Experience

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  Michael Craig, Certified Public Accountant

  • 24672 San Juan Avenue, Suite 103, Dana Point, CA 92629

  • Mike Craig, C.P.A.

    • May 1984 - Present
    • 24672 San Juan Avenue, Suite 103, Dana Point, CA 92629

    My CPA practice is focused on working with emerging businesses to help them with financial reporting and tax compliance. On occasion, I will take on an interim controller assignment. I consult with clients in specific tax compliance areas (s-corporation reasonable compensation issues, filing of delinquent tax returns and resolving tax debt).

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  Polymeric Interconnect, Inc.

  • Santa Ana, CA & Butte, Montana

  • Treasurer

    • Apr 2002 - Jul 2023
    • Santa Ana, CA & Butte, Montana

    Part-time Corporate Treasurer of Polymeric Interconnect, Inc., a technology research and development firm whose products are polymer based electronic materials used in advanced printed circuit board, radio frequency identification (RFID) & solar photovoltaic applications. Responsibilities involve strategic planning as well as all basic financial functions.

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  The Interim Controller

  • 24672 San Juan Avenue, Dana Point, CA 92629

  • Partner

    • Jan 2014 - Dec 2022
    • 24672 San Juan Avenue, Dana Point, CA 92629

    From it's inception in 1983, The Interim Controller was then, and still is, an accounting based management consulting firm targeted at providing early and transition stage companies with controller level and related resources on a full or part time basis. We work with emerging companies, start-ups and innovative small businesses to help them develop an accounting system that is current, accurate, and timely. One of our core beliefs is that an accounting system needs to be relatively easy to maintain and provides easy to understand management reports.

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  Michael Craig Consulting

  • Independent Accounting Professional

    • May 1997 - May 2013

    Controller level and CFO functions provided on a part time or temporary basis to firms in need of short term, competent accounting and systems support. Please review my website for details of consulting projects I have performed for clients.

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  Schoonover Accountancy Corporation, Certified Public Accountants

  • Senior Accountant

    • Dec 2007 - Jun 2012

    Services provided to clients were tax preparation (60%), management consulting (20%) and general accounting services (20%). Tax services for individuals, corporations, estates and trusts. Management consulting included financial & tax strategy, accounting systems, business planning and type of entity decisions such as advising new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures. General accounting services include reviews and compilations of financial statements .

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  St. Mary Lodge & Resort

  • Controller

    • Apr 2007 - Oct 2007

    As a sabbatical from my usual consulting activities, I accepted this seasonal salaried position for the summer of 2007 in my home state of Montana. Responsibilities included financial reporting - compilation of daily, weekly & monthly sales reports for lodging, retail, food & beverage operations; bank deposits; credit card reconciliations; A/P invoice processing; payroll for more than 200 employees; billing and handling customer chargeback's; Safeguarding substantial cash operating funds; supervision of of five cash room employees and one staff accountant; training cashiers on cash handling procedures. I reported to Delaware North Companies onsite General Manager.

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  City of Oceanside

  • City of Oceanside, CA

  • Accounting Consultant

    • Oct 2006 - Mar 2007
    • City of Oceanside, CA

    On this temporary assignment I prepared various analysis of operating transfers and journal entries; accounted for revenue and expenses for operating segments; updated fixed asset records; reconciled PD confiscated funds; preparation and posting of month end closing journal entries and various other duties as assigned.

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  SD Environmental Filters

  • Managing Partner

    • Jan 2002 - Sep 2006

    The company has developed proprietary technology to complement storm water treatment systems and stormwater flow control products. Highly favorable test results were attained for the company’s products in filtration efficiency tests conducted by the Department of Environmental Health, Science and Policy at the University of California, Irvine. In those tests, the company’s products demonstrated consistent achievement of a very high degree of removal efficiency for petroleum products, heavy metals and bacteria. The company’s operations are currently suspended pending a more favorable regulatory environment, although licensing of the company’s technology may be considered.

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  BCM Accessories, Inc.

  • Financial Officer & Controller

    • Mar 1993 - May 1997

    Managed accounting and reporting functions and was responsible for all investment, cash management, financing, inventory, and computer hardware / software solutions. Managing a six person accounting staff, and reporting to the CEO, I oversaw the financial functions of this garment industry manufacturing and design firm from startup in 1993 to $14 million in revenue. The company consistently maintained a 70%+ gross profit margin with out-sourced production and minimal employees. Responsibilities also involved participation in all day to day management decisions including production scheduling, purchasing, product design, government compliance and human resources. Responsible for installation of a Novell network and conversion to Macola accounting software, which proved critical toward providing effective inventory controls, production scheduling and management information.

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  Schoonover Accountancy Corporation

  • Auditor/Accountant

    • 1989 - 1993

    Senior auditor for the audit of a large local water district and other work with governmental clients, predominately rapidly growing water districts in the South Orange County area. Major responsibilities involved supervision of audit staff, development and implementation of audit programs for the annual audit as well as special purpose audits (construction bond issues). Audit programs developed detected substantial discrepancies in overpayments to vendors, resulting in identifying over substantial duplicate payments which were refunded by vendors. Management advisory services to the Districts included general accounting support, water rate analysis studies, investment income allocation analysis, calculation of arbitrage earnings rebatable to the U.S. Government, provided consulting with governmental accounting standards and development of spreadsheet macros for roll-up of financial reporting in governmental funds format.

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  Humphreys & Associates, Inc

  • Manager of Special Projects

    • Dec 1986 - Nov 1989

    Responsibilities included documenting the company's internal processes and controls, preparation of special reports, providing computer assistance & support to the employees and consultants, performing procedural reviews & analyses, preparation of audit schedules, internal audit, hardware & software solutions. Provided assistance with financial management, budget analysis, financial reporting, internal auditing & problem identification / resolution. Humphreys & Associates, Inc. is a defense industry management consulting firm.

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  J. Michael Good, CPA

  • Accountant

    • 1985 - 1986

    Preparation of individual, partnership & corporation income tax returns.

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  Navco Security Systems

  • United States
  • Security and Investigations
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Corporate Treasurer

    • 1982 - 1985

    Instrumental in the financial turnaround of this former Wickes Company subsidiary; responsible for all financial management and reporting functions, including each of eleven previously autonomous branch offices. Accomplishments included obtaining the Company's first audited, unqualified opinion on its financial statements; extensive collection of past due receivables; implementation of effective order entry / inventory control procedures; established procedures for business unit accounting, internal financial controls and corporate expense allocations. Formed a new entity that provided equipment leasing options to customers; supervised a staff of six, managed hardware and software conversion. The company was highly leveraged, requiring extensive vendor contact and exceptional cash management skills. Received the company's first financial combat award.

  • Sr. Accountant

    • 1981 - 1982

    Senior accountant responsible for all internal accounting functions, supervised an accounting staff of four; monitor cash, inventory and produce financial statements.

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  Spaulding Equipment Company

  • Assistant Controller

    • Mar 1979 - May 1981

    Responsibilities included hands on accounting & internal audit functions for this manufacturing and engineering firm engaged in the mineral extraction industry. Reporting to the Corporate Treasurer, I obtained a broad knowledge of accounting processes and practices, including forecasts, budgets, general ledger, payroll, inventory, accounts payable / receivable, financial reporting and tax compliance.