Clear Focus Financial Search represents top accounting & finance professionals currently seeking full-time positions. Below are bios of a few of our talented staffers you may be interested in meeting. To setup an introduction or to find a candidate to fit your particular needs please contact us or call 312.582.1700.

Staff Accountant with CPA & MBA
This CPA/MBA has 5+ years progressive accounting experience within manufacturing and financial service industry companies. Soft proficiency includes expert knowledge in Sage and MAS 90 and MS Office. This candidate is fluent in Korean, both written and spoken language.

• Completed timely preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Managed A/R, Collections, Billing, and A/P operations.
• Conducted financial analysis of company and report on the financial health of company, supported sales and purchasing department, identified cost saving opportunities, and improved operational efficiency.
• Created annual budget for the company and analyze actual results with budgeted figures.
• Forecast annual sales based on internal information of the company.
• Managed the implementation of new company software including the initial setup of all modules, set up of chart of accounts, employee training, implementation of new software, and troubleshooting support to employees.

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Tax Manager, MST
This Tax Manager has an MST in Taxation and 15+ years experience working in both corporate tax functions and in Big 4 public accounting firms. Breadth of knowledge includes compliance, tax planning, state and local filings, international, partnership, and personal returns. While in public accounting, functioned as Senior Manager on all of engagements.

• Considerable knowledge with partnership issues, including tiered partnerships, income and loss allocations, tracking tax basis, reporting issues associated with reportable transactions, UBTI and multi-state tax compliance, including non-resident withholding and composites.
• Managed the preparation and review of 5471s, 8858s and 8865s, ASC740, analyze FIN4B exposure, prepare 1031 exchange calculations.
• Reviewed and prepared REITs, Corporate, Partnership, Exempt Organizations and LLC tax returns, including federal and state jurisdictions.
• Oversaw the preparation of partnership and consolidated corporate returns, including stub periods for subsidiary liquidations/conversions, and technical terminations.
• Analyzed tax data to determine differences between book and taxable income, which include 704(c) allocations, cash to accrual adjustments, and special allocations of income.
• Obtained any necessary clarifications, request additional information and conduct research as necessary to determine compliance with tax laws.

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Credit and Billing Manager
This Credit Manager had a degree in Accounting and an MBA, along with over 15 years of progressive experience in credit and billing management. Extensive industry experience includes manufacturing, distribution and consumer service sectors. Software proficiency encompasses PeopleSoft, SAP, Medics, and Move.

• Responsible for all phases of the credit and collection process for a $3.5 billion dollar company; including determining the credit worthiness of new and existing domestic and international accounts, and proactively reviewing portfolios to reevaluate credit lines and financial worthiness.
• Determined the credit worthiness of existing or prospective customers, established collection performance metrics, adherence to internal controls, and accurate billing to our customers.
• Worked closely with cross-functional work teams (Customer Service, Field Service, Sales, Contracts) to develop direction, goals and objectives for the Credit, Collection, and Billing area.
• Responsible for writing, creating and documenting credit and collection policies and procedures as they relate to Sarbanes-Oxley revenue cycle compliance. Worked closely with credit analysts internal/external audit staff to insure internal controls are being adhered to and maintained by the company.
• Accountable for the centralization of the Accounts Receivable function for multiple business segments.
• Oversee timely communication of monthly reporting of key measures to businesses and senior management. Direct all reporting metrics and accounting systems related to reconciling discrepancies, correction of billing errors, and the processing of accurate and timely Accounts Receivable activities.

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Senior Financial Analyst with CPA & MBA
This highly analytical, CPA/MBA offers strong technical and analytical skills in the area of accounting, external/internal audit, and financial planning & analysis. Additional experience includes IFRS, SOX 404 compliance requirements, and planning and forecasting. Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, with working knowledge of French. This candidate offers systems expertise in Hyperion Essbase, Lotus Notes, PeopleSoft, SAP, and Microsoft Office.

• Provide comprehensive financial support for the annual planning processes at the divisional and corporate level.
• Performed various division analysis such as distribution margin, expense (R&D and SG&A), product P&L, promotional expenses, non - operating expenses and other ad-hoc analysis.
• Compiled monthly financial reporting and facilitated monthly review meeting with Division Controller highlighting actual results versus budgeted benchmarks.
• Perform exchange variance analysis and evaluated the impact of exchange fluctuation to the foreign affiliates’ performance.
• Executed financial and operation audits by traveling extensively to international affiliates and maintaining strict adherence to company financial policies and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Coordinated with diverse clients from financial services, insurance, healthcare, mining, and manufacturing sectors; broadened expertise in financial reporting process by corresponding and reviewing financial statement close process and 10K financial tie-out process for SEC clients.

For additional information on this candidate, please contact us or call 312.582.1700.