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Experience

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  Broward College Foundation

  Controller

  Feb 2025 - Present

  Established in 1971, the Broward College Foundation is a nonprofit organization supporting educational opportunities through advocacy and funding.

  • Directed accounting and financial operations for a $4M+ annual revenue nonprofit, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Revamped financial infrastructure and closed FY2024 financials and audits with zero findings, leading to enhanced internal controls.
  • Collaborated on long-range financial planning and strategic initiatives, directly partnering with senior leaders.
  • Optimized investment income allocation system, reducing processing time significantly, and led accounts payable automation.
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  Florida Atlantic University

  Associate Controller

  Oct 2022 - Jan 2025

  Florida Atlantic University (FAU) serves more than 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses along Florida’s Southeast coast.

  • Managed financial reporting for two entities with combined annual revenues exceeding $220M, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Supervised key departments, enhancing financial reporting processes and performance reviews across the General Accounting and Financial Reporting and Property Management departments.
  • Led efforts on financial submissions and served as primary audit liaison, improving internal controls and accounting procedures.
  • Represented FAU on the State of Florida’s Institutional Committee on Finance and Accounting to develop best practices.
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  Florida Atlantic University

  Assistant Controller

  Feb 2022 - Oct 2022
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  Florida Atlantic University

  Accounting Coordinator

  Sep 2018 - Feb 2022
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  Sentury Tire USA, Inc.

  Staff Accountant

  Aug 2017 - Sep 2018

  Sentury Tire USA, headquartered in Florida, offers a wide range of tire products including passenger, light truck, SUV/CUV, and commercial tires.

  • Reconciled and closed accounting periods for a $25M+ revenue organization, ensuring accurate sales, inventory, ocean freight, and customs entries.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies and recommended solutions related to monthly finance activities.
  • Supported CFO with annual financial statements, tax audits, and various ad-hoc financial projects, enhancing overall financial operations.

• Hung Vuong Corp

  Senior Accountant

  Oct 2008 - Dec 2015

  Hung Vuong Corp is a leading company in the seafood industry, based in Vietnam.

  • Led accounting team, preparing monthly and year-end financial statements in compliance with IFRS standards.
  • Implemented cost control systems, aiding in sensitivity analysis and evaluation of cost overruns.
  • Managed annual tax returns and audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.