a. joyce grant
Controller at Information Systems Laboratories
controller information system laboratory
highly accomplished , respected financial leader distinguished career leading accounting finance function high-growth company variety industry . greatest asset ability adept evaluating business operation crafting effective road map enhance financial strength organization . colleague say hands-on change agent skilled managing developing sophisticated financial system grow revenue , minimize cost , increase efficiency . -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- key accomplishment -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ►trusted business advisor partner stakeholder executive team . ►innovative change driver process improvement initiative accounting system regulatory compliance . ►steered global financial operation delivered operational improvement . ►reputation cultivating high-performing dedicated team consistently achieve business goal . -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- key skill -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- planning , budgeting & forecasting | corporate governance | cost reduction & avoidance | due diligence | budgeting & cash flow optimization | accounting policy & procedure | process redesign & change management | team building & leadership | research & analysis | reporting & presentation | risk management | financial analysis | global operation welcome opportunity connect like-minded professional : grant8234 @ aol.com
Information Systems Laboratories
https://www.linkedin.com/company/information-systems-laboratories
San Diego, California, United States
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Controller
ARES Corporation
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ares-corporation
Proactive leader tasked with overseeing accounting and financial direction for 17 national locations and 4 international locations in South Africa, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. Drove efficiency in financial operations and collaborated with C-level executives to develop policies and procedures in alignment with the company’s strategic vision and operational objectives. Subject matter expert in federal, international, and state and local compliance; auditing procedures; and financial planning projects. 

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
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►Directed talented, cross-functional 22-member team composed of assistant controller, accounting manager, billing project managers, accounts payable clerk, payroll manager, accounts receivable clerk, and analysts.
►Researched and analyzed trends and anomalies in spending. Created comprehensive solutions to mitigate overspending on travel, supplies, and staff and presented findings to C-level management team.
►Spearheaded accounting system upgrades, moving to complex government-compatible system, Deltek Costpoint, and updated audit report to align with new system. 
►Held sole authority within financial team to prepare highly specialized audits. 
►During period of rapid growth, developed and implemented new policies and procedures to accommodate influx of revenue and spending as well as staffing and infrastructure changes. 
►Delivered $200K in annual cost savings by identifying and onboarding new CPA firm to perform audits and tax preparation.
►Project-managed annual Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) compliance initiatives and submissions. Consistently delivered clean audit reports and established company as DCAA compliant for 13 consecutive years. 
►Authored various business-impacting financial reports, including consolidated financial statements and foreign currency statements.
►Completed audits for 6 consecutive years with no findings.
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Burlingame, CA
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Controller
HomeGain
https://www.linkedin.com/company/homegain
Directed 4 financial professionals, oversaw accounting operations, and served as key member of financial leadership team. Created comprehensive financial statements, forecasts, and analyses in compliance with applicable regulatory agencies and best practices. 

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
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►Partnered with IT department to identify and implement new revenue and accounting software to streamline accounting operations and increase efficiency.
►Led tax filings, auditing, and acquisition analysis reporting, as well as liaised with external firm for audit completion. 
►Engaged stakeholders and streamlined financial procedures. Developed and implemented new internal processes to ensure accuracy in reporting various types of revenue. 
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Emeryville, CA
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Interim Controller
Kaiser Permanente
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaiser-permanente
Led team in a multibillion-dollar fixed asset inventory project across the company’s Northern California facilities, as well as coordinated the results for both Northern and Southern California projects. Compiled data and prepared comprehensive reports for presentation to C-level team and board of directors.
Oakland, CA
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Interim Fixed Asset Project Manager
MBA
Business Management/Accounting
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Holy Names College
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Master's degree
Accounting and Business/Management
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Holy Names University
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Sammy Munuswamy
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