Finance Executive - ERP, Consolidations, GAAP/IFRS

Irfan Nizami, CPA

************@*****.*** 818-***-**** Los Angeles, CA

Controller

Strategic financial executive with 15+ years of leadership across public accounting, technology, infrastructure, and manufacturing industries. Proven success managing complex financial operations, multi-entity consolidations, ERP systems, and tax/audit compliance for the multi-billion-dollar LAMP APM (Automated People Mover) project

CORE COMPETENCIES

Multi-Entity Financial Consolidations

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

ERP Systems (Oracle NetSuite, SAP BI, Epicor, QB Enterprise)

Revenue Recognition – ASC 606 & Contract Accounting

US GAAP / IFRS Reporting Internal Controls

Budgeting & Forecasting ROI Analysis

Team Leadership Cross-functional Collaboration

Audit, Tax Compliance, and Risk Mitigation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DET Consulting, Los Angeles

Controller – Tax & Finance Jan 2025 – Present

Prepare financial statements and tax returns across business client portfolios

Support ERP transitions and financial audits

LINXS O&M –ACS- LAX APM (Automated People Mover Project), Los Angeles

Finance Manager (Controller) Oct 2021 – Dec 2024

Supported a multi-billion-dollar APM construction project’s financial reporting, audits, budgets, and other contractual matters

Assessed and analyzed contractors’ proposals for labor, materials, and overhead costs for the LAWA/LAX project subcontractors using Oracle NetSuite. Evaluated & analyzed change orders, cut-adds, & city and client directives for construction projects

Led budgeting, audit, and cash flow operations, achieving clean PricewaterhouseCoopers CPA audit results for multiple years

Implemented long-term ROI strategies and investment reports for the Board

Integrated multi-contractor reports across finance and construction teams

Oversaw tax filings, internal controls, and compliance reporting under GAAP/IFRS

• Supported Deloitte CPA Advisories for federal, international, and state tax returns

• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly cash flow forecasts and annual budgets

• Prepared investment options for the Board, resulting in a 200% increase in income

• Liaised with business units, third-party claims consultants, and outside counsel

Milrose Construction Consultants (Permit Advisors), Los Angeles

Controller (Interim) – M&A / Audit Prep Jun 2020 – Feb 2021

Led financial due diligence and migrated ERP accounting systems pre-acquisition

Updated financial data to prepare for an external audit. Streamlined accounting processes.

Rainbo Records Manufacturing Company, Los Angeles, CA

Controller /Chief Financial Officer Jul 2018 – Jun 2021

Directed AP/AR, GL, payroll, and royalty compliance for global record manufacturing

Managed audits, tax filings, HR, and investment accounts

Reviewed & analyzed job costing, bank deposits, cash applications, and manufacturing inventory valuations

Consulted with external CPAs and internal staff for worker comp audit, taxation, royalty assessments, risk assessments, fixed asset depreciation, and special ad hoc projects

Oxford Consulting Associates/OIT, Los Angeles

Controller Jul 2008 – Jun 2018

Managed financial operations for Fortune 1000 clients and state-funded projects

Spearheaded ERP implementations (Oracle NetSuite, QB Enterprise & MS Dynamics)

Delivered multimillion-dollar audits and compliance engagements

Managed multi-million-dollar consulting and training projects for the State of California, completed within budget and achieved 95% compliance per the government RFP

Public Accounting: Prepared accounting records for Attestation Projects (Reviews and Compilation) as Senior Accountant & Tax Consultant’s roles (Khan CPA, Gautam Kumar CPA, My CPA LLP, DiSabatino CPA, Unique Tax Services, Wyndham Collections, & Unicorn Tax.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MS – Management Science (Finance) – University of La Verne

MBA – Management – University of La Verne, La Verne

BS – Engineering – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

LICENSES

Licenses: CPA – State of California

Certifications: Microsoft Program & Project Management, Six Sigma (Green Belt), PMI-CAPM

ERP Systems: Oracle NetSuite, SAP BI, Circle Commerce, Epicor, QuickBooks Enterprise

Accounting: MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, financial modeling, job cost reports, financial management, capital investments, contract accounting, revenue recognition, cost accounting, leadership, presentation skills, profitability, banking, financial performance, treasury & cash management, strategic thinking, and variance analysis

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