Kathy Crawford
Placentia,CA
Summary
Results-driven financial controller with expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance management. Proven ability to implement cost control measures that enhance profitability and streamline financial processes.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Mammoth Electric Inc
Anaheim, California
01.2025 - 07.2026
- Managed financial reporting and compliance for Mammoth Electric Inc. to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Oversaw budget preparation and forecasting processes to strengthen project financial planning.
- Analyzed and reconciled general ledger accounts monthly to maintain accurate financial records.
- Managed audit processes with external agencies to verify financial accuracy.
- Implemented cost control measures that optimized overall financial performance.
- Collaborated with management on strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Served as primary contact for external auditors throughout year-end audit process.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Created financial reports for senior management, board of directors, and external auditors, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
- Developed strategies to enhance profitability through analysis of revenue and expense trends.
- Performed detailed variance analyses between actual results versus budget and forecast estimates.
- Developed key performance metrics and dashboards which enabled management decision making based on real-time data.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
- Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
- Improved billing and month-end reporting processes.
- Coordinated and finalized quarterly and annual financial reporting packages.
Accounting Sr Staff Accountant
Industrial Threaded Products Inc
Brea, California
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed monthly financial closings and prepared accurate financial statements.
- Reviewed and reconciled general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with Controller and external auditors to conduct year-end close process.
- Coordinated audits by providing necessary documentation and support to auditors.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts with management.
- Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reviewed contracts for potential risks associated with financial reporting obligations.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline reporting processes and improve efficiency.
- Organized accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Mentored junior accounting staff on best practices and company policies.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Financial Controller
Pacific Coast Fabrication
Anaheim, California
01.2005 - 11.2023
- Oversaw budgeting processes and ensured compliance with financial policies.
- Managed and directed budgets, expenditures, accounting, financial reporting.
- Implemented cost control measures to enhance profitability across operations.
- Directed cash flow management to support operational efficiency initiatives.
- Managed organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting.
- Performed variance analysis between actual results and budgeted amounts.
- Prepared monthly financial reports and complied with reporting procedures.
- Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
- Coordinated audits and liaised with external auditors for accurate assessments.
- Advised executives on contracts with significant financial implications.
- Developed financial strategies aligned with company goals and market trends.
- Supervised accounting team and provided mentorship on best practices.
- Analyzed financial statements to provide strategic recommendations in support of business decisions.
- Identified areas of cost savings or increased efficiency through process improvements.
- Supported asset transfers, lender, and equity requests and audit inquiries.
- Managed month-end closing process including journal entries and account analysis.
- Identified procedural errors and implemented changes, achieving significant decrease in credit card fraud, internal theft and procedural errors.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations related to accounting practices.
- Extensively analyzed and researched financial data ahead of annual budget creation and administration.
- Managed the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06-2005
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting
- Cash flow forecasting
- General ledger management
- Cost management
- Audit coordination
- Compliance management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Controller
Mammoth Electric Inc
01.2025 - 07.2026
Accounting Sr Staff Accountant
Industrial Threaded Products Inc
12.2023 - 08.2024
Financial Controller
Pacific Coast Fabrication
01.2005 - 11.2023
MBA - Business Administration And Management
California State University, Fullerton