Kivi Goh

Service Client Company: Public Storage/Just Food for Dogs/Artcraft Lighting/MemorialCare Medical Group/Global Fertility Group/OC WindowsCleaning/BlueStone Coffee/HighNoon Restaurant

• Collaborated with VP Finance concerning data exchange and technology integration.
• Created one data mapping file that is operating well for the Acquisition of 76 commercial properties in FL
• Verified accuracy of data before internal data loading.
• Compiled the master datasheets and input into IT database.
• Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
• Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
• Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
• Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
• Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
• Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
• Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate federal, state, and local tax filings on time.
• Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Service Client Company: Material Holdings ($660 million, 5 locations across states)

• Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations for main GL accounts (Cash account; Fixed Assets; Goodwill and Amortization; Prepaid Expenses (Insurance & Other expenses); Accruals - Commission, Bonus, Credit Card Expense, Stock Compensation, Accrue LOC- Interest Expense; Suspense Account; periodic AJEs for division/dimension correction/reclassification)
• Assisted and Worked with External Firm on Workday Financial System Implementation (Mainly on Data Mapping, Loading & Validating).
• Consolidated Cashflow (3 entities) forecasting on a weekly basis

Service Client Company: Activision Blizzard ($60+ billion)

• Prepared monthly journal entries for 6 entities (Fixed Asset, Accrue Expense, Prepaid Expense) and reconciliations (24 Bank Accounts).
• Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
• Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.

Service Client Company: PIRCH Furniture ($360 million, 17 locations mainly in CA and TX)

• Reconciled cash, prepaid expense, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit accounts.
• Assessed current practices and procedures (ASC840) to make sure account treatment is aligned with the updated GAAP amendment (ASC842)
• Reviewed lease contracts and prepared Deferred Rent schedule for 17 locations

$5 million, a subsidiary of Global Fertility Group owned by Elite Capital of Beijing

• Worked closely with external BI consultant on draft roadmap of ERP implementation, gathered data from server-based ERP (QB enterprise), cleaned up and validated data.
• Led move from server-based ERP system (QB enterprise) to web-based SaaS Financial and Operational System (Net Suite), resulting in tremendous productivity for Finance Team.
• Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained 10 employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Uncovered and resolved strategic and tactical issues impacting sales management and business operations.
• Boosted branch sales by developing and deepening customer loyalty through incentive programs.
• Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
• Reduced liabilities by accurately managing tax statements, mailings, journal entries, payments and transfers.
• Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability and profitability of business operations.
• Implemented updated production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards to improve company financial standing.
• Managed accounting operations, including journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
• Monitored hiring, training, performance and development of on-site accounting leaders.
• Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
• Created budgets and forecasts for management group in alignment with accounting deadlines.
• Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures.
• Oversaw departmental accounting and budgeting.

Service Client Company: Total Vision LLC ($60 million, multi-location (43 sites) owned by a PE firm in NY

• Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify revenue performance on a daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly basis and create revenue, profitability and expense forecasts.
• Calculated commissions and bonus for 43 locations.
• Calculated 53 Optometry Doctors' production compensations on monthly basis.
• Closely worked with practice manager, HR department, RCM team and Doctors on audit and verify cash collection reports for 43 locations.
• Calculated OD salaries monthly via gathering report/data from various ERP systems (Eyefinity, Crystal PM, Acuity, CompuLink, Microsoft SQL).
• Streamlined payroll journal entry to Sage Intacct for 500+ headcounts and completed biweekly payroll.
• Assisted with controller on EOM process and be in charge of Fixed asset validation/reclassification/reconciliation, All payroll related accounts recurring JE postings and correlated reconciliations.
• Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.

$900 million, multi-location (320 sites) owned by a PE firm.

• Processed payroll and calculated deductions by accurately using Ulti-pro to secure payment trackabilities.
• Assisted with Interim Controller & VP Finance on Month End closing, particularly on Payroll recon.
• Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
• Created a master Excel Journal Entry Template to automate the Payroll journal entry Managed and handled payroll for a headcount that is over 8000 employees.
• Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
• Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
• Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.

Service Client Company: Intense Lighting ($200 million, a subsidiary of Intense Lighting New York)

• Handled month-end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets, Payroll, AR, AP, Inventory accounts, etc.
• Implemented use of M3 and GP to enter project data, analyze and track budgets, evaluate project costs and monitor performance trends.
• Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records to boost regulatory compliance.
• Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
• Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
• Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
• Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.

$20 billion, multi-location (160+ sites) public traded company based in Orange County, CA

• Participated in month-end close activities including the preparation and review of journal entries.
• Prepared and reviewed complex monthly reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Reconciled general ledgers (Dynamics AX), post journal entries, and assist with the preparation of financial statements.
• Accruals, allocation (WC/GL), fixed-assets, revenue recognition.
• Reconciled intercompany accounts and post eliminating journal entries.
• Substantiated financial transactions by providing audit proof documents.
• Verified and analyzed business records, transactions, and procedures.
• Prepared monthly journal entries and account reconciliation for assigned general ledger accounts (Account Receivable, Reclassification of Finance Charge/Discount/Net Credit Balance, Bad Debt Reserve; Concur Accrual JE).
• Researched issues, clarify information, and prepare supporting data.

Service Client Company: Retail Food Group USA, $300 million, multi-location (70+ sites), a subsidiary of Australian Public Listed Company - Retail Food Group, AUS

• Drafted Boarding Financial Reporting Package for CFO to deliver financial oversight and advice to Australia corporate controller, CFO and CEO to explain variance, seasonal factoring, and propose improvements on strategic planning.
• Extracted, transformed and loaded data from 73 franchise merchant accounts to develop detailed spreadsheets for identifying trends and create three(3) years revenue, profitability and expense forecasts.
• Slashed operational costs within six (6) months through implementation of R365 process, including API between R365 and Woo commerce.
• Responsible for approving invoices, inter-company cross charges and inter-company loan.
• Responsible for monthly E-commerce sales report preparation and reconciliation (Woo-commerce).
• Responsible for USA divisions payrolls and payroll package/journal entries filing (Paychex).
• Reconciled 9 entities' bank accounts reconciliations and update daily cash position for weekly cash forecasting.
• Reconciled fix asset/prepaid account and prepare monthly depreciation/amortization table.
• Performed all accounts reconciliation and analysis, primarily for balance sheet accounts and prepare adjusting journal entries if needs.
• Prepared and maintained reporting requirements to parent company in Australia, including Account Receivable Open Transaction Report, Financials Comparison, Board Report and Performance Analysis.
• Worked closely with CFO & external software developer on web-based accounting software implementation from QB enterprise/Dynamics NAV to Restaurant 365.
• Rebuilt and cleaned up Chart of Account for the financial books, implemented the Fixed Asset and Inventory management module, and Automated the finance and operation reporting through customizing web-based AR dashboard.
• Worked and assisted with both internal and external auditors to accommodate audit requests.
• Responsible for month-end closing by preparing journal entries, and preparing various reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Worked with different departments for developing activities-based Sales/Gross Profit/Gross Margin/Payroll Estimated/EBITDA Budgets for USA division.
• Other projects assigned by CFO, if needs.
• (eg: Accounting Software conversion; POS Integration; COST Accounting Analysis; Sales Analysis).

$5 million start-up company backed by a PE firm in MA

• Full cycle of accounting functions, including manage the accountants and the accounting department including monthly close, journal entries, account analysis, variance analysis, internal controls, GAAP compliance, tax compliance, and financial reporting.
• Able to manage fast pace A/P and A/R departments.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Analyze results and offer recommendations for improvements.
• Implement cost control and cost reduction initiatives.
• Provide financial and business analyses and reports used to drive business results.
• Provide support for special projects.
• Assists in development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the Accounting & Finance department.
• Internal Business Development: Assigning, directing work, appraising, performance, staff development, disciplining employees and problem resolution.
• Prepare financial reports for the senior management covering current and future financial performance.
• Develop and forecasts working capital requirements, cash flow, EBT and other key financial measures.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the monthly close process, including preparation/ review of journal, entries, account analyses and reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Analysis of significant fluctuations, unusual trends, and other executive reports etc.
• Ensure that all data delivered is accurate, thoroughly analyzed and fully supportable before transmission to Corporate.
• Cost accounting, purchase order cost analysis and related forecasts.

$50 million family owned company with 30+ history

• Processed accounting receivables and incoming ACH/Wire-in payments in compliance with financial policies and procedure by using in-house accounting software: Sage.
• Performed daily financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording account receivables' data.
• Made remotely check deposits on a daily-basis and reconciled the account receivables ledger to ensure all payments were posted correctly and properly.
• Reviewed invoices thoroughly to ensure billings are in accordance with purchase orders and packing lists.
• Processed and input invoices weekly in Sage, ensured prior balance's accuracy and paid timely.
• Ran 35 reports for closing of the month, including Cash Receipt Report, Check History Report, Inventory Valuation Report, etc.
• Set up vendor/customer account if necessary.
• Worked on payroll worksheet twice a month.
• Maintained filing all invoices and copies of payments.