Heather Norris
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Results-driven Accounting Manager with 15 years of experience in accounting leadership. Increased operational efficiency by 90% and improved forecasting accuracy by 25% through strategic system enhancements. Delivered $12 million in annual cost savings by optimizing financial processes across multiple organizations. Proficient in financial reporting and internal controls to support organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager
Cal Interpreting & Translations
Van Nuys, California
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Prepared and reviewed all accounting operations, ensuring GAAP compliance in financial statements.
- Achieved soft month-end closes by the 5th and final closes by the 15th with high accuracy.
- Identified and rectified significant discrepancies in the general ledger and unreconciled accounts.
- Implemented standardized account reconciliation processes, clearing aged transactions for audit readiness.
- Developed accurate financial models through budget forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
- Established internal control frameworks to enhance the reliability of financial reporting and asset safeguarding.
- Liaised with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and successful audits.
Controller
Mycelium Enterprises, LLC
Garden Grove, California
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Executed organization-wide budgeting process, enhancing financial forecasting accuracy by 25%.
- Managed budgeting and forecasting, aligning financial planning with strategic objectives.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to improve accuracy and reduce risk.
- Prepared and reviewed accounting processes in compliance with GAAP, including general ledger maintenance.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements and variance analyses to provide insights for decision-making.
- Ensured timely tax compliance, minimizing liabilities through effective management.
- Collaborated with leadership to support data-driven decisions through detailed dashboards.
- Streamlined preparation of financial statements during monthly closing processes.
CFO
StarFire Business Solutions Group, Inc.
Long Beach, CA
01.2017 - 12.2023
- Led deployment of strategic financial plans to align with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
- Ensured timely completion of month-end and year-end close processes, including consolidated financial statements preparation.
- Conducted variance analysis, EBITDA analysis, and management reporting for informed decision-making.
- Prepared and reviewed SEC filings to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX controls.
- Performed internal control evaluations and risk assessments to enhance financial integrity.
- Drove cost-reduction initiatives through detailed operational and financial performance analyses.
- Executed process improvements to increase overall efficiency across financial operations.
- Strengthened financial profile by ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and external audit requirements.
Senior Staff Accountant - Lead
UNIVERSAL WAREHOUSE CO.
Long Beach, California
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Led forecasting and reconciliation of non-capital expenditures, ensuring accuracy through monthly accruals and general ledger reviews.
- Prepared month-end reports that provided actionable insights for controllers and upper management.
- Coordinated quarterly capital budget submissions, aligning with corporate financial goals to streamline processes.
- Maintained detailed capital expenditure reports across four organizations, including WIP tracking and project analysis.
Education
Master of Science - Business Accountancy
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, OR08-2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Univesity of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ07-2010
Skills
- GAAP and IFRS compliance
- Financial modeling and forecasting
- Internal controls and oversight
- Budget management
- Payroll processing
- Expenditure analysis
- Cost reduction strategies
- Accounting solutions
- Process improvement
- Variance analysis
- Interpersonal relations
- Problem solving
- Financial auditing
- General ledger accounting
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Cash flow management
- Bank reconciliations
- Fund accounting
- Inventory accounting
- Accounting ERP systems implementation
Certification
- Global Logistics Professional, CSULB 2018
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Cal Interpreting & Translations
01.2025 - 07.2025
Controller
Mycelium Enterprises, LLC
12.2023 - 10.2024
CFO
StarFire Business Solutions Group, Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2023
Senior Staff Accountant - Lead
UNIVERSAL WAREHOUSE CO.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Business Accountancy
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Univesity of Phoenix
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