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Misaki Gertz
CFO | Controller with global exposure

Highly organized strategic thinker who thrives in a fast paced, team-centric work environment. Over ten years of progressive management experience in full cycle accounting and financial planning.  Hands-on involvement in implementing process improvements in finance and business units. Proven ability to use effective communication and interpersonal skills in building a collaborative team environment.  Major strengths include strong leadership, commitment to quality deliverables, and ability to manage company-wide projects. . Known for building a collaborative team environment with an emphasis in staff development.

Major Accomplishments:

Balda C. Brewer, Inc.

• Spearheaded the legal structure change to merge two U.S. entities and streamlined finance and HR functions.
• Implemented annual budgeting and forecasting process and successfully completed the company’s first comprehensive budgets.
• Partnered with other members of the leadership team in determining the domestic strategy and operating priorities.
• Implemented finance and accounting process improvements following the company's post-acquisition external audit as a public company.

Ricoh Electronics, Inc.

• Successfully implemented a new accounting system (Oracle 12i) and expedited the monthly closing and reporting schedule.
• Implemented the company's SOX 404 compliance program and enhanced internal controls, which later became the model for Ricoh's overseas subsidiaries in design and development of internal controls.
• Developed and implemented activity based allocations of headquarters expenses and increased awareness of cost drivers.
• Standardized cost accounting procedures and methodology across the organization and established guidelines for global cost accounting standards.

Full P&L responsibility for Balda AG’s U.S. operations.  Oversaw and directed finance and HR functions.  Responsible for dual reporting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS.

Responsible for finance and accounting activities of Ricoh’s U.S. manufacturing and distribution operations.  Managed full cycle accounting and financial reporting.

VP, Finance & Accounting

Find out detailed information about Misaki Gertz, MBA, CMA,  in Lake Forest, CA

Misaki Gertz, MBA, CMA: in Lake Forest, CA

Misaki Gertz, MBA, CMA

Balda C. Brewer, Inc.

Ricoh Electronics, Inc.

University of California, Irvine