Experience

California-Nevada Section American Water Works Association

• United States
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Responsible for the daily operation of the accounting and financial team and administers and supervises all functions of the Section’s finance department. Performs accounting and financial analyses and prepares and compiles budgets and financial reports. Establishes and maintains internal accounting controls and oversees preparation and submission of government tax forms and payments. Analyzes financial well being of the Section and makes recommendations for improved financial stability. Show less



SRCW, Inc.

• Corporate Accounting Manager

  • May 2010 - Jan 2019

   -Supervise accounting staff of 3 accounting supervisors, 2 senior accountants and 14 staff accountants/clerks. Assist with 5 member compliance specialists and 3 payroll clerks.  -Oversee all financial reporting and transactions for over 120 entities - which include, but not limited to: daily cash projections, A/P, A/R, journal entries, multiple bank reconciliations (2+ accounts per entity) and producing monthly financial statements for Executives.  -Direct supervision of U.K staff accountant, international audits, as well as being the corporate liaison with international tax filers, banks and lawyers, etc.  -Creating companywide spreadsheets for efficiency – cash projections, corporate bonus structures, worldwide sales, verification of payroll tax calculations, payroll journal entries and check uploads (for 200+ employees), breakeven analysis and other misc. items.  -Assist with annual company and personal tax returns, including the preparation for various audits throughout the year in U.K. and U.S. Key Contributions:  -Organize and up-keep of entire worldwide payroll system and maintenance of all entities and corporate tax calculation spreadsheets for CFO..  -Creation of U.K. and U.S. cash projections, worldwide sales, implementation of the U.K. payroll, holiday tracking and management sales sheets.  -Implemented Store Inventory for reporting and cost reduction activities  -Commended by CFO and U.K. management for work completed and initiative on projects.  -Promoted from U.K. Accountant to Corporate Accounting Manager within 2 years. Show less



Burlingame Industries, Inc.

• Staff Accountant

  • Aug 2008 - May 2010

   -Manage all financial transactions, accounts payable, journal entries, audits, multiple bank reconciliations and producing monthly financial statements.  -Maintenance of balance sheet accounts through monthly reconciliations and analysis  -Monthly inventory reporting – raw materials, finished goods, etc.  -Analysis of financial statements for CFO on individual entities up to the consolidated reports. Key Contributions:  -Recovered $80,000 in ATM embezzlement by two employees.  -Praised by management for enthusiastic teamwork and achievements. Took initiative to take on three more divisions within six months with the company. Show less



General Micro Systems

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Clerk

  • May 2004 - Aug 2008

   -Handled all accounts payable (300+ per week) matching with purchase orders, all accounts receivable and cash receipts/ deposits (25 per week - $5M company), and assisted management with producing monthly financial statements for CFO and President. Key Contributions:  Established skills in reconciling accounts for management and filing system for office paperwork.  -Handled all accounts payable (300+ per week) matching with purchase orders, all accounts receivable and cash receipts/ deposits (25 per week - $5M company), and assisted management with producing monthly financial statements for CFO and President. Key Contributions:  Established skills in reconciling accounts for management and filing system for office paperwork.