Weni Amrich, CPA
Mililani
Summary
Experienced financial controller with a successful track record spanning two decades across various industries. Specializing in accounting, finance, tax, payroll, and HR functions with expertise in global consolidation, treasury management, GAAP compliance, and SEC reporting. Recognized for strategic leadership in optimizing financial processes, improving internal controls, and driving revenue growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Controller
Trinity Real Estate Investments LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Prepares the global consolidation of the parent company and subsidiaries for a leading private real estate investment firm.
- Manages treasury and cash management functions for U.S. operations, ensuring liquidity and optimizing capital.
- Maintains full-cycle payroll and human resources.
- Executes capital calls, contributions, distributions, and complex promote calculations for investment partners.
- Prepares comprehensive financial reports and debt covenant calculations for internal and external stakeholders.
Vice President, Controller
Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union (APFCU)
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Directed accounting operations, including general ledger, A/P, A/R, investments, loans, fixed assets, ensuring the fair and accurate statement of the credit union's financial position.
- Developed and implemented key accounting policies and strategies that enhanced efficiency and strengthened internal controls.
- Led and mentored the accounting department staff, fostering a high-performance environment.
- Served as the primary liaison for audit and examination requests from internal/external auditors and NCUA regulators.
- Co-Chaired the Efficiency Committee, identifying and implementing initiatives to improve operational performance throughout the enterprise.
Senior Manager, Real Estate Accounting
Alexander and Baldwin, Inc (Publicly Traded)
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed a 15-member accounting team responsible for commercial real estate and land operations.
- Oversaw the general ledger close process, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, operating reports, and project activity schedules in compliance with GAAP, REIT, and SEC regulations.
- Reviewed and directed the accounting for complex transactions, including property sales, joint ventures, and 1031 exchanges.
- Analyzed financial and operating variances, providing critical insights to senior leadership.
Controller, Payroll, & Office Manager
So Ono Food Products, LLC
05.2014 - 06.2018
- Drove significant growth, increasing annual revenues from $8.5M to $13M through strategic financial management and operational improvements.
- Boosted company-wide customer service levels from 80% to a consistent 97% by developing and implementing new SOPs across all departments.
- Successfully negotiated and secured a $3 million contract with the Department of Education's Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program
- Led a 15-member administrative team and managed HR and payroll functions for over 125 employees.
- Managed the company's relocation to a 50,000 sq. ft. facility, ensuring a seamless transition with no business interruption.
Compliance Consultant & Tax Analyst
Westfield, LLC (Publicly Traded)
06.2008 - 01.2015
- Ensured REIT compliance by preparing quarterly asset tests and monitoring income classifications for Westfield America, Inc.
- Managed federal and multi-state tax compliance for over 150 partnership, corporate, and LLC entities, including extensions and quarterly estimated payments.
- Prepared the operating partnership tax return and issued Schedule K-1s to over 55 external partners.
Sales, Outreach & Marketing
CPA MOMS
12.2010 - 09.2013
- Key contributor to a start-up that grew from 3 to 50+ CPAs across 8 major U.S. cities.
- Drove client acquisition by managing the entire sales cycle, from lead generation and consultation to proposal writing and contract execution.
- Matched entrepreneurs with qualified CPA professionals, building the core service model of the company.
Education
Master in Professional Accounting -
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
The University of Texas at Austin
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Global & Multi-Entity Consolidation
- Payroll & HR Administration
- GAAP & REIT Compliance
- Team Leadership & Development
- Audit & Tax Return Coordination
- Budget Preparation & Analysis
- Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Contract Negotiation & Vendor Relations
Accomplishments
- Effectively worked with accounting staff to improve the culture, morale, and productivity at multiple companies.
- Identified and reduced or eliminated bottlenecks in accounting operations.
- Recognized inefficiencies in data sources and worked with department heads to integrate software and models.
- Implemented Blackline, a modern accounting playbook, to convert from manual to automated reconciliations of accounts which improved the monthly accounting close cycle from 3 weeks to 1 week.
- Developed processes to account for FAS 91 treatment in the accounting and loan departments. Configured the settings in the loan module, retroactively onboarded hundreds of existing loans, trained servicing staff, and resolved a finding with regulators.
Certification
California CPA License #111341 (Inactive)
Timeline
Corporate Controller
Trinity Real Estate Investments LLC
08.2023 - Current
Vice President, Controller
Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union (APFCU)
01.2020 - 08.2023
Senior Manager, Real Estate Accounting
Alexander and Baldwin, Inc (Publicly Traded)
06.2018 - 12.2019
Controller, Payroll, & Office Manager
So Ono Food Products, LLC
05.2014 - 06.2018
Sales, Outreach & Marketing
CPA MOMS
12.2010 - 09.2013
Compliance Consultant & Tax Analyst
Westfield, LLC (Publicly Traded)
06.2008 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
The University of Texas at Austin
Master in Professional Accounting -
The University of Texas at Austin
Hobbies and Interests
Sailing, Marathons, Triathlons