Accounting Manager

• Aug 2017 - Present

Executive Director of Accounting & Administration

• Mar 2012 - Jun 2017

An accredited training college providing instruction across the country focused on telecom, solar and renewable energy industries. Merged into EdTech Institute in January 2017, with accounting and HR relocated to the New York headquarters in June 2017. Executive Director of Accounting & Administration  Responsible for monthly financial reporting to the Board of Directors for parent company plus two wholly-owned subsidiaries.  Supervised and mentored accounting, HR and IT staff. Perform legal review of contracts and supervised support projects requiring outside auditors, legal counsel, and other industry professionals as needed.  Assured compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements of accreditor, DEAC (Distance Education Accrediting Commission).  Transitioned accounting system from QuickBooks to Accounting Seed, a native application on the Saleforce.com platform.  Developed reports, dashboards and workflows within the Salesforce.com CRM. Regular evaluation and engineering of systems to leverage technology and achieve maximum effectiveness of employee value. Show less

Accounting Consultant

• Sep 2007 - Dec 2016

Company-designed craft items with overseas manufacturing. Products are delivered to US ports for distribution, and sold to hobby companies and toy stores throughout US and Canada.; Supervise bookkeeping functions of accounts payable and accounts receivable performed by office manager. Prepare and post all journal entries as well as weekly reports for inventory and cash flow management. Monthly bank reporting and analysis as required to support large, inventory-financing line of credit. Full administration of accounting software QuickBooks Enterprise 10.0 and processing of payroll through Compupay. Confirm accuracy of EDI billings transmitted through B2B and SPS Commerce and maintain compliance with national stores and their unique portals. Research billing and collection requirements of large customer accounts and implement internal procedures to satisfy the individual conditions. Maintain home office to allow remote functionality in performing these responsibilities. Show less

Controller

• Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

Full service mortgage broker built through acquisition and mergers with other mortgage companies. Acquired Rancho Financial in April 2011. All corporate support functions relocated to the corporate headquarters in Calabasas, California in October 2011. Controller (Skyline Financial)  Assumed responsibilities of Controller for all corporate operations upon transition of business operations from Rancho Financial to Skyline Financial. Traveled to corporate office several days a month to interface with operational staff.  Reviewed and approved payroll processed via Ceridian for 280+ employees, approximately $2 million/month.  Posted journal entries and audit staff entries in AMB accounting software.  Performed month-end account and variance analysis, reported and discussed findings with CFO. Controller (Rancho Financial, San Diego, CA) • Sole responsibility of all accounting and human resource functions of an 80+ person business. • Provided monthly financial reporting to President, CEO and financial partners. • Prepared and posted all journal entries into QuickBooks Pro and processed semi monthly payroll through ADP. • Appointed by executive officers to mapping group which comprised a team of key employees tasked with the role of developing a business environment and procedures that captured the strength of each department for maximum financial growth and satisfaction of all employees. • Coordinated the onboarding and transition of all staff to Skyline Financial. Show less

Controller

• Sep 1987 - Sep 2009

Residential mortgage company, which funded over $2 billion in loans from its inception in 1983 until the dissolution of the company in 2009. Controller (1991 – 2009), Accounting Manager (1987 – 1991)  Responsible for all aspects of internal and external financial reporting including HUD and multiple state compliance reports.  Collaborated with Chief Executive Officer, board of directors and other executive management.  Coordinated with legal counsel and outside accountants for proper documentation and reporting of all business transactions.  Developed and monitored financial projections and cash flow management.  Prepared consolidated financial statements for parent and up to nine subsidiaries.  Supervised human resources including preparation of payroll and administration of 401(k) and flex spending plans.  Reviewed and coordinated payroll and income tax returns.  Administered company’s health, dental and disability insurance plans.  Coordinated computer network administration, internet access and mail web hosting.  Executed the implementation of various accounting software programs over the years including Open Systems, Platinum and BusinessWorks by Sage. Designed the interface between the accounting processes and the loan processing software. Show less