Karen Tuey

• Prepare annual budget and periodic forecasting; research the appropriate classification of projects tasks whether opex or capex on labor & benefits, hardware, software and consulting expenses • Prepare month-end packages and provide support to department managers, which include opex/capex spending and headcount along with variance analysis • Create reports for organization and departments i.e. overhead metrics, variance analysis and corrective action development by using SAP and Business Object reports and communicating with departmental managers and personnel • Gather and consolidate detailed information to assist the organization in understanding expenses, payroll, cost drivers, and areas for improvement. • Provide input through analyses to support strategic decision-making in day-to-day operations • Analyze and understand expense trends and cost drivers, as well as business risks and opportunities. • Develop processes that will maximize the efficiency of financial reporting tools • Develop complex spreadsheets and query tools, automation formulas and custom formatting of reports • Establish and maintain strong business partnerships amongst all departments • Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed • Be able to summarize conclusions for presentations to senior leadership

· Developed annual budget and monthly forecast, in coordination with the CEO along with sales and purchasing departments · Conducted monthly and quarterly assessments of financial performance against budget and operational goals to internal management and to bank auditors as required · Leaded cash flow management through effective controls over liquidity and borrowing; supervised full-cycle accounts receivable and accounts payable processing; improved business processes · Supervised periodic inventory audit; Acted as the liaison between vendors and the purchasing department in regards to shipments, sales demand and order timing · Prepared monthly internal financial reports via SAP and Business Intelligence; Prepared year-end reports to fulfill tax-related requirements as requested by outside CPA firm · Reviewed expense reports and controlled inventory for trade shows to ensure accuracy and for budgetary purpose · Completed reconciliations on bank and general ledger accounts; Maintained amortization/depreciation schedules · Oversaw payroll and employee benefits; Administered annual 1099s and quarterly business/payroll taxes

· Prepare balance sheet and income statements for assigned portfolio of properties; Provide detailed explanation of all balance sheet and income statement in regards to budget variances · Record and analyze transactions in general ledger; Prepare and maintain supporting work papers as specified · Calculate tenant CAM charges in accordance with lease terms · Work with internal and external partners (e.g. Assent Management, investors and external auditors) · Document and record ownership-level transactions/adjustments impacting assigned portfolio of properties based on relevant legal documents (e.g. debt agreements, purchase and sales contacts ad joint venture agreements

· Generated monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements; Consistently reported to CEO of liquidity, customer balances, outgoing shipments and weekly sales report by rep and region · Implemented inventory control via forecasts, cash flow management, purchasing policies and customer service process · Supervised A/P and A/R activities by auditing/signing off check requests, bank transfers and withdraws, shipments/receipts and managing inventory among multiple warehouses · Negotiated purchases on equipment, supplies and freight; Developed compliance checklist for all customer accounts · Processed and analyzed monthly expenses in regards to trade shows, product shipments and packaging, sales force, employee benefits and marketing/promo activities · Improved accounting system and processes for all RGA companies and LLC’s · Prepared all monthly and bi-weekly payroll checks for distribution through ADP and ADP EZ Labor; Processed new hire packages, exceptions, transfer and promotions · Compiled tobacco tax compliance reports sent to Legal and Compliance Department

· Resolved banking discrepancies, maintained and monitored checks and withdrawals and settled match pay differences · Reconciled accounts through the general ledger, balance sheet and profit & loss statements; maintained general ledger accounts such as prepaid supplies & licenses and depreciation through aging schedules · Performed a variety of routine accounting-related tasks in accordance with established corporate standard policies and procedures · Conducted account analysis and produced month-end financial statements, intercompany invoices and journal entries according to assigned cost centers · Assisted in ad hoc projects by designing action plans, troubleshooting problem areas and generating solutions · Conducted an analysis of cash/accrual basis accounts by developing summary reports and analysis charts; analyzed payments/receipts against credit limit and aging periods · Produced budget, forecast and variance analysis and recommended corrective actions