Sean Kitamura: CFO in Costa Mesa, CA
Sean Kitamura
CFO
Costa Mesa | United States
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Streetwear
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Rook Clothing Company
CFO | 01/2014 - Current
Overall financial management of the company with a focus on growth and operational efficiency
• Worked hand in hand with the CEO on strategic planning and growth plan achieving 500% sales growth over three years while increasing margin
• Direct reports include accounting, production, and warehouse departments
• Implemented annual budget using zero-based budgeting to supplement high growth
• Developed pricing models for product lines and sales channels
• Transitioned to companywide calendar and managed production timelines
• Negotiated licensing agreements in the best interest of the company
• Liaison for all legal matters including business contracts, property leases, capital leases, and patent and trade-mark applications and infringement disputes
• Oversaw Human Resources, performed company-wide hiring and implemented employee benefits plans
Yapay
CFO/COO | 01/2012 - 01/2015
Co-Founded a software company specializing in point-of-sale software designed for fast casual restaurants - implemented in 2014
• Developed company business plan including sales forecasts and projected profit-loss and balance sheets
• Generated financial modeling and budgeting to calculate funding and burn rates
• Project management on the software development timeline
• Coordinated software development and testing with domestic and overseas contractors
• Secured friends and family round of funding
• Winner of Chapman University Business Plan Competition (2012)
Rook Clothing Company
Accountant/Operations Manager | 02/2012 - 01/2014
• Managed all accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, financing, and payroll functions
• Prepared and reviewed quarterly and annual financial statements under GAAP
• Performed product line job costing ensuring margin targets
• Optimized warehouse operations by implementing workflow processes increasing efficiency and reducing errors
Education history
Chapman University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting | 2008 - 2012
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