Thom Chan

Thomchan@Yahoo.com
Cell: (925) 577-6643

OBJECTIVE
To apply all business and personal experiences in an environment working with pe
ople particularly in a professional accounting & finance, administration, operat
ions, or entrepreneur atmosphere. Challenge, manage, and take control of all ta
sks and given responsibilities accomplishing them in an accurate, timely, and hi
gh quality manner.
SKILLS
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Windows XP, WordPerfect, Word
Star, Lotus 123, Multimate, Pagemaker, Filemaker, Quick Mail, Netscape, Power Po
int, Micrografix, Harvard Graphics, Paradox, dBase IV, Advanced Revelations Data
base, TeleMagic, Visimage, FAS 1000, Power Up, Comence, Adobe, ADP PayeXpert,
and other business software. System backups and troubleshooting on (Unix, Novel
l, VAX, Ethernet, HP 3000). Proficient with the following accounting softwares
: Great Plains, A4 Dimension, MultiLedger, Helix, ASK/OMAR/MANMAN, Maxcim, MAS
90 & 200, Quickbooks Pro, Solomon, Oracle Financial Software, Famous Software, a
nd Peachtree. Experienced with D & B and Reimer Reporting Services. Knowledge
and use of Macintosh and IBM computers. Knowledge and understanding of SEC Repo
rting, NASDAQ, FASB, SOP, GAAP ( U.S. & China), Software Revenue Recognition, e
tc., and IPO procedures. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communicatio
ns skills.
WORK EXPERIENCES
3/06-Present***Confidential (Consulting/Software) - Pleasanton, CA - Corporate C
ontroller -Overseeing all accounting, finance, treasury, payroll, administration
, legal, and human resources. Prepare financial reports, including budgeting & f
orecasting for bankers, investors, and executive management. Coordinate with CPA
firms on tax returns and annual tax planning, R & D tax credits and various cor
porate multi-state taxes, as well as international taxes. Interact with legal c
ounsel on agreements, corporate structures, trademarks, patents, stock options,
and various other legal matters. Administrator for profit sharing and 401k plan
.
1/04 - 1/06***Orion Pacific Traders, Inc. (Exporter) - Walnut Creek, CA Directo
r of Finance -Responsible for financial reporting and closing of books, directe
d and supervised general accounting group. Processed payroll and maintaining 40
1k plan. Researched and resolved daily accounting, financial, administrative, a
nd operational issues. Provided leadership and guidance to accounting and opera
tional groups as well interacting with inter-company and international matters.
Interacted with bankers, CPA firms, insurance brokers, and attorneys.
5/01-3/03***Telecom Sino, Inc. (Consulting/Telecom) -Beijing, China- Group Contr
oller. Primary responsible for setting up and overseeing with hands on manageme
nt of the accounting and financing, administrative, human resources, and legal d
epartment. Treasury and budgeting, banking relations, cash management, strateg
ic and analytical planning, corporate taxes, cost control as well as forecasting
. Prepared various financial reports for investors, management, and for externa
l agencies in compliance with China GAAP and governmental regulations. Interacte
d with all operational responsibilities and meeting with executive management te
am to guide the direction of this company in China. Assisted in financial busin
ess plans to joint venture with Verizon International, IBM, and China Telecom as
well as other major China telecommunication companies.
10/00- 4/01 ***ArcSoft, Inc. (Software/Internet), Fremont, CA- Corporate Control
ler. Primary job responsibilities for this digital imaging software and Interne
t company includes from treasurer to director of finance and preparation of fina
ncial statements, budgets pre-IPO processes, internal and external reporting. M
anaged daily operational issues and oversee accounting, payroll (Ceridian), as w
ell as interacted with legal counsel and human resources departments. Reviewed c
ustomer license agreements and contracts. Coordinated with independent auditor
s and tax accountants. Financed capital leases, equity line of credits, and cas
h flow management.
10/98- 10/00 ***ImaginOn, Inc. (Software/Internet), San Carlos, CA- Corporate C
ontroller. Directed and managed all accounting, finance, administration, and hu
man resources; generated, analyzed, and interpreted financial statements, budget
s, forecasting, cost allocations, cash flow management, oversee all legal, corpo
rate insurances, corporate taxes, payroll, designed, implemented, and enforced c
orporate policies & procedures, reviewed corporate documents and contracts as w
ell as ensuring control of inventory and all security aspects of the company. L
iaison and oversee governmental, SEC, and NASD regulations as well as external p
ublic auditors. Coordinate with attorneys, independent accountants, VCs, and e
xecutive management in preparation and writing of 10Q, S-1 through S-11, 8K's an
d 10K, MD&A, and other related registrant filing or reporting for this public co
mpany. Interacted and responded to investor and public relations. Responsible f
or documentation, performing due diligences and completion of mergers and acquis
itions. Monitor and update equity schedules and related stock issuance, such
as warrants, common and preferred stocks, stock grants, redemption of stocks a
nd convertible series stocks.
9/97 -10/98 ***Elan International - (Consulting IT) Santa Clara, CA- CFO. Res
ponsible for financial reporting and contract reviews. Coordinated with CPA fir
m on Pre-IPO processes and audits. Oversee accounting, billing, and administrat
ion. Prepared various reports for parent company and executive management team.
10/94-9/97 ***Liberty Electronics, Inc. (Computer Flat Panels), Fremont, CA -CF
O. Responsible for and oversee, accounting and finance, MIS, legal, and adminis
trative areas for this hi-tech company. From reviewing of general ledger, AP, A/
R, credit, collections, customer service, purchasing, inventory, cost accounting
, fixed assets, co-op and warranty accruals, internal and external controls & a
udits, tax preparations for sales, property and income tax returns, month end cl
ose, financial statements, cash flow, projections, corporate taxes, payroll, em
ployee benefits, human resources, update company procedures, regulations and in
surance polices, security of building and company assets, and system manager fo
r the HP 3000. Responsible for budgeting, strategic planning, financing, bankin
g, and credit. Advisor to and interacted with production, sales & marketing, ma
nufacturing and general operations.
6/93-10/94***MontBell America, Inc. (Retail Apparel/Catalog Mail Order), Santa C
ruz, CA - Corporate Controller. Managed and supervised all of accounting, finan
ce, collections, credit and personnel departments for this fortune 500 subsidiar
y in outdoor apparel industry. Performed and prepared financial statements, mon
thly budgets, revenue forecasts, royalty reports, commissions, internal audits,
major intercompany account reconciliations, physical inventory count, payroll (
BofA), cost accounting, coordination with banks on letters of credit. Interacted
with international freight brokers. Responsible for corporate taxes and human
resource duties such as workers' compensation, benefits and EDD issues.

8/87-6/93***InfoChip Systems, Inc. (Semiconductor), Santa Clara, CA -Staff Acco

untant. All aspects in accounts payable including, matching POs, bank and all A
P reconciliation computer check runs, JVs, and payroll (B of A). Maintenance and
updated fixed asset schedules and capital lease agreements. Supervised and over
see the receptionist, office clerk, shipping & receiving personnel. Main program
mer to the AT&T phone system. Accomplished diverse multi-task job positions for
this start up company.
4/83-4/87***United States Air Force, Dyess AFB, TX- Noncommissioned Officer (Se
rgeant) with primary position as general accountant and administrator. Prepared
and generated fiscal financial, administrative, and various reports for the gov
ernment and military headquarters. Honorable Discharge.

EDUCATION
1998-2001 Training, seminars, and conferences with the SEC (Securities
Exchange Commission) Institute
1987 B.S., Accounting with Business Administration minor, McMurry University, A
bilene, Texas
1983 Certificate in Business Administration, United States Air Force College, K
eesler Air Force Base, Mississippi
1980-83 70 credit hours of undergraduate studies at Stanford University, Univer
sity of California at Santa Cruz & Los Angeles