Experience

BAJÍO Sunglasses

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  BAJIO is an ecologically minded startup sunglass manufacturer. I was initially brought on as a consultant to set up the organization’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, drawing on extensive industry expertise. As Controller, I oversee all daily cash receipts, disbursements, and accounting entries. I also work closely with the CFO to design and implement cash / accounting security and control procedures, along with preparing management reports. Liaising with internal and external parties to ensure timely income, sales / use, and other tax filings is among my other core duties. ACHIEVEMENTS ► Entrusted to lead implementation and ongoing operation of company’s ERP system (A2000). ► Currently building relationships, coordinating with, and training all departments on ERP system to ensure effective use and policy compliance.



Private Equity Firm

• Consultant

  • Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

  I was engaged by a private equity company to set up general ledger and processes for a startup company. I was engaged by a private equity company to set up general ledger and processes for a startup company.



Costa Sunglasses

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Financial Reporting Analyst

  • Jan 2007 - Aug 2020

  Following a promotion from Financial Analyst, I was entrusted to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all financial reporting internally and for Costa’s parent company. My scope of work included inventory control, fixed asset management, and month-end financial processing. I also supervised a financial analyst and trained 9 staff. ACHIEVEMENTS ► Realized 35% decrease in labor costs and 13-day reduction in processing time as Lean Six Sigma facilitator for customer returns processing. ► Reduced lost inventory costs by 38% as Lean Six Sigma facilitator for tradeshow processing. Increased accuracy and value of P&L and balance sheet reporting by leading complete restructuring. ► Lessened capital outlay by implementing control and oversight for all capital expenditures. ► Appointed as financial lead to decommission all assets and inventory for Daytona Beach location shutdown following merger-related decision to transition to shared services model. - Recognized as critical resource for VP of Finance as one of the last remaining employees at Costa’s Daytona Beach location, ensuring seamless transition to new corporate owners. - Trained 10 counterparts in Europe on financial reporting, recurring journal entries, month-end closing, bank reconciliations, and reporting metrics.



INFICON

• Switzerland
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Controller and Human Resources Manager

  • 1997 - 2006

  After 2 years as Controller, I was asked to take on HR leadership responsibilities for this multimillion-dollar quartz crystal manufacturer. In this dual role, I oversaw a team of 3 while managing financial reporting, AP and AR, accounting procedures, and budget preparation. I also coordinated benefits and payroll for 112 employees, along with handling recruitment and termination processes. ACHIEVEMENTS ► Generated substantial cost reduction by establishing real-time accounting process for incentive pay program. ► Negotiated with individual benefits providers, delivering 29% savings on employee benefits. ► Lowered number of past-due accounts 63% by streamlining receivables collection process without engaging collection agency. ► Minimized time and costs by consolidating purchasing processes. ► Provided clear guidance and information relating to company’s mission, values, policies, procedures, and benefits by developing employee handbook.