Roy Woo: Controller & Head of Finance in West Hollywood, CA
Roy Woo
Controller & Head of Finance
West Hollywood | United States
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EKO Holdings & LIEF Holdings
Controller & Head of Finance | 02/2020 - Current
(February 2020 - Current)
Manufacturing of Dietary and Nutritional Supplements, including items containing CBD derived from hemp;
medicated lotions for skin and hair, and other topicals with CBD.
1. Successful Lead SPAC IPO Audit & Acquisition (Left Coast Ventures OTCMKTS: GRAMF)
2. Consolidated Financials to Parent Holding company
3. Introduce Manufacturing from Assembly, Build of Materials, Finished Goods, and Non-Inventory items to identify Revenue Recognition as per ASC 606 Revenue Recognition requirements.
4. Supervise the day-to-day responsibilities, including the month-end close, general ledger, invoice approvals and disbursements, tax and financings compliance, and related projects & initiatives.
5. Prepare monthly financial statements for each retail store and related entities.
6. Produce internal management reports, including key metrics dashboards, weekly P&L and daily cash reports,
and other accounting & financial communications. Oversee numerous daily and weekly flash reports.
7. Coordinate the overall annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.
8. Responsible for the treasury function, including managing banking relationships, cash flows, and check payment
processing.
9. Participate meaningfully in the business and strategic plan of the division. Work with key executives and management to guide the business in line with financial goals.
10. Evaluate, recommend and implement initiatives and department restructuring to improve processes and efficiencies within the accounting function and prepare for business expansion.
11. Manage the division's accounting and financial systems, including Acumatica and NetSuite.
12. Develop and mentor staff towards increased efficiency, effectiveness and performance.
13. Work with outside CPA Firm on income tax preparation and manage internal or third party audits.
SHO Products & Labs
Controller | 06/2019 - 02/2020
(Relocated to Colorado)
Cannabis Sector: (3) Plant touching and (4) Non-Plant touching entities
1. Preparation of SPAC IPO Completed (Q1 2020 / SPAC fell thru based on Market Conditions)
2. (2) direct reports: AR & AP
3. Create and implement an inventory management system for Management
4. (5) Entities include Rosin Manufacturing & Development, Distribution (Wholesale & Retail), and commercial grade presses manufacturing and distribution
Parent Co
Controller (No Direct Reports) | 03/2018 - 06/2019
(Unsuccessful Bridge Round)
Electric Car Manufacturer for last mile commercial delivery
1. Managed Credit Suisse led $200MM Bridge Round. (Proforma updates and Quarterly Filings)
2. Manage and Perform all Accounting functions (AP, AR, Reconciliations)
3. Manage Reporting based on reporting bodies (GAAP, Local, State, Federal, SEC for Parent affiliate in Hong Kong, and all Investor queries)
4. Consolidated Financials for Public Parent Company (Ticker: HK: FDG)
HMDG Inc. & View Side
Controller, Estimator & Accountant | 12/2015 - 03/2018
(Design Build Construction: $10M+ Homes and Property Construction)
1. Cost accounting implementation and execution
2. AIA Billing implementation
3. Direct reports for project accounting
4. Construct and monitor reliable control systems between finance and project management
Brandlin & Associates Los Angeles, CA
Forensic Auditor (Contract: As needed as of 2014)
(CPA Office Forensic Accounting for Government Cases)
Forensic Accountant EB5 Cases (Open Cases with the Attorney General)
Nutrition & Education International
Controller | 11/2014 - 12/2015
Pasadena, CA 11/2014 - 12/2015
(Non-Profit: Supporting the United Nation & WFP Focus: Food Insecurity)
Controller: Left Because of Budget Cuts to Program
Facilitated intergovernmental deliberations United Nation World Food Program, Financial & Budgetary decision
making by the General Assembly Financial Management of all resources of the organization Developed performance
measures that support the company's strategic direction Implement automated financial structures or successful
scaling into new countries
Volary Media Holding Company
Managing Partner | 10/2013 - 11/2014
Advertising & Branding agency specializing in Social Media & Design communication)
Create & Implement Accounting Best Practices Monitor all day to day banking, cash
mgmt., budgets, and finances. Arrange for all Financing including potential debt and equity financing.
Kay Family Office
Senior Accountant | 02/2010 - 10/2013
Irvine, CA
02/2010 - 10/2013 (Family office with 12+ Operating Entities including LLCs, Family Foundation (Non-Profit),
Real Estate Holding, REIT, and Personal Accounts. Senior Accountant to Controller Working with Attorneys and CPAs to create and maintain all Operating / Passive Entities and Foundation. Participate in key decisions as a
member of the management team Oversee the accounting, human resources, legal, tax and treasury reviews.
Manage any third parties to which functions have been outsourced. Implement operational best practices Ensure
compliance to maintain 501©3 (Non-Profit) Status.
Hydro-Seal / Caliber / Arena Industries
Accountant | 02/2007 - 11/2009
Review All reconciliations with CFO for Acquisition by Parker Hannifin
Education history
La Sierra University
BA
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