Ryan Harikul
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Janyne Piche
Few people have the opportunity to report to a manager who is also a coach and mentor-but I did when I worked for Ryan. In those four years, I've seen him not only excel at the core elements of his job -- like developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements -- but also learn other tasks that extend well beyond the scope of his role, like implementing a new reconciliation software program within our company. That's one of the things that's so remarkable about Ryan. He demonstrates not only mastery for his role, but also the ability to motivate his team and is always finding creative ways to increase efficiency within the department. Ryan is the go-to person when there is an accounting issue, excel question, or opportunity for process improvement. Ryan would be an asset to any team, and any employee would be lucky to have him as a manager.
Michelle Schwimmer
Ryan posses the unique qualities of being both extremely easy to get along with and also very dedicated to his work. In the years I worked with Ryan, I came to appreciate his attention to detail and his strong work ethic, not allowing anything to fall through the cracks no matter how busy he was (and there were plenty of days where he got to work long before anyone else arrived and stayed long after everyone else had left). One thing that stands out about Ryan (and truthfully he has more positive qualities than I have the space to enumerate), is his ability to remain calm and positive no matter how much pressure he's under. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ryan to any company fortunate enough to want him on their team.
Janyne Piche
Few people have the opportunity to report to a manager who is also a coach and mentor-but I did when I worked for Ryan. In those four years, I've seen him not only excel at the core elements of his job -- like developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements -- but also learn other tasks that extend well beyond the scope of his role, like implementing a new reconciliation software program within our company. That's one of the things that's so remarkable about Ryan. He demonstrates not only mastery for his role, but also the ability to motivate his team and is always finding creative ways to increase efficiency within the department. Ryan is the go-to person when there is an accounting issue, excel question, or opportunity for process improvement. Ryan would be an asset to any team, and any employee would be lucky to have him as a manager.
Michelle Schwimmer
Ryan posses the unique qualities of being both extremely easy to get along with and also very dedicated to his work. In the years I worked with Ryan, I came to appreciate his attention to detail and his strong work ethic, not allowing anything to fall through the cracks no matter how busy he was (and there were plenty of days where he got to work long before anyone else arrived and stayed long after everyone else had left). One thing that stands out about Ryan (and truthfully he has more positive qualities than I have the space to enumerate), is his ability to remain calm and positive no matter how much pressure he's under. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ryan to any company fortunate enough to want him on their team.
Janyne Piche
Few people have the opportunity to report to a manager who is also a coach and mentor-but I did when I worked for Ryan. In those four years, I've seen him not only excel at the core elements of his job -- like developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements -- but also learn other tasks that extend well beyond the scope of his role, like implementing a new reconciliation software program within our company. That's one of the things that's so remarkable about Ryan. He demonstrates not only mastery for his role, but also the ability to motivate his team and is always finding creative ways to increase efficiency within the department. Ryan is the go-to person when there is an accounting issue, excel question, or opportunity for process improvement. Ryan would be an asset to any team, and any employee would be lucky to have him as a manager.
Michelle Schwimmer
Ryan posses the unique qualities of being both extremely easy to get along with and also very dedicated to his work. In the years I worked with Ryan, I came to appreciate his attention to detail and his strong work ethic, not allowing anything to fall through the cracks no matter how busy he was (and there were plenty of days where he got to work long before anyone else arrived and stayed long after everyone else had left). One thing that stands out about Ryan (and truthfully he has more positive qualities than I have the space to enumerate), is his ability to remain calm and positive no matter how much pressure he's under. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ryan to any company fortunate enough to want him on their team.
Janyne Piche
Few people have the opportunity to report to a manager who is also a coach and mentor-but I did when I worked for Ryan. In those four years, I've seen him not only excel at the core elements of his job -- like developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements -- but also learn other tasks that extend well beyond the scope of his role, like implementing a new reconciliation software program within our company. That's one of the things that's so remarkable about Ryan. He demonstrates not only mastery for his role, but also the ability to motivate his team and is always finding creative ways to increase efficiency within the department. Ryan is the go-to person when there is an accounting issue, excel question, or opportunity for process improvement. Ryan would be an asset to any team, and any employee would be lucky to have him as a manager.
Michelle Schwimmer
Ryan posses the unique qualities of being both extremely easy to get along with and also very dedicated to his work. In the years I worked with Ryan, I came to appreciate his attention to detail and his strong work ethic, not allowing anything to fall through the cracks no matter how busy he was (and there were plenty of days where he got to work long before anyone else arrived and stayed long after everyone else had left). One thing that stands out about Ryan (and truthfully he has more positive qualities than I have the space to enumerate), is his ability to remain calm and positive no matter how much pressure he's under. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ryan to any company fortunate enough to want him on their team.
Experience
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Salon Republic
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United States
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Controller
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Oct 2016 - Present
I control all the things. - Oversight of accounting, finance, and merchandising functions. - Modeling of prospective projects for ROI and performance metrics. - Preparation of monthly financial package for the board and quarterly packages for lenders. - Budgeting & Forecasting to ensure future compliance with financial covenants while maximizing growth potential. - Various HR/Payroll functions including on-boarding/separation processes, DOL compliance, & benefits administration. - Ongoing adherence to PCI, EIS, and licensing & permit requirements. - Redesigned & structured the GL to streamline & expand reporting abilities. - Standardized & consolidated fixed asset registers, amortization tables, and debt schedules. - Implemented a new POS system to improve inventory control & sales analytics abilities. - Transitioned corporate office to paperless document storage. - Implementation of digital document generation procedures, including document signing. Show less
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The Guitar Center Company
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Accounting Manager
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Oct 2014 - Oct 2016
Responsibilities include review & analysis of balance sheet & income statement accounts of the management & direct response segments of the enterprise, as well as meeting reporting needs & providing assistance to the Financial Planning teams. Supervisory duties include oversight of senior-level & staff-level work product, providing leadership on formal accounting guidance and company specific procedures, interviewing/hiring back-fill and new positions in the accounting department as needed, and routine assessment of staff work levels to ensure even distribution of duties. This role also involves the implementation & continued maintenance/oversight of various departmental projects including:- Integration of an automatic account reconciliation software into current systems, and transitioning the accounting staff into use of this software.- Research & resolution of discrepancies between the various accounting systems used across the enterprise (multiple retail & ecommerce brands).- Oversight/reporting of planned projects, including international expansion & domestic liquidation endeavors.- Review and correction of detailed lower-level balances between sub-ledgers to the GL, as needed.- Review & analysis of current processes to identify & implement accuracy/efficiency improvements. Show less
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Assistant Accounting Manager
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Apr 2014 - Oct 2014
Responsibilities include high-level review & analysis of balance sheet & P&L accounts for accuracy & relevance, providing reporting & assistance to the Financial Planning teams . Supervisory duties include oversight of senior-level & staff-level work product, providing leadership on formal accounting guidance and company specific procedures. This role also involves the implementation & continued maintenance/oversight of various departmental projects including:- Integration of an automatic account reconciliation software into current systems, and transitioning the accounting staff into use of this software.- Research & resolution of discrepancies between the various accounting systems used across the enterprise (multiple retail & ecommerce brands).- Review and correction of detailed lower-level balances between sub-ledgers to the GL, as needed.- Review & analysis of current processes to identify & implement accuracy/efficiency improvements. Show less
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Senior Accountant
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Apr 2012 - Mar 2014
Responsible for review/reconciliation/analysis of enterprise-wide balance sheet & P&L accounts, including cash, fixed assets, outside labor, computer maintenance contracts, and group medical accounts. Supervisory duties include reviewing/overseeing staff accountant work product & providing leadership on formal accounting guidance and company specific procedures. This role includes preparation of various ad-hoc reports as requested by upper management including restatement documentation for the Reporting team, and assisting the Financial Planning team with preparation of budgets/forecasts. Show less
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Staff Accountant
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Jan 2011 - Mar 2012
Duties included preparing monthly reconciliations & analysis of general ledger accounts, budget vs. actual variance analysis for current period and year-over-year financials for various departments, and preparation of supporting documentation for financial statements as well as monthly/quarterly reports for management. Also engaged in ad-hoc projects and provided financial reporting as requested by upper management.
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Corporate Lease Accountant
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Mar 2007 - Dec 2010
Reviewed statements from landlords and analyzed leases held with them to verify accuracy in billing, disputed incorrect charges, and negotiated settlement of disputes. Budgeted, analyzed, and evaluated various P&L accounts including taxes & licenses, CAM (for retail locations), insurance, and all rent-related accounts as well as maintaining all related balance sheet accounts. Monthly analysis included investigation of periodic deviations from budget.
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Director, CFO, Accountant
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Dec 2008 - Dec 2014
Granny Choe's was a small, family-owned & operated company that produced & sold award-winning kimchi. Although it was short-lived it was profitable, exciting, and a great learning experience! Granny Choe's was a small, family-owned & operated company that produced & sold award-winning kimchi. Although it was short-lived it was profitable, exciting, and a great learning experience!
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Mercury Interactive
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Claims Adjuster
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Feb 2004 - Mar 2007
Confirmed coverage for insured parties, investigated liability in complex automobile accidents, negotiated and settled claims for both property damage and bodily injury. Confirmed coverage for insured parties, investigated liability in complex automobile accidents, negotiated and settled claims for both property damage and bodily injury.
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Education
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2001 - 2003
California Lutheran University
BS, Finance
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