Brandon Johnson, CPA

Experience

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  Hobby People

  Jun 2001 - May 2006

  Junior Web Developer
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  Murphy, Murphy, & Murphy, CPAs

  Jan 2007 - Apr 2007

  Intern
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  SingerLewak LLP

  Sept 2007 - Aug 2010

  Semi-Senior

  * Audited, reviewed, and compiled GAAP financial statements in various industries including: construction, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and franchise, with both SEC registrants and private companies * Performed all functions of engagement, including: budgeting, planning, analytical review, and substantive testing* Acquired knowledge of internal controls and understanding of the clients' businesses through inquiry and analytics* Managed and prioritized multiple engagements in order to meet strict deadlines Show less

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  Insight Imaging

  Apr 2011 - Jan 2013

  Senior Accountant

  * Drafted consolidated financial statements with various supporting schedules for the board of directors meetings* Prepared financial statements for six consolidated partnerships and six unconsolidated partnerships* Performed operational accounting responsibilities, including preparing and posting month-end closing entries and analyzed close packages with historical trends and expectations* Key player in successful implementation of a new ERP; researched functionality and features to provide training for team* Integral part of migrating data to acquiring company & verified data for completeness and accuracy as result of the Center for Diagnostic Imaging acquisition* Received recognition for assisting with fresh-start accounting Show less

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  Marvell Semiconductor

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2018

  * Managed, mentored and coached two direct reports* Reviewed journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany balances, and financial statements for accuracy and completeness* Responsible for the general ledger month-end close process for the U.S. and three foreign entities and oversaw global consolidation* Worked directly with external auditors during annual and quarter financial audits/reviews, preparing schedules and documents * Prepared and presented CFO slides for areas of responsibility requiring research and analysis; explained fluctuations and departures from expectations quarter over quarter* Completed execution of two mergers & acquisitions, including purchase price allocation (PPA); ERP implementations; data migration and verification with strict SEC deadlines (QLogic to Cavium in 2016 and Cavium to Marvell in 2018)* Successfully adjusted all individual fixed assets (20K lines) with PPA value and new lives for one U.S. entity and seven foreign entities Show less * Responsible for entire global consolidation of 12 subsidiaries * Researched and remedied foreign currency fluctuations, intercompany differences and incomplete corporate allocations* Recorded 40 plus journal entries globally including intercompany clean-up, transfer pricing, APIC and Common Stock from issuance of equity awards; prepared and analyzed respective account reconciliations * Managed accounting and closing of books for three international subsidiaries including annual statutory audits* Processed monthly payroll for three international countries and ensure successful payment to employees * Improved efficiencies through implementing and training on new functionalities of ERP * Researched and implemented new Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) compensation expense * Stock administrator for the company’s restricted stock units and ESPP* Document creator and owner of SEC filings, including 10K, 10Q, 8-K, and Form 3/4 with supporting report packages* Reviewed XBRL for completeness and accuracy* Implemented new SEC filing reporting software, Active Disclosure * Awarded certificate for excellent performance during 2014 ethernet business unit acquisition from Broadcom and Brocade Show less

  • Manager, Accounting

    Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Supervisor, Accounting

    Jan 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Senior Corporate Accountant

    Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Senior Accountant

    Aug 2013 - Nov 2015

  • Senior Accounting Consultant

    Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
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  Mobilitie

  May 2019 - Jul 2021

  * Prepared due diligence packages and completed quality of earnings audit* Perform analytical review of monthly operating results and accounting workbooks* Support of special projects and ad-hoc requests* Starting 2020, primary focus on real estate and escrow businesses (Villa & Key Escrow)* Responsible for every accounting aspect including revenue, receivables, payables, expenses, and various accruals with the help of one direct report* Perform monthly analysis to ensure accuracy of financial results and prepare explanations for unexpected fluctuations* Forecast financial results monthly to determine cash available for loan repayment* Responsible for preparing annual budget and explaining variances monthly * Prepared strategic analysis and key performance indicators * Enhance processes for closing books in a timely manner by improving workbooks and consolidating information sources* Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages to the Controller and CFO * Settled and resolved seven months of incomplete accounting closes and financial reporting Show less

  • Sr. Manager, Accounting

    May 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Manager, Accounting

    May 2019 - May 2020
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  County of Orange

  Jul 2021 - now

  Administrative Manager