Finance and Accounting Consultant

• Jun 2012 - Present

Etonien offers experienced finance and accounting consultants to companies seeking assistance on a project, interim or interim-to-hire assignments. Etonien is founded on the basic principle of providing highly qualified professionals to clientele who require immediate response. Etonien also provides its employees - both internally and market facing - an opportunity to work with diverse organizations by applying their skills to effect change. Specialties Include: Financial or Gap… Show more Etonien offers experienced finance and accounting consultants to companies seeking assistance on a project, interim or interim-to-hire assignments. Etonien is founded on the basic principle of providing highly qualified professionals to clientele who require immediate response. Etonien also provides its employees - both internally and market facing - an opportunity to work with diverse organizations by applying their skills to effect change. Specialties Include: Financial or Gap Management and Leadership Mentoring Accounting & Finance – Interim Controller & Interim CFO Financial Planning & Analysis Accounting and Financial Reporting Internal Audit Mergers & Acquisition and Mergers & Integration/Transaction Support Sarbanes-Oxley Sox and J-Sox Show less Etonien offers experienced finance and accounting consultants to companies seeking assistance on a project, interim or interim-to-hire assignments. Etonien is founded on the basic principle of providing highly qualified professionals to clientele who require immediate response. Etonien also provides its employees - both internally and market facing - an opportunity to work with diverse organizations by applying their skills to effect change. Specialties Include: Financial or Gap… Show more Etonien offers experienced finance and accounting consultants to companies seeking assistance on a project, interim or interim-to-hire assignments. Etonien is founded on the basic principle of providing highly qualified professionals to clientele who require immediate response. Etonien also provides its employees - both internally and market facing - an opportunity to work with diverse organizations by applying their skills to effect change. Specialties Include: Financial or Gap Management and Leadership Mentoring Accounting & Finance – Interim Controller & Interim CFO Financial Planning & Analysis Accounting and Financial Reporting Internal Audit Mergers & Acquisition and Mergers & Integration/Transaction Support Sarbanes-Oxley Sox and J-Sox Show less

Controller

• Mar 2011 - Jun 2012

Synovis Orthopedic and Woundcare (SOWC) was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Synovis Life Technologies, Inc., a publicly traded medical device company with annual revenues of $82M. (In February 2012, Synovis was acquired by Baxter International (BAX) and SOWC business unit was subsequently eliminated.) • Responsible for all areas of accounting and finance, including management of day-to-day operations, timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and all supporting… Show more Synovis Orthopedic and Woundcare (SOWC) was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Synovis Life Technologies, Inc., a publicly traded medical device company with annual revenues of $82M. (In February 2012, Synovis was acquired by Baxter International (BAX) and SOWC business unit was subsequently eliminated.) • Responsible for all areas of accounting and finance, including management of day-to-day operations, timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and all supporting schedules and analyses, overseeing month end close, budgeting, forecasting, and preparation of reporting packages to parent company and Board of Directors. • Managed all balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts, prepaids, inventory and reserve, fixed assets, intangible assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, including commissions, and intercompany accounts. • Successfully undertook major company level initiative/project to revamp, streamline, and implement 3-day close from previously long held practice of 5-day close. • Implemented cost accounting system by product line, including development of manufacturing standard costs, application of costs to inventory, and related analyses. • Oversaw internal controls over financial reporting (SOX), including process documentation, control process updates, and testing of controls. • Developed analytical reports for finance, sales, and marketing to support critical business decisions. • Primary lead and advisor on all financial matters with business unit and corporate management, assisting with setting and achieving operational objectives. • Coordinated internal and external financial audits and support with tax audits. • Managed two accounting staff. Show less Synovis Orthopedic and Woundcare (SOWC) was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Synovis Life Technologies, Inc., a publicly traded medical device company with annual revenues of $82M. (In February 2012, Synovis was acquired by Baxter International (BAX) and SOWC business unit was subsequently eliminated.) • Responsible for all areas of accounting and finance, including management of day-to-day operations, timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and all supporting… Show more Synovis Orthopedic and Woundcare (SOWC) was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Synovis Life Technologies, Inc., a publicly traded medical device company with annual revenues of $82M. (In February 2012, Synovis was acquired by Baxter International (BAX) and SOWC business unit was subsequently eliminated.) • Responsible for all areas of accounting and finance, including management of day-to-day operations, timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and all supporting schedules and analyses, overseeing month end close, budgeting, forecasting, and preparation of reporting packages to parent company and Board of Directors. • Managed all balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts, prepaids, inventory and reserve, fixed assets, intangible assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, including commissions, and intercompany accounts. • Successfully undertook major company level initiative/project to revamp, streamline, and implement 3-day close from previously long held practice of 5-day close. • Implemented cost accounting system by product line, including development of manufacturing standard costs, application of costs to inventory, and related analyses. • Oversaw internal controls over financial reporting (SOX), including process documentation, control process updates, and testing of controls. • Developed analytical reports for finance, sales, and marketing to support critical business decisions. • Primary lead and advisor on all financial matters with business unit and corporate management, assisting with setting and achieving operational objectives. • Coordinated internal and external financial audits and support with tax audits. • Managed two accounting staff. Show less

Corporate Accounting Supervisor

• Oct 2004 - Mar 2011

Toyota Motor Sales is the Toyota sales, marketing, and distribution subsidiary devoted to the U.S. market and includes the three brands: Toyota, Lexus, and Scion. • Responsible for coordinating and overseeing month end close, including reviewing complex journal entries, adjustments, accruals, elimination entries, and account reconciliations. Other responsibilities included preparation of numerous internal management reports and reporting package to parent company. • Played key role… Show more Toyota Motor Sales is the Toyota sales, marketing, and distribution subsidiary devoted to the U.S. market and includes the three brands: Toyota, Lexus, and Scion. • Responsible for coordinating and overseeing month end close, including reviewing complex journal entries, adjustments, accruals, elimination entries, and account reconciliations. Other responsibilities included preparation of numerous internal management reports and reporting package to parent company. • Played key role in achieving steady-state for newly launched Peoplesoft Advanced Parts System Decouple Project, including maintaining its integrity, creating and building business/accounting rules, ensuring all functionality is operating properly, and all interfaces to GL are accurate and timely. • Performed various financial analyses, including Balance Sheet and P&L variance analysis. • Streamlined myriad of accounting processes, including month end close process, journal entries, account reconciliations, CIP, SOP 98-1, SAB 104, and various internal management reporting, resulting in significant time savings as well as minimizing risks for errors while achieving greater overall efficiency. • Revamped accounting and reconciliation process for Tacoma Buybacks, estimated to cost well over $1B, resulting in significantly faster, improved, and more accurate management reporting and reduction of one contingent headcount due to efficiency. • Spearheaded and developed new company-wide asset tracking and tagging process, working with various department heads, resulting in remediation of key SOX control deficiency and significantly improved asset loading, tagging, and tracking process. • Conducted research on various accounting issues and recommended proper accounting treatments. • Coordinated internal and external financial audits and supported tax department with tax audits. • Received four GEM awards for “Going the Extra Mile” based on exceptional performance. • Managed up to 6 staff. Show less Toyota Motor Sales is the Toyota sales, marketing, and distribution subsidiary devoted to the U.S. market and includes the three brands: Toyota, Lexus, and Scion. • Responsible for coordinating and overseeing month end close, including reviewing complex journal entries, adjustments, accruals, elimination entries, and account reconciliations. Other responsibilities included preparation of numerous internal management reports and reporting package to parent company. • Played key role… Show more Toyota Motor Sales is the Toyota sales, marketing, and distribution subsidiary devoted to the U.S. market and includes the three brands: Toyota, Lexus, and Scion. • Responsible for coordinating and overseeing month end close, including reviewing complex journal entries, adjustments, accruals, elimination entries, and account reconciliations. Other responsibilities included preparation of numerous internal management reports and reporting package to parent company. • Played key role in achieving steady-state for newly launched Peoplesoft Advanced Parts System Decouple Project, including maintaining its integrity, creating and building business/accounting rules, ensuring all functionality is operating properly, and all interfaces to GL are accurate and timely. • Performed various financial analyses, including Balance Sheet and P&L variance analysis. • Streamlined myriad of accounting processes, including month end close process, journal entries, account reconciliations, CIP, SOP 98-1, SAB 104, and various internal management reporting, resulting in significant time savings as well as minimizing risks for errors while achieving greater overall efficiency. • Revamped accounting and reconciliation process for Tacoma Buybacks, estimated to cost well over $1B, resulting in significantly faster, improved, and more accurate management reporting and reduction of one contingent headcount due to efficiency. • Spearheaded and developed new company-wide asset tracking and tagging process, working with various department heads, resulting in remediation of key SOX control deficiency and significantly improved asset loading, tagging, and tracking process. • Conducted research on various accounting issues and recommended proper accounting treatments. • Coordinated internal and external financial audits and supported tax department with tax audits. • Received four GEM awards for “Going the Extra Mile” based on exceptional performance. • Managed up to 6 staff. Show less

Sr. Financial Analyst

• Apr 2004 - Oct 2004

Belkin is a manufacturer of variety of accessories for computers, networking, and consumer electronics with over 1,000 employees and annual worldwide revenues of $1B. • Prepared consolidated executive summary report monthly for senior management, which included consolidated financial statements and comprehensive financial analyses of operational results. • Performed various financial analyses, including actual to budget/forecast variance analysis and product line/customer account… Show more Belkin is a manufacturer of variety of accessories for computers, networking, and consumer electronics with over 1,000 employees and annual worldwide revenues of $1B. • Prepared consolidated executive summary report monthly for senior management, which included consolidated financial statements and comprehensive financial analyses of operational results. • Performed various financial analyses, including actual to budget/forecast variance analysis and product line/customer account profitability analysis. • Assisted in preparation of consolidated annual budget. • Assisted in testing and validation of financial data during implementation of Oracle Financial Analyzer. Show less Belkin is a manufacturer of variety of accessories for computers, networking, and consumer electronics with over 1,000 employees and annual worldwide revenues of $1B. • Prepared consolidated executive summary report monthly for senior management, which included consolidated financial statements and comprehensive financial analyses of operational results. • Performed various financial analyses, including actual to budget/forecast variance analysis and product line/customer account… Show more Belkin is a manufacturer of variety of accessories for computers, networking, and consumer electronics with over 1,000 employees and annual worldwide revenues of $1B. • Prepared consolidated executive summary report monthly for senior management, which included consolidated financial statements and comprehensive financial analyses of operational results. • Performed various financial analyses, including actual to budget/forecast variance analysis and product line/customer account profitability analysis. • Assisted in preparation of consolidated annual budget. • Assisted in testing and validation of financial data during implementation of Oracle Financial Analyzer. Show less

Sr. Accounting Analyst

• Jun 2002 - Jan 2004

Exult was a publicly traded company (EXLT) with annual revenues in excess of $420M, providing HR outsourcing and consulting services to Fortune 500 companies. (During 2004, Exult was acquired by Hewitt Associates and its consulting division, Gunn Partners, was sold to Deloitte Consulting.) • Responsible for all areas of accounting and finance for Gunn Partners, a consulting division of Exult, including timely preparation of financial statements, month end close, annual budget… Show more Exult was a publicly traded company (EXLT) with annual revenues in excess of $420M, providing HR outsourcing and consulting services to Fortune 500 companies. (During 2004, Exult was acquired by Hewitt Associates and its consulting division, Gunn Partners, was sold to Deloitte Consulting.) • Responsible for all areas of accounting and finance for Gunn Partners, a consulting division of Exult, including timely preparation of financial statements, month end close, annual budget, forecasting, and various management reports. • Performed various financial analyses, including actual to budget/forecast variance analysis, revenue projections, and profitability analysis. • Responsible for management of A/P, A/R, billing, collection, and monitoring and controlling of significant operational costs, including marketing and travel. • Assisted in Oracle implementation for consulting division. • Supervised and trained staff accountants. Show less Exult was a publicly traded company (EXLT) with annual revenues in excess of $420M, providing HR outsourcing and consulting services to Fortune 500 companies. (During 2004, Exult was acquired by Hewitt Associates and its consulting division, Gunn Partners, was sold to Deloitte Consulting.) • Responsible for all areas of accounting and finance for Gunn Partners, a consulting division of Exult, including timely preparation of financial statements, month end close, annual budget… Show more Exult was a publicly traded company (EXLT) with annual revenues in excess of $420M, providing HR outsourcing and consulting services to Fortune 500 companies. (During 2004, Exult was acquired by Hewitt Associates and its consulting division, Gunn Partners, was sold to Deloitte Consulting.) • Responsible for all areas of accounting and finance for Gunn Partners, a consulting division of Exult, including timely preparation of financial statements, month end close, annual budget, forecasting, and various management reports. • Performed various financial analyses, including actual to budget/forecast variance analysis, revenue projections, and profitability analysis. • Responsible for management of A/P, A/R, billing, collection, and monitoring and controlling of significant operational costs, including marketing and travel. • Assisted in Oracle implementation for consulting division. • Supervised and trained staff accountants. Show less

Accounting Manager

• Mar 2001 - Feb 2002

FTI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daeduck Electronics Co., distributed printed circuit boards manufactured by Daeduck. FTI had satellite offices strategically located in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. (Company closed during 2002 due to internet bubble burst.) • Responsible for all areas of accounting, including management of daily operations, month end close, preparation of financial statements and reporting package to parent company, cash flow forecasting, A/P, A/R… Show more FTI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daeduck Electronics Co., distributed printed circuit boards manufactured by Daeduck. FTI had satellite offices strategically located in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. (Company closed during 2002 due to internet bubble burst.) • Responsible for all areas of accounting, including management of daily operations, month end close, preparation of financial statements and reporting package to parent company, cash flow forecasting, A/P, A/R, coordinating external audits, and reporting directly to Vice President of Finance. • Supervised and participated in reconstruction of five years of historical financial records, resulting in tax refund of $460K. • Assisted in development and implementation of internal controls and business processes for risk management and operating efficiency. • Managed up to four staff. Show less FTI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daeduck Electronics Co., distributed printed circuit boards manufactured by Daeduck. FTI had satellite offices strategically located in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. (Company closed during 2002 due to internet bubble burst.) • Responsible for all areas of accounting, including management of daily operations, month end close, preparation of financial statements and reporting package to parent company, cash flow forecasting, A/P, A/R… Show more FTI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daeduck Electronics Co., distributed printed circuit boards manufactured by Daeduck. FTI had satellite offices strategically located in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. (Company closed during 2002 due to internet bubble burst.) • Responsible for all areas of accounting, including management of daily operations, month end close, preparation of financial statements and reporting package to parent company, cash flow forecasting, A/P, A/R, coordinating external audits, and reporting directly to Vice President of Finance. • Supervised and participated in reconstruction of five years of historical financial records, resulting in tax refund of $460K. • Assisted in development and implementation of internal controls and business processes for risk management and operating efficiency. • Managed up to four staff. Show less

Sr. Auditor

• Sep 1998 - Feb 2001