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Ching-Fu Lien

Temecula,CA

Summary

Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Strategic Planning & Global Coordination

JSR Life Sciences, LLC
Sunnyvale, CA
10.2021 - 05.2024
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.

Senior Accounting Manager

Crown Bioscience
San Diego, CA
05.2016 - 10.2021
  • Developed and implemented procedures to improve the accuracy of accounting records.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
  • Prepared monthly and quarterly financial statements for review by executive management team.
  • Managed staff responsible for accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger entries, and reconciliations.
  • Reviewed journal entries prepared by other members of the accounting team for accuracy and completeness.
  • Provided guidance to junior accountants on complex technical issues related to GAAP principles.
  • Created ad hoc reports requested by senior management as needed.
  • Monitored cash flow activities on a daily basis in order to ensure sufficient funds are available at all times.
  • Oversaw the preparation of annual budgeting process and monitored actual results against budgeted amounts.
  • Assisted with external audits conducted by independent auditors.
  • Coordinated month-end closing activities including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
  • Participated in various projects related to system upgrades or implementations that impacted the finance department.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved efficiencies in accounting operations.
  • Maintained relationships with banking partners, vendors, customers., ensuring timely payments or collections.
  • Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.

Education

MBA - Finance

Kent State University
Kent, OH
06-2006

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Budget Control
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Financial statement preparation
  • General Ledger Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Audit Support
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Auditing procedures
  • Financial Data Analysis
  • GAAP knowledge
  • Variance Analysis
  • Closing procedures

Certification

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Institute of Management Accountants

Issued Jan 2012

Credential ID 35926

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager, Strategic Planning & Global Coordination

JSR Life Sciences, LLC
10.2021 - 05.2024

Senior Accounting Manager

Crown Bioscience
05.2016 - 10.2021

MBA - Finance

Kent State University

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Institute of Management Accountants

Issued Jan 2012

Credential ID 35926

Ching-Fu Lien