Lori M. Alvarez, CPA
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Gilbert, AZ 85297 Mobile: 480-***-****
Professional
Experience
November 2021 – March 2022 Lyell Immunopharma Gilbert, Arizona
Senior Project Accountant for this public Biotech Company. Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses including documentation and reconciliation for approximately $2M of accrued expenses, $2M of prepaid assets, over $600M in investment accounts and $270M held in numerous bank accounts.
February 2021 – October 2021 Humanitarian Work Gilbert, Arizona
I spent the majority of 2021 performing Humanitarian Work. I became an active member of the American Red Cross with which I compiled over 250 hours through on-call response, training, development, and coursework. I managed the organization and closing of an Estate. I performed in home healthcare. I engaged in career counseling and college preparatory guidance.
October 2019- February 2021 DTJ Holdings, LLC – Controller Gilbert, Arizona
Controller exclusively responsible for all business (multiple companies) and personal financial arenas for the Managing Member of DTJ Holdings, LLC who is a high wealth entrepreneur. Liaison with all legal, tax and banking professionals. Responsible for all cash management and human resources.
October 2018–October 2019 Consulting Gilbert, Arizona
Consulting services provided as Interim Controller/CFO for a construction company (HVAC), and telecommunications power services provider. Responsible for all accounting functions and supervision of staff. Perform additional services as requested.
January 2017-October 2018 Monetary, LLC/Clix2Brix, LLC - Consultant Gilbert, Arizona
Consultant with full Controllership responsibilities for this connected commerce platform company for POS developers and retailers. Major focus on developing an expanded industry specific General Ledger and Financial Statements. Implemented change of financial systems from QuickBooks to Financial Force first quarter 2018. Exclusive responsibilities included but were not limited to human resources (working with a PEO for payroll processing), cashflow/treasury, A/P, A/R, banking relationships, and fixed assets. Participated in successful acquisition of three large companies to enhance Monetary’s platform and assumed responsibility for all financial related transactions (large, detailed Receivable base and transfer of all related expenses/cash/reporting). Successfully managed first external audit. Continue as tax liaison with external tax consultants.
April 2012- January 2017 Clix2Brix, LLC – Accounting Manager Scottsdale, Arizona
Controller responsible for all business (multiple companies) and personal financial arenas for the Managing Member of Clix2Brix, LLC who is a high wealth entrepreneur. Liaison with all legal, tax and banking professionals. Responsible for all cash management and human resources.
2004-April 2012 C&C Signal, LLC Mesa, Arizona
Chief Financial Officer for this manufacturing company with revenues of approximately $3.5M. Responsible for all aspects of the financial arena of this automotive safety lighting manufacturing company. Coordinated operations of Production, Purchasing, Marketing, Human Resources, Scheduling and Quality Control. Instrumental in implementation of ISO 9000.
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Experience Continued
2000-2007 Consulting, Litigation Support Phoenix, Arizona
Consulting clients include manufacturing company, construction contracting company, restaurant/food service companies and real estate capital investment companies. Perform diverse services as requested.
Litigation support for divorce attorneys regarding income verification, financial resources/reasonable needs, and related asset/debt division for their clients in divorce cases. Testify as required.
1998-2000 New West Materials Co., LLC Phoenix, Arizona
Controller position for New West Materials Co., LLC (90% owned by Pulice Construction, Inc.). Responsible for all aspects of the financial arena of this manufacturing company with revenue of $10 million in 1999. Supervision of personnel. Liaison with parent company Pulice Construction, Inc.
1998-1999 Pulice Construction, Inc. Phoenix, Arizona
Controller position for parent company Pulice Construction, Inc. Responsible for day-to-day accounting operations of this heavy highway construction company with revenue of approximately $80 million. Manage accounting operations of New West Materials Co., LLC, and supervision of personnel.
1996-1998 Consulting Phoenix, Arizona
Perform various full-time accounting functions which included major fixed asset reconciliation, tax package preparation, financial statement reviews and banking organization.
1994-1996 Envirotest Systems Corp. Phoenix, Arizona
Cash Manager/Financial Analyst for this provider of centralized vehicle emissions testing for approximately 20 states. Performed various analyses for this publicly traded corporation with revenue over $100 million. Involved in annual audit, 10K and 10Q, drafting policies and procedures.
1993-1994 Consulting Phoenix, Arizona
Perform various accounting and consulting assignments which included year-end payroll filings, developing accounts receivable systems, subrogation, and accounting/marketing liaison (Circle K Corporation).
Previous Experience
Lincoln Savings and Loan Association Phoenix, Arizona Castle Meadows, Inc.
Accounting Manager/Sr. Vice President providing supervision of 30-35 personnel and progressively responsible for all day-to-day accounting operations of this $5 billion savings and loan association and its’ subsidiaries. Managed critical operations of cash control, investment management, legal coordination and financial reporting to numerous organizations including Public Accounting firms, Bankruptcy Court, Resolution Trust Corporation, and an array of legal firms.
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Experience Continued
KPMG Peat Marwick Phoenix, Arizona
Staff Accountant with audit experience which included investment broker/dealer, hospitality, real estate, and high technology industries. Responsibilities included engagement planning, financial statement review and preparation, supervision, and evaluation of audit assistants.
Education Certified Public Accountant: State of Arizona
BS Accounting, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming. GPA 3.86
Academic honors: Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma
State of Arizona, Licensed Realtor
Professional Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Memberships
Member, Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants
Diplomat Member, American Board of Forensic Accounting
Chartered Global Management Accountant
Alumni Member of Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi
Member, Arizona Association of Realtors
Volunteer American Red Cross
Work
Computer QuickBooks - Desktop and Online
Expertise Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Office 365)
G Suite
NetSuite
Plexxis
Oracle Fusion (ERP)
Financial Force
Salesforce
MAS 90
Smartsheet
Expensify
Bill.com
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST