Controller Accounting Manager in Austin TX Resume Clara Kung

CLARA KUNG, CPA 512.898.9048 [email protected]

Austin, TX 78726

CONTROLLER Client-focused, enthusiastic, and entrepreneurial Controller with more than 30 years of expertise leading financial operations and accelerating business growth. Demonstrated history of starting and managing a business with net profit margin above 34%.Proven track record of initiating financial, accounting, and operating procedures, as well as training personnel in new initiatives and accurate reporting. Strategic planner comfortable interacting with leaders at all levels and overseeing payroll, taxes, financial analysis, and auditing efforts. Technically proficient in QuickBooks, Great Plains, Manage More, Turbo Tax, and MS Office (including Advanced Excel).Bilingual in English and Chinese.

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING E XPERIENCE      

Led accounting, financial reporting, and tax planning for two retail stores for more than 30 years. Directed purchasing and operations with an emphasis on cost savings, efficiency, and timely delivery. Maintained relationships with banks and financial agencies, including all analysis and reporting. Managed department budgets and ensured compliance with regulations, as well as company guidelines. Assisted with annual tax preparation for clients, as well as oversaw small business tax reporting. Reduced operating fees and customer costs by strategically negotiating pricing and contract terms.

AUDITING E XPERIENCE      

Managed a variety of financial audits with specialization in banking and healthcare industries. Developed and supervised Internal Audit Department for bank from ground up, as well as reported directly to Audit Committee for holding company. Recruited as VP of Internal Audit Department due to strong client relationships and exceptional performance. Provided quarterly auditing reports to leadership team, as well as facilitated post-audit discussions of findings and recommendations with department heads. Communicated with client management personnel throughout audit process. Conducted audit planning for all banking departments.

L EADERSHIP E XPERIENCE        

Established two retail stores from startup and oversaw all operations, including strategic planning, accounting, operations, financial reporting, tax returns, customer service, sales, and personnel management. Developed and implemented department policies and procedures. Maintained net profit of 34% of gross revenue after startup of business, as well as retained customer base of more than 14K in less than ten years. Developed strategic partnerships with DIRECTV, Dish Network, Time Warner Cable, FedEx, and others. Promoted to premier dealer status with multiple vendors. Negotiated dealership contracts with Apple and IBM, as well as won several State contracts and bids for custom built systems for major education and government clients. Oversaw all training for personnel in company procedures and ensured compliance. Managed assembly facility with weekly output of more than 400 custom-built computers.

W ORK HISTORY Owner/General Manager, All Digital Computers and Wireless, Austin, TX, 2004-Present Owner/General Manager, Computers at Sunrise Mall, Corpus Christi, TX, 1983-2004 Vice President, MBank/Corpus Christi National Bank, Corpus Christi, TX, 1980-1983 Senior Auditor/Senior Audit Supervisor, Ernst & Ernst/Ernst & Young, San Antonio/Corpus Christi, TX, 1976-1980

E DUCATION &CREDENTIALS Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, University of Texas at Austin Certified Public Accountant, State of Texas