Cris Spenner

25+ Years of relevant experience in Finance Industry and US GAAP 

 • 5+ Years as Financial Accountant at II-VI Aerospace & Defense  

 • 7+ Years Accounting-Financial Analysis for Government Corporation   • 5+ Years in a Big 4 Public Accounting Firm- PricewaterhouseCoopers  

 • CPA  (Brazil 1998-2010) 

  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting   

• Software & Accounting Tools include: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Hyperion, Sage, IFS, with Advanced Excel  

• Professional, positive, highly capable.

The Senior every leader wants to hire! Driven to help in ways that build collaboration & solutions! Doesn't demand central focus, yet earns high respect due to quick grasp & efficiency    

Skills   

 Expert ability to use Excel, Hyperion, ERP Systems    Thorough understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash flow Statements and KPI metrics    Expert knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles    Experience with standard and job cost systems - ASC 606    Experience in government contract environment 

·        Manage Revenue and full Accounts Receivable billing cycle - prepare, review and monitor Regular, Cost Type Contracts; Staged Billings and Milestones Billing; Government Contracts Billings.

·        Revenue Assurance and AR Aging analysis – Collections Management - prepare and monitor internal controls for Revenue Cycle.

·        Assist in adoption of new accounting guidance (ASC 606) related to revenue recognition.

·        Perform technical research on revenue recognition; work closely with Financial Controller to document policies and accounting conclusions.

·        Assist in developing and providing revenue recognition training.

·        Fixed assets and capital projects control and reconciliation.

·        Work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance of revenue accounting and facilitate year-end financial audit

·        Lead in accounting support for all companies.

·        Assist in conversion of new accounting software Oracle.

·        Revenue assurance for credit card transactions – control and reconciliation with different revenue systems.

·        Advanced technical research capabilities for accounting and auditing matters.

●        Train and mentor staff accountants.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services of America - California   2022   SAN DIEGO

Senior Financial Accountant

II-VI Aerospace & Defense  2016 – 2022      MURRIETA

Senior Financial Accountant

PECHANGA RESORT AND CASINO 2014 –2015   TEMECULA

 GL Accountant

BIT GROUP USA                2011 – 2014      SAN DIEGO

Senior Accountant

Government – FEDERAL COURT OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL               2003 - 2010       Brazil

Budget and Finance Department Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers 1997 – 2003 - Brazil

Senior Auditor - CPA

BACHELOR IN ACCOUNTING       1994-1998  

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Ranked number 1 University for Finance in Brazil) 

MBA IN TRIBUTARY LAW Brazil 2009-2010