Cathy Ou

About Cathy Ou

A self-starter, problem solver, and finance leader who possesses->Strong…

Experience

1. Corporate Controller

   Havpak, Inc

   Oct 2019 — Present

   Oversee accounting and finance operation - Manage Month End/Quarter End/Year End close and financial reporting - Prepare financial statements and conduct quarterly/annual financial analyses - Institute and maintain documented system of accounting policies and procedures - Provide guidance to non-finance employees on GAAP and company accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance - Manage quarterly/annual budgets and forecasts - Enhance company cost accounting system and implement costing review processes - Spearhead cost savings initiatives and lead cross-functional team to achieve goals - Advise senior management and chief financial officer on capital investments, product pricing, contract negotiations, and significant cost savings opportunities - Develop internal control policies and procedures - Define, benchmark and implement operational best practices - Manage, train, and develop accounting staff

Education

• California State University, Northridge

  Master of Science, Accounting

• John F Welch Leadership Development Center

  GE Leadership Training program

  2012 — 2012

• National Chengchi University

  Bachelor of Science , Accounting

Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Access
• Value Stream Mapping
• Fixed Asset Management
• Kaizen
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Variance Analysis
• Notary Public
• Account Reconciliation
• Inventory Valuation
• Streamlining Process
• Financial Analysis
• Year End Close
• Month End Close
• Internal Audit
• Cost Saving Initiatives
• Mentoring New Hires
• Physical Inventory
• Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Year-End Close
• Accounts Payable
• Microsoft Excel
• Lean Manufacturing
• General Ledger