SUMMARY:

• Seasoned accounting and financial executive with solid and progressive experience in all facets of the accounting cycle and financial management.
• Competent, flexible and effective in multi - tasking as reflected in holding multiple positions within 15 years in the same company resulting in owing bigger responsibilities and expansive professional growth to include general management, sales and distribution management, and operations.
• Adept in streamlining processes, systems flow and introduction of improvements to perk up productivity levels not only in the accounting department but in the manufacturing side of business as well.
• Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, keen on revenue recognition and cost savings. Highly time-disciplined and detail-oriented in coming out with deliverables and thrives in a time sensitive environment.
• Prioritizes and seriously practices collaboration with all members of the organization to achieve business and financial objectives with a sense of urgency in most activities.
• Strong knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles, monthly/quarterly/ annual reporting, financial analysis and reports of operations, regular update of standard cost and variances, and preparation/compliance of internal, external and third party audits.

CORE PROFICIENCIES INCLUDE:

• Cash flow management and projection.
• Budget management and Forecasting
• Inventory Management, Materials Procurement and Usage
• Cost per Case, Pricing and Promotions
• Intercompany reconciliations and reporting
• Fixed assets accounting and Assets protection/insurance
• Credit management, bank and financing relationships
• Month end closing binders
• Customer Service focused and Vendor relationships
• Technology enhancement and process improvements
• Government reportorial requirements compliance, Dept of Health, CalRecycle, etc
• Tax Reports and filings, Sales Tax, Property Tax, Payroll tax, SOS,etc
• Payroll and benefits administration
• Composition of Financial analysis relevant to manufacturing and sales departments
• Proficient in Quickbooks (Manufacturing Enterprise), Great Plains, BME (Batchmaster Enterprise), Infor-M3, EDI and other Vendor’s Portal

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND and EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Santa Fe Springs, CA

Accounting Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the accounting department composed of AR and AP clerks ensuring GAAP are practiced.
• Observe, recommend, implement and monitor needed controls within the different departments to ensure accuracy, reliability and consistency of process and transactions flow.
• Assist the CFO in the day to day financial activities to include cash management, month end closing process of the general ledger, accuracy and timeliness of financial statements and other reports required by management. Includes completion of Review/audit checklist.
• Responsible for timely and accurate filing of taxes and other reportorial requirements of the goverment

Confidential, Riverside, CA

Accounting Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and direction to all aspects of accounting, financial management, fund management and controllership relating to the company.
• Spearheaded efforts to significantly enhance the monthly financial reporting cycle which reduced the completion timing from 21 to 14 days
• Reviews recording of transactions, book entries and posting in General Ledgers. Includes schedules and reconciliation supports to FS such as Cash balances,, AR and AP aging reports, Inventory Valuation Report, Fixed Assets Inventory and Depreciation Schedules, Long Term Liabilities and Amortization schedules, Sales and Cost of Goods schedules.

Confidential, Riverside, CA

Accounting Manager/ Sales Manager

Responsibilities:

• Collaborated with outsourced system installer and succeeded in the improvement of accounting system from Real World to Quickbooks Manufacturing Enterprise. Is continuously modifying and fine tuning integration of manufacturing and accounting systems.
• Spearheaded the management of sales team composed of brokers and representatives nationwide by providing with sales budgets and programs and monitoring sales performance
• Responsible for growing the business by 100% focusing on licensing and contract manufacturing with National brands such as Tampico and Private Label brands. Successful in bringing in major retail chain accounts such as Walmart and Dollar General.
• Negotiated with Distributors, Grocery Chains and independent grocers nationwide. Assisted in the development of sales and marketing plans and forecast. Recommend product positioning, packaging and pricing strategy to achieve long term market share and product profitability as well as competitiveness in the industry.

Confidential, Riverside, CA

General Manager/Senior Accountant

Responsibilities:

• In October 2010, took the lead in the move of the company plant from City of Commerce to Riverside starting from building buy/lease negotiation, employee relocation, new plant start up and up to present continued business operations.
• Partnered with the manufacturing and engineering team to manage production costs and efficiencies. Developed new and improved costing techniques as seen fit and responsible for computing, forecasting and translating product costs and variances to more productive output.
• Negotiated and slush down cost with vendors for company purchases of materials and supplies, domestic and overseas. Included equipment and machinery purchases, and finding financing companies for equipment financing.
• Responsible for negotiation and renewal of company commercial liability insurance, workers compensation insurance, and property insurance.

Confidential, CA

Gen. Manager/ Senior Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Promoted to General Manager to oversee overall operations of the company while continuing to handle Accountant duties with the assistance of the accounting department
• Directed and coordinated Purchasing, Manufacturing, Warehousing and Accounting functions to ensure smooth flow of work and collaboration of all divisions in achieving company target goals.

Confidential, CA

Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Established, implemented and monitored internal controls needed in all areas of procurement, usage of assets and materials, disbursements and administrative work flow within the company. Included training of accounting staff, customer service and warehouse staff in the implementation.
• Maintained the general and subsidiary ledgers of the company - A/R, A/P, Payroll and Sales reports and the corresponding reconciliations needed per account.
• Complied and filed Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to accounting and reportorial requirements.