Experience

The Thornhill Companies

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Controller

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Santa Barbara-Santa Maria Area The Thornhill Companies are a series farming companies located on the Central Coast of California. The primary focus of the operations is in vineyards and wineries. Some of the brands of the firm include: Turn Key Wine Brands, Bien Nacido Vineyards, Ballard Lane, French Camp Vineyards, J Wilkes. In addition to vineyards and winery operations, the firm also grows citrus, avocados, and blueberries.



Bruker Nano Surfaces & Metrology

• United States
• Nanotechnology Research
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Controller, BSEMI

  • Jun 2019 - Mar 2021

  Santa Barbara, California NASDAQ: BRKR provides industry-leading surface analysis instruments for research and production. Our broad range of 2D and 3D surface profiler solutions supply the specific information needed to answer R&D, QA/QC, and surface measurement questions with speed, accuracy, and ease.



Sungevity

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate Controller

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

  Temecula, CA Formed by the merger of Horizon Solar Power and Solar Spectrum, the "New" Sungevity is the fourth largest provider of residential solar systems in the nation. The firm is the largest residential solar company in Southern California and one of the fastest growing solar companies in the country.



Ice Energy

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate Controller & Treasurer

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2018

  Santa Barbara, California Ice Energy is the leading provider of smart grid-enabled, distributed energy storage to the utility industry. We deliver cost-effective solutions at grid-scale to reduce peak demand, improve energy system efficiency and reliability, and transform the way the utility system operates. Key accomplishments at Ice Energy: - Key management team member responsible for selection, design and successful implementation of NetSuite's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise… Show more Ice Energy is the leading provider of smart grid-enabled, distributed energy storage to the utility industry. We deliver cost-effective solutions at grid-scale to reduce peak demand, improve energy system efficiency and reliability, and transform the way the utility system operates. Key accomplishments at Ice Energy: - Key management team member responsible for selection, design and successful implementation of NetSuite's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems - Implemented overhead cost reduction program resulting in six figure annual savings for the company - Enhanced cash modeling and revenue forecasting, delivering meaningful financial insight to executive leadership and the board. - Developed month end close process and enhanced internal policies and controls over financial reporting - Successful implementation of CapShare, capitalization management and reporting software Show less



DenMat Holdings, LLC

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Accounting

  • Jun 2013 - Apr 2015

  Santa Barbara, California Area Den-Mat Holdings LLC, a global aesthetic dental industry leader since 1974, is advancing the aesthetic dentistry career landscape. We are creating innovative breakthroughs in the science of cosmetic dentistry. Both patients and professionals like what they see! Den-Mat employs approximately 450 people around the United States and is headquartered in beautiful Santa Maria, California. The company owns or has exclusive licenses covering more than 100 patents, including our premier… Show more Den-Mat Holdings LLC, a global aesthetic dental industry leader since 1974, is advancing the aesthetic dentistry career landscape. We are creating innovative breakthroughs in the science of cosmetic dentistry. Both patients and professionals like what they see! Den-Mat employs approximately 450 people around the United States and is headquartered in beautiful Santa Maria, California. The company owns or has exclusive licenses covering more than 100 patents, including our premier product-LUMINEERS. Key accomplishments at Denmat: - Successful financial integration of multiple business acquisitions - Successful design, testing and launch of new ERP system (Infor LX), leading to enhanced operational, costing and financial reporting capabilities for the company - Streamlined month end close process and enhanced internal controls over financial reporting Show less



UTi Worldwide (DSV A/S)

• Denmark
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Group Controller

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2013

  Long Beach, CA NASDAQ: UTIW is an industry-leading, non-asset-based supply chain management company that delivers competitive advantage to our clients' supply chains. With innovative, integrated solutions configured to your specific requirements within any major vertical market, we can design, manage and service your supply chain efficiently and cost-effectively. UTi's global footprint of 370+ offices and 240+ logistics centers in 60+ countries enables us to develop and implement client-centric, global… Show more NASDAQ: UTIW is an industry-leading, non-asset-based supply chain management company that delivers competitive advantage to our clients' supply chains. With innovative, integrated solutions configured to your specific requirements within any major vertical market, we can design, manage and service your supply chain efficiently and cost-effectively. UTi's global footprint of 370+ offices and 240+ logistics centers in 60+ countries enables us to develop and implement client-centric, global solutions (Note: acquired by Denmark-based global 3PL, DSV in January 2016). Key accomplishments at UTi: - Designed and implemented global accounting manual with reconciliation of local GAAP / IFRS to US GAAP and provided training to business partners around the world - Key team member responsible for implementing Oracle’s Hyperion Financial Management and Hyperion Financial Data Quality Management as it relates to the corporate close and consolidation and developed analytical reports and other tools to enhance the quality of internal and external (SEC) financial reporting - Successful implementation of third party share-based compensation plan administrative services and financial reporting tools - Successful implementation of XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) Show less



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate, Assurance and Business Advisory Services

  • Dec 2003 - Mar 2008

  Los Angeles, CA The firms of the PwC network provide industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to enhance value for clients. More than 161,000 people in 154 countries in PwC firms across the PwC network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. Key accomplishments at PwC: - Scheduled, planned, supervised and executed financial statement audits of varying size and complexity in industries such as Automotive, Oil & Gas… Show more The firms of the PwC network provide industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to enhance value for clients. More than 161,000 people in 154 countries in PwC firms across the PwC network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. Key accomplishments at PwC: - Scheduled, planned, supervised and executed financial statement audits of varying size and complexity in industries such as Automotive, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, and Non-Profit - Effectively communicated potential weaknesses and recommended improvements to client upper management, such as CFO and/or Controller - Ranked in highest performance group and one of few Senior Associates selected to participate in annual quality review held in the firm’s national office Show less