Susan Powell
Business Mgmt graduate from University of Redlands, pursuing MBA at Cal State University San Bernardino and working as Assistant Controller at Confidential-Corona, CA.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Skills: | Business, Entrepreneurship, Management |
| Groups: | CSUSB Fast Pitch Competition 2009, CSUSB Student Fast Pitch Competition |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | California State University System - San Bernardino, University of Redlands |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Confidential-Corona, CA |
| Position: | Assistant Controller |
| Time period: | January 2006 - December 2008 |
| Description: | Responsible for reporting corporate financial position to senior management, department heads, and outside performance group. Managed cash to ensure company viability in an industry susceptible to seasonal highs and lows. Worked with department managers in multiple locations to develop budgets and analyze departmental performance. Recognized for bringing “quality” the accounting department.
• Financial Statements – Provided financial statements for multiple locations with precise departmental allocation on a monthly basis – achieving a 3-5 day closing period. • Supervised Department – accounts payable, cash management, contract administration, general ledger, collections. • IT – Responsible for mapping software for accurate composite reporting. Became a resource to other IDS users in the industry due to successful mapping techniques. • Banking and Cash Management – developed relationships with banks to open opportunities for better financing. Successfully determined areas where cost savings could be made and implemented procedures to recognize those savings. • Legal – responsible for managing contracts, initiating liens, and working with attorneys on collection issues. • Information Integrity – ensure checks and balances were in place throughout the organization. Develop and implement standard operating procedures for accounting functions. |
| Employer: | Confidential – Corona, CA |
| Position: | Accounting Manager |
| Time period: | January 1995 - January 2006 |
| Description: | Principle duties included the supervision of accounting staff, preparation of financial statements and management level reports according to GAAP, reporting to taxing authorities and banking institutions, financial and operational analysis of multi-division company and affiliates. Played key role in the planning and conversion/implementation of new software system.
• Supervision of all aspects of accounting – Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing, Credit and Collections, Human Resources, General Ledger, Fixed Assets • Preparation of financial statements and management reports – Provided reports to key managers in sales, marketing, operations, and distribution on a regular basis. Prepared financials by cost center to upper management and principles for both main company and its affiliates. • Taxes & Banking – Responsible for timely filing of all taxes and permits with the exception of the corporate income tax return. Reconciled accounts and prepared bank reports, meeting all covenants. Responsible for corporate representation in audits, which all resulted in favorable outcomes. • Financial & Operational Analysis – Developed strategies with other team members to help the company grow in revenue from 6 million to nearly 30, with focus on cash availability during rapid growth period. Implemented a budgetary process, inclusive of both international and domestic applications. |
| Employer: | Confidential – Temecula, CA |
| Position: | Accounting Supervisor |
| Time period: | January 1991 - January 1995 |
| Description: | Supervisor in a small office environment of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and collections. Responsible for preparation of financials and administration of payroll.
• Supervision of small staff in medical office. • Bank Reconciliations • Responsible for payroll administration, taxes, and workers compensation. |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Redlands |
| Degree: | Business Mgmt , BSc |
| University: | California State University System - San Bernardino |
| Degree: | Accounting, MBA |
| University: | California State University System - San Bernardino |
| Degree: | Entrepreneurship, MBA |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | • Memberships – MWBE, Auto Sound/Electronic Accessories Credit Association, and American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB), Intuit Advisory Panel, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) |
Susan's Startups (2)
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The Budget Buddy Company
The Budget Buddy is a smart phone application that will liberate you from the budgeting process. Using a web platform with OCR technology embedded, images are captured, expenses are catagorized and can be printed or exported to Quickbooks, Excel, etc
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Chalance Williams
Assistant Director of Integrated Technology Transfer Network (ITTN) at Cal State University San Bernardino