Controller

Gem Software, Inc., San Francisco, CA

November 2019 - Present

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Responsibilities: Oversee the production of timely and accurate financial statements, Tax compliance and the cash management function.​

• Transitioned outsourced accounting function to in-house

• Reorganized Chart of Accounts & standardized financial statements for reporting. 

• Implemented compliance for Leases (ASC 842), Stock-based Comp (ASC718) and Revenue Recognition (ASC606)

• Tech Stack implementation for Revenue Recognition, ERP Migration to NetSuite, virtual card system for procure to pay.

• Consistent reporting for internal stakeholders & board reporting support.

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Assistant Controller

Checkr, San Francisco, CA

October 2018 - November 2019

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Responsibilities: build Checkr’s accounting team and implement processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Lead monthly close process and ensure the quality, timeliness of journal entries, as well as compliance with applicable accounting principles, while acting as a thought leader for finance and forecasting.

• Led hiring initiative to expand accounting team and created the reporting structure.

• Completed implementation of ASC842, ASC606 & assisted with ASC718 implementation

• Updated accounts payable process by creating workflows within bill.com to improve approval process while the business is scaling.

• Introduced monthly variance analysis as a means of ensuring accuracy of the financial statements.

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Assistant Controller, CCRCs

American Baptist Homes of the West, Pleasanton, CA

​April 2016 - October 2018

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Responsibilities: Oversee the production of timely and accurate financial statements, the annual budget creation process, coordination of external audit acivities, financial compliance and the cash management function, adherence to internal controls and improvements implementation, the timely preparation of tax and other regulatory filings,  as well as working with senior management to produce financial analyses and business plans to aid in the effective management of financial resources for the line of business communities.​

• Implemented standardized and automated format to improve communication with community Executive Directors and Senior Analysts. 

• Coordinate and manage external audit activities relevant to the business line.

• Develop procedures, accounting processes and financial reporting systems governing the communities within the business line.

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Financial Reporting Manager

Colony Starwood Homes, Oakland, CA

​August 2015 - March 2016

 

Responsibilities: Gather, consolidate and analyze financial data, prepare documents in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC standards for internal and external financial reporting, including private fund financial statements, bank reporting, earning release calculations, 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K, as well as research technical accounting issues for compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, while supporting management’s reporting needs.​

• Implemented standardized format to improve detail and reduce time of flux analysis for private fund financial statements and fund reporting.

• Coordinated Earnings release, 8-K and supplemental information filing with SEC and investor reporting.

• Handled Stock Based Compensation calculation and related 10-Q disclosures with distinction.

 

General Accounting Supervisor 

NRG Energy, Inc., Houston, TX

November ​2010 - October 2013

 

Responsibilities: Ensure proper accounting for general accounting line items during a condensed close time-frame, provide schedules for internal and external reporting and auditors, research technical accounting issues, review account reconciliations, audit coordination and financial statement preparation for substantially inactive foreign entities, interface with IT for new business requirements and efficient utilization of IT systems and support external financial reporting, finance and internal audit teams.

• Reviewed divisional budget, forecasted several corporate-related line items, monitored benefits-related KPIs and analyzed actual-to-budget flux monthly.

• Implemented automation for cash reconciliation process, resulting in reduced preparation time by 3 days.

• Led charitable contribution report automation, resulting in 1 day preparation and delivery to upper-management for timely review to maintain FERC compliance.

• Served as a resource for applying GAAP by preparing position papers and support for interpretations.

• Solely responsible for the research, calculation and support of new presentation of financial statement line items as displayed in the 2012 10-K for the 3 years presented.

• Performed purchase accounting for debt, leases and other general accounting items for two mergers.

 

Client Accounting Manager 

Vasco Accounting, LLC., Houston, TX

June 2009 - November 2010

 

Responsibilities: Review and compile financial statements, underlying tax schedules and file Quarterly and Annual Federal Tax returns. Clients included (with client assent): ITR Technologies LLC, Houston, TX; Rowe Equipment, Inc, Houston, TX, M&M Janitorial Supplies, Houston, TX; No Dust Filter Products, Houston, TX.

• Recommended annual inventory count to properly present current assets and initial write-off of over $3 million, resulting in significant tax savings.

• Improved documentation of accounting process resulted in prompt response to inquiries during IRS audit.

• Communicated effectively with management on improvements on internal controls, resulting in proper segregation of duties and improved fraud detection.

 

Senior Debt Accountant 

Lyondell Chemical Company, Houston, TX

June 2008 - June 2009

Responsibilities: Recording entries related to interest, debt and accounts receivable factoring in excess of $25 Billion in accordance with both GAAP and IFRS, global coordination of debt accounting, execution of various SAP month-end programs, financial analyses, modeling and review of debt covenant compliance, forecast for interest, debt and accounts receivable factoring.

• Financial analysis, modeling and forecast of debt, interest and A/R factoring for debt compliance and KPI monitoring.

• Provided pivotal support for divisional reporting through the use of profit center accounting and working directly with the business finance and business reporting groups during bankruptcy filing. 

• Updated journal entry process to provided heightened visibility of interest information by debt instrument within SAP for all system users.

• Ensured validity of banking records through identifying, investigating and resolving discrepancies, resulting in an error rate less than 1%.

 

Principal Financial Reporting Analyst - SEC 

TRANSOCEAN INC., Houston, TX

September 2005 - March 2008

​Responsibilities: Prepare and review sections in SEC filings of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 11-K and DOL Form 5500, compile the Quarterly Board of Director’s reporting package, ensure GAAP and SOX compliance of all underlying schedules and consistency with previously released financial information, review subordinates’ deliverables, coordinate external and internal audits, research technical accounting issues and communicate findings in company-wide whitepapers.

• Led the financial reporting team and entrusted with all facets of the quarterly financial reporting process and 10-Q filing in manager’s absence.

• Prepared consolidated pro forma financial statements included on SEC filings of Form DEF 14A, DEFM 14A, 8-K and 424B5 during merger and debt offerings.

• Completed 10 whitepapers on various GAAP, consolidation and financial reporting issues, including FAS158 implementation, FAS159 and FAS160 impact, sale(s) of fixed assets and more.

• Recognized with Efficiency Award for modifications to compilation process of several internal reporting schedules that improved accuracy and preparation time.

 

Senior Audit Associate 

KPMG LLP., Houston, TX

February 2002 - September 2005

Responsibilities: Plan and execute financial statement audit engagements, including SEC filings of Form 10-K, Form 11-K and DOL filings of Form 5500. Review and analyze financial statements to ensure compliance with GAAP and other reporting standards, including the DOL and ERISA for benefit plan audits. Evaluate the internal controls for regulatory and Sarbanes-Oxley. Supervise and monitor staff associates.

• Successfully implemented new audit methodology for several benefit plan audit engagements.

• Built an excellent reputation based on timely close of engagements and prudent budget management.

• Maintained 94% utilization rate year-round and highly rated in client feedback sessions due to effective communication skills and dedication to excellence.