Experience

Metatheory Inc.

• United States
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Pittsburgh PA



One Concern

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  Menlo Park, California, United States • Managed a team of three individuals through monthly closes, projects, and reoccurring accounting tasks. • Prepared month end analysis for corporate controller. Results were presented to FP&A and the CFO. • Researched accounting issues such as patent capitalization and ERTC applicability. Offered implementation guidance to the company controller. • Revamped fixed asset guidelines for the company and developed a new method to track computer assets. • Innovated on current close… Show more • Managed a team of three individuals through monthly closes, projects, and reoccurring accounting tasks. • Prepared month end analysis for corporate controller. Results were presented to FP&A and the CFO. • Researched accounting issues such as patent capitalization and ERTC applicability. Offered implementation guidance to the company controller. • Revamped fixed asset guidelines for the company and developed a new method to track computer assets. • Innovated on current close processes with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and FloQast with the goal being improving speed and accuracy. • Evaluated possible vendors and implemented a new AP system in order to better streamline the process for the company. • Worked in tandem with the Japanese team to develop invoicing process for Japanese companies. • Focused on employee development and bringing out their respective strengths. • Utilized accounting system (Oracle NetSuite) to produce more efficient reports used by the broader Financial team. • Enforced company expense policy via Expensify. Show less



Gecko Robotics, Inc.

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2022

  Greater Pittsburgh Area • Chaired business activities and oversaw month end close as an intermediary Controller for seven months. • Created informative financial commentary after each close for management’s review. • Analyzed ASC 606 guidance to assist the company in developing new business segments and presented findings to management. • Researched new ASC 842 guidance and developed a broad implementation plan for Gecko Robotics. • Oversight and management of compliance engagements related to assurance… Show more • Chaired business activities and oversaw month end close as an intermediary Controller for seven months. • Created informative financial commentary after each close for management’s review. • Analyzed ASC 606 guidance to assist the company in developing new business segments and presented findings to management. • Researched new ASC 842 guidance and developed a broad implementation plan for Gecko Robotics. • Oversight and management of compliance engagements related to assurance work, tax, and R&D tax credit calculations with a 3rd party CPA firm. • Spearheaded the creation of the company's first subsidiary in The Netherlands. • Preparation of month end close schedules (Investments, Deferred Compensation Expense, etc.) • Navigated and successfully completed a banking transition. • Created a standard accounting procedures for the accounting department such as accounts payable procedures and processes, accounts receivable collection policies, payroll procedures, etc. • Developed a Quarterly Cash Management Strategy and monitored cash balances in various accounts. • Leader in the development of the Company's international tax playbook. • Implemented commissions software (CaptivateIQ) to accommodate for growth in the business. • Managed State DOR/DOS registrations and annual reports. • Prior to adding new members of the team, managed the day to day functions of a start-up business such as conducting invoicing, paying vendors, payroll, and reviewing employee expense reports. Show less



Pinnacle Accounting and Finance, LLC

• Contractor

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Assisted a company as a contractor in upgrading their legacy accounting software to Oracle • Aided the accounting department in transferring monthly balances and detailed entries to the new accounting system • Improved upon existing accounting procedures, such as the benefits reconciliation excel, as needed



Hotta Liesenberg Saito LLP

• Senior Associate

  • Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

  New York, New York • Planned audit strategy, risk assessment, and assigned audit duties to staff accordingly • International business experience through serving Japanese companies in the auto industry based in the United States • Analyzed and tested sales, cost of sales, inventory, product costing, and estimation accounts • Experience reviewing contracts for manufacturing companies in compliance with ASC 606 • Participated in consultative internal audit engagements for Japanese SOX control testing… Show more • Planned audit strategy, risk assessment, and assigned audit duties to staff accordingly • International business experience through serving Japanese companies in the auto industry based in the United States • Analyzed and tested sales, cost of sales, inventory, product costing, and estimation accounts • Experience reviewing contracts for manufacturing companies in compliance with ASC 606 • Participated in consultative internal audit engagements for Japanese SOX control testing for manufacturing companies and presented findings of internal audit testing to management • Consulted clients on areas of risk in their business and provided suggestions for improving internal controls • Reviewed the results of audit staffs’ findings and posted review comments as necessary • Compiled and created financial statements for audit clients in manufacturing businesses and submitted them to the concurring partner for review • Coordinated and participated in communications between the audit team, managers, and the client

• Experienced Staff Associate

  • Feb 2015 - Oct 2017

  Greater New York City Area • Tested and analyzed accounts receivable, accrued expenses, operating expenses, cash, and fixed assets • In charged audits of smaller companies and 401K plans, and supervised staff during the engagements • Maintained responsibility for performing review engagements, performed the final analyses, and submitted to the concurring partners for review • Brainstormed with managers and seniors on methods to improve testing and process for engagements



Deloitte

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tax Consultant

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

  Pittsburgh, PA • Performed audits on public clients with a focus on issues related to ASC 740 issues • Created budgets and analyzed post engagement data for billing • Prepared tax provisions and returns for corporations in the manufacturing and hospitality industries • Completed individual and trust tax returns • Seized opportunities to expand the Deloitte Pittsburgh office’s market presence among Japanese firms • Acted as a proxy to the treasurer, a Deloitte director, in a pro… Show more • Performed audits on public clients with a focus on issues related to ASC 740 issues • Created budgets and analyzed post engagement data for billing • Prepared tax provisions and returns for corporations in the manufacturing and hospitality industries • Completed individual and trust tax returns • Seized opportunities to expand the Deloitte Pittsburgh office’s market presence among Japanese firms • Acted as a proxy to the treasurer, a Deloitte director, in a pro bono relationship with the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania Show less



Westinghouse Electric Company

• Nuclear Electric Power Generation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Tax Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Cranberry Woods, PA • Documented Westinghouse's one hundred or so foreign bank accounts for federal reporting compliance (TDF 90-22) • Researched Japanese Tax Haven Law and checked the requirements against Westinghouse's subsidiaries • Presented findings to members of the Toshiba Tax Group • Prepared income tax provision forms to be used in compliance with ASC 740