Edward Zolian

About Edward Zolian

I have strong technical, analytical, research and documentation skills. I am persistent. I solve problems and get the job done. I communicate well and build efficient teams.Specialties: • Financial statements• Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis and projections• Profitability analysis• Dealing with banking and financing relationships• Documenting internal controls, policies and procedures• General ledger analysis• Documentation for audits, tax returns, business valuations, estate planning• Cleaning up messes

Experience

1. Controller (Interim)

   LA - Lindeman & Associates

   Feb 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Renewal of the line of credit• Preparation of budgets and forecasts• Month end closes and detailed analysis• Supervision of the day-to-day functions of the Finance Department• Evaluation of business and employee benefit insurance policies• Preparation of supporting schedules for the year end income tax returns, the 401(k) audit as well as the sales tax audit

Education

• University of Sydney

  Bachelor of Economics, Accounting

  1979 — 1982

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

  Australian Chartered Accountant, Accounting

  1984 — 1985

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• Policy
• Auditing
• Co-Pa
• Estate Planning
• Internal Controls
• Accounting
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Financial Statements
• General Ledger
• Financial Modeling
• Business Valuation
• Financial Analysis
• Budgets
• Finance
• Analysis
• Sec Filings
• Forecasting
• Management
• Tax Returns
• Quickbooks
• Employee Benefits