Cost Accounting Sherman Oaks

Alireza Pakzad

**** ****** ******, #***, ******* Oaks, CA 91403 adyfru@r.postjobfree.com 818-***-****

FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL

Motivated and goal-oriented executive with over 30 years of experience in Financial and Cost accounting, financial planning, risk management and financial system implementation.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

•Broad knowledge of accounting and accounting systems

•Design and implementation of accounting and operational procedures

•Advanced understanding of GAAP and audit requirements

•Financial and strategic analysis to support executive decision making process

•Design of internal control and financial reporting procedures

•Budgeting, forecasting and business planning

EXPERIENCE

After Eight Event Productions, Inc. Sherman Oaks, CA Chief Financial Officer May 2015-Present

•Designed comprehensive accounting system to produce accurate financial statements

•Created accounting procedures for the start-up company to ensure presence of an organized trace for deposits, disbursements, and expense reimbursement requests by event planners

•Prepare accrual financial statements on a monthly basis to discuss at the board of directors meetings

•Oversee cash flow management and planning

Women Business Center (VEDC) Sherman Oaks, CA

Financial Consultant Sep 2018 – Present

Performing financial workshops for small businesses.

Presenting financial consultants for small business managers.

Kharazmi Investment Company Tehran, Iran

Lead Financial Consultant and Risk Manager 2013-2014

•Prepared financial analytical reports to raise funds from potential new investors Directed risk management division including:

Identifying risks

Risk assessment process

Scenario analysis

Prioritizing and responding to risks

Contingency planning

Bamrah Construction Company Tehran, Iran

Chief Financial Officer 2009-2013

•Designed and implemented the Activity Based Costing (ABC) for each project which provided an efficient reporting system for project financing

•Managed 20 employees in the accounting department

Iran Khodro Company Tehran, Iran

Iran Khodro Company (“IKC”) is the largest auto manufacturing company in the Middle East with $13 billion annual revenue.

Head of Finance and Investment Departments 2006-2008

•Prepared financial statements and due diligence reports to present to potential investors

•Lead preparation of business plans and feasibility studies for prospective investments

•Directed international fundraising efforts and raised $300 million from major European banks

Head of Consolidated Accounting Department 1988-2006

•Managed preparation of financial statements consolidating more than 100 operating entities

•Prepared and submitted financial statements for internal and external users such as board of directors, stockholders, and governmental agencies

•Oversaw and reviewed the cost analysis reports

•Directed preparation of Analytical Management Reporting and submitted to management for decision making

•Managed 15 employees in the department

•Member of Accounting System Implementation Committee

Director of Cost Accounting 1983-1988

•Designed and implemented standard costing system

•Oversaw material, labor, and overhead cost centers related to manufacturing of 20 models of automobile

•Oversaw inventory management and pricing

•Prepared Material Requirement Planning (“MRP”)

•Managed 35 employees in the cost accounting department

EDUCATION

Azad University, Tehran, Iran

M.A. in Accounting, June 2001

Gilan University, Rasht, Iran

B.A. in Industrial Management, June 1978

COURSES COMPLETED IN U.S.A.

ESL Level 6, Summer & Fall 2015

WVOC

Personal Income Tax, Summer 2015

H&R Block

Financial Investment, Spring 2015

Pierce College

Financial Accounting, Spring 2015

Pierce College

Business Law, Spring 2015

QuickBooks Accounting Software

VITA/TCE Certification (Tax)

Pierce College

WVOC

Pars Equality Center

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