Sharon Carton
Owner · My Accountant Sharon
Lake Forest, CA
In My Own Words
Successful manager with extensive experience analyzing complex financial research and preparing budget analysis for all size of companies. Record of improving efficiency, productivity, and profitability by effectively managing businesses from startups to $40 million divisions. Outstanding interpersonal, motivational, and presentation skills. Thrives in a fast-paced environment. Works well with a team.
Work Experience
Owner
My Accountant Sharon2006 – Present
• Controller at Mozaik, LLC—oversees Accounting and Human Resources departments. Act as IT point-person, Office Manager, and in-house software expert. Implemented all financial systems since inception of company. Created all current processes and procedures for A/R, A/P, Warehouse, Commission, Financials, accounting system, and HR. Manage staff and coordinate with owners and co-workers to provide timely and accurate financial and system data. • Freelance accounting for several independent clients through Ohana CPB - manage deadlines and workflows of clients needs to ensure financials data integrity and timely issuance of financial data to management/owners. • Personal accountant for multiple small businesses. Ensure accurate transaction coding and timely financial reporting, in accordance with current tax rules and regulations.
Controller and Special Projects Coordinator
Orora Packaging1997 – 2004
• Controller for $40 million division with oversight of 8 direct reports; reported to corporate all financials of division; implemented new software; created processes. • Coherently presented findings and provided recommendations on complex issues, working directly with CEO, CFO, CIO, and Division Managers and other upper management. • Administered and developed innovative procedures to streamline processes - trained all staff US wide and ensured implementation at divisions. Followed up to ensure compliance and presented all findings to Corporate Upper Management • Interviewed, selected, hired, trained, and managed staff.
Additonal Experience
Various1990 – 1997
• Special Projects Coordinator, Hunt Wesson - Fullerton, CA • International Accounting Specialist, US Robotics Corporation--Skokie, IL • Internal Auditor, William Wrigley Jr. Company--Chicago, IL • Auditor, Deloitte and Touche--Chicago, IL
