Jan 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 2 mos · San Jose, CA

• Accounts Payable
• Processing of vendor invoices by securing validity and approvals before recording in the accounting system
• Processing of payments taking advantage of credit terms extended by vendors to help in cash management.
• Utilize online platforms for cost-effective and streamlined processing of vendor payments.
• W-9 collection and 1099 Reporting
• Accounts Receivable and Collection
• Ability to read contracts and purchase orders to determine timing and terms and conditions of billing.
• Ability to integrate data across databases and reconcile to ensure accuracy of billing.
• Effective collection strategies
• Payroll
• Processes payroll single or muti-state
• Registration in different states to facilitate payroll withholdings and compliances
• Financial Statements
• Performs month end closing procedures – bank reconciliation, balance sheet accounts reconciliations and others
• Performs Fx translation, consolidation, and elimination.
• Preparation of financial statements according to GAAP
• Calculation of sales commission following complex commission plans.
• Financial Reporting
• Creates management reports like KPIs, gross margin analysis, month to month variance analysis, and others
• Prepares reporting requirements of other stakeholders such as banks and VCs.
• Company Funding
• Records and calculates interest accrual of SAFEs.
• Stock option accounting
• Budget
• Financial planning and creation of annual budgets.
• Cash flow forecasting and operational strategies
• Compares actual vs budget to measure performance of company.
• Audits
• Independent Audit
• Worker’s Compensation Audit
• 401K Audit
• Quality of Earnings
• M&A
• Creates forecasting models.
• Preparation of due diligence request list.
• Prepares analytical reports for support.
• Processes proceeds of sale according to waterfall.
• Supports the transition after M&A has been completed.
• Government Compliances
• Form 571-L
• 1099 Reporting
• Form 3921
• Sales and Use Tax Returns
• Statement of Information

Nov 2011 – Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Fremont, CA

• Created company-wide projected financial statements and global cash operating plan with sensitivity analysis on changes in revenue assumptions and need for financing instruments.
• Daily management of cash with two financing instruments – bank loan and A/R discounting. Managed cost strictly and worked closely with executive management team to align spending priorities.
• Anticipation of any posing shortfalls on cash and mitigation by maneuvering of spending and financing instruments.
• Reviewed and assured that financial statements of all locations (US, Canada, India) were prepared according to GAAP with special attention to SOP97-2.
• Prepared monthly management reporting package which included consolidated and translated financial statements, variance analysis, project margin analysis, purchase order backlog and distributed to executive management team.
• Prepared M&A due diligence requirements of VCs; periodic requirements of financial documents when potential inventors were identified and engaged.
• Calculation of stock compensation expense according to SFAS No.123R.
• Lead and primary contact for audit and tax preparation

Feb 2011 – Oct 2011 · 8 mos · San Mateo, CA

• Examined financial statements and accounting records; determined and executed proper accounting treatments according to GAAP.
• Examined and streamlined business processes
• Drafted accounting policies and procedures
• Installed account reconciliations and procedures
• Month-end close – reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, journal entries, departmental chargebacks, variance analysis, intercompany reconciliation.

Mar 2006 – Apr 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Reported to Finance Manager. Responsibilities mainly focused on revenue accounting from billing and collections, analysis of accounts receivable to recognition of revenue according to GAAP. Reviewed, analyzed complex royalty reports including correct withholding of tax, determined erroneous reporting and resolution of errors with licensees. Responsibilities included month-end, quarterly, and year-end close that covered reconciliation of balance sheet and revenue accounts and budget variance analysis. Worked closely with the legal department and SOX auditors.
• Key accomplishments in Dolby:
• Created User’s Guide about the company’s reporting website. This User’s Guide was translated to 3 languages (German, Chinese and Japanese) and provided to all existing and new licensees.
• Significantly improved accounts receivable turnover from a range of 45-60 days to 20-30 days.

Dec 2004 – Mar 2006 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Reported to Corporate Accounting Manager. Responsibilities devoted to the full-cycle accounting of Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA. Functions included: preparation of annual budget, monthly re-forecast and variance analysis, preparation of financial statements according to GAAP, general ledger accounting which covered reconciliation of all accounts. Daily functions were keen on tracking and analyzing accounts receivable, approving accounts payable coding and batching. Direct interface with sales, operations department, external and internal auditors and local management.
• Key accomplishments in Clear Channel Entertainment:
• Established and maintained good internal controls that allowed for a systematic filing of records, clear audit tracks and organized yearly audits

Jul 2001 – Apr 2004 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• Managed accounting of 25 corporate entities namely LLPs, LLCs, S-Corps, and C-Corps and reported to the President of the company. Responsibilities included: full charge of monthly live budgets and consolidation of them, cash flow management with about 80 bank accounts, determined the need for capital calls as well as distributions to partners as outlined by corporate or partnership directives and operating agreements, full-charge bookkeeping that covered B/S reconciliation, G/L, A/P, A/R, year-end and month-end accounting close, payroll, keen attention to accounting of intercompany transactions, preparation of financial statements and customization thereof for various stakeholders. Direct interface with tax accountant, banks, and property management department.
• Key accomplishments in Kimball Small Properties:
• Institution of individual live budgets of corporate entities and consolidation of them used mainly by management for funding purposes
• Design and creation of management reports that were used in financial planning and management decisions
• Careful study of operating agreements and leasing agreements that resulted to retroactive and correct collection of revenue
• Streamlined accounting processes that resulted in significantly increased work efficiency
• Determined profit centers and routing of cash as approved by management

May 2000 – May 2001 · 1 yr

• Reported to Controller. Responsibilities included: preparation of financial statements according to GAAP; full charge bookkeeping which covers reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, preparation of journal entries with close attention to accrual of expenses; budget variance analysis; performed payroll functions for 200 employees and management of 401k employee and employer contributions; supervised accounts payable; preparation and filing of sales tax return. Direct interface with external auditor.
• Key Accomplishments in San Jose Convention and Visitors’ Bureau
• Acted as Interim Controller and was commended by external auditor and President of the company. Given a company-wide recognition for the efficient operations of the accounting department in the absence of a controller.