Résumé
In-depth knowledge of GAAP and regulatory requirements.
Pragmatic, efficient, organized, with extensive technical toolset.
Immediate goal: run Accounting & Finance functions of a Technology startup while studying for C.P.A. licensure.
Specialties: • Knowledge of accounting functions: Full cycle accounting, General Ledger, P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations, work papers, cost, cash control, accounts payable, AR, AP
• GAAP accounting and monthly closing processes
• Balance sheet and financial statements, management status reports preparation
• Clients and suppliers engagement contracts negotiation
• Skilled in analyzing complex financial information
• Research tax issues and apply practical tax experience
Expériences professionnelles
Financial controller
FARSIGHT SECURITY, INC. , San mateo ca 94402
Financial Controller
Financial controller
FARSIGHT SECURITY, INC. , San mateo - Autres
De Août 2014 à Décembre 2014
Financial Controller
- Management of the overall finance and accounting functions.
- Oversight of the finance team including Farsight resources and external service providers (e.g. part-time CFO).
- Preparation of budgets and cash flow forecasts.
- Maintenance of accounting systems, e.g. QuickBooks, and of supporting transaction management systems expense management (expensify.com) and accounts payable (bill.com).
- Maintenance of subscription management system (SaaSOptics) to book Farsight's business and to derive management reports on bookings, billings, and backlogs, and to inform periodic revenue recognition computations.
- Timely production of board-mandated and internal financial reports including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, - Statements of Cash Flows and financial performance tracking waterfall tables.
- Support the various financial modelling and analyses as may be required from time to time, and oversee third-party valuations of the company in support of 409A or other fundraising-related efforts.
- Cash management and treasury duties, including interfacing with banking vendor.
- Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained.
- Oversight of the payroll process through third-party PEO vendor (TriNet).
- Manage external vendors in the preparation of tax returns and ensure compliance with tax authorities.
- Administer and reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions.
Senior tax advisor 5
H&R Block , San francisco - Bourse
De Décembre 2011 à Février 2013
Accounting, GAP, US Taxes
Equity & Debt issuing
Sarbannes Oxley
Reporting
Financial Management
Principal
PERIGAUD ACCOUNTANCY CONSULTING
De Septembre 2007 à Décembre 2014
• Provide accounting, budgeting, FP&A, financial reporting, and tax consulting services to Bay Area clients.
• Handle complete accounting cycle: set up chart of account, install QuickBooks, post General Ledger entries, account reconciliation, accounts receivable, month-end closing, year-end closing and preparation of various management reports.
• Due Diligence of a multinational corporation on behalf of a leading US-based private equity investor.
• Work with CPAs for corporate tax filing preparation.
• Prepare reports, budgets, payroll, and sales taxes while ensuring that documentation for accounting and bookkeeping are properly maintained.
• Analyze business performance to maximize operations.
• Solid understanding of accounting/compliance regulation; keep abreast of industry trends/best practices.
• Registered tax professional at the Premium office of H&R Block; seasonal work while advancing tax knowledge. Attained “Senior Tax Advisor Level 5” status in one year.
Finance & operations director
HILL & KNOWLTON
De Mars 2007 à Septembre 2007
• Provided SF office with full financial support: forecasting, planning, analyzing, budgeting, financial management, and compliance reporting.
• Prepared monthly interim and month-end flash reports.
• Prepared the budget and quarterly re-forecasts, conducted analysis and rationalized variances.
• Management of payroll processing for 40+ employees; addressed and resolved escalated issues.
• Corrected errors in account handling; introduced performance improvements in accounting task processes.
• Resolved gaps/discrepancies in client billing.
• Created and managed staff utilization report and trend analysis to inform senior executive team.
• Spearheaded collection of past due accounts receivable with executives and client contacts.
Financial advisor - rule 144 specialist
MORGAN STANLEY
De Novembre 2004 à Décembre 2005
• Acquired, allocated and managed assets for high net worth clients.
• Accessed executives in venture capital, angel investor, hedge fund, and entrepreneurial communities to establish asset management relationships.
• Designed investment strategies and recommended appropriate investment vehicles for clients.
• Successfully completed Morgan Stanley training program.
Investment banking analyst i-ii-iii
NATEXIS BANQUES POPULAIRES
De Octobre 2002 à Septembre 2004
• Provided analysis for buy and sell sides of transactions involving small-to-mid-sized private technology companies. Researched target companies; evaluated potential buyers and sellers, business synergies and transaction values.
• Performed asset valuations based on fair market value, DCF, liquidation value, book value, and goodwill.
• Updated valuation database from multiple sources including 10Q/10K filings of potential target companies.
• Examined and analyzed financial documents to ensure conformance to procedural standards and compliance to regulatory requirements.
Senior finance analyst
YAHOO!INC
De Novembre 1999 à Septembre 2002
Performed company valuations, financial modeling and due diligence for the M&A department of this leading provider of corporate banking services to small- and mid-cap companies. Defined, compiled and analyzed Key Performance Indicators, including localization, translation and advertising data from 300 local producers in 24 European and Pacific Rim countries.
Senior tax advisor 5
H&R Block , San francisco ca 94104
Accounting, GAP, US Taxes
Financial controller
FARSIGHT SECURITY, INC.
Financial Controller
Formations complémentaires
Series 7,66, 31. California Life & Health insurance
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CPA requirements
City College of San Francisco - Accounting
2012 à 2014
Master
EDC - Ecole des Dirigeants et Createurs d'entreprise
1996 à 1999
Junior Entreprise, BDE
Parcours officiels
Compétences
Centres d'intérêt
- Competitive Sailor : Winner of the 2007 Rolex Big Boat Series in the IRC D division
- Main Trimmer on J111
- 1D35
- Extreme 40 catamaran International Affairs ( Member of the World Affairs Council) Tennis Wine and Food