
Controller - Offline Division at Enable Holdings
Greater Chicago Area

Controller - Offline Division at Enable Holdings
Greater Chicago Area
CPA with Big Four public accounting and industry experience. Technically sound with considerable expertise in U.S. GAAP, Regulatory filings, International Business and Management practices and IT. Multi-lingual with extensive exposure to diverse cultures including the United States of America, Middle East and the Indian Sub-continent. Possesses strong analytical and assessment skills; ability to understand and contribute to all facets of the decision making process as it relates to various projects. Excellent communication and listening skills with an acute attention to detail. Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects across various functions. Proven ability to work well in a team, developing staff and consulting with clients. Currently working towards obtaining a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) designation.
CPA, CIA(in progress).
Familiarity with cultural and religious norms in the MENA region after having lived there for an extensive period of time.
(Retail industry)
April 2009 — Present (4 months)
(Retail industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
• Compilation and filing of the U.S. SEC mandated filings – annual and quarterly reports, special events and the registration statements (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1).
• Developed a 3-year company-wide financial projection to obtain external capital financing, resulting in the availability of short-term bridge financing.
• Liaison with the external consultants to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and to ensure that exceptions are timely corrected and suggestions implemented.
• Liaison with investors and outside consultants to report financials and compliance.
• Implement security parameters in the new ERP System – Microsoft Dynamics AX, based on user responsibility and ensure that employees have proper access based on their role within the organization.
• Ensure timely month-end closing and reporting to the corporate controller.
• Developed a division-wide financial budget, forecasting the revenues and expenses over the next 2 years.
(Partnership; Management Consulting industry)
August 2006 — June 2008 (1 year 11 months)
• Perform GAAP/GAAS audits of large and mid-sized public and private entities, mainly in consumer business and manufacturing industries.
• Participated in the following special projects:
o Auditing historical financial statements & filing an IPO registration statement with the U.S. SEC – Software industry.
Primarily in-charge of auditing Revenue Recognition in accordance with SOP 98-1 (Accounting for the costs of computer software developed or obtained for internal use).
o Purchase acquisition and transaction accounting – Telecommunications industry.
Responsible for auditing the business combination in accordance with FASB statement 141 (Business combinations).
o Compilation of historical financials related to carve-out project for a conglomerate – Transportation sub-sector.
• Perform financial due diligence for transactions involving mergers and acquisitions.
• Interact closely with the client management and executives.
• Exposure to asset valuation.
• Supervise, train and coach audit teams of two to six staff.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Financial Services industry)
October 2005 — April 2006 (7 months)
• Performed mark-to-market accounting for hedge funds and other investment funds.
• Verification of trade orders and entry into VBO (Virtual Back office) trading platform.
• Prepared and reconciled client account balances with the fund financials.
• Compiled financial statements for audit of the investment funds.
(Public Company; Accounting industry)
2003 — 2005 (2 years)
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Real Estate industry)
October 2004 — May 2005 (8 months)
• Established financial records for seven different corporations on QuickBooks – Apartment complexes & commercial real estate.
• Managed monthly Cash/Bank reconciliations, A/P, A/R; Controlling disbursements, Monthly and year-end financial statements.
• Managed four apartment complexes and two retail outlets, post activity and adjustments to customer accounts, collections, and sent out delinquency notices.
BBA , Accounting & International Business , 2002 — 2006
Photography Business development & management Computer hardware/software Photo/Video Editing
• Illinois CPA Society – Young Professionals Group (YPG) committee member and volunteer.
• Editorial Advisory Board Member -- Journal of Accountancy (JOA) magazine – AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants), ICL
• Chicago 2016 Olympics - volunteer