Gloria Shum
North Attleboro,MA
Summary
Seasoned Chief Financial Officer focused on helping companies accomplish missions and drive growth. Expansion-minded professional versed in navigating complex financial challenges.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Empire Auto Parts, LLC
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing new accounting software and automation techniques.
- Increased cash flow by optimizing working capital management and reducing outstanding receivables.
- Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
- Oversaw the successful completion of external audits, addressing any recommendations promptly to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources efficiently across the organization.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Ensured accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal policies.
Chief Financial Officer
Empire Auto Parts, Inc.
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing new accounting software and automation techniques.
- Increased cash flow by optimizing working capital management and reducing outstanding receivables.
- Ensured accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal policies.
- Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
- Oversaw the successful completion of external audits, addressing any recommendations promptly to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources efficiently across the organization.
- Provided insightful financial analysis for mergers and acquisitions, resulting in successful transactions that added value to the organization''s portfolio.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team, encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
Finance Controller
Empire Auto Parts, Inc.
01.2006 - 09.2018
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining and automating data processing tasks.
- Reduced month-end closing time by implementing efficient reconciliation processes and procedures.
- Enhanced cash flow management with proactive forecasting and budgeting strategies.
- Increased profitability, optimizing cost control measures, and expense reduction initiatives.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with banks, investors, and other financial partners to ensure optimal financing options.
- Managed a team of finance professionals, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall business performance through strategic financial analysis and recommendations.
- Ensured timely submission of tax filings by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on tax regulations and working closely with external auditors.
- Simplified complex financial data for non-finance stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making across the organization.
- Established efficient payroll processes that ensured timely payment of salaries while maintaining compliance with all relevant labor laws.
- Assisted in successful merger and acquisition activities by conducting comprehensive due diligence reviews.
- Led process improvements initiatives within the finance department which resulted in increased productivity levels among staff members.
- Conducted regular financial performance reviews with senior management, providing valuable insights for strategic decision making.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 350+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSkills
- Accounting Principles
- Documentation Requirements
- Infrastructure Planning
- Fiscal Management
- Financial Reporting
- Documentation Compliance
- Reporting Skills
- Corporate Leadership
- Financial Management
- Audit Coordination
- Ethical Decision Making
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Empire Auto Parts, LLC
11.2021 - 06.2022
Chief Financial Officer
Empire Auto Parts, Inc.
09.2018 - 11.2021
Finance Controller
Empire Auto Parts, Inc.
01.2006 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Arizona
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