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Amir Ali

Summary

Highly analytical and decisive financial leader with over 10 years of experience in accounting, financial planning and reporting with a focus in SAAS and Martech. Proficient in setting financial targets and devising strategies to improve internal controls, standards and processes. Skilled in uncovering opportunities to improve financial growth, risk management and internal controls while managing all accounting functions and minimizing risk. Motivated in automating processes and building strong teams and relationships to maximize efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Contently
01.2021 - Current
  • Led the financial planning and analysis function, providing crucial insights for strategic decision-making.
  • Prepare accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the general ledger.
  • Put together a formal budgeting processes and collaborated with department leaders to create an annual budget plan and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
  • Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
  • Plan budgets, authorize all expenditures, monitor all accounting processes and coordinate financial reporting to oversee fiscal procedures.
  • Implemented the Advance Revenue Recognition module within NetSuite as well as modified the system to improve processes and reports.
  • Manage payroll data entry and processing for 50 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Lead organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
  • Reduce waste and boost productivity by restructuring finance and accounting departments while managing and mentoring my team.

Accounting Manager

CultureIQ, Inc.
12.2018 - 12.2020
  • Report directly to the CFO and managed the daily operations of general accounting, accounts receivables, payables, payroll analysis, expense reports, cash flow and reconciliation of processes to ensure accuracy of financials.
  • Built and maintain a weekly full year cash flow model to be reviewed by the leadership team and PE firm.
  • Work with Leadership team to build an annual budget and review vs their actual quarterly spend.
  • Train and manage the accounting staff and set priorities and goals to meet monthly and quarterly deadlines.
  • Improve systems and procedures to establish a monthly close within 5 days that was previously 20+ days.
  • Main point of contact for the Financial Statement audits, tax compliance as well with helped convert our Revenue Recognition to be ASC606 compliant.
  • Responsible for submission of all taxes including Corporate, Sales, Commercial Rent and VAT.
  • Implement and enforce policies and procedures to ensure we are GAAP compliant.
  • Implemented the Advance Revenue Recognition module within NetSuite as well as modified the system to improve processes and reports.
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliation on a monthly basis.

Senior Accountant

Madison Logic Inc.
03.2017 - 11.2018
  • Worked closely with the CFO and Controller to create strategies to reach revenue goals of $53 Million while working to manage an expense budget of $24 Million.
  • Created and reported monthly financials including, but not limited to, P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow to our Private Equity Firm and the Bank.
  • Oversaw activities relating to Payroll, Expenses, Taxes, Accounts Payable and General Ledger.
  • Provided Productivity and Utilization reports of the sales team for the CFO and Sales Managers.
  • Create and maintain Compensation Plans for the sales reps, sales managers and all employees who receives commission.
  • Maintained a Cash Flow forecast to keep track of cash on hand to pay vendors while having enough money to pay interest and principle payments and any other significant payments that may arise.
  • Implemented our financial system to an acquired entity in Ireland & implement software for Commission Calculation.

Global Financial Analyst

Kantar Health Inc. (WPP group of Companies)
08.2013 - 02.2017
  • Prepare monthly consolidated results of 14 countries for the Global CEO and CFO to understand the current standing of the business
  • Work with financial leaders around the globe to consolidate monthly reports such as forecasted sales, secured revenue, top clients, etc
  • Analyze and report monthly spend of the respective budgets to the Global Department Heads
  • Calculate the yearly Global Vendor Rebates by working with over 15 vendors in multiple countries
  • Responsible for monthly departmental P&L variance analysis, including implementation of an excel based reporting tool to add efficiency to the month end process
  • Implemented a T&E reporting software (Concur) & Purchase Order system
  • This included writing the policy, creating the hierarchy and training manual and holding training sessions across all departments
  • Partnered with Manager of Financial Reporting to review all SOX controls and implemented policies where necessary
  • Responsible for processing A/P and issuing payments of over 400 invoices across multiple entities
  • Led the implementation of a new ERP Maconomy for Accounts Payable, Expense Reporting, Cash Management.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration & Management -

CUNY City College of New York
New York, NY

Skills

  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Financial Planning and Forecasting
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Internal Control and Audit Management
  • System Implementations
  • Payroll Processing
  • Accounting Operations Streamlining
  • Staff Management
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

  • Came into Contently after a year of no dedicated finance team and had to revamp financials for the fiscal audit as well as manage an overhaul of a failed ERP implementation.
  • Took ownership of the financial model to obtain greater insight in order to inform and support leadership in making strategic decisions.
  • Due to my ability to automate processes, I have been able to make considerable impacts to the close processes in all of my roles. Most significantly, I was able to move Contently from a 40+ day close to a 5 day close.
  • Led the implementation of multiple ERPs as well as revamped and implemented ancillary software in all of my roles.

Timeline

Controller

Contently
01.2021 - Current

Accounting Manager

CultureIQ, Inc.
12.2018 - 12.2020

Senior Accountant

Madison Logic Inc.
03.2017 - 11.2018

Global Financial Analyst

Kantar Health Inc. (WPP group of Companies)
08.2013 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration & Management -

CUNY City College of New York

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