R ANDALL J .

S HAW, CPA / MBA

(781) 690-3068
Lexington, Massachusetts 02420 ~ RJShaw321@aol.com www.linkedin.com/in/shawrandall

QUALIFICATIONS
Goal-driven, results-producing Financial Executive offering rare blend of accounting and
operational expertise across multiple industries including software, manufacturing, consulting and non-profit, along with operational experience as a Software Product Manager. Broad knowledge of finance and accounting, analytics, process re-engineering, and revenue recognition. Big Four audit experience (Deloitte & Touche) and Harvard MBA provide professionalism and strong leadership capabilities and ability to readily adapt to rapidly changing business conditions. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint Oracle Financials SAP Great Plains ADP Paychex Solomon QuickBooks Crystal Reports FRx Salesforce CRM

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT 2006 - Present Accounting System Upgrade Manager, MERCURY MEDIA, Framingham, Mass. Feb.-Mar. 2013 Detail work upgrading accounting system to new release of Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains). Combined multiple legal entities into a single database + converted accounting system of new acquisition. Accounting Manager, PINE VILLAGE PRESCHOOL, INC., Boston, Massachusetts Aug Sept. 2012 Senior Accountant, NEW PROFIT, INC., Cambridge, Massachusetts Jan.-Feb. 2012 Senior Accountant, CROWE PARADIS SERVICES CORP., North Reading, Massachusetts Jan.-Mar. 2011 Accounting Manager, STRIDE-RITE, INC., Lexington, Massachusetts June Aug. 2010 Controller, EPIPHANY LABS, INC., Westborough, Massachusetts Oct. 2009 Feb. 2010 Controller, INTRONIS, INC., Boston, Massachusetts Apr. Aug. 2009 Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst, FAST SEARCH & TRANSFER, Needham, Massachusetts Sept. 2008 Feb. 2009 Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst, PALLADIUM GROUP, INC., Lincoln, Mass. Aug. Oct. 2007 Accounting Manager, IBRIX, INC., Billerica, Massachusetts Apr. July 2007 Revenue Accountant, CHARLES RIVER DEVELOPMENT, INC., Burlington, Mass. Sept. 2006-Mar. 2007 Key contributions in the above positions include the following: Cut costs by streamlining operations, reducing inefficiencies, and optimizing processes. Supported start-up companies by developing and documenting accounting processes and procedures, streamlining operations, and reducing inefficiencies. Performed full month-end close responsibilities including journal entries, account analysis and reconciliations, financial statement preparation. Enhanced monthly financial reporting package for the Board and senior management, including adding sophisticated graphics and metrics. Analyzed business transactions to insure compliance with SOP 97-2, SAB 104 and other revenue recognition rules. Contacted project managers to ensure correct monthly billable project hours, and prepared varied invoices for service and support, training, fixed fee, time and materials, percentage-completion. Performed account analysis of balance sheet and profit and loss (P&L) accounts including complex prepaids, accrued services, and sales commissions. Reported and analyzed budget to actual and resolved complex tax issues. Established, tested and reviewed internal controls, implemented new procedures, formalized and documented accounting procedures and records.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(continued) QUEST SOFTWARE INCORPORATED (formerly IMCEDA), Burlington, Massachusetts Senior Accountant

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2004 - 2006

Supported high-tech start-up of nearly 100 employees and revenue of $15 million in 2005 by formalizing procedures, establishing processes, and streamlining general accounting duties. Performed international accounting functions including preparing invoices in US dollars and four additional currencies, and executing global consolidation of United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand accounts. Oversaw general accounting, payables, receivables, cash management, collections, bank reconciliations, account analysis, reporting and payroll & benefits (ADP). Established policies and procedures for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and best practices. KRONOS INCORPORATED, Chelmsford, Massachusetts Senior Product Manager (Project Manager of cross-functional team) 1999 - 2003

Supported development of software solutions for time & attendance, payroll and human resources. Managed full software product life cycle and cross-functional support team producing multiple releases that met or beat aggressive release deadlines. Provided strategic planning for product development including documenting requirement specifications and directing new product features. Led release of new web-based application on time and with new architecture, new user interface, and significant new functionality. Increased sales by 35% in first year after release.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Product Manager, Product Marketing Manager, ORACLE SYSTEMS CORPORATION, Redwood Shores, California and Bracknell UK Marketing manager and accounting expert on original team that developed Oracle General Ledger and led marketing rollout of Oracle Financials in the UK and Ireland. Corporate Controller, BORLAND SOFTWARE CORPORATION, Scotts Valley, California Managed annual revenue growth from $29 million to $70 million. Planning and Forecasting Manager, MONOLITHIC MEMORIES, Santa Clara, California Directed annual budget for $200 million global manufacturer. Modeling and financial analysis. General Accounting Manager, MONOLITHIC MEMORIES, Santa Clara, California Completed monthly close in five days. Performed complex global consolidation and SEC reporting. Auditor, DELOITTE & TOUCHE, San Francisco, California Executed audit work, planning and workpaper preparation for high tech, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and government clients.

EDUCATION
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL, Boston, Massachusetts Master of Business Administration LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE, Portland, Oregon Bachelor of Science in Political Science