software (15+ years), Microsoft Office (20+ years), Pro Series Tax Preparation software (8 + years)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Guam CPA certificate #118

October 1986

Held a CPA license from the Territory of Guam from 1986 through 2005. License is currently inactive pending completion of 120 credit hours of continuing professional education (CPE) which I plan to complete in early 2023.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Dynamic finance / accounting professional with more than 21 years of successful international public accounting experience and over 15 years in CFO and Controller positions in 2 private companies. At ease in both domestic and international financial arenas. In depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and international financial reporting standards (IFRS).

Comprehensive background in auditing, financial analysis, new client acquisition and development, staff recruiting and professional development, internal corporate accounting processes, and client relations.

Highly experienced in providing accounting, tax and consulting services to diverse commercial, government and nonprofit entities. Possess a broad understanding of U.S. income laws and regulations. Also has a broad understanding of business valuation models and methodologies.

Innovative and decisive leader able to make critical and timely decisions resulting in benefits to clients and the company. Results-oriented professional.

Creative problem solver with proven ability to maximize workflow and manage internal/external resources within complex financial environments.

Quick study with an ability to rapidly comprehend business practices and accounting procedure for new industries including foreign corporations.

Exceptional communication, interpersonal, intuitive, planning and analysis, research and leadership skills. Dedicated, energetic and self-motivated team player/builder. Proven ability to work in both independent and team environments and meet deadlines under intense pressure.

At ease in fast-paced work situations with changing responsibilities.

Proficient in a PC environment using MS Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Quick Books Enterprise Version, Pro Series (Income Tax Return preparation software) and various Internet tools.

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