Ricky Furusawa, CPA
Managing Director and Co-Owner at Watts Group, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
VBOA - Virginia Board of AccountancySep, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
IRS Certified Tax Volunteer
IRSJan, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Series 6 & 63
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)Aug, 2006- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Watts Group, Inc.
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United States
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director and Co-Owner
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Director
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Oct 2016 - Jan 2023
• Provides full service DCAA compliant accounting services to clientele including end-to-end monthly GL close, payroll processing, AR/AP functions, cash management, tax planning, and tax preparation, CFO services for both individuals and businesses. • Expert in Cryptocurrency business accounting, non-profit accounting, government contracting accounting, and many more industries.
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Fannie Mae
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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General Accountant IV- Taxes and Insurance Accounting
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
• Managed end-to-end monthly GL close production tasks, SOX, audit interfaces, and accounting system change management processes. • Prepared journal entries and account reconciliations; awarded for identifying design flaws in system journal entries. • Compiled, reviewed, analyzed, and recorded financial information to the general ledger. • Documented understanding of cross-divisional accounting transactions and the intersections between operations and accounting.
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General Accountant IV - Real Estate Owned (Foreclosure) Accounting
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2016
• Prepared Statement of Cash flows, MD&A, and SEC footnote disclosures for 10-Q and 10-K SEC filings. • Assumed lead role in identifying and communicating control weaknesses to management, and participated in making remedial changes to enhance controls and mitigate risk. • Regularly interfaced with the financial reporting team, auditors, and other stakeholders to provide information on operations, reporting, SOX compliance, and system impacts related to policy changes and new… Show more • Prepared Statement of Cash flows, MD&A, and SEC footnote disclosures for 10-Q and 10-K SEC filings. • Assumed lead role in identifying and communicating control weaknesses to management, and participated in making remedial changes to enhance controls and mitigate risk. • Regularly interfaced with the financial reporting team, auditors, and other stakeholders to provide information on operations, reporting, SOX compliance, and system impacts related to policy changes and new products.
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General Accountant IV - Allowance for Loan Losses
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Aug 2010 - Jul 2013
• Improved operational efficiency through automation and eliminated redundancies in journal entries, account reconciliations, and disclosures. • Innovated monthly analytics packages for managers and directors to accurately evaluate the month-to-month balance sheet and income statement impact of the workstream. • Successfully served as project manager for a FAS 5 reserve accounting system version enhancement employing the SDLC change management process. • Managed FAS 5 reserve… Show more • Improved operational efficiency through automation and eliminated redundancies in journal entries, account reconciliations, and disclosures. • Innovated monthly analytics packages for managers and directors to accurately evaluate the month-to-month balance sheet and income statement impact of the workstream. • Successfully served as project manager for a FAS 5 reserve accounting system version enhancement employing the SDLC change management process. • Managed FAS 5 reserve accounting e.g., end-to-end production tasks, SOX, audit, and EUC enhancements. • Participated in the integration of bankruptcy TDR loans to the FAS 114 allowance estimate to improve accuracy of reporting. • Analyzed financial information, accounting records, transactions, and reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. • Personally coded oracle and PeopleSoft queries for faster turnaround of ad hoc requests. • Maximized the utility of entry-level employees by structured delegation, guidance, and encouragement. • Offered formal allowance overview, mortgage insurance, and Microsoft Excel trainings to the loan accounting division to foster continued education in the company.
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Dancing Mind
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Yoga Instructor (Part-time)
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Oct 2012 - Sep 2015
RYT-200 Certified Yoga Teacher RYT-200 Certified Yoga Teacher
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General Accountant III - Performing Loans & Fair Value Balance Sheet
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Jan 2007 - Jun 2009
• Helped restatement of Fannie Mae financial statements for fiscal years 2002-2007. • Designed, implemented, and maintained internal controls for the team’s cut-off process. • Tested the pre- and post-system cross-walk during the FIN46 (consolidation) system conversion. • Traced business requirements to correctly reflect accounting policies. • Analyzed key accounting indicators tied to cost basis, amortization, and pricing of loans. • Prepared FAS 157 fair value measurement… Show more • Helped restatement of Fannie Mae financial statements for fiscal years 2002-2007. • Designed, implemented, and maintained internal controls for the team’s cut-off process. • Tested the pre- and post-system cross-walk during the FIN46 (consolidation) system conversion. • Traced business requirements to correctly reflect accounting policies. • Analyzed key accounting indicators tied to cost basis, amortization, and pricing of loans. • Prepared FAS 157 fair value measurement disclosures and differentiated tier II and III pricing of performing loans. • Increased efficiency by updating validation procedures for multiple workstreams. • Reconciled general ledger account information with source documentation for accuracy, traceability, and auditability. Show less • Helped restatement of Fannie Mae financial statements for fiscal years 2002-2007. • Designed, implemented, and maintained internal controls for the team’s cut-off process. • Tested the pre- and post-system cross-walk during the FIN46 (consolidation) system conversion. • Traced business requirements to correctly reflect accounting policies. • Analyzed key accounting indicators tied to cost basis, amortization, and pricing of loans. • Prepared FAS 157 fair value measurement… Show more • Helped restatement of Fannie Mae financial statements for fiscal years 2002-2007. • Designed, implemented, and maintained internal controls for the team’s cut-off process. • Tested the pre- and post-system cross-walk during the FIN46 (consolidation) system conversion. • Traced business requirements to correctly reflect accounting policies. • Analyzed key accounting indicators tied to cost basis, amortization, and pricing of loans. • Prepared FAS 157 fair value measurement disclosures and differentiated tier II and III pricing of performing loans. • Increased efficiency by updating validation procedures for multiple workstreams. • Reconciled general ledger account information with source documentation for accuracy, traceability, and auditability. Show less
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Randstad
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France
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Human Resources Services
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Accounting Contractor
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Jan 2007 - May 2007
• Accounting contractor for Fannie Mae during restatement project for 5 months. I was hired by Fannie Mae afterwards. • Accounting contractor for Fannie Mae during restatement project for 5 months. I was hired by Fannie Mae afterwards.
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First Investors
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Services Representative
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Sep 2006 - Dec 2006
• Developed a client base through 80+ daily cold calling, prospecting, face-to-face visits, and account management. • Defined clients financial needs and developed plans focused on the clients financial goals such as retirement. • Passed Series 6, 63, and Life Insurance exams to become a licensed Financial Service Representative. • Developed a client base through 80+ daily cold calling, prospecting, face-to-face visits, and account management. • Defined clients financial needs and developed plans focused on the clients financial goals such as retirement. • Passed Series 6, 63, and Life Insurance exams to become a licensed Financial Service Representative.
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Reuters Japan
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Japan
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Intern - Marketing Sales Assistant
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Jun 2005 - Aug 2005
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Education
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George Mason University - School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
James Madison University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance and International Business (Double Major)