Trini Wong
Senior Accounting Manager at Beyond Meat- Claim this Profile
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Ruth A.
Trini’s education, accounting expertise and work ethics makes him a valuable asset. His commitment to delivering results is infectious and has a ripple effect that elevates the team’s performance. He has become a mentor to junior members of the team and it is very apparent that he cares for their development. I was very fortunate to have him in my team.
Ruth A.
Trini’s education, accounting expertise and work ethics makes him a valuable asset. His commitment to delivering results is infectious and has a ripple effect that elevates the team’s performance. He has become a mentor to junior members of the team and it is very apparent that he cares for their development. I was very fortunate to have him in my team.
Ruth A.
Trini’s education, accounting expertise and work ethics makes him a valuable asset. His commitment to delivering results is infectious and has a ripple effect that elevates the team’s performance. He has become a mentor to junior members of the team and it is very apparent that he cares for their development. I was very fortunate to have him in my team.
Ruth A.
Trini’s education, accounting expertise and work ethics makes him a valuable asset. His commitment to delivering results is infectious and has a ripple effect that elevates the team’s performance. He has become a mentor to junior members of the team and it is very apparent that he cares for their development. I was very fortunate to have him in my team.
Credentials
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CGMA - Chartered Global Management Accountant
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)Jan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
CISA - Certified Information System Auditor
ISACAJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
AICPA - full member
AICPAJan, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
CFM - Certified Financial Manager
IMA | Institute of Management AccountantsJan, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
CIA - Certified Internal Auditor
The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc.Jan, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
CMA - Certified Management Accountant
IMA | Institute of Management AccountantsJan, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Delaware State Board of AccountancyJan, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Beyond Meat
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Accounting Manager
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Dec 2020 - Present
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Controller
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Feb 2018 - Dec 2020
• Implemented all accounting/finance procedures and controls, including journal entries, account reconciliations, IFRS 16 Lease Calculations, acquisition accounting, contingent liability fair value assessment, goodwill impairment analysis, consolidation, and NCI calculation • Prepare and submit reporting pack to Headquarters and respond to all inquiries of US accounting matters • Manage and improve monthly close process and shorten the monthly close by 3 days in first year • Review journal entries and accounts reconciliations for more than 50 G/L accounts. • Prepare monthly cash flow forecast and annual cashflow statement • Communicate with different department heads and countries to obtain information for financial planning and reporting • Lead 2 Annual Audits and 11 Quarterly Reviews without material findings • Successfully converted ERP system to Microsoft Dynamics NAV • Review Federal and State tax returns and tax provision with KPMG tax preparer and handled the company’s IRS audit
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The Innovation Institute
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Accounting
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Jan 2016 - Feb 2018
• Lead the accounting team for 6 in-house entities’ book and reviewed those journal entries and account reconciliations. Reviewed more than 10 reporting packs submitted by subsidiaries. • Communicated to all subsidiaries’ controllers and served as their main resource on technical accounting questions • Prepared consolidated financial statements with 20 subsidiaries and investor reporting package • Leaded the company’s first external audit and drafted the financial statement without material findings • Worked with valuation advisors and auditors to close 10 M&A transactions and setup the initial journal entries (push-down accounting) • Drafted the company’s first accounting policies and prepared all technical accounting memos including memos for M&A transactions, Goodwill impairment analysis, and VIE analysis • Review Federal and State tax returns with tax preparer
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UTi Worldwide (DSV A/S)
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Denmark
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Accountant
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2015
• Participated in the preparation of quarterly reports (10-Q), annual reports (10-K) • Reviewed monthly consolidated and subsidiary-level financial statements with 50 plus subsidiaries and explained material fluctuations • Prepared high-risk accounting areas’ journal entries, such as intangible assets and goodwill, noncontrolling interest calculation, and foreign currency exchange • Assisted with establishment, documentation, and maintenance of company accounting policies. • Assisted external auditors as main contact for all audit requests • Conducted technical accounting research and prepare technical memos such as Goodwill impairment and VIE Analysis
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BDO USA, LLP
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United States
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Assurance Associate
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May 2011 - Jul 2013
• Performed audits and reviews of 10-K, 10-Q and F-1 filings for clients in manufacturing, entertainment, and technology industries • Managed multiple audit engagement teams simultaneously to meet various reporting deadlines • Main clients included: American Pacific Corporation (NASDAQ: APFC), Rehrig Pacific Company, Prime Focus, Millennium Entertainment, QED International • Performed audits and reviews of 10-K, 10-Q and F-1 filings for clients in manufacturing, entertainment, and technology industries • Managed multiple audit engagement teams simultaneously to meet various reporting deadlines • Main clients included: American Pacific Corporation (NASDAQ: APFC), Rehrig Pacific Company, Prime Focus, Millennium Entertainment, QED International
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Specialized Technology Resources, Inc.
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accountant (AR Team lead)
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Oct 2009 - Feb 2011
• Supervised Revenue Cycle accounting and AR daily operations with 3 direct reports • Improved cash collection by developing and maintain a relationship with both the operation team • Set up controls for the revenue cycle, strengthening the company’s control environment • Assisted the SOX team with their inquiry by providing appropriate documents for controls testing • Involved in ERP implementation task team to ensure proper system setup and provide user experience feedback • Supervised Revenue Cycle accounting and AR daily operations with 3 direct reports • Improved cash collection by developing and maintain a relationship with both the operation team • Set up controls for the revenue cycle, strengthening the company’s control environment • Assisted the SOX team with their inquiry by providing appropriate documents for controls testing • Involved in ERP implementation task team to ensure proper system setup and provide user experience feedback
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KPMG
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Canada
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Accountant (Audit)
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Sep 2007 - Sep 2009
• Main clients included: Sprint (NYSE: S), Celestica (NYSE: CLS), Jabil (NYSE: JBL) • Main clients included: Sprint (NYSE: S), Celestica (NYSE: CLS), Jabil (NYSE: JBL)
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Otain Japanese Restaurant
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Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
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Sushi Chef
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Nov 2003 - Feb 2007
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Education
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University of Southern California
Master of Business Taxation -
City University of Hong Kong
Master of Science, Business Information System -
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting -
St. Francis Xavier's College
Secondary Education