Kathy H. Hasegawa

Company Overview: A pharmaceutical company with a diverse portfolio of drugs and devices to preserve and restore vision for millions of people worldwide. Recent technological developments of the company’s Kubota Glass were brought to the Japan market in late 2023.

• Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all accounting and finance, legal, and human resources functions, including monthly reporting to the board and executives.
• Work closely with the Japan finance team to assist in public company Tokyo Stock Exchange filings.
• Reports to CFO and CEO
• Collaborate with the various department heads to assist in the management of operations.
• Continuous review of processes and procedures to streamline tasks and implement cost-saving initiatives, which led to several hundred thousand dollars in savings.

Company Overview: Premiere online auction site for fine and rare wines, with operations in California and six other states. Annual sales of $30 million.

• Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all accounting and finance functions.
• Collaborated with independent auditors and streamlined procedures so the completion of the annual audited financial statements was completed in less than 3 weeks.
• Responsible for all quarterly shareholder and board reporting packages, including the presentation of financial analysis.
• Assisted in the successful asset sale of WineBid.com, Inc. in 2017 and the winddown of the company.
• Worked with beverage attorneys to ensure alcohol license, and sales tax compliance.

Company Overview: Day spa retailer with 10 stores in Washington and Northern California. Annual sales of $10 million.

• Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all accounting functions.
• Assumed the duties of the former CFO in 2008, with company layoffs.
• Assisted in new store rollouts in San Jose, CA, including research of new regulations.
• Implemented a new accounting system (from QuickBooks to Microsoft GP).
• Completed the conversion to a new payroll system (from CompuPay to ADP).
• Negotiated new store lease agreements, and other contract reviews.

Company Overview: Northwest specialty coffee retailer and wholesaler with over 100 stores in four states. Annual sales of $45 million.

• Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all accounting functions, including all SEC regulatory filings.
• Managed implementation of: 1) cash controls at the store level, 2) fixed asset system, 3) Equity Edge stock option program, and 4) full accounting software upgrade.
• Streamlined certain accounting procedures and set up policies for a department of 15 staff.
• Assumed Corporate Secretary role during executive management changes.
• Assisted with cash management and vendor negotiations, which resulted in uninterrupted store operations during management changes.

Company Overview: Northwest-based regional retailer with 38 stores in five states. Annual sales of $200 million.

• Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all accounting functions, including all SEC regulatory filings
• Instrumental in the filing of Form S-1 upon the emergence of bankruptcy in January 1998, and including the later asset sale in 2000.
• Developed new reporting procedures in the filing of SEC documents, with a cost savings of over $100,000.
• Assisted in the review of a new accounting system, in conjunction with our MIS group.
• Negotiated lease settlements with landlords in connection with the company wind-down, resulting in cost savings of over $150,000.

Company Overview: National provider of products and services to owners of underground storage tank systems. Annual sales of $150 million.

• Responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, and other reports of the company and its 12 divisions and subsidiaries for internal management, SEC filings, and the lending institution.
• Reviewed internal controls of nation-wide payroll and assisted in the development of new payroll procedures
• Developed new processes for use in MD&A reporting and reduced audit fees by 15%

Company Overview: Major motion picture studio providing for the theatrical, television and video distribution of films.

• Responsible for audits of domestic and international third-party agreements, internal audits, and special projects.
• Scheduled and directed the work of nine senior auditors and outside consultants, including reports and recommendations for studio executives.
• Assisted in the negotiation and settlement of audit claims with auditees, and was responsible for over $10 million in findings.
• Assisted in building the department from a group of four to twelve professional staff, while establishing new department policies and procedures, including customized audit programs for the various projects.

Company Overview: Big five public accounting firm - Century City office, National Real Estate and Entertainment headquarters.

• Responsible for all aspects of directing and controlling audit engagements, including approval of audit programs, delegation and review of work assignments to staff, preparation of budget and client billings.
• Maintained and coordinated all recruiting, staff evaluations and counseling efforts in the Century City office and instructed new hires and seniors at National and local office training.

Company Overview: Local public accounting firm specializing in small to mid-sized clients, including the distribution and manufacturing industry.

• Performed audit and compilation services for a variety of clients.
• Developed training for the implementation of standardized working papers for the firm.