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Advanced Telemetry Systems International, Inc.Controller
Feb. 2024California, United StatesLead accounting and financial operations for a growing organization, strengthening financial infrastructure and supporting executive decision-making in a lean environment. Key contributions:
• Own the month-end close process and continuously improve documentation, controls, and coordination across functions
• Strengthened internal control practices and reinforced GAAP-compliant reporting
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow visibility
• Implemented structured expense management processes to improve financial transparency and cost discipline
• Identify operational gaps and design scalable accounting processes to support growth Impact:
Built stronger financial infrastructure and reporting discipline while supporting leadership with more reliable financial insight.
Robert HalfSenior Revenue Accountant
Jan. 2021 - Mar. 2025Senior Revenue Accountant – Protiviti (Wholly Owned Subsidiary)
2021 – 2025 Owned end-to-end revenue accounting for Protiviti, Robert Half’s global consulting subsidiary, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, strong internal controls, and financial transparency across complex service engagements. Key Contributions • Owned the full revenue accounting lifecycle including revenue recognition, deferred revenue, and contract analysis in accordance with ASC 606
• Reviewed complex consulting and service agreements to determine appropriate revenue treatment and financial risk exposure
• Authored technical accounting memos for complex contracts to document revenue recognition conclusions and ensure GAAP compliance and audit support
• Partnered closely with FP&A, operations, and executive leadership to provide revenue insights that supported strategic business decisions
• Led month-end and quarter-end close activities related to revenue including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Strengthened revenue documentation and internal control processes to support audit readiness and SOX compliance
• Served as the primary finance partner for revenue-related inquiries across accounting, finance, and leadership teams Impact Improved revenue reporting transparency and strengthened financial decision-making through disciplined ASC 606 application, strong internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration.
Robert HalfSenior Accountant
Jan. 2021 - Mar. 2025• Lead month and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries for reserves, adjustments, and accruals, ensuring compliance with ASC 606.
• Analyze monthly financial results, providing variance and trend explanations, and delivering analytical write-ups to senior management.
• Evaluate the impact of statutory and procedural changes on reserves and standard burden rates.
• Conduct complex contract reviews and documentation, leveraging a deep understanding of ASC 606.
• Analyze annual reserve rates for Bad Debt, CECL, and Sales Adjustments.
• Coordinate year-end system close processes with IT.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design accounting processes that meet system constraints and support new business activities.
• Shortened the quarterly close process through applied knowledge of GAAP and ASC 606.
Thermo Fisher ScientificRevenue Recognition Specialist Accountant III
Dec. 2016 - Sep. 2019Carlsbad, CARevenue Recognition Specialist Accountant III • Reviewed complex global commercial agreements to determine revenue treatment under ASC 606
• Supported SOX controls and audit testing in a large multinational environment
• Partnered with global finance and commercial teams to evaluate contract structures
• Contributed to enterprise-wide ASC 606 implementation initiatives Intercompany Accountant III • Managed 60+ global intercompany relationships across multiple entities
• Oversaw FX revaluations and global netting processes
• Coordinated cross-border accounting with international finance teams General Ledger Accountant II – Payroll • Owned payroll accounting for multiple entities
• Reduced close timelines through process improvements and reconciliation discipline
Thermo Fisher ScientificIntercompany Accountant III
Sep. 2015 - Dec. 2016Carlsbad, CA• Monthly GRNI Accruals
• Maintain intercompany loan balances including posting interest and FX revaluations
• Monthly netting and intercompany AP payments
• Prepare hedging report for use by the Treasury team
• Posting journal entries
• Account reconciliations
• 3-way and 2-way vouching
• Maintain GRNI, AR, and AP for over 60 intercompany relationships
• Experience with Oracle JD Edwards E1, SAP, Oracle R-12, Wall Street Suite, Workday, some experience with HFM.
Thermo Fisher ScientificGeneral Ledger Accountant II, Payroll
Feb. 2014 - Sep. 2015Carlsbad, CA• Calculate and enter monthly accruals
• Perform account reconciliations
• Weekly and bi-weekly calculation, preparation and posting of journal entries
• Provide SOX and external audit support
• Worked with business and finance partners to facilitate cross charges and finance goals
• Display a high level of confidentiality and discernment in maintaining accounts. • Experience with Oracle JD Edwards E1, SAP, Oracle R-12, Wall Street Suite, Workday, some experience with HFM
Deed and Note Traders, LLCAccountant
Mar. 2012 - Nov. 2012Tucson, Arizona AreaAccountant
• Utilized QuickBooks Pro software to clean up the ledgers
• Created streamlined processes, freeing up time for the managing partner to focus on a new start-up. • Posting journal entries
• Bank reconciliations
• Monthly and quarterly sales tax returns and payroll tax returns • Prepare quarterly financial statements
• A/P/AR for 5 business entities
• 8300 filing
Liberty Tax SerivceManager, Tax Professional
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2014Tucson, Arizona Area• Prepare individual tax returns
• Review returns prepared by employees
• Tax planning
• Maintain high level of confidentiality
• Manage the office staff, including scheduling
• Ensure effective and continuous communication with 3 other locations. • Taught basic and advanced tax classes • Responsible for the continuing education and development of my employees.
The MomCoCommunity Coach, Volunteer
Mar. 2010 - Aug. 2013Tucson, Arizona AreaCommunity Coach (Volunteer)
• Leadership training and development for up to 14 local MOPS groups
• Assist the local groups with administrative, logistic, and personnel issues
• Liaison between the local MOPS groups and MOPS International
• Created and maintained Community budget • Monthly reporting of goals and activities to MOPS International
Pantano MOPSFinance Team Leader, Volunteer
Jul. 2006 - Jun. 2011Tucson, Arizona AreaFinance Team Leader (Volunteer)
• Created and managed budgeting process and spreadsheets for a newly planted group
• Developed annual budget, oversaw all aspects of budgeting for cost efficiencies • Created a log and filing system to quickly and easily track member activity to make reporting to the leadership team and chartering ministry simple and straightforward
• Created and led reporting presentations
• A/R, A/P • Created fundraising activities and events to ensure the financial needs of the organization were met in a timely manner
Consultores360 y Asociados, S.C.Associate Auditor
Oct. 2001 - Nov. 2002Denver, Colorado• Executed financial audit procedures across diverse industries
• Evaluated internal controls and GAAP compliance
• Developed strong foundation in financial reporting integrity and risk management
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