CFO Cannabis Industry

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Financial Executive with proven experience in business development, from
startup's to $100M in annual revenues. Offering keen financial acumen to lead

businesses to profitability in both lean times and periods of growth. Known for
excellent recruiting, hiring and managing high-performance teams.
Experienced in finance and accounting, operations, supply chain and human
resources. Strong company-wide policy development. Talent for overcoming
operational issues and driving proactive improvements. Offering 10 years'
experience in ERP, and software implementations, integration, and
deployment. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change
management and forward thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused
on meeting future demands.

• Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
• Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
• Managed payroll data entry and processing for 350 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.

• Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare

quarterly financial documents and general account management.

Controller

• Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.

• Implemented workpaper templates and processes to enable a compliant
GAAP/tax cost accounting close each month (which is required to minimize

tax

• Provided the tools that are necessary in order to help Cannabis/CBD/hemp- friendly banking i, and advise them as to how to best manage cash most
efficiently as well as cash forecasting tools and financial model
• Devolved a process and procedure with work-papers on how to navigate
280e, 471, GAAP cost accounting, and various other tax rules.
• Worked closely with audit team to prepare accounts and documentation as well as conduct audits according to all regulatory requirements.

• Spearheaded contract negotiation and financing for diverse business projects.

• Negotiated and approved all supplier, distributor and state and federal

agency contracts and agreements.

• Oversaw all production, pricing, sales and distribution activities.

• Accurately projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting

and detailed document reviews.

• Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.

• Reviewed time records for 1000 grocery employees to verify accuracy of

information.

• Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.

• Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies
and balance financial records.
• Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.

• Collaborated with human resources personnel to accurately and efficiently

track leave time.

Financial Controller-(Consultant)

• Spearheaded full ERP system implementation
• Authored, evaluated and reviewed cash flow reports ,income statements, balance sheets and KPI and flash reports to highlight company actions to key
stakeholders, Board of Directors, executives and officers monthly, quarterly
• Completed year-end close processes with Accounting Manager and Technical
Accountant and Controller through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions

• Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance
• Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised strategic corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies
• Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations
• Implemented new payroll system, saving over 80 hours per month for accounting department
• Implemented new automated billing reminder system, slashing past-due accounts 90%
• Boosted compliance rates 85% through contract audit procedure strategies
• Supervised $15,000,000 company budget through creation of complex financial model that tracked and corroborated expenses
• Created and deployed forward-thinking initiatives to drive corporate vision
and outperform revenue targets.
• Devised strategies for monitoring, evaluating and tracking operational achievements.
• Devised successful benchmarks and performance optimization strategies to enhance company objectives.
• Assessed company resources and made adjustments to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
• Created, planned and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments..
• Analyzed operational performance and efficiency to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
• Set and monitored effective financial policies to analyze company financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions

• Prepared budgets, processed accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures and Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
• Managed payroll data entry and processing for 100 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
• Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
• Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
• Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
• Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
• Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts
to upper management.
• Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
• Managed payroll data entry and processing for 150 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines

• Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures
• Developed and monitored budget, revenue and variance trends for $400 million dollar company, regularly apprising CEO of company's financial
standing
• Controlled accounting operations for of two international offices and one U.S office and oversaw transactions related to payroll, financial reporting,
payables and receivables, budgets, cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Researched and drove integration and Implementation of NetSuite to increase efficiency of accounting systems
• Executed core financial processes, including vendor setup and payment, operational expenses, administration of bank accounts and account
reconciliations
• Implementation of inventory tracking and inventory valuation process that streamlined inventory quarterly reconciliation from 5 business day project to two day project
• Developed financial analysis and business plans for proposed acquisitions, partnerships and investments.
• Coordinated and studied financial audits to provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
• Maintained agile, responsive organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing
strategies.
• Increased profits 36% by delivering investment management and financial planning services to customers to aid long-term goals.
• Built and strengthened productive and valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement and revenue stream development.
• Introduced innovative technology and process improvement initiatives, saving $732,330 quarterly..
• Drove industry-leading profit increase by transforming production process
and aligning sales targets to meet dynamic industry conditions.

Vice President of Finance

• Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets
• Managed minimum of 20 projects each year while maintaining adherence to budget, schedule and scope requirements
• Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data
• Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks
and limitations
• Read, escalated and reported invoices for projects of varying size and complexity
• Investigated all expenses not billed to customers and vetted employee reasoning
• Assessed and forwarded project overhead estimates in accordance with budgets
• Set up and managed project accounting systems
• Worked with bank finance and completion guarantors to achieve funding goals
• Followed up with customers to collect specific financial information and verify details for preparation of annual 1095 forms
• Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow
and approved invoices for payment
• Reported and assessed project profitability to leadership
• Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives
• Reviewed and approved timesheets for project employees
• Assessed, cleaned and closed out accounts with depleted funds upon project completion
• Approved project write-offs for items not available for billing to or collection
from customers.
• Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all
fiscal procedures.
• Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.

• Managed and prepared Financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results
• Recommended investments and investment timing to companies, investment firm staff and public
• Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages
• Worked with three executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses
• Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes
• Increased precision 48% by utilizing up-to-date billing software
• Managed payroll data entry and processing for 275 union and non-union employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines
• Implemented new automated billing reminder system, slashing past-due accounts 89%
• Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management
• Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews
• Completed year-end close processes with accounting team through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
• Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues
and expenditures.

• Full ERP implementation from SAGE to Foundation
• Automation of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems
• Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results
• Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations
• Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues
and expenditures.
• Analyzed business plans to validate and identify investment opportunities
• Developed financial analysis and business plans for proposed acquisitions, partnerships and investments
• Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
• Mitigated process gaps and managed financial operational functions.
• Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
• Assessed company resources and made adjustments to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
• Devised strategies for enhancing business assets and reporting on financial metrics.
• Built and deployed strategies to achieve company vision and enhance tactical operations.
• Spearheaded contract negotiation and financing for diverse business projects.
• Devised successful benchmarks and performance optimization strategies to enhance company objectives.
• Created and deployed forward-thinking initiatives to drive corporate vision
and outperform revenue targets.
• Set and monitored effective financial policies to analyze company financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions
• Devised benchmarks to align goals and strategies with underlying financials
• Created and deployed initiatives to outperform revenue targets and increase company value

CFO/ Vice President of Finance

• Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance
• Oversaw all aspects of monthly financial reporting and relationships with banks
• Oversaw annual audits, reducing banking requirements from full audit to compilation based on consistent accuracy of reporting
• Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures
• Developed new payroll system, saving over 15 hours per bi-weekly pay period for accounting department
• Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances
• Assisted CFO of group vertical with annual audits and all reporting requirements
• Supervised and guided accounting staff
• Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management
• Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking
reconciliations
• Reconciled accounts and reviewed all materials, including surplus, income, expense data, net worth and assets
• Conducted detailed technical and analytical review of federal/state
corporate, partnership and S corporation tax returns, FAS 109 provisions, and quarterly estimates prepared by associates
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on permits, certificates and documents mandatory for government departments
• Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies
• Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement
• Managed conversion from QuickBooks and implementation of NetSuite
• Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support
• Processed payrolls on both weekly and bi-weekly basis for more than 2500 employees nationally using Kronos, Ulti-Pro

Corporate Controller

• Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend property acquisitions.
• Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
• Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
• Managed day-to-day operations within 7-person finance department for Real
Estate/Property Management organization.
• Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
• Increased revenue by assisting with operations management, sales and marketing efforts.
• Used Yardi to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations.
• Maintained agile, responsive organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing
strategies.
• Partnered with IT, business development and operations leadership to develop robust financial business plan with detailed benchmarks and action
plans.
• Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
• Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
• Monitored budget, revenue and variance trends for $5Mil company, regularly apprising CEO of company's financial standing.
• Reduced process discrepancies 99.2% by accurately maintaining performance reporting data systems.

Director of Finance

• Led payroll production for four multi locations using ADP for over 800 employees (Calculated processed payroll for employees, if needed)
• Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting manpower, separations, new hires, and benefits.
• Oversaw and if needed processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support accurately to meet preset requirements
• Processed employee W-9 and I-9 forms and managed benefits and leave time
• Developed reports by compiling summaries for earnings, taxes, deductions, nontaxable wages, disability and leave
• Orchestrated and deployed unprecedented online employee timekeeping program to improve measurements of overtime and employee work hours
• Collaborated with human resources personnel to accurately and efficiently track leave time
• Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards
• Reconciled health care benefits, tax contributions and retirement accounts to facilitate large-scale account reconciliations

Corporate Payroll Manager

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Annie Jones: CFO Cannabis Industry in Fremont, CA

Annie Jones

University of California

University of California

University of California