Joey Rivera
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Strategic Accounting Director with expertise in financial reporting and ERP implementation. Enhanced operational efficiency and compliance through improved internal controls and team development. Led initiatives that strengthened reporting processes and supported decision-making across multiple entities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Accounting
Scientific Hair Research LLC
Los Angeles
04.2025 - Current
- Lead the Accounting & Finance function for a multi-entity beauty and personal care organization, driving financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and audit-ready compliance across ecommerce, retail, and international channels.
- Oversaw full-cycle accounting (AR, AP, inventory, payroll, revenue recognition, commissions, month-end close) and elevated accuracy and consistency across multiple entities.
- Directed the preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance and strengthening executive-level reporting.
- Implemented enhanced internal controls, standardized workflows, and audit-ready documentation, reducing operational risk and improving financial integrity.
- Managed cash flow forecasting, budget-to-actual analysis, and financial modeling to enhance strategic decision-making and optimize resource planning.
- Led major system enhancements and integrations across QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Datarails, improving reporting efficiency, automation, and cross-department visibility.
- Partnered with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to align financial insights with organizational objectives and performance targets.
- Built and developed a high-performing accounting team through structured training, clear expectations, and ongoing mentorship.
- Oversaw tax filings, including quarterly sales tax and regulatory compliance across U.S. and international jurisdictions, while coordinating with external auditors, banks, and third-party partners.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives that reduced close timelines and enhanced accuracy of inventory, COGS, commissions, and multi-entity reconciliations.
- Led ERP implementation, encompassing requirements gathering, system selection, workflow design, data migration, and cross-functional rollout, achieving improved scalability and reporting accuracy.
Accounting Manager
THC Design
Long Beach
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Led Accounting Department of 5, spearheaded transition from QBE to QBO, and integrated new ERP system to enhance process efficiency.
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing new processes and procedures for Accounting Department and providing effective training.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for Accounting Department, managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, payment collections, and sales commission calculations.
- Provide each employee with the training and tools necessary for them to become successful in their position. Creating an environment where staff feel comfortable in.
- Established and enforced GAAP standards and internal controls for financial accuracy.
- Responsible for cash forecasting, general ledger variance, account reconciliations, and post-journal entries for payroll, depreciation and accruals.
- Review and analyze balance sheets, profit and loss (P&L) statements, and reporting findings to the CFO.
- Drive and manage the entire accounting close process to meet deadlines.
Senior Accountant
Columbia Care
Culver City
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal control policies.
- Simultaneously oversaw and performed full cycle accounting tasks for retail, distribution, and cultivation departments.
- Implemented new accounting procedures for start-up, enhancing internal control policies.
- Ensured that all proper documentation and support was maintained.
- Assisted Accounting Supervisor with month-end closing procedures, consisting of ATM, inventory, intercompany, and bank reconciliations.
- Created daily cash flow reports for four retail locations, delivering insights to upper management.
- Assisted with the Columbia Care merger on audit information, providing all documents.
Staff Accountant
SR Companies
Norco
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Managed full accounting cycle for 8 entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting for clubs and properties.
- Processed and reconciled daily transactions such as sales, checks, register change, and chip logs.
- Inputted daily banking reconciling cash accounts between bank accounts and accounting software.
- Prepared management financial packages, including financial reports and reconciliations, to support timely review of monthly close.
- Budgeted for weekly/monthly expenses through forecasting for accounts payable, and updating cash sheets daily.
- Performed period-end account reconciliations to ensure the integrity of the balance sheet.
- Created and calculated multiple prepaid and amortization schedules to accurately book 50+ journal entries for accruals on a monthly basis.
- Streamlined software conversion process by using pivot tables to consolidate vendor entries and prepare accurate end-of-year 1099s.
Staff Accountant
Asahi - Intecc
Irvine
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Reconciled and posted customer payments, reviewed cash receipts journals, investigated discrepancies, engaged with customers to resolve issues, and collected outstanding invoices to maintain cash flow.
- Posted vendor invoices, reviewed purchase and cash disbursement journals, prepared checks, and posted credit card transactions to ensure accuracy in financial records.
- Reviewed travel expenses, gathered necessary documents, reconciled expense reports, posted reports in SAP, and prepared and mailed checks to ensure timely reimbursement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy, Marketing
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Accounting
- Financial reporting
- Month-End Closing
- Year-end closing
- Bank Reconciliations
- Financial Statements
- Internal controls
- ERP implementation
- QuickBooks
- SAP
- SAGE 50
- Sage 500
- Intacct
- Odoo
- Concur
- Billcom
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- SharePoint
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Effective communication
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Accounting cycle
Skills
QuickBooks, SAP1, SAGE 50, Sage 500, Intacct, Odoo, Concur, Bill.com, Full Accounting Cycle, Bank Reconciliations, Month-End Closing, Financial Statements, Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookup, X Lookup, FV), Microsoft Word, SharePoint
Timeline
Director of Accounting
Scientific Hair Research LLC
04.2025 - Current
Accounting Manager
THC Design
09.2021 - 04.2025
Senior Accountant
Columbia Care
09.2020 - 09.2021
Staff Accountant
SR Companies
02.2018 - 09.2020
Staff Accountant
Asahi - Intecc
06.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy, Marketing
New Mexico State University