DAVID I.

YOSHIDA
OBJECTIVE______________________________________________
To be an active contributor to your organization by being dedicated to team effort, seeking continuous improvement, and actively taking on challenges.

EDUCATION______________________________________________
BACHELORS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) IN ACCOUNTING & FINANCE; SPEECH MINOR University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, Hawaii Graduation May 2005 Accounting GPA: 3.8 Finance GPA: 3.7 Cumulative GPA: 3.5 Currently pursuing MBA at University of Hawaii at Manoa Expected graduation Fall 2012

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY______________________________________
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER PART TIME Catholic Charities Hawaii March 2011 December 2011 Duties Included: Prepared monthly financial analysis reports for senior management Prepared annual tax exempt return Prepared and distributed agency, division, and department level financial reports for management Prepared financial audit schedules and assisted with the financial audit Assisted with the preparation of annual cash budgets for departments and divisions Skills Acquired: Ability to understand and prepare not-for-profit accounting records and financial reports. Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and goals. CONTROLLER Heide & Cook, ltd. June 2008 June 2010 Duties included: Managed the productivity of 3-7 accounting staff Directed the financial activities of the organization Prepared company and department level financial reports for executives on a monthly and annual basis Managed the cash flow and cash position of the company Created logical, objective comparative analyses to facilitate upper management decision making Organized and directed the annual financial audit and physical inventory Recommended, designed, and implemented cost saving initiatives Evaluated and implemented improvements to the companys internal controls, policies, and procedures Prepared monthly bank reconciliations, general excise tax returns, and general journal entries Communicated with external service providers such as insurance brokers, bankers, and auditors Skills Acquired: Ability to effectively manage and communicate with employees at all levels of an organization and with varying responsibilities. Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and goals, and delegate responsibilities according to employees skill levels to ensure that deadlines and goals were met. AUDIT ASSOCIATE KMH LLP August 2005 May 2008 Duties included: Supervised the activities of 1-2 audit associates Performed all aspects of financial audits, including planning, fieldwork, and financial reporting Prepared technical analyses and performed statistical testing to address multiple reporting risks Identified and communicated audit and reporting issues, including potential solutions to management Conducted in-depth discussions with audit clients to determine appropriate courses of action Skills Acquired: Acquired experience in financial reporting and accounting for a wide variety of entities, including insurance, construction, and not-for-profits. Ability to oversee multiple projects at a time with deadlines of varying frequency and duration. Developed effective verbal and written communication skills.

ACTIVITIES (HONORS, EXTRA CURRICULAR, AND LEISURE) ____________

1. 2. 1. HONORS: Outstanding Member - Beta Alpha Psi (Spring 2004) UH Manoa College of Business Deans List (Spring 2002 - Summer 2004)

EXTRA CURRICULAR: Alumni of Beta Alpha Psi (Spring 2003 Summer 2005) Recording Secretary (Spring 2004) BAP Masters Coordinator (Fall 2003) Community Service Coordinator (Fall 2004) Mock Interview Coordinator (Fall 2004) 2. VITA program volunteer (Spring 2004) LEISURE: Golf, basketball, fishing, skin diving, and hunting. REFERENCES: Available upon request