Ryk Hall
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Laurence Gil
Ryk provided financial insight and support for a wide variety of project over the years. He would always say the key to a successful project is in the detail. A tremendous resource for evaluation the viability of projects and products alike. We worked closely with me to revise the pricing structure for all electronic sub-assemblies and accurately reflect production improvements.
Tom Matko
Ryk and I worked together for 7 years. During that time he developed and implemented our pricing system. Processes that were performed by a team of people are now automated on a system tailored to meet a variety of customer requirements.
Laurence Gil
Ryk provided financial insight and support for a wide variety of project over the years. He would always say the key to a successful project is in the detail. A tremendous resource for evaluation the viability of projects and products alike. We worked closely with me to revise the pricing structure for all electronic sub-assemblies and accurately reflect production improvements.
Tom Matko
Ryk and I worked together for 7 years. During that time he developed and implemented our pricing system. Processes that were performed by a team of people are now automated on a system tailored to meet a variety of customer requirements.
Laurence Gil
Ryk provided financial insight and support for a wide variety of project over the years. He would always say the key to a successful project is in the detail. A tremendous resource for evaluation the viability of projects and products alike. We worked closely with me to revise the pricing structure for all electronic sub-assemblies and accurately reflect production improvements.
Tom Matko
Ryk and I worked together for 7 years. During that time he developed and implemented our pricing system. Processes that were performed by a team of people are now automated on a system tailored to meet a variety of customer requirements.
Laurence Gil
Ryk provided financial insight and support for a wide variety of project over the years. He would always say the key to a successful project is in the detail. A tremendous resource for evaluation the viability of projects and products alike. We worked closely with me to revise the pricing structure for all electronic sub-assemblies and accurately reflect production improvements.
Tom Matko
Ryk and I worked together for 7 years. During that time he developed and implemented our pricing system. Processes that were performed by a team of people are now automated on a system tailored to meet a variety of customer requirements.
Credentials
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Celigo Level 3 {Master} IO Certification
CeligoSep, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
NetSuite Financial User
NetSuiteSep, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Celigo Level 2 {Seasoned} IO Certified
CeligoJul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Celigo Level 1 {Skilled} IO Certified
CeligoMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
IMA's RPA Series
IMA | Institute of Management AccountantsMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
IMA Sustainability Business Practices Certificate™
IMA | Institute of Management AccountantsFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Close Management Certification
FloQastAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Beyond the Basics: Data Analytics and Visualization for Accounting Professionals
Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Data Analytics and Visualization Fundamentals Certificate-IMA (2020)
IMA | Institute of Management AccountantsApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
6 Sigma Greenbelt
General ElectricJul, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
CFM certificate Certified in Financial Management
Institute of Management AccountantsDec, 1998- Nov, 2024 -
CPA certificate Certified Public Accountant (1997-2008)
Commwealth of VirginiaNov, 1997- Nov, 2024 -
CMA certificate Certified Management Accountant
Institute of Management AccountantsJan, 1996- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Mediation Training 40 hours WA State
Center for Dispute and Resolution -
CHFP certificate Certified Healthcare Financial Professional
Healthcare Financial Management Association -
CITP certificate Certified Information Technology Professional
AICPA -
RHP certificate Retirement Housing Professional
AASHA
Experience
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The Adventure Challenge
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Systems Manager
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Jan 2023 - Present
-NetSuite Administrator-manage helpdesk activities-schedule upgrade projects-project management with dependencies and Gantt visuals using Monday-evaluate new integrations-evaluate budget software-manage conversion to new 3PL with Dropstream-test transactions in the sandbox and production-trace the financial impact of system configurations-modify mapping configurations-team on installing Adaptive-member of the Tech Board-prepare process documentation-manage users / manage roles-create / refresh token keys-enter budgets into NetSuite-test and troubleshoot SPS EDI transactions Show less
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Financial Systems Analyst
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May 2022 - Jan 2023
-manage business procces integration with NetSuite-troubleshoot order errors in Celigo integrations-Netsuite administrator-Oracle training: NetSuite Fundamentals-manage integrations such as Bill.com and EDI retail solutions- correct foreign currency rates and test valuations in the financial statements- prepare weekly multi-country sales summary for senior leadership-Floqast Monthend Close certication-Create and maintain Inventory items -Accounting for inventory-Modify standard reports-Create and edit saved searches within NetSuite Show less
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Financial Controller
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Apr 2021 - May 2022
- define departments for financial reporting- create revenue and expense budgets-FloQast Administrator- evaluate Intacct and Netsuite for QuickBooks replacement- document financial system data flows- convert foreign currencies to US dollar- implement NetSuite OneWorld-create a new chart of accounts-configure data into multiple formats for uploading into system-plan and perform data migration processes-Walkthrough 1 and 2 processes-User acceptance testing-Product pricing analysis-Evaluate statistical attributes for activity-based budgeting and costing-Convert accounting system from modified-cash to full-accrual basis-NetSuite Administrator-manage 6 integrations-csv data imports Show less
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Frontier Door & Cabinet
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Systems Accountant
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Jun 2019 - Feb 2020
Size: $95M Software: DMSi Agility - Prepared monthly financial package - reconfigured a portion of the chart of accounts for greater cost tracking - Integrated separate subsidiary GL trial balances into the main financial system for FY2018 & 2019 for common platform controls - Automated the financial package update process utilizing trial balance sources and vlookup technology - created process improvement projects such as month-end checklists and calendars of events - prepare SOVs Statements of Values for contractor billings - created reconciliation schedules to support G/L balances - performed financial analysis projects - trained the new Controller - prepared journal entries - filed use tax forms - ASC 842 Lease project Show less
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Beacon Hill Staffing Group
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Accountant
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Feb 2019 - Jun 2019
Size: $2,100M Software: Netsuite - Managed International Settlements Process - Prepared International Settlements Training materials for handoff to Manilla - Developed credit card posting template: moved process from month-end crunch to daily for uniformity Size: $2,100M Software: Netsuite - Managed International Settlements Process - Prepared International Settlements Training materials for handoff to Manilla - Developed credit card posting template: moved process from month-end crunch to daily for uniformity
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Insight Global
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Controls Analyst
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Dec 2018 - Feb 2019
Size: $2,500M Software: Workdesk - site administrator for Workiva Wdesk - review internal audit training programs - perform SOC1 reviews Size: $2,500M Software: Workdesk - site administrator for Workiva Wdesk - review internal audit training programs - perform SOC1 reviews
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Professional CV Partners
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South Africa
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Staffing and Recruiting
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Interim Senior Accountant
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Mar 2018 - Oct 2018
Size: $20,000M Software: SAP - Adjust accounts and process transactions using SAP Tcodes - reconcile accounts - prepare journal entries - flowchart business processes with Visio - post A/R lockbox and invoice payments - prepare intercompany billings - review vendor changes - research A/R issues - review walkthrough processes and perform testing on SOX audits - perform SAP User Acceptance Testing UAT on new plant rollout Size: $20,000M Software: SAP - Adjust accounts and process transactions using SAP Tcodes - reconcile accounts - prepare journal entries - flowchart business processes with Visio - post A/R lockbox and invoice payments - prepare intercompany billings - review vendor changes - research A/R issues - review walkthrough processes and perform testing on SOX audits - perform SAP User Acceptance Testing UAT on new plant rollout
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Robert Half
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim Director of Finance
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Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
For a governmental water utility district (GASB) - KCWD9X: Interim Finance Manager - prepare monthly statements - present financial statements - reconcile accounts - budget prep and review - cash management - 941 W-2 and payroll reports For an aerospace manufacturer Interim Controller - Tool Guage: - prepare monthend closing entries - prepare financial statements - work with inventory costing stystems - software: IQMS and Jobboss For a governmental agency (GASB) Interim Director of Finance - Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging: - prepared BARS billings (WA State Government) for Federal and State contracts [Budget.Accounting.Reporting.System] - prepared entity-wide budget using statistics (activity based budgeting) - reformulated and updated a chart of accounts to enhance billing and control - create new schedule showing contract grants and draws for management of contractual obligations - assist in payroll presentation For a not-for-profit drug rehabilitation agency - West Sound Treatment Center: Interim Chief Financial Officer - prepare financial statements - account recons - setup general ledger grant tracking process Show less
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Pacific Propeller International, LLC
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Kent, WA
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Interim Accounting Supervisor
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Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
Industry: Aerospace Project Type: Temporary Vacancy Coverage Company: Pacific Propeller Company size: $35M over three companies Software: Made-to-Manage, Quantum Location: Kent, WA Time: 07/2016 to present - Managed the duties of a mid-level accounting position including payables, payroll, general ledger, and Received Goods Not Invoiced process in a job-cost environment. - Assist in preparing for a FY 10/31 audit - Assisted in training entry level accountant - Prepared a presentation study for the conversion of paper time-and-attendance records to electronic ADP processes. Show less
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DiagnosTechs - Clinical & Research Laboratory
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Manager
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Sep 2015 - Jul 2016
Industry: Healthcare - laboratory Project Type: Financial Fraud Recovery Company Name: DiagnosTechs Inc. Company size: $15M over two companies Software: Intacct, Quickbooks Location: Kent, WA Time: 09/2015 to 07/2016 - Recovered financial processes from large fraud event. - Converted systems from Quickbooks to Intacct, loaded multiyear information for comparative statements. - Managed Payables, Payroll, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Cash Management - Team member to install new ADP payroll system - Created approximately ten financial departments for the management of business processes - Created and implemented an electronic purchase order system - Created statistical measurements to measure performance - Given control of sister nutriceutical company in 03/2016 - Created Budgets - Temporary coverage of human resources Show less
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Seattle Art Museum
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Interim Controller
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Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
Audit and reconciliation of insurance policies in a complex commercial condominium arrangement Prepared financial analysis fir a large FDIC claim and reconciliation project Improved the gift recordation process with excel templates Journal entries and analysis Audit and reconciliation of insurance policies in a complex commercial condominium arrangement Prepared financial analysis fir a large FDIC claim and reconciliation project Improved the gift recordation process with excel templates Journal entries and analysis
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Good Shepherd Communities
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binghamton, ny
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Chief Financial Officer
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Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
Manage and direct the overall financial operations of a multi-campus retirement communities including -financial statement preparation and presentation, improved reporting into a unified structure -evaluate $30M refincing options for long term debt -evaluate construction financing options for $7M rennovation project -budgeting and forecasting -financial analysis -bond covenant management -cashflow management -management of internal and external audit functions -implementation of new financial regulations -improved census reporting -Assistant Treasurer duties added in Jan 2014 Show less
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Financial Analyst Quality Assurance Team
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Jan 2013 - Sep 2013
Promoted from Team Leader to the QA team. Business Systems Process Reviews, Review system documents and FFMIA review criteria for 11 Federal financial systems including EBS DSS EAGLE WAWF STORES DMLSS EFD DAI and FMD
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Federal Financial Systems Auditor
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Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
- Tasked to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Audit Readiness Project with Team KPMG- Evaluate existing systems to audit guide requirements- Review requirements and processes under Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA) - Review and evaluate financial systems in light of FASAB "bluebook" criteria
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Savi Technology
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Financial Analyst
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Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
- responsible for financial and management reporting, analysis, and forecasting in a services organization; - develop financial tools, controls, and reports - responsible for financial and management reporting, analysis, and forecasting in a services organization; - develop financial tools, controls, and reports
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GE
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Analyst
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Aug 2008 - Mar 2012
Revenue recognition, Transfer pricing, Financial analysis2008 Global Recognition Award2009 Management Recognition Award
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Cost and Pricing Analyst
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Feb 2005 - Jul 2008
Analyze and cost complex engineering bills of material, Revenue recognition, Create automated pricing program.2007 Global Recognition Award
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Ferguson
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United States
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Wholesale
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Corporate Auditor
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Jul 2004 - Feb 2005
Assigned to the SOX implementation program as an auditor (project based employment). Assigned to the SOX implementation program as an auditor (project based employment).
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Masonite
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Stanley, VA
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Plant Controller
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2004 - 2004
- manage payables, receivables, inventory and financial reporting in a wood products manufacturing environment - manage payables, receivables, inventory and financial reporting in a wood products manufacturing environment
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Chief Financial Officer
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Dec 2000 - Jul 2003
Directed the entire finance and accounting function for a mid-sized not-for-profit organization relating to elderly housing and nursing home with four operational facilities generating annual revenues of approximately $10 million. Significant real-estate and healthcare focused organization. Pursued conversion strategy for highly leveraged low-income housing facilities to low interest bonds. Realized savings of $850,000 which supported a new prescription reimbursement program for low-income residents. Worked directly with HUD on a new federal mortgage conversion program. Managed the financing for a new Healthcare Center (60+ beds) entirely from refinancing arrangements that reduced debt service on $21 million sufficient to maintain same payments including the new $4 million facility. Show less
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Controller
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Dec 1995 - Dec 2000
Responsible for accounting operations including cash flow management, AR, AP, payroll, report generation and financial planning/capital investment strategies. Managed yearend audit preparation for multiple entities. Modeled development scenarios for new multi-million dollar acquisitions. Managed government compliance and reporting for HUD entities and Virginia Medicaid cost reports. Evaluated and implemented new accounting software (Great Plains- 2001) that allowed staffing to remain constant despite almost doubling in service activities/accounting actions. Show less
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Education
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2016 - 2017
Western Governors University
MS Management and Leadership, Management and Leadership -
1984 - 1988
Roanoke College
BBA, Accounting, Business Administration -
2006 - 2007
Hollins University graduate
none, Humanities -
1991 - 2009
Virginia Western Community College
none, Electrical Engineering, General -
2022 - 2022
University of Cambridge
Sustainability Studies, Pass
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