David Lew, CPA
Objective
To serve an organization in a senior executive position to improve operations and profitability by utilizing my experience in business, finance and information technology.
Summary of Qualifications
* Eighteen years experience in senior financial positions in construction, consulting, health club, real estate development, telecommunications, software, contract services, health care, retail, and manufacturing companies.
* Experienced in software conversions, and the upgrading of computers and computer networks resulting in increased productivity and reduced operating costs.
* Re-engineered workflow, processes and procedures resulting in more efficient operations and improved profitability.
Resources Global, San Francisco, CA 2005 - Present
Consultant - Kaiser Permanente, In-charge Auditor
* Responsible for developing audit program and leading operational audits.
* Performed risk analysis and evaluation of controls
* Communicated observations, audit issues, and recommendations to management.
Betts Spring Co., San Leandro, CA 2001-2005
CFO/CIO
* Responsible for all aspects of finance, accounting and information technology for this $50 million manufacturing and retail parts distribution company.
* Reduced outstanding A/R balance from 60+ DSO to 35 DSO.
* Upgraded network infrastructure and installed Citrix in a multi-state environment in less than two months thereby reducing screen delays from 2 minutes to 5 seconds.
* Negotiated leases, line of credit, telecommunications carriers, and insurance policies.
* Developed KPI dashboard, budget, 5-year strategic plan, and other analysis tools to provide quick overview for senior management.
* Managed Accounting Dept. headcount growth to 14% while revenues increased 47%.
* Supervised a staff of eight.
MegaPath Networks Inc., Pleasanton CA 2000-2001
Vice President Finance & Administration
* Responsible for all aspects of accounting for this emerging $10 mil. telecom company.
* Negotiated lease line, insurance policies, banking relationships, auditor selection and 401k administration to accommodate company's growth of 600%.
* Successfully integrated an acquired company and established infrastructure for Canadian operations.
* Expanded accounting department 800% and established HR department.
* Supervised a staff of eight.
Leisure Sports, Inc., Pleasanton, CA 1992-2000
Vice President Controller/MIS
* Responsible for all aspects of accounting and MIS for this $20 million company.
* Responsible for financial modeling of health club and hotel development projects.
* Developed and successfully implemented budgeting process.
* Developed processes, procedures and infrastructure for retail pro shops.
* Turned around and decentralized accounting department.
* Developed and installed four Windows NT networks, including e-mail and mas90.
* Successfully completed six software, and Y2K conversions.
* Successfully integrated three acquired or managed companies.
* Promoted to Vice President in December 1997.
* Awarded Leisure Sports' highest Annual Service Award two out of three years.
* Supervised a staff of twenty-two.
Tenera, L.P., Berkeley, CA 1990-1992
Controller
* Responsible for all aspects of accounting including project administration, insurance, DOE contract administration, and facilities management for this $50 million company.
* Prepared SEC reporting including 10-K's, 10-Q's & MD&A's.
* Negotiated equipment leases and services for the corporate office.
* Managed K-1's processing for 1,100 limited partners.
* Supervised a staff of twenty-five.
American Protective Services, Inc., Oakland, CA 1983-1990
Controller
* Responsible for General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections, DOE contract administration, and Cash Management.
* Managed growth of the Accounting Dept. as the company grew from $55 million to $155 million in 6 years.
* Developed spreadsheets for pricing and RFP modeling.
* Successfully beta tested and installed fixed assets software.
* Championed the introduction and installation of PC's throughout company.
* Promoted to Controller in October 1987.
* Supervised a staff of twenty-one.
Viacom Cablevision, Dublin, CA 1981-1983
Property Accounting Manager
* Responsible for this $85 million Division's Property Accounting Department.
* Duties included the control of and accounting for $320 million in fixed assets including assets under construction of $36 million (2,000 active projects).
* Prepared and tracked capital budgets in excess of $90 million.
* Developed and implemented an Internal Audit Program to safeguard fixed assets and inventory.
* Prepared 10-Q schedules and cash expenditure reports.
* Established and reviewed specifications for a fixed assets software conversion.
* Supervised a staff of seven.
Clark, Wong, Foulkes, and Barbieri, CPA's, Oakland CA 1978-1981
Senior Auditor
* Performed audits of manufacturing companies, non-profit and government agencies.
* Designed a computerized accounting system for a multi-department client.
* Prepared individual, corporate, payroll, and sales tax returns.
* Conducted trust fund compliance audits of construction companies.
Education
San Francisco State University, San Francisco CA. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business, Accounting major.
Certification
Certified Public Accountant - California State Board of Accountancy, active status.
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