Experience

Sayva Solutions

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accounting Consultant

  • Aug 2017 - Nov 2018

  Greater San Diego Area



Proven Recruiting

• Accounting Consultant

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Greater San Diego Area



Sage Therapeutics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Accounting Consultant

  • Dec 2016 - Apr 2017

  Greater Boston Area • Assisted the Interim Controller with implementation of an accelerated close process, going from 3 weeks to 5 days after month end, identifying gating issues and areas for improvement, and presenting solutions. • Assisted Accounts Payable Specialist in entry of accounts payable invoices and weekly check runs and led implementation of process improvements such as invoice approval workflow within NetSuite and change order workflow. • Assisted the Senior Director of Financial Reporting in… Show more • Assisted the Interim Controller with implementation of an accelerated close process, going from 3 weeks to 5 days after month end, identifying gating issues and areas for improvement, and presenting solutions. • Assisted Accounts Payable Specialist in entry of accounts payable invoices and weekly check runs and led implementation of process improvements such as invoice approval workflow within NetSuite and change order workflow. • Assisted the Senior Director of Financial Reporting in compilation and tie out of forms 10-K and 10-Q as well as technical topic research over topics such as Earnings per Share and Treasury Stock. • Drafted technical topic memos regarding the company’s compliance with PCAOB AS-18 Related Parties guidance and ASU 2014-15 - Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. • Performed ad hoc internal audit procedures over Purchase Order and Work Order at the request of the CFO to test that purchasing policy approval was being maintained; coordinated with Senior Director of Business Operations with documentation of purchasing policy enhancements in company-wide training material. • Led the year-end 1099-MISC reporting process for over 100 vendors and filing of Use Tax return with Commonwealth of Massachusetts. • Coordinated with clinical and non-clinical staff via monthly meetings to facilitate recording month-end journal entries accrual entries for departments such as Medical Affairs, Pharmacology, Technical Operations, and Chemistry. • Ensured compliance with Sarbanes Oxley section 404 via internal controls compliance and served as a liaison external audit team. Show less



Sayva Solutions

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance and Accounting Consultant

  • 2014 - 2016

  Greater San Diego Area OneRoof Energy Accounting Consultant • Recorded month-end and quarter-end journal entries in Quickbooks and Oralce. • Assisted Controller and Director of Financial Reporting with implementation of Oracle environment and transition away from Quickbooks. Sempra Energy Audit and Assurance Consultant • Performed internal audit procedures for internal operational audits for state mandated utility programs, including test of design effectiveness and operational effectiveness… Show more OneRoof Energy Accounting Consultant • Recorded month-end and quarter-end journal entries in Quickbooks and Oralce. • Assisted Controller and Director of Financial Reporting with implementation of Oracle environment and transition away from Quickbooks. Sempra Energy Audit and Assurance Consultant • Performed internal audit procedures for internal operational audits for state mandated utility programs, including test of design effectiveness and operational effectiveness over internal controls and substantive tests of details and completed procedures within budgeted time parameters. • Gained an understanding of internal controls and policies by performing walkthroughs, analyzing policies and procedures documents, client observation for utility programs. • Assisted audit lead in audit report generation, documenting and communicating business control issues, and formulating best-practices recommendations, enhancements, process improvements and potential management corrective actions. AMN Healthcare Financial Reporting Consultant • Drafted footnotes, consolidated financial statements, and MD&A for AMN Healthcare’s Form 10-Q and Earnings Press Release. • Documented tie out of footnotes and financials to working papers and schedules prepared by other staff. • Completed quarterly disclosure checklist. • Reviewed XBRL tagging performed by outside specialist for accuracy and appropriateness of tags. AirGain Accounting Consultant • Performed update of Form S-1in process by rolling forward new period, adding in new numbers, and editing sections as requested by management and auditors. • Pro-formatted financial statements for the following period to assist with ease of creation. • Inventoried files in the Company dataroom used for due diligence and uploaded missing and new files. • Prepared tie out for auditors of Form S-1, detailing which supporting document each number could be located. Show less



Sempra

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• SEC Reporting Accountant

  • 2011 - 2014

  San Diego, CA • Drafted footnotes and financials for Sempra Energy’s Form 10-K, 10-Q, Annual Report, and Earnings Press Release, including Consolidated Balance Sheets, Consolidated Statements of Equity, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, Acquisition and Investment Activity footnote, Investment in Unconsolidated Entities footnote, Share-based Compensation footnote, Earnings per Share footnote, and Segment Information footnote. • Performed detailed monthly line-item analyses for consolidated… Show more • Drafted footnotes and financials for Sempra Energy’s Form 10-K, 10-Q, Annual Report, and Earnings Press Release, including Consolidated Balance Sheets, Consolidated Statements of Equity, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, Acquisition and Investment Activity footnote, Investment in Unconsolidated Entities footnote, Share-based Compensation footnote, Earnings per Share footnote, and Segment Information footnote. • Performed detailed monthly line-item analyses for consolidated Sempra Energy financial statements, including shareholders’ equity, noncontrolling interests, property, plant and equipment, other comprehensive income, other current assets, and other noncurrent assets. • Reviewed financial statement fluctuation analyses submitted by reporting segments for reasonableness, appropriateness of accounting treatment, and validity of explanation for use in consolidated financial statements submitted to executives and the board. • Performed XBRL tagging across many different footnotes and financials for filing with the SEC and assisted Principal Accountant with overseeing the tagging process and maintenance of taxonomy structure. • Performed ad hoc projects for the Director of Financial Reporting and Financial Reporting Manager, researching presentation methods for various peer companies, treatment of new accounting pronouncements, and application of new SEC guidelines. • Attended workshops, trainings, and seminars to broaden expertise of financial reporting requirements, new accounting pronouncements, and new or emerging company-wide accounting issues. Show less



Viridos

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • 2008 - 2011

  Greater San Diego Area • Performed all major accounting functions for a privately held synthetic biology and biofuels company and its 6 wholly owned subsidiaries, including Cash, A/P, Prepaid Expenses, Deferred Revenue, Stock-Based Compensation, Accruals, and Fixed Assets, and Project Accounting. • Prepared period-end financial statements in Microsoft Dynamics GP and Quickbooks for all entities, maintaining close binders, preparing and posting all journal entries, preparing flux analyses over all accounts, and… Show more • Performed all major accounting functions for a privately held synthetic biology and biofuels company and its 6 wholly owned subsidiaries, including Cash, A/P, Prepaid Expenses, Deferred Revenue, Stock-Based Compensation, Accruals, and Fixed Assets, and Project Accounting. • Prepared period-end financial statements in Microsoft Dynamics GP and Quickbooks for all entities, maintaining close binders, preparing and posting all journal entries, preparing flux analyses over all accounts, and generating fully burdened cost pool allocations. • Assisted the Controller as primary liaison for annual financial statement audit team, researched new or newly applicable accounting pronouncements and IRS regulations using codification research tools, and documented and implemented internal control framework in preparation for potential IPO and best practices. • Ensured compliance with US GAAP by researching new or newly applicable accounting pronouncements and IRS regulations, including topics such as VIE/business combination pronouncements, asset retirement obligations, and stock option taxation. • Prepared annual consolidated financial statements and assisted in preparation footnotes as well as assisted in preparing all financial sections of a preliminary Form S-1 in anticipation of a possible IPO. • Performed ad hoc analysis and provided exemplary support services across all departments including for the CFO, Human Resources, Business Development, and Research and Development. • Assisted outside taxation consultants with services including use tax return preparation and audit, property tax return preparation and audit, and preparation of formation documents. Show less



Tang Capital Management, LLC

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Portfolio Accountant

  • 2007 - 2008

  • Coordinated and supervised all accounting activity for a fast-paced biotech and life science hedge fund including Cash, A/R, Available for Sale Securities, A/P and Accruals, Partnership Equity, Interest income and expense, and realized gains and losses. • Prepared period-end financial statements in QuickBooks and maintained working papers and reconciliations for several entities including a partnership, international limited company, limited liability company, and charitable foundation… Show more • Coordinated and supervised all accounting activity for a fast-paced biotech and life science hedge fund including Cash, A/R, Available for Sale Securities, A/P and Accruals, Partnership Equity, Interest income and expense, and realized gains and losses. • Prepared period-end financial statements in QuickBooks and maintained working papers and reconciliations for several entities including a partnership, international limited company, limited liability company, and charitable foundation. • Prepared daily portfolio net worth report and daily P&L for fund manager, which included approximately 80 different companies and a diverse array of securities including common and preferred stock, restricted stock, convertible bonds, warrants to purchase stock, and derivative instruments. • Assisted in review of legal documentation and terms for warrants to purchase stock, preferred stock, bonds, private placement memorandums, and public offerings. • Developed strong relationships with broker dealers including Citigroup, Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, and Oppenheimer and Co. while maintaining a high standard of professionalism. Show less



KPMG US

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Associate

  • 2005 - 2007

  • Coordinated and supervised audit engagements for wide range ofclients including publicly traded companies in the real estate and consumer markets industries, including Realty Income Corporation, PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc., ista North America, Hawthorne Machinery Co., Manchester LP, John Moores, Inc., and Glacier Water Services, Inc. • Evaluated management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting for public and private Companies by performing tests of operating… Show more • Coordinated and supervised audit engagements for wide range ofclients including publicly traded companies in the real estate and consumer markets industries, including Realty Income Corporation, PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc., ista North America, Hawthorne Machinery Co., Manchester LP, John Moores, Inc., and Glacier Water Services, Inc. • Evaluated management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting for public and private Companies by performing tests of operating effectiveness and walkthroughs over a wide variety of internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley Section 404. • Performed substantive tests and analytical review procedures to verify the value and existence of the clients’ assets as well as the proper recording of their liabilities • Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Show less