James Gassaway

JAMES MILES GASSAWAY 2674 East Main Street. #E616, Ventura, CA 93003 - - E-MAIL:-Controller/Accounting Manager SUMMARY I am an experienced Controller with a wide variety of skills. My computer skills and software experience include packages such as MAS90, SAP, and, of course, QuickBooks. I am also a Human Resources Generalist and a member of the Society of Human Resource Managers. I am an efficient and analytical problem solver who doesn’t stop until the job is done. EXPERIENCE 2014 to 2018 Sustained Harvest Farms Controller Organic Farm Located Near Goleta, California ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Started and maintained new banking relationships Hired, trained and mentored 7 employees Assisted with legal issues and contracts, implemented internal controls Set up insurance policies and created agency relationships Compiled and distributed company safety manual Set up complex chart of accounts and accounting system Prepared year-end financials and tax returns 2013 to 2014 Solimar Energy, LLC . Controller Independent California-based Oil and Gas Company. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Supervised and mentored employees performing all accounting functions Coordinated complex budgeting and financial planning efforts Prepared accounts for public audit, working closely with outside CPA firm Reviewed complex lease agreements for accuracy Managed all regulatory reporting and put insurance policies in place Set up automated lease royalty payment system Controlled domestic and international banking relationships Developed insurance relationships and policies, implemented internal controls Managed all IT infrastructure 2005 to 2013 Orchard Petroleum Inc. Controller $300 Million Oil & Gas Company recently acquired by Occidental Petroleum. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Helped set up chart of accounts and installed Quickbooks Automated the Budget versus Actual reporting process Developed the internal control processes, with documentation Worked closely with outside CPA firm during audits Hired and mentored accounting staff, implemented internal controls Designed and set up information and document management system Compiled and distributed company safety manual Helped convert from Quickbooks to SAP after acquisition Managed payroll for 40 employees Prepared all financial statements and business reports Converted books from GAAP to IFRS JAMES MILES GASSAWAY Controller/Accounting Manager 2000 to 2005 Bentley-Simonson Inc. Controller $129 Million Oil & Gas Company sold to Plains Exploration and Production. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Oversaw intense focus on cost containment Managed insurance policies and IT infrastructure Developed in-house production accounting database Directed complex production accounting efforts Produced and distributed the company safety manual Supervised conversion to in-house royalty accounting for 4,500 accounts Managed payroll for 30 employees Participated in $129M Acquisition by Plains Exploration Prior to 2000 Manufacturing, Education, Entertainment Accounting ● ● ● ● Submitted proposals to US Military for manufacturing firm and did all accounting Handled royalty tracking and accounting for large educational video distributor Managed bookkeeping and set up MAS 90 for elite furniture importer Managed all accounting functions for video production company in Hollywood ● ● ● ● Expert with numerous accounting packages from QuickBooks to SAP Superior computer skills, both PC and Mac Experienced with internal controls, especially specific to SOX compliance Human Resources specialist and member of the Society of Human Resource Managers Strong communication skills and experience with all levels of personnel Microsoft Office expert since 1995 SKILLS ● ●