Risk Management Business Operations

SUNG SIK RYOO

Aliso Viejo, CA ***** 949-***-**** US Citizen ********@*****.***]

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Results-driven financial controller with over 18+ years of experience in financial management, accounting, and business operations. Expertise in financial reporting, capital project feasibility studies, internal controls, and budget administration. Adept at risk management, audit preparation, and implementing best practices in accounting and financial procedures. Fluent in Korean and English.

CORE SKILLS

Financial Statements & Reporting

GAAP Accounting Practices

Budgeting & Forecasting

Cash Flow Analysis & Management

Internal Controls & Compliance

Audit Preparation & Risk Management

Account Reconciliation & Journal Entries

Inventory Assessment & Verification

Business Operations & Financial Risk Management

SAP MS AX D365 Intuit QuickBooks

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Laguna Woods Village Laguna Woods, CA

Accountant 08/2023 – Present

Perform bank account reconciliations after monthly book closings.

Issue escrow demands and collect associated fees.

Manage accounts receivable and post collected checks.

Cowon America Laguna Hills, CA

Financial Controller 01/2002 – 08/2023

Led overall financial and operational management, including sales, accounting, and personnel.

Prepared accurate financial reports, monthly statements, and financial analyses.

Developed and managed annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow planning.

Established and enforced accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Managed journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closings.

Oversaw financial audits and compliance initiatives.

Samsung Securities Seoul, South Korea

Investment Banking Manager 01/1999 – 12/2001

Structured and issued asset-backed securities for major credit card companies.

Managed relationships for the Investment Banking Division, identifying pre-IPO opportunities.

Led initial public offering (IPO) processes and capital market strategies.

Samsung Corporation Seoul, South Korea

Finance Manager 01/1993 – 12/1999

Secured corporate financing through short-term papers and long-term bonds.

Managed daily cash flow, budgeting, and financial forecasting.

Improved financial processes, vendor management, and banking operations.

Accounting Assistant Manager 03/1989 – 03/1991

Oversaw bank reconciliations and monthly balance sheets.

Managed journal entries, payroll processing, and collection efforts.

Investigated and resolved financial discrepancies to ensure accuracy.

EDUCATION

University of Southern California (USC) Los Angeles, CA

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting & Finance

Seoul National University Seoul, South Korea

Bachelor of Arts, International Economics

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