Chris Benjamin

2005 - Current

President/CFO/Consultant at Chris Benjamin Consulting LLC

Role: I have been doing accounting & finance consulting for start ups for 2 years now, working with several companies on their financial projections, adding credibility to their business plans.
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Location: Los Angeles, CA,

2007 - 2007

Controller at NexTec Group

Role: NexTec Corporation is an ERP Accounting System reseller & consulting firm for Microsoft Dynamics & Sage Mas 500 Monthly financial statements & analysis for all 5 offices Cash management Manage AR & AP Ensure proper accounting treatment of all GL transactions Supervise staff accountant Handled all HR duties as well including new hire orientation, paperwork, set up
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Location: Los Angeles, CA,

2006 - 2007

Controller at Redfin Corporation

Role: Redfin Corporation is an online startup who is revolutionizing the real estate market with lower commissions for home sellers and rebates to homebuyers Developed 5 year forecast plan for the company Created monthly financial reporting package with standard financials as well as custom reports needed to manage the business given the industry and startup environment Implemented cash flow management Created break even analysis by market for current markets and potential growth markets Handled all accounting transactions Implemented accrual-basis accounting Facilitated a financial audit to add credibility to the companies financials
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Location: Seattle, WA,

2005 - 2006

Accounting Manager at Bsquare Corporation

Role: Bsquare Corporation is a high tech firm who integrates SD memory technology into smart mobile devices Manager of accounting department including Revenue Analyst, GL Accountant, AP, AR, Payroll Facilitation of month end close, maintaining a rapid paced close (5 day), review of employees month end related activities, solving problems as they arise Facilitate yearly and quarterly audits with independent auditors Responsible for review of month end financial reporting, including journal entries, fluctuation analysis, financial statement generation, supplemental reporting. Ensure compliance with GAAP, FASB and SEC Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local tax authorities Work directly with Controller & CFO for SEC reporting
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Location: Seattle, WA,

2003 - 2005

Accounting Manager at Cascade Natural Gas

Role: Facilitation of month end close which involved supervision of 7 employees, maintaining a rapid paced close, review of employees month end related activities Presentation of financial reports to CFO along with discussion and analysis Manager of 2 direct reports (Cost Accountant & Fixed Asset Accountant) Sarbanes Oxley process documentation, process flow creation, recommendations on improvements SEC reporting support to the Controller Project manager on ERP system upgrade Project manager & report developer for Microstrategy Business Intelligence software Maintained Deferrals & Amortizations of regulated assets & liabilities Streamlined several reporting functions such as Budget vs. Actual reporting for districts
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Location: Seattle, WA,

School:University of WA
Degree:Masters

Masters of Business

School:University of the Fraser Valley
Degree:Undergrad

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