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Human Resources Real Estate

Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Posted:
August 25, 2023

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Lori M. Alvarez, CPA

**** *. **** ***** ************@***.***

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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Professional

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

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