Experience

LTD Eyewear

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO/Controller

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  -Implemented and transitioned accounting software systems from a DOS based PowerFlex to NetSuite including configuring and launching of an ecommerce website. -Converted the company from ledger paper reconciliations and reporting to all digital and cloud based format. -Responsible for all financial functions of the corporation including supervision of the Accounting Staff for daily general accounting activities, monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, and G/L. -Oversee the Sales and Return/Exchange department. Creating their policies and procedures, and reviewing their work for accuracy.  Report all financials to the two owners of the company and cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management. -Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts. -Develop plans for business expansion and growth opportunities with CEO, marketing, and operations teams. -Preform treasury services including providing strategic liaison/coordinator relationships between the Atlantic Optical and bankers, auditors, financial advisors, insurance providers and other third party financial support agencies. -Manage the processes to ensure that all state and other statutory reporting is completed on a timely basis, and in compliance with GAAP regulations -Oversees all Human Resources duties by administering the office’s hiring, payroll, worker comp claims, 401k, and benefits Show less



Bliebler Properties LLC

• Accounting Consultant

  • May 2014 - Present

  -Streamline accounting processes via creation of excel reports, ad hoc reports -Prepare necessary data for processing bi-monthly payrolls and issuing direct deposits -Assist in the processing of loan figures, triple net numbers, and bookkeeping -Streamline accounting processes via creation of excel reports, ad hoc reports -Prepare necessary data for processing bi-monthly payrolls and issuing direct deposits -Assist in the processing of loan figures, triple net numbers, and bookkeeping



Two Bit Circus

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2019

  -Helped transition Two Bit Circus from a videogame developer and multimedia virtual reality content provider to a restaurant and arcade establishment. -Implemented and transition accounting software systems from QuickBooks to NetSuite. -Oversaw all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, cash management, taxes, and any regulatory reporting requirements. -Ensured an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close and reporting of all monthly financial information. -Worked with the President and CFO to development month-end reporting from NetSuite and the POS System. -Developed and implemented policies and reporting for inventory, invoice coding, cash handling, and paid outs. -Coordinated audit activity, including annual financial and contract audits. Acted as a liaison for the external auditors. -Implemented and trained staff procurement software and expense reimbursement software for the manufacturing division. -Created and tracked all royalties’ statements for licensed properties. -Filed Use Tax and Sales Tax Returns, all Business Licenses and Permits, tracked and filed 1099s and 1042s for contractors and royalties. -Supervised a staff accountant to assist me with A/P, A/R, and personal expenses. Show less



Grill Concepts, Inc.

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  -Oversaw all aspects of accounting for 32 restaurants with four different concepts. These locations were directly owned, joint ventures, or managed locations with hotel agreements. -Directly managed two staff accountants who I interviewed and hired. I approved all journal entries, timecards, and vacations. I also had six outsourced staff and an AP team that reported to both the Controller and me. -Mentored and provided hands-on training to members of the accounting team. This included cross training an AP staff to be the staff accountant back-up, with members preparing to eventually move up in the company. -Monitored the 4-4-5 period-end closing process by preparing a close schedule for my staff, reviewing their journal entries, and preparing & posting corporate level closing journal entries. This process culminated with a final review of all thirty-two restaurant P&Ls. -Responded to CEO and CFO questions regarding the P&L statements. -Performed variance analysis to compare current period to budget and prior year for restaurant level P&L statements. -Created and reviewed monthly balance sheets focusing on developing A/R tracking, CIP/Fixed Assets deployments, and Prepaid Schedules-all nonexistent when I arrived. -Reviewed leases and contracts to ensure that all percent rent payments and hotel collections were at the correct rates or break even points. I personally found over $250k in receivables owed to Grill Concepts. -Generated weekly and monthly customer statements as needed for gift card sales to Costco, promotional cards to hotels, and corporate/individual personal accounts at our restaurants. -With the Controller, completed all internal and external audit schedules. Show less



Umami Restaurant Group, LLC

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • Sep 2014 - Oct 2016

  -Perform period month end duties for multiple restaurants, including the preparation of required accounting entries, accruals, deferrals, prepaid expense schedules, and monthly sales tax liability, and closing of the accounts. -Generate financial statements. Review Balance Sheet schedules, post adjusting entries and update Profit/Loss details. Statement then sent for the board and investors to review venue financial stability. -Oversee floating Staff Accountant, outsourced AP located in India, and sales entry team located in the Philippines -Prepare weekly bank reconciliations while monitoring vault balances and ensuring that over/short balances tie out to prevent loss from theft. Process and evaluate chargeback/fraud claims. -Perform financial analyses and support all locations by reviewing financial statements and suggesting strategies regarding financial activity to Senior Management. Provide a MD&A for each restaurant. -Post entries and reconcile inter-company due from/to transactions. Generates weekly and monthly inter-company invoices to clear intercompany balances. -Oversee all accounting functions including A/R and A/P. Prepare weekly A/P aging reports and select checks for payment. Assist venue General Managers with accounts payable questions and coding issues and reach out to vendors when necessary. -Work with development and marketing teams on monitoring special projects with accounting and asset deployment. -Reconcile third party digital sales to actuals and review discrepancies if there is a variance. -Help choose and implement new account software and build reports for that software to reduce the amount of days in period end close. Then we transitioned from a traditional month end close to a thirteen period per year close. Show less



Activision

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fixed Asset Senior Accountant

  • Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

  -Prepare all transactional related journal entries with SOX compliant backup, ensuring that correct account codes are utilized and transactions are accurately explained and supported. Responsible for all fixed asset accruals. -Reconcile monthly schedules, budgets, monthly analysis, and research variances to budgeted financial statements. Run depreciation in the tax set of books monthly. -Head of North America Oracle Fixed Asset Subledger. Report directly to Accounting Manager and Director and delegate ad hoc tasks to Staff Accountant and Intern. -Ensure timely close of the Subledger to General Ledger, and completion of quarterly reporting for Global Reconciliation tying the Subledger to General Ledger. -Work with various business units and Studio Planning to ensure: 1) the accurate recording of all North America capital and fixed asset transactions, including additions, depreciation, disposals, retirements and sale of assets and 2) the setting up, tracking and deploying of Construction in Progress items. -Assist with audit processes of financial and tax audits in accordance to SOX by preparing internal and external audit schedules -Create and review reports on Prepaid Accounts. Work with department heads to determine the effective and expiration date of the prepaid items, and setup the month recurring entries for them. -Create and review reports on Expenses Accounts to identify any assets that need to be capitalized or any prepaid assets that need to be amortized. Show less



Live Nation

• Staff Accountant

  • Mar 2011 - Jun 2013

  -Prepare month-end financial statements and supporting schedules according to close schedule for balance sheet review including SOX reporting as mandated by Corporate Accounting -Analyze revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly, quarterly, and year end basis (reconciliations, sweeps, transfers, cash, barter, journal entries, accruals, deferrals, close schedules, etc.) -Review contracts to insure accurate reporting. Reconcile event actual P&L to estimated P&L numbers within 3 days of the event. Then distributing the final numbers to management 60 days after an event has played out. -Reconcile revenues for outside sources such as sponsorship, concessions, & Groupon -Perform general ledger activity such as daily journal entries and financial reports including: budgeting, accounts receivable/payable, depreciation schedules, and monthly accruals -Record monthly recurring entries such as Rent, Tax, Depreciation, & Prepaids -Monitor receivable balances and collection efforts in aging accounts receivables and ensuring adequate reserves are recorded as necessary. Determine and write-off uncollectable accounts -Track CIP expenses and depreciation related to building assets -Reconcile fixed asset schedule, budgets, monthly analysis, and research any variances to budgeted financial statements -Assist with audit processes of financial and tax audits in accordance to SOX by preparing internal and external audit schedules -Work closely with senior accountants, marketing, and Vice President of finance on special projects and budget forecasts Show less



Allan Rosenthal & Assoc

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Accountant

  • Mar 2007 - Mar 2010

  -Generated individual tax returns and small company tax returns; provided tax advice and incorporated companies -Interfaced with clients regarding financial records required for preparing financial statements and reports -Prepared bookkeeping records, including accounts payable/receivable, billing, bank reconciliations, and monthly journal entries -IRS/FTB Notices: Resolved client tax issues, revived and dissolved corporations -Personal Account Manager: Ran company payroll, financial management, financial forecasting, and monthly trial balances Show less



Capitol Records

• Musicians
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Tour Marketing Associate

  • Aug 2005 - Mar 2007

  -Generated tour itineraries: budgeting and trip portfolios -Created spreadsheets to detail tour logistics and inventory grids -Coordinated and sent out e-mail blasts and posted news about upcoming events through our website using html links and templates -Interviewing, hiring orienting and training interns and local street teams -Generated tour itineraries: budgeting and trip portfolios -Created spreadsheets to detail tour logistics and inventory grids -Coordinated and sent out e-mail blasts and posted news about upcoming events through our website using html links and templates -Interviewing, hiring orienting and training interns and local street teams