Manager Software
Resume:
Allen (Fred)Nazif, CPA
SF, Ca 94123
415-***-**** Mobile 310-***-****
E-mail ********@***.***
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE, CONTROLLER
Comprehensive experience in all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, MIS, M&A, contracts negotiations, international business, SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and cash management. Direct operational experience with a High-tech , Technology &Manufacturing companies as well as experience in a start-up environment.
SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS:
I have more than 10 years of direct experience with High-tech. in particular software industry accounting as it relates to revenue recognition (SOP97-2, SOP98-9, SOP81-1, SAB 101 SAB 104 , EITF 0021, EITF 08-1,& EITF 09-3) as well as cost allocation (SOP98-1, FASB -10 , FASB-86 , SFAS-144). My areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, the review of contracts , processes & VSOE of Fair Market Value of PCS , identification of issues, defining systemic problems, proposing & implementing proper procedures to assure that appropriate controls are in place to prevent recurring systemic problems, I have been involved to provide Rev. Related engagement for many clients, in range of providing guideline , collaboration , test of their Rev. Rec. policy , identification of issues, defining systemic problems, proposing & implementing proper procedures to assure that appropriate controls are in place. In all engagement I have been collaborating [ cross functional directly or indirectly] with legal, sales , all level of management:
o Currently as consultant to Technology Consulting company that provides services primarily for hardware and software companies,
o As Revenue Manager on Engagement , Manager overseeing quote to cash [ software lice. , & professional services divisions] for medium size public software company
o As consultant to Cisco
o As controller for Eveo, Inc., developing hardware and software company
o As consultant to HP, part of the team for adopting policy for revenue recognition for the software as well as cost allocation and implementing the policy throughout HP.
o As controller for Advanced Logic Int., developing hardware and software company.
o As controller for Sierra Corp. developing hard ware and software company.
SEC reporting, 10K&10Q .
o Currently as consultant to Technology Consulting company that provides services primarily for hardware and software companies,
o As consultant to Cisco
o As consultant to HP,.
o As controller for Advanced Logic Int., developing hardware and software company, Pre IPO , participating S1 registration Etc
o As accountant for Maidy Biller, Frith Smith & Brenner CPA s
Participated in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements.
o Currently as consultant to Technology Consulting company that provides services primarily for hardware and software companies,
o As Revenue Manager on Recent Engagement , Manager overseeing quote to cash [ software lice. , & professional services divisions] for medium size public software company
o As consultant to Cisco
Conducted due diligence for M&A activity
Solid understanding of GAAP
Excellent leadership and organizational skills at analyzing facts, researching issues and developing appropriate courses of actions in ongoing and problem solving situations.
Defended successfully a sales tax audit with potential liability of a million dollars for the Company before the State Board of Equalization.
Defended successfully tax audit before the local Internal Revenue Service authorities.
Reconciled a twenty million dollar sales account without existing sufficient records that resulted in uncovering numerous counts of understated receivable from customers and collection all of them., established proper procedure for billing.
Coordinated and converted the accounting system.
Conducted and issued review & compilation report
EDUCATION:
B.S., Accounting, Tehran University,
Certified Public Accountant (C. P. A),
Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of The California Society of Certified Public Accountants
SYSTEMS/APPLICATIONS
Oracle, Great plains, American Contractors, Platinum, QuickBooks, Lacerte, Turbo Tax, Data Point, Excel, Lotus 123, Symphony, ADP and Report Writer.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Videki and Associates 10/02 - present, San Francisco
Technology consulting company that provides services primarily for hardware and software companies, such as Cisco. http://home.comcast.net/%7Evidekiandassociates
Senior Consultant
Responsible for enterprise-wide implementation and policy for revenue recognition as well as cost allocation with High-tech companies in particular experience in software revenue recognition requirements (SOP97-2, SOP98-9, SOP81-1, SAB101, SAB104 EITF 0021, EITF 08-1, & EITF 09-3) as well as cost allocation (SOP98-1, FASB -10, FASB-86, SFAS-144) for software companies. Review of contracts, processes & VSOE of Fair Market Value of PCS, identification of issues, defining systemic problems, proposing & implementing proper procedures to assure that appropriate controls are in place to prevent recurring systemic problems, for High-tech companies, such as Cisco,
SEC reporting, 10K & 10Q. Currently as consultant to Technology Consulting company that provides services primarily for hardware and software companies, such as Cisco
Participated in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements.
Conducted due diligence for M&A activity.
Prepared financial statements, in conformity with GAAP as well as statutory requirements and presented to Board of Directors of Technology companies.
Liaison between Technology companies & their outside auditors & tax advisors
Engagement for medium size public software company 11/07 - 5/09, San Jose
Revenue Manager
Manager overseeing quote to cash [ software lice. , & professional services divisions] for medium size Software Company, implementing software industry accounting as it relates to revenue recognition (SOP97-2, SOP98-9, SOP81-1, SAB 101 SAB 104 & EITF 0021) as well as cost allocation (SOP98-1, FASB -10 , FASB-86 , SFAS-144). Review of contracts processes & VSOE of Fair Market Value of PCS, identification of issues, defining systemic problems, proposing & implementing proper procedures to assure that appropriate controls are in place to prevent recurring systemic problems,
SEC reporting, 10K & 10Q.
Participated in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements
Cisco 3/03 - 9/07, San Jose
Senior Consultant
Participated for enterprise-wide implementation and policy for revenue recognition with High-tech companies in particular experience in software revenue recognition requirements (SOP97-2, SOP98-9, SOP81-1, and SAB 101 SAB 104 & EITF 0021) as well as cost allocation (SOP98-1, FASB -10 , FASB-86 , SFAS-144) . Review of contracts , processes & VSOE of Fair Market Value of PCS , identification of issues, defining systemic problems, proposing & implementing proper procedures to assure that appropriate controls are in place to prevent recurring systemic problems,
SEC reporting, 10K & 10Q.
Participated in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements.
Eveo, Inc. 11/00 - 10/02, San Francisco
High-tech Developing Hardware & Software company for Entertainment, Pharmaceutical, Enterprise & E Learning Companies
Controller
Adopting policy for revenue recognition for the software as well as cost allocation and implementing the policy throughout the company, particularly as it relates to accounting for revenue recognition with particular experience in Software revenue recognition requirements (SOP97-2, SOP98-9, & SOP81-1& SAB 101).
Review of contracts , processes & VSOE of Fair Market Value of PCS , identification of issues, defining systemic problems, proposing & implementing proper procedures to assure that appropriate controls are in place to prevent recurring systemic problems
Managed all aspects of accounting & financial reporting such as; prepared financial statements, in conformity with GAAP as well as statutory requirements and presented to Board of Directors, budget, financial planning & analyses, cash management, asset management, credit & collections.
Interfaced with outside auditors and tax advisors
Successfully defended a tax audit before the local Internal Revenue Service authorities.
Hewlett Packard 6/99 - 11/00, Santa Clara
Consultant, Finance
Integral part of the team for enterprise-wide implementation and adoption of systems and a policy for revenue recognition for the software particularly as it relates to accounting for revenue recognition with particular experience in Software revenue recognition requirements (SOP97-2, SOP98-9, & SOP81-1& SAB 101).and cost allocation.
Participated in revenue recognition process for issuing worldwide financial statements as well as SEC reporting.
Review of contracts , processes & VSOE of Fair Market Value of PCS , identification of issues, defining systemic problems, proposing & implementing proper procedures to assure that appropriate controls are in place to prevent recurring systemic problems
Participated in due diligence for M&A activity.
Advanced Logic International 6/95 - 6/99, Santa Monica
High-tech Developing Hardware & Software Company for Telecommunication & defense companies.
Controller
Adopting policy for revenue recognition for the software as well as cost allocation and implementing the policy throughout the company, particularly as it relates to accounting for revenue recognition with particular experience in Software revenue recognition requirements (SOP97-2, SOP98-9, & SOP81-1).
SEC reporting, Pre IPO, participating S1 registration.
Review of contracts & processes, identification of issues, defining systemic problems, proposing & implementing proper procedures to assure that appropriate controls are in place to prevent recurring systemic problems.
Managed all aspects of accounting & financial reporting such as; prepared financial statements, in conformity with GAAP as well as statutory requirements and presented to Board of Directors, budget, financial planning & analyses, cash management, asset management, credit & collections
Interfaced with outside auditors and tax advisors.
Obtained substantial line of credit.
Coordinated and Converted accounting system
Sierra Corporation 2/87 - 6/95, Santa Monica
High-tech Developing Hardware & Software Company for Gaming companies.
Controller
Adopting policy for revenue recognition for the software as well as cost allocation and implementing the policy throughout the company, particularly as it relates to accounting for revenue recognition with particular experience in Software revenue recognition requirements (SOP81-1)
Review of contracts & processes, identification of issues, defining systemic problems, proposing & implementing proper procedures to assure that appropriate controls are in place to prevent recurring systemic problems
Managed all aspects of accounting & financial reporting such as; prepared financial statements, in conformity with GAAP as well as statutory requirements and presented to Board of Directors, budget, financial planning & analyses, cash management, asset management, credit & collections.
Interfaced with outside auditors and tax advisors
Obtain substantial line of credit.
Defended successfully a sales tax audit with potential liability of a million dollars for the Company before the State Board of Equalization.
Defended successfully tax audit before the local Internal Revenue Service authorities.
Reconciled sales account without existing sufficient records that resulted in uncovering numerous counts of understated receivable from customers and collection all of them.
Maidy Biller, Frith Smith & Brenner 9/84 - 2/87, Santa Monica
Joint engagements with Arthur Andersen including
Certified Public Accountants, Local CPA utilizing more than 50 CPAs
Accountant
Worked with large entertainment and high tech company alongside Arthur Andersen plus Tishman Construction Company. Conducted and issued audits, reviews and compilation reports in conformity with GAAP as well as statutory requirements, such as SEC reporting, 10K&10Q.
Prior to 9/1984
Senior Adviser to Secretary of Heavy Industry – Iran, Deputy Secretary to Secretary of Industry - Iran
Board Member & Chief Financial Officer of Automobile Manufacturer with yearly sales exceeding $400MM.
Coordinated reconciling a two billion dollar sales account without existing sufficient records that resulted in uncovering numerous counts of fraud by Bank managers, thus resulting in their resignations. Wroth noting at the time no one believed that any one could resolve the matter considering the volume involved, lack of information, lake of technology so forth & so on.
Obtaining a $500MM line of credit while the Company had a total liability of $200MM to the same Bank, by pledging future sales. Assured the Bank, against line of credit abuses, by setting up appropriate financial control such as; restricting the funds for purchasing raw material and the payment of payroll. Assured that the company met all its financial obligations.
Coordinated and converted manual accounting system to fully automated system, utilizing IBM 370, fully integrated all division all department throughout the country, some facts worth noted: Inventory had more than 5000 basis category with subcategory of 20 to 100, more than 5,000 labor, more than 20 division of production throughout country.
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