Chris Gieske
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Experience
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Pouring With Heart
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Controller
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Jan 2023 - Present
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Director Of Accounting
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Jul 2020 - Jan 2023
Greater Los Angeles Area
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Senior Accounting Manager
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Sep 2017 - Jul 2020
Greater Los Angeles Area Manage day to day accounting processes Review and produce monthly financials Control and manage all cash flow operations Produce reports on cash flow and operational metrics such as sales, labor, and COGS Reconcile and review balance sheet entries and account standings Implement and manage AP, analytics, and accounting software Produce and review financials for audit and investor quarterly reports
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CyberCoders
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Recruiter
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Dec 2016 - Sep 2017
Greater Los Angeles Area
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Dynamic
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Sweden
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Media Production
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Operations and Accounting Consultant—Self employed
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Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
West Los Angeles • Advise on operations and accounting practices • Maintain general ledgers and create monthly P&L’s • Create and calculate inventory value • Process payroll
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Controller
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Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
West Los Angeles • Managed the cash flow for both locations and reconciled all bank statements • Maintained general ledgers and created monthly P&L’s for both entities • Worked closely with business owner, operations manager, executive chefs, and restaurant managers to reduce costs and increase profitability • Reviewed and analyzed purchasing and accounts payable balances to ensure cost accuracy and timely payment • Processed bi-weekly payroll which involved resolving all payroll issues and… Show more • Managed the cash flow for both locations and reconciled all bank statements • Maintained general ledgers and created monthly P&L’s for both entities • Worked closely with business owner, operations manager, executive chefs, and restaurant managers to reduce costs and increase profitability • Reviewed and analyzed purchasing and accounts payable balances to ensure cost accuracy and timely payment • Processed bi-weekly payroll which involved resolving all payroll issues and meeting strict deadlines • Built a theoretical menu cost and inventory database utilizing CTUIT restaurant management software Show less
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AP Manager, Lead Client Representative
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Oct 2012 - Mar 2015
Santa Monica • Oversaw staff of five in accounts payable data entry and processing for 45 restaurant clients • Responsible for posting transactions to client general ledgers and creating client monthly P&L’s • Managed aspects of all clients’ year end accounting including 1099 documentation, balance sheet reconciliation, and annual P&L consolidation • Served as main point of contact for clients’ daily accounting needs • Consulted with clients on special projects and unique accounting needs such… Show more • Oversaw staff of five in accounts payable data entry and processing for 45 restaurant clients • Responsible for posting transactions to client general ledgers and creating client monthly P&L’s • Managed aspects of all clients’ year end accounting including 1099 documentation, balance sheet reconciliation, and annual P&L consolidation • Served as main point of contact for clients’ daily accounting needs • Consulted with clients on special projects and unique accounting needs such as inventory system creation, cost analysis, etc. • Created accounts payable training manual for all relevant systems and software and trained all former and existing accounts payable clerks—six in total Show less
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The Room SM
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United States
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Photography
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Assistant Manager
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Sep 2006 - Dec 2012
Santa Monica • Opened and closed operation nightly • Managed up to five employees ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to company policies • Ordered and received all liquor and beer inventory • Counted and tracked inventories monthly • Acted as liaison between owner and operation--setting price points, booking promotions, and evaluating drink offerings • Provided quick, excellent service up to 300+ bar guests nightly
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Education
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California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, Minor in History