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Controller @ AREAS OF EXPERTISE  Corporate finance management/ Protocols  Treasury & Cash Management  Operational & Financial Risk Management  Investment Strategy & Transactions  Valuation Methodologies and IRR Calculations  Financial Modeling & Analysis/ Exit Strategies  Tax filings, funds & management Co; K-1s  Fund raising due diligence process  Management company budgeting process  Financial Forecasting & Planning  Expert in Incubator company formation  Equity Debt Financing  Financial Statement Audits  HR & Facilities Management  M&A / Due diligence  Liaison between legal counsel and LPs  Capital Calls/Distributions  Annual and quarterly reports  Accounting and financial reporting processes & controls  Processes & Procedures documentation From 2006 to Present (9 years) Greater Seattle AreaCorporate Controller @ Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day finance and accounting operations of the Company including, payroll, accounts payable, cash and risk management, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, development of internal controls and procedures, preparation of Board and Audit, Committee materials, and support of various strategic initiatives.  As a key member of the Executive Team, participated in the development and execution of the Company’s strategic plan, advised the CEO on all financial and accounting matters, and reported the results of operations and financial position to the Board of Directors, audit committee, and investors.  Established processes for budgeting, monthly forecasts, long range forecasts, and ad-hoc business modeling.  Set up the accounting department, implemented the accounting system, and established accounting processes and practices from inception.  Managed Corporate Treasury function: developed investment policies, established bank relationship, set up a $10 M line of credit with a leading high technology bank.  Responsible for financial information for company PPM and equity financing including dilution and capitalization.  Prepared and filed reports for government feasibility grants for R&D division (NIH & SBIR grants).  Key member of the merger & acquisition team. Company was successfully acquired by Omeros Corp. (NASDAQ: OMER).  Led PwC audit of Nura books from inception through 2005.  Managed, reviewed and analyzed complex corporate budget to actual variances (13 cost centers) as part of the monthly and quarterly financial statement package to the Executive Committee.  Hands-on daily management and operations including overseeing HR, IT, insurance and facilities functions. From 2001 to 2006 (5 years) Greater Seattle AreaAccounting Manager @  Managed departmental capacity as Company rapidly increased clients. Hired, evaluated and managed staff. Developed a tight, energetic team of Accountants and CPA’s using LEAN principles.  Lead team in accounting system conversion and stock option software implementation.  Developed and presented training courses for accounting staff on topics such as bank reconciliations, accruals, fraud detection and prevention. Presented training sessions for project managers to enable them to understand financial statements and their relationship to other reports in the monthly package.  Worked with program managers to evaluate project profitability and define revenue recognition.  Restructured the accounting and finance department, recruiting and training 4 full time employees and transitioning 3 senior level accounting consultants, resulting in $100,000 in annual cost savings.  Leading the revision of the firm’s travel and expense policy and implementation of travel and reimbursement software. From 1999 to 2001 (2 years) Greater Seattle AreaAssistant Controller @  Developed accounting policies and procedures to comply with government contracts and regulations (FAR, CAS).  Created models to calculate favorable billing rates and revenues using percentage of completion.  Built accounting and finance department and infrastructure, promoting from within to create career paths for long-term, capable employees. Supervised a staff of 6.  Completed conversion to an MRP system and stock option software within 45 days hire.  Instrumental in working with program managers to analyze R&D projects and became an integral part of bids and proposals team to apply for multi-million dollar Dept. of Defense government contracts.  Managed Accounting, (AP, AR, Payroll) and Conversion team, Re-aligned functions within G/L and A/P departments to increase workflow.  Prepared annual budgets and forecasts, monthly operating statements and cost analysis reports for senior management. From 1998 to 1999 (1 year) From Staff Accountant - Assistant Controller @  Implemented accounting and financial reporting processes, improving the quality and timeliness of operational, financial and tax reporting.  Improved management of working capital, reducing total receivables by 50%. Implemented new controls for invoicing and collections, reducing receivables from $1.0 million to $500,000 and reducing the collection cycle from a maximum of 180 days to a maximum of 90 days.  Supervised a staff of accountants responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and fixed assets.  Ad hoc projects including major capital projects and ‘what if’ scenarios.  Analyzed general ledger, prepared financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.  Managed bankruptcy filing. From 1993 to 1997 (4 years) Senior Auditor @  Acting as senior auditor in the field serving primarily large multinational clients in high technology.  Preparing audit program reviews and engagement risk assessment for certified and interim audits.  Reviewing, compiling, and preparing financial statements and related disclosures complying with GAAS and GAAP.  Supervised audit teams between 3-6 members. Formal professional coach for 4 associates. From 1988 to 1991 (3 years) MBA, Accounting @ Kansas State University From 1991 to 1993 Mohammad CPA is skilled in: Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Analysis, Analytics, Auditing, Banking, Business Development, Business Strategy, CPA, Competitive Analysis, Consolidation, Corporate Finance, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Due Diligence, FRx, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, GAAP, General Ledger, Great Plains Software, IFRS, Leadership, Internal Controls, Management, Management Consulting, Mergers, Mergers, Private Equity, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Project Management, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Start-ups, Team Leadership, US GAAP, Vendor Management, Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Revenue Recognition