Tangi de Forest
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Experience
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Financial Controller
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FINANCE MANAGER/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
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Jan 2013 - Present
Consulting projects for various prIvately-held companies, requiring managing all aspects of accounting cycle. Services contracted include preparation of financial reports, quarterly analysis, internal controls review, accounts reconciliation, regulatory tax and treasury functions.
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software development
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Jan 2006 - Jan 2012
company headquartered in Atlanta, GA. This company developed and marketed mobile telecommunications software designed to optimize cell tower communications and traffic management. Ericsson (Stockholm, Sweden) acquired the company in 2012. As International Finance Director I managed five accounting managers in Brazil, Spain, Dubai, US and UK. My duties included all aspects of global finance, accounting and financial reporting. Responsibilities also included supervising domestic HR manager.
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Finance Director
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Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
Managed budgeting process and monitored metrics for performance against targets •Planned and managed independent audit by KPMG •Prepared quarterly executive management summary report •Managed all consolidated financial statements based on IFRS •Lead enterprise transition team to migrate systems to Navision MRP platform; A privately-held international rail transit communications and advertising company. As Finance Director my responsibilities include management of all facets of… Show more Managed budgeting process and monitored metrics for performance against targets •Planned and managed independent audit by KPMG •Prepared quarterly executive management summary report •Managed all consolidated financial statements based on IFRS •Lead enterprise transition team to migrate systems to Navision MRP platform; A privately-held international rail transit communications and advertising company. As Finance Director my responsibilities include management of all facets of finance and accounting, as well as human resources. Show less
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Finance Director
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Jan 1996 - Jan 2003
Report directly to the President for all areas of responsibility including finance, human resources, and administration •Direct all areas of financial operations including payroll, general ledger closing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting •Implemented all internal control policies and procedures in operations and finance areas •Create and present strategic plan and annual business plan to the board of directors •Cash-flow management, including… Show more Report directly to the President for all areas of responsibility including finance, human resources, and administration •Direct all areas of financial operations including payroll, general ledger closing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting •Implemented all internal control policies and procedures in operations and finance areas •Create and present strategic plan and annual business plan to the board of directors •Cash-flow management, including maintaining banking relationships; A worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of integrated access control systems and services. Manufactures and distributes electronic locks, safes, CCTV and energy management systems primarily to hospitality and education industries. Show less
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Controller
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Jan 1991 - Jan 1995
Directed all facets of the financial operations including supervision of payroll, general ledger accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable personnel •Plan and manage the budgeting process and create metrics for tracking adherence to budgets •Forecast and analysis of monthly sales and profit reports to President and venture capital officers •Served as interim CFO for 11 months •Supervised seven accounting and administrative personnel
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International Finance Director
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Jan 1985 - Jan 1995
Prepared strategic and financial justification for proposed start-up of 4 new international businesses •Managed the multi-currency consolidation of nine international business units •Performed routine internal control reviews for 9 global businesses and implemented corrective actions •Supervised 10 degreed accounting persons, and 2 administrative persons; A leading provider of asset and customer management solutions, software and services which manages customers equipment, facilities,… Show more Prepared strategic and financial justification for proposed start-up of 4 new international businesses •Managed the multi-currency consolidation of nine international business units •Performed routine internal control reviews for 9 global businesses and implemented corrective actions •Supervised 10 degreed accounting persons, and 2 administrative persons; A leading provider of asset and customer management solutions, software and services which manages customers equipment, facilities, workforce and operations.
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Accounting Manager
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Jan 1985 - Jan 1991
Budget preparation and review for all finance, human resource, and facilities departments •Preparation of cash-flow forecast and sources and uses report to Officers •Implement new software system for payroll, general accounting and financial reporting •Recruit, train, and supervise five accounting and administrative staff personnel
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Accounting Manager
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Jan 1985 - Jan 1991
Budget preparation and review for all finance, human resource, and facilities departments •Preparation of cash-flow forecast and sources and uses report to Officers •Implement new software system for payroll, general accounting and financial reporting •Recruit, train, and supervise five accounting and administrative staff personnel
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Accounting Manager
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Jan 1985 - Jan 1991
Budget preparation and review for all finance, human resource, and facilities departments •Preparation of cash-flow forecast and sources and uses report to Officers •Implement new software system for payroll, general accounting and financial reporting •Recruit, train, and supervise five accounting and administrative staff personnel
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Accounting Manager
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Jan 1985 - Jan 1991
Budget preparation and review for all finance, human resource, and facilities departments •Preparation of cash-flow forecast and sources and uses report to Officers •Implement new software system for payroll, general accounting and financial reporting •Recruit, train, and supervise five accounting and administrative staff personnel
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Senior Staff Accountant
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Jan 1982 - Jan 1985
Provider of health equipment and services for home use throughout North America and Europe. Previously owned by The BOC Group, company was later sold to Homedco in 1992.; General ledger maintenance and reporting •Monthly consolidation reporting of all business subsidiaries •Preparation of monthly financial reports to company Officers and banking entities •Cash forecasting and investment management for global organization
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Senior Accountant
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Jan 1980 - Jan 1982
Compilation, review and audit of financial statements •Preparation of audit work papers and supervision of staff accountants •Internal control engagements •Planning, supervision, and write-up of physical inventory engagements
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Education
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CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
B.A, Business/Accounting -
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Accounting/Economics