Director of Corporate Finance

• Dec 2021 - Present

Controller

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

Owner, Developer, & Urban HomebuilderLeading a team of 9 on managerial accounting and financial/cashflow management of several different entities:*Directing all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting *Analyzing company's financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets of different departments (Operations, Development, Construction, Warranty, Sales & Marketing)*Finance/Treasury: Monitor project pro-forma & portfolio, investment/partnership structures, cash management, capital requirements, managing reserves and monthly construction loan draw preparation *Developing and maintaining all necessary accounting policies and systems ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.*Managing all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, property and other applicable taxes with our 3rd party CPA*Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance & 401K administration Show less

Controller

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

Wholesaler: Patented garment creasing system - USA, UK & Japan*Oversee Full cycle A/P, A/R, G/L, bank/credit reconciliation, inventory management, and close of monthly financials (signer on bank accounts), international wire transactions, federal, state, & local filings*HR Management and Administrationincluding payroll and 401k*Created and managed efficient accounting processes by converting 80% of the accounting to online & paperless

Senior Accountant

• Oct 2009 - Dec 2011

*A/R & A/P & G/L reconciliation; researching/resolving any un-reconciled cash transactions timely and accurately according to GAAP*Assist with the preparation of various tax and audit schedules (experience with IRS Audit Procedures)

Consulting Senior Accountant

• Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

*For multiple clients, performed monthly close including but not limited to processing GL transactions, reconciliation of checking/credit card accounts, journal entries, and created month-end GAAP financial statements. *Set-up and implementation of accounting functions which included creating the chart of accounts for each company *Budgeting/Forecasting *For multiple clients, performed monthly close including but not limited to processing GL transactions, reconciliation of checking/credit card accounts, journal entries, and created month-end GAAP financial statements. *Set-up and implementation of accounting functions which included creating the chart of accounts for each company *Budgeting/Forecasting

Freelance Bookkeeper

• Aug 2005 - Dec 2009

*A/P full cycle: enter (job costing), pay bills, & vendor contact *A/R: Invoicing & deposits, and customer follow-up when necessary *Bank and credit card reconciliations *Produce monthly financials - Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Trial Balance, etc for CPA *SBE reporting & payments *Maintenance of accounting records and files, HR consultation HR administration when needed Clients included: Ketterling Construction, Artiste Apartments, Mary McDonald Design, MacroLife Naturals, Inc., Asian Pacific Adventures, Swan Legal Search, Inc., Yuca Restaurant Show less

Human Resources Generalist

• Dec 2004 - Jul 2005

Videogame Publisher *Hiring Process: develop job descriptions, place advertisements, screen resumes, and interview potential candidates *Conducted new-hire orientations and exit interviews – processed COBRA and termination related paperwork *Setup and maintain personnel/confidential files *Administer health, dental, & 401(k) benefits *Employee Relations: manage daily employee issues and monitor employee performance to asses the viability of recognition and rewards *Assist with semi-monthly ADP payroll processing Show less

Human Resources Office Manager

• Jan 2001 - Dec 2004

Cable Television Contractor *Human Resources Administration: develop and implement policies & procedures (employee handbook), create and maintain employee and sub-contractor files *Recruiting: hired, pre-screened, and interviewed potential employees * AP: vendor management, enter bills and process check requests * Inventory management of office supplies, tools & equipment * Partner with Owner to oversee 20 cable tv Installer/Mangers' schedule and workload Cable Television Contractor *Human Resources Administration: develop and implement policies & procedures (employee handbook), create and maintain employee and sub-contractor files *Recruiting: hired, pre-screened, and interviewed potential employees * AP: vendor management, enter bills and process check requests * Inventory management of office supplies, tools & equipment * Partner with Owner to oversee 20 cable tv Installer/Mangers' schedule and workload

Recruiter ~ Recruiting Coordinator

• Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

Start-up: developed networking technology solutions for delivering interactive media on the Internet *Coordinated interviews between hiring managers and candidates *Organized interview logistics including transportation and lodging *Placed cold calls to source and establish relationships with potential candidates, as well as persistently following thru on all leads *Pre-screened resume submissions and helped our team to recruit a positions such as Software Engineers, Network Analysts, Accountants, Executive Assistants, and Graphic Designers *Recruited by using the Internet, referrals, newspaper ads, attending job-fairs, networking, and placement agencies etc. Averaged 5-10 hires/month *Prepared offer letters for all levels of prospective employees Show less