Evan Fonfa
Controller
Detail-oriented finance professional with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of analytical and creative problem solving capability in fast-growing, data-driven start up environments.
Experience
Controller
Cultiva LLC
Aug 2022 – Present
Las Vegas, NV
- Oversaw the completion of an external financial review including implementation of ASC 606 and ASC 842 compliance.
- Implemented improved inventory/manufacturing cost account processes, including switching to FIFO costing.
- Enhanced internal controls in preparation for external audit.
- Worked directly with senior management on budgets, financial modeling, and cost savings initiatives such as implementing new general liability insurance resulting in ~15% in annual savings on insurance for more comprehensive coverage.
- Oversaw all aspects of general ledger accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, debt reconciliations, lease schedules, fixed asset and intangible asset roll forwards, and equity workpapers.
Accounting Manager
Pollen
Oct 2018 – Aug 2022
Las Vegas, NV
- Oversaw and delegated accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to specialists within the company, while maintaining accounting ledgers and monitoring the preparation of banking reconciliations
- Prepared monthly income statement journal entries related to revenue through Stripe and Shopify, as well as payroll for hundreds of employees across multiple entities through TriNet
- Maintained schedules and posted journal entries for fixed asset depreciation, intangible asset amortization, prepaid expenses, leases, notes payable, and subordinated debt
- Prepared documentation to complete 2019 inception-to-date external audit for multiple international entities, along with subsequent annual audits, to meet reporting expectations of venture capital firms.
- Utilized ERP/accounting systems proficiency to orchestrate a transition from Sage Intacct to implement Oracle NetSuite in collaboration with other key members of the finance team
Senior Accountant
Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino
Jul 2016 – Oct 2018
Las Vegas, NV
- Prepared and provided data analysis/variance analysis for daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting for ownership and leadership; delegated relevant tasks to financial analysts
- Reconciled balance sheet financials across multiple verticals to ensure accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
- Proved aptitude and growth quickly to receive promotion from staff accountant to senior accountant in 3 months
- Revised and improved month-end close process, partially using Excel functions such as V-LOOKUP, X-LOOKUP, and pivot tables, maintaining strong internal controls subject to review by the Nevada Gaming Control Board
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management Economics, Accounting
Sep 2012 – Jun 2016
Santa Cruz, CA
- Activities and societies: Campus Radio Station KZSC 88.1FM; SOMeCA Diversity and Media Committee
- Internship with Mighty Rooster Coldbrew Coffee
- Dean’s Honors List Fall 2014, Winter 2015, Spring 2016