Chris S Grant

Experience

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  Security Pacific National Bank (SPNB)

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Assistant Vice President

  Specifically was an AVP for Security Pacific Automation Corporation (SPAC).

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  Lake Avenue Church

  Jan 1995 - Jun 1997

  Director of Finance

  Full accountability for the Finance Department, providing monthly financial statements and budget information for an $8.5MM annual budget for a congregation of over 4,000 members. Oversaw computer and telephone accountabilities for a network of over 50 workstations and managed a department of 3 staff members. Provided legal compliance for all tax related issues. Supported 5 divisions requiring separate Information Streams. Responsible for all reporting issues to governmental agencies including Gifts & Annuity Society and Gifts in Kind.Established office supply purchasing program, which saved an estimated 35% of cost and assisted in the installation and upgrading the computer network. Designed and implemented a budget process meeting current needs and providing flexibility for future change. Show less

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  Long Beach Ice Dogs

  Apr 1998 - Aug 2002

  Controller

  Full charge Controller for Accounting and Human Resource Departments, encompassing all aspects of financial statement preparation and presentation including all issues regarding employee benefits. Accounts Payable/Receivable and cash control/flow as well as payroll preparation/management. Accountable to IHL/WCHL Office for all league-reporting requirements.o Established a Working Chart of Accountso Installed Internal Controls to support Finance and Human Resource Departmentso Developed the Employee Handbooko Converted all insurance types to achieve a savings in excess of $100Ko Switched land-line phone vendors to provide a $15K annual savingso Established successful internship program with Long Beach Unified accommodating 3 interns. Show less

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  Various Contract Positions

  Sept 2002 - Dec 2003

  Consultant

  Consultant for Northrup-Grumman, Kaiser Permanente, Lereta Corp & Symark, Inc. providing analyst research and procedural write-ups for management. Assignments included detailed research and creation of new forms and instructions as well as training of staff. Supervised a staff of one.o Created instructions for staff trainingo Reduced the amount of time taken for routine tasks by 25%

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  Options For Youth

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2004

  Assistant Controller

  Managed day to day operations for the accounting department and analyzed accounts in support of the Financial Statements, reporting on variances with budget for a Public Independent Charter School comprised of 31 sites and 5 charters.. Supervised a staff of 11 in the operation of purchasing and distribution of curriculum.o Managed the installation, deployment and maintenance of a system wide conversion to Navison Softwareo Provided timely SACS Code and attendance information to School Districts (Charter) which caused faster payments from the School Districtso Achieved a 33% reduction of curriculum distribution to sites of $1M Show less

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  Robert Half Management Resources

  Jul 2004 - Feb 2007

  Consultant

  Consultant for Children’s Hospital-Los Angeles & SeeBeyond Software. Children’s Hospital, my duties included analyzing grants in detail for revenue validation including the pursuit of additional unpaid grant funds due.The services provided for SeeBeyond comprised account analysis; bank reconciliations; journal entry preparation using PeopleSoft; integration of several entities for consolidation; commission generation and reporting; deferred revenue reporting and month-end closing for SeeBeyond. Prepared the SeeBeyond Business Property Tax Statements, surveys and Sales Tax analysis.o Uncovered over $150K of unpaid grant funds due to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeleso Complied with Commission Agreements for New Contracts for SeeBeyondo Brought into compliance all Business Tax Statements and Survey saving over $50K in fines Show less

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  Oracle America formerly Sun Microsystems, Inc.

  Feb 2007 - Oct 2010

  Benefits Accountant

  Accounting and journal processing for Human Resources and Fringe Benefits for US employees, including pension and deferred compensation accounting (worldwide) including Restructuring Accounting for 5 separate RIFs. Quarterly reporting was compiled and presented to senior management. Provided team guidance for the transition to Oracle E-Suite 11i as well as a financial advisor for non-financial teams. Served as the Leader for Fringe Benefit Accounting issues. Improved comprehensive Fringe Benefit reporting by developing and implementing a worldwide uniform chart of accounts.o Quarterly reporting preparation timetable was reduced by 30%.o Established Worldwide Benefit Chart of Accounts which allowed for $500K Savingso Provided Team Training for system transition to Oracle E-Suite 11io Leader for Fringe Benefit Accounting Issues – Liaison for 3rd Party Benefit Issueso Awarded Employee of the Quarter Twice for Developing, Implementing and Maintaining the Worldwide Employee Benefit Chart of Accounts Show less

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  Chris S Grant Consulting

  Nov 2010 - now

  Consultant

  Providing honest accounting services to the local market in the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire.A major client is Y2K Jewelers in San Dimas and several Non-Profits. Providing day-to-day operations and accounting including and not limited to Sales Tax Return preparation and submission, overseeing of cash receipts/disbursements and supporting the sole proprietorship with accounting direction and leadership.Quickbooks Pro-Provider

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  Southern California Library Cooperative

  Jun 2011 - Feb 2017

  Business Relations, reporting and approving for all aspects of the Cooperative and 3 related entities. Reports directly to Executive Director.* Cost Savings through seeking alternative providers* Recovering unresolved funding of Grants and receivables

  • Finance Manager

    Jun 2014 - Feb 2017

  • Business Manager

    Jun 2011 - Jun 2014
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  Director Finance Controller CPA Leadership in the Greater Los Angeles Area

  Jan 2012 - now

  Founder | Director Finance Controller CPA (Currently Inactive)

  Attending Networking Events Researching Industry LeadersTracking Industry TrendsParticipating in Industry Discussions

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  Los Angeles Local Area Formation Commission

  Jan 2012 - Nov 2015

  Business Manager

  Providing consulting services for annual audit, monthly financial statements. Supervising one staff member, overseeing day-to-day operations and reviewing cash receipts/disbursements and journal entries, including budget preparation and variance analysis. Writing policies and procedures for the business operations. Attending commission meetings and supporting the Deputy Executive Officer.

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  The Catalyst Foundation

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  CPA

  Consulting services provided to a non-profit providing homeless and HIV services for Veterans and citizens in the Antelope Valley Region. Primary services provided included reconstruction of the 2012 General Ledger and providing financial statements and analysis. Preparation for the annual external and local, state and Federal Government Audits. Supervised a single staff member and developed human resource and accounting policies for the organization.

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  Rancho Research Institute, Inc.

  Apr 2018 - now

  Accounting Controller