Sean Kitamura: CFO in Costa Mesa, CA

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

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)

• 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