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Lillie Lee

Santa Clara,CA

Summary

Experienced accountant skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and GAAP compliance. Successfully established financial systems that supported four consecutive years of 100% revenue growth and led a $33M acquisition. Proven track record in managing accounting operations and implementing controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

ROI DNA, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Managing all accounting, financial, and audit functions in the digital marketing agency.
  • Managed client billing for retainers, projects, and media spend, ensuring timely invoicing and accuracy.
  • Review and reconcile client media costs with vendor invoices.
  • Reconciled client contracts, invoices, and payments to maintain financial integrity and resolve discrepancies.
  • Partner with Account Managers to resolve client billing discrepancies.
  • Prepared client profitability and media cost reports for management to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Ensure revenue is recognized accurately and in accordance with company policies.

Controller

Midnight VSM Studio, Inc.
San Mateo, CA
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Managed all accounting, financial, and human resources functions. Collaborated with a diverse team in a AAA game development studio.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements and dashboards for department heads, investors, and the board of directors to facilitate informed decision-making.
  • Managed monthly close process in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll; reviewed journal entries and performed balance sheet reconciliations and analyses.
  • Managed payroll, reimbursements, employee benefits, and all HR matters.
  • Implemented and maintained internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.
  • Managed work papers supporting the annual tax return and ensured financial statement audit readiness.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws.

Sr. Accounting Manager

CXApp, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA
10.2020 - 10.2022
  • $33M acquisition – integrated the financial systems and three years audit to close the acquisition.
  • Led CXApp acquisition and audit process, integrating financial systems for workplace solution SaaS platform.
  • Oversaw monthly and quarterly license and professional service deferred revenue recognition per ASC 606.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
  • Worked with technical accounting to ensure new standards and complex transactions are processed timely.
  • Executed payroll and accounting cycle, ensuring timely month-end and quarter-end close activities.
  • Managed business and regulatory licenses and taxes, including corporate tax, sales, and use taxes.

Controller

Deliv, Inc.
Menlo Park, CA
06.2013 - 09.2020
  • Built and managed the financial system at a company that offers same-day last-mile delivery to businesses in multiple markets; provided the financial backbone for 100% revenue growth each year as the customer base grew to 4.4K, the authorized driver base grew to 5K, the employee base expanded to 500, and deliveries grew to 2 million.
  • Led all accounting processes, including journal entries, financial statement preparation, AR, AP, cash flow, bank recs, taxes, insurance, and special projects.
  • Built the financial reporting and closing process from the ground up.
  • Reduced the old financial reporting system’s book-closing times by 5 days by standardizing and supervising processes.
  • Developed accuracy standards for financial reporting that empowered the VP to present confidently to the Board.
  • Built and mentored accounting team of 5, establishing best practices that enhanced team capability.
  • Managed audits and tax preparations.
  • Provided the accounting for the acquisition of 2 competing companies’ assets.
  • Adapted them to changes in law and accounting rules.
  • Developed the company’s standards for accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Worked with legal counsel to establish a subsidiary for California drivers in accordance with California Assembly AB5.

Controller

Design Reactor, Inc.
Campbell, CA
12.2007 - 12.2013
  • Oversaw all areas of accounting, including monthly closing processes and transactions related to the general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll, contracts, and collections, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
  • Established standards for financial oversight that enabled the company to sustain itself during the 2008 financial crisis and its aftermath.
  • Developed and managed the financial control system and accounting policies & systems.
  • Prepared and managed annual budgets and established regular reporting to prevent overruns.
  • Prepared and maintained all monthly financial reporting packages, billing & revenue projections, monthly & annual expense details, cash forecasts, and other ad hoc reports.
  • Improved capturing of consultants’ billable hours 20% by creating a system for recording all daily hours.

Accounting Manager

Nationwide Exchange Services Corporation
San Jose, CA
08.2006 - 10.2007
  • Managed >$500 million in escrow assets and >50 escrow bank accounts at Worked at a 1031 exchange service company, managing escrow processes.
  • Provided all the accounting, including journal entries, monthly closes, and financial statement preparation.
  • Executed payroll processes and calculated complex exchange commissions accurately.
  • Contributed to audit preparation projects and year-end reconciliations.
  • Prevented errors that could have delayed closing timelines.

Accounting Manager

Metreo Corporation
Palo Alto, CA
02.2000 - 06.2006
  • Managed all accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and collections.
  • Managed >$40 million in revenue recognition in accordance with SOP 97-2.
  • Reduced monthly closing process times 50%.
  • Ensured that accounting processes complied with regulations.
  • Developed and managed accounting, controllership, and financial planning systems from scratch, enhancing financial operations at enterprise software company.
  • Organized finances to support growth of employee base to over 120, facilitating a smooth acquisition process.
  • Forecasted revenue and expenses and analyzed variances.

Financial Analyst

Netscape/Sun Microsystems
Mountain View, CA
04.1998 - 02.2000
  • Oversaw >$10 million in spending for APAC Professional Services Department, ensuring alignment with strategic financial goals.
  • Analyzed financial data to support strategic decision-making processes.
  • Developed comprehensive reports for management on budget forecasts.
  • Planned and managed APAC Professional Services projects, delivering on budget and schedule requirements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance.

Education

B.S. - Accounting

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Skills

  • Accounting Software: NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks
  • Payment Processing: Stripe, Square, Chargebee
  • Financial Management: Billcom, Expensify, Ramp
  • Payroll Systems: Gusto, ADP, Paychex
  • Compliance Tools: Tipalti, Ariba, Coupa
  • E-commerce Platforms: Shopify
  • Employee Management: BambooHR, Sequoia One, TriNet, Rippling

Timeline

Accounting Manager

ROI DNA, Inc.
03.2024 - Current

Controller

Midnight VSM Studio, Inc.
11.2022 - 03.2024

Sr. Accounting Manager

CXApp, Inc.
10.2020 - 10.2022

Controller

Deliv, Inc.
06.2013 - 09.2020

Controller

Design Reactor, Inc.
12.2007 - 12.2013

Accounting Manager

Nationwide Exchange Services Corporation
08.2006 - 10.2007

Accounting Manager

Metreo Corporation
02.2000 - 06.2006

Financial Analyst

Netscape/Sun Microsystems
04.1998 - 02.2000

B.S. - Accounting

San Jose State University
Lillie Lee