William Drue Kane
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Dynamic Accounting and Finance Consultant with a proven track record at Resources Global Professionals, excelling in internal controls and cost analysis. Expert in compliance assessment and data reconciliation, I have successfully enhanced financial reporting accuracy and implemented strategic initiatives that resulted in significant cost savings. Strong analytical and leadership skills drive my success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting and Finance Consultant
Resources Global Professionals
Irvine, California
01.2021 - Current
- Evaluated current accounting practices against Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Assisted with the development of internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Designed new accounting policies in compliance with GAAP requirements.
- Identified potential areas of cost savings through process optimization initiatives.
- Provided guidance on corporate governance best practices.
- Reviewed existing accounting systems and procedures, making necessary changes or improvements as needed.
- Collaborated with senior management teams to develop strategic plans for businesses.
- Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
Controller
Michael Taylor Designs
Downey, California
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
- Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Managed the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
- Developed and maintained accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Compliance Manager
Belkin International, Inc
Playa Vista, California
01.2015 - 11.2018
- Created reports outlining compliance activities for executive leadership review.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Conducted internal audits to identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
- Developed risk assessments to evaluate potential impact of new initiatives or processes.
- Assisted with the development of training materials for employees regarding compliance requirements.
- Designed systems to track compliance performance metrics across the organization.
- Assisted with investigations into allegations of fraud or misconduct within the organization.
- Analyzed data sources such as financial statements or customer feedback surveys to identify areas where additional oversight is needed.
Internal Audit Manager
Belkin International, Inc
Playa Vista, California
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided guidance on best practices in internal control design and implementation.
- Performed detailed testing of accounting records to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Reviewed and evaluated company operations, processes, controls, financial systems and data accuracy.
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure seamless transition during year-end audits.
- Reviewed employee expense reports for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Collaborated with IT on Oracle implementation and subsequent upgrade 11i to R12 in areas of Inventory, Order to Cash, and Procure to Pay.
- Led successful effort to rectify failed WMS implementation in UK facility, effectively salvaging in excess of $10M in held shipments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA03-2007
Skills
- Internal controls
- Cost analysis
- Compliance assessment
- Data reconciliation
Affiliations
- Certified Scuba Instructor with the Professional Association of Dive Instructors
Certification
- CIA - Certified Internal Auditor (inactive)
- CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounting and Finance Consultant
Resources Global Professionals
01.2021 - Current
Controller
Michael Taylor Designs
01.2020 - 01.2021
Compliance Manager
Belkin International, Inc
01.2015 - 11.2018
Internal Audit Manager
Belkin International, Inc
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University, Los Angeles
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