MICHAEL G. SIRJOO

Reviewed business operations and obligations for several small and mid-sized clients to help them function at acceptable level

• Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success
• Offered advice and direction to help clients better understand financial goals
• Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy
• Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings, and related schedules
• Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency
• Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors

Oversaw the company's expansion into international markets for cranes, crane parts, and heavy equipment rentals and sales

• Successfully launched operations in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Peru.
• Maintained steady profit margin of 20% over 3 years.
• Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
• Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
• Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.

Guided the growth of this start-up from one location in the USA to three North American offices and four overseas offices

• Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
• Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
• Achieved an average of 13% annual increase in gross revenue
• Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
• Successfully completed all requirements for ISO 9000 certification.

Consulted with manufacturing companies, integrating manufacturing and accounting systems to ensure full capture of all production cost elements.

• Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
• Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
• Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
• Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
• Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
• Grew this new portfolio for PwC by 500%.