Cathy Ma
Summary
Results-driven Finance Analyst experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month-end and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Freewheel - Comcast Corporation
03.2017 - 11.2022
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies
- Optimized resource allocation by creating detailed budgets and maintaining accurate financial records
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and took corrective actions on deviations
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties
Senior Accounting Analyst
Freewheel - Comcast Corporation
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Reconciled accounts and resolved both internal variances and discrepancies in external documentation
- Prepared quarterly balance sheet reconciliations to obtain accurate picture of organization's financial situation
- Assisted day staff by completing daily computer backups, virus checks and program updates
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Reduced discrepancies in account balances by conducting thorough reconciliations and investigating variances
Senior Accountant
Sephora USA
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the sales reporting for over 350 retail stores
- Managed and coordinated regularly with Sales Audit team, review month-end journal entries, bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations
- Served as main audit liaison for state, internal and external audits
- Responsible for monthly sales and use tax filings and account reconciliations
- On a daily basis, responded to questions and interacted with various levels of management from Store Support Center and Store Operations and provided response/resolution
- Investigated and resolved all credit card chargeback issues and requests for information to ensure Company minimized chargeback expenses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12.2003
Skills
- Budget Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Budgeting
- Variance Analysis
- Proactive and Focused
Timeline
Finance Manager
Freewheel - Comcast Corporation
03.2017 - 11.2022
Senior Accounting Analyst
Freewheel - Comcast Corporation
05.2015 - 03.2017
Senior Accountant
Sephora USA
02.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
San Francisco State University
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