Charles A.

Baron
1948 Malcolm Avenue, # 102
Los Angeles, CA 90025

OBJECTIVE
To utilize my business skills encompassing tax, accounting, financial management
, operations management, budget analysis, and talents in project management, tra
ining and development, problem solving, and communication to improve profitable
business results.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Works independently and within teamwork structure.
* Detail oriented; completes tasks in a timely manner to meet critical deadlines
.
* Builds solid relationships both internally and externally.
* Develops inexperienced employees into solid performers.
* Preserves integrity of data.
* Solid communication skills across various levels of organization and clientele
.
* Considers and encourages input from all levels of organization.
* Highly self-motivated professional with proven record of success.
* Diverse background in finance, operations, human resources and accounting.
* Effective in training, mentoring and coaching.
* Demonstrated management and leadership abilities.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Senior Accountant / Tax Accountant
London & Company, LLC. Santa Monica, CA 2010
* Prepared Individual, Corporate and Partnership tax returns utilizing ProSystem
s FX.
* Provided supporting work papers and backup utilizing Datafaction and EXCEL.
Senior Accountant / Tax Accountant / Business Manager
GSO Business Management, LLC. Sherman Oaks, CA 2008-2009
* Submitted loan applications and supporting documentation to financial institut
ions.
* Prepared Individual and Corporate tax returns utilizing Lacerte and Tax Tools
in a paperless environment.
* Prepared and reviewed interim and annual financial statements and work papers
utilizing Datafaction and EXCEL.
* Preparation of Annual Business License Renewals, Property Tax Affidavits Payro
ll Returns and 1099's.
* Resolved tax liability issues with IRS and various state taxing authorities vi
a verbal and written communication.
* Determined tax and cash flow impact on bonuses, pension and profit sharing con
tributions.
* Reviewed and approved disbursements to vendors and taxing authorities.
Senior Accountant / Tax Accountant
Gassner & Company Encino, CA 2007 - 2008
Les Shapiro & Company, Inc. Woodland Hills, CA 2005 - 2007
(Former Partner(s) - Kaufman & Enzer, CPA's.
* Preparation of Individual, Corporate, Trust and LLC, including amended tax ret
urns utilizing, Lacerte, ProSystems FX, and Tax Tools.
* Resolved tax liability issues with IRS and various state taxing authorities vi
a verbal and written communication.
* Prepared and reviewed interim and annual financial statements utilizing QuickB
ooks, Creative Solutions, Accountants Trial Balance and EXCEL.
* Preparation of Annual Business License Renewals, Property Tax Affidavits, Sale
s Tax Returns and 1099's.
* Determined tax and cash flow impact on bonuses, pension and profit sharing con
tributions.
Business Consultant / Regional Manager
Franchise Services, Inc. / Sir Speedy Printing, Inc., Mission Viejo, CA 1999 - 2
005
Comprehensive Business Services, Inc. Mission Viejo, CA 1996 - 1999
* Provided tools to financial entrepreneurs as principals in their own public ac
counting and tax practice.
* Presented training and support in financial management, practice management, o
perations, staffing, pricing, business acquisitions, Federal tax law, annual bus
iness plans, inventory and proprietary accounting software.
* Continuous updates of training materials to expand gross billing and profitabi
lity.
* Provided analysis and recommendations pertaining to cash flow projections and
budget variances.
* Chaired the Practice Management Committee.
* Effective Project Management.
* Conducted Profitability Seminars.
* Provided analysis and recommendations pertaining to cash flow projections and
budget variances.
* Enhanced intranet based financial management tools.
* Coached business owners on improving daily Accounts Receivable collections.
* Contributor of articles to monthly newsletter.
* Addressed Contractual issues.
* Coordinated new asset purchases / leases.
* Mended relationships with franchisees disenchanted with previous support and t
raining.
* Trained employees on customer satisfaction and retention.
* Trained owners and salespeople in the selling of accounting, consulting and ta
x services.
* Utilized Microsoft programs, Word, EXCEL, and Power Point, in both a MAC and W
indows environment.
* Educated sales professionals in analyzing sales data to identify opportunities
for growth.
Manager: Bookkeeping, Payroll & Data Processing
Kaufman & Enzer CPA's / American Express Tax & Business Services, Inc., Woodland
Hills, CA 1991 - 1995
* Standardized the presentation of GAAP financial statements, footnotes and rati
os.
* Resolved issues with IRS Problems Resolution via verbal and written communicat
ion.
* Directed staff during all phases of monthly bookkeeping, data processing, comp
rehensive payroll service, annual 1099 preparation and sales tax returns.
* Coached new hires; evaluated staff and developed plan to promote employee care
er growth.
* Managed workflow reducing department overtime by 35%.
Assistant Controller
Cinema Research Corporation, Hollywood, CA 1989 - 1991
* Directed staff during all phases of accounting, bookkeeping and administrative
support.
* Responsible for weekly union payroll utilizing ADP.
* Reported directly to Senior Management regarding internal cash flow projection
s.
* Interaction with external CPA's, Attorneys and lending institutions.
* Utilized MAS 90 software.
* Prepared interim and annual financial statements and work papers.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration 2003
Keller Graduate School of Management, Irvine, CA
Business Administration and Certificate in Financial Analysis
Bachelor of Science
California State University, Northridge, CA
Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting