Corporate / Financial Controller
IMRAN JATTALA
909-210-4393 | ijattala@gmail.com | ImranJattala.com | linkedin.com/in/imranjattala
To the Hiring Selection Committee,
Please accept the following resume as an expression of my interest in a leadership role within your financial organization. As a highly hands-on and goal-oriented professional, I offer extensive experience in Corporate Financial Controllership, SEC/Regulatory Reporting, and M&A strategies across complex global industries.
Throughout my career, I have navigated the unique financial landscapes of the Hydrocarbon Energy sector (upstream, midstream, downstream), as well as the Hospitality (fine/casual/QSR dining), Manufacturing, CPG and Retail industries. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between high-level results and granular accounting operations.
I’m open to work opportunities in California (Southern California, Central valley, and Central Coast) Texas (Gulf Coast, North Texas, Panhandle and the Borderland) and New Mexico (Mesilla Valley) areas.
Key areas where I can provide immediate value include:
• Public & Private Company Leadership: Managing financial operations for multi-national entities with revenues up to $500MM.
• Regulatory Excellence: Proven track record in SOX compliance, SEC filings (10K, 10Q, 8K), and IFRS/GAAP standards.
• Operational Transformation: Establishing accounting departments from the ground up, leading ERP implementations (e.g., MS Dynamics, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, SAP/Concur and multiple proprietary software packages, i.e., Karmak, Quorum/OGSql; and managing multi-state payroll/HR.
• Strategic Growth: Driving M&A activity, asset divestitures, and corporate repositioning to maximize stakeholder value.
I am a proactive leader who thrives in challenging environments. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my technical proficiency and 25+ years of progressive experience can contribute to your company’s continued success.
Sincerely,
Imran Jattala
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Senior Financial Controller & Principal Accounting Officer with 25+ years of progressive experience overseeing multi-national financial operations for public and private companies (up to $500MM revenue). Expert in SEC Reporting (10K, 10Q), SOX/J-SOX Compliance, and complex accounting including Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO), Revenue Recognition, and M&A and divestitures. I bring a proven track record in establishing/streamlining accounting departments from the ground up and leading ERP deployments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Financial Leadership: Corporate Controllership, FP&A, Treasury Management, Risk Management.
• Regulatory & Compliance: SEC Filings (10K, 10Q, 8K), GAAP/IFRS/COPAS, SOX/J-SOX Compliance. Local, State and Federal Taxation, DOE reporting matters
• Industry Expertise: Hydrocarbon Energy (Oil & Gas) & Refining, Hospitality (Fine/Casual/QSR/Lodging), Light-Manufacturing, CPG and Retail.
• Technical Proficiency: AI Enthusiast with multiple LMs (prompt engineering, multiple agents), MS Windows, Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint,) MS SQL Express, MS Query, MySQL, Client-side Java and PHP, MS Dynamics, Quorum/OGSql, Sage Intact, Google Work/G-Suite Applications, Lotus, Bayside Accounting, QuickBooks (multiple versions), Oracle NetSuite, Karmak Business systems, and DACEasy Accounting, IBM System 36, IBM AS 400. Additionally, nonprofit sector, IT Infrastructure, web development, and social media outreach.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GOLDEN STATE PETERBILT– E.M. THARP, INC. | Porterville, CA
Senior Financial Controller | 02/2025 – Present (Multi-generational family owned company)
• Direct financial oversight for a multi-location commercial dealerships and agricultural equipment manufacturer.
• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements, corporate budgeting processes to ensure fiscal accuracy.
• Streamline accounting operations and internal controls to mitigate financial risk and enhance cash management.
• Heavy equipment sales, repairs and manufacturing cost and WIP accounting
ENVISION FOODS, LLC | Victorville, CA | Jack-in-the-Box franchise, ~100 units in multiple states.
V.P. Finance & Accounting –| Short Term Engagement – Ended CYE-2024
• Retained to help catch up on a backlog of financial reporting and provide the associated MD&A to multiple stakeholders
• Advised the company on SOX control matters, cash flow and FP&A
• Completed covenants compliance verifications for lenders and franchisor
E&B NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CORP. | Bakersfield, CA
Corporate Controller | 2/2022 – 6/2024
• Managed financial reporting for an independent Oil & Gas leader with operations across CA, OK, and LA.
• Overhauled multi-entity Consolidations & Eliminations, Joint Interest Billing (JIB) and WIP oversight to ensure precise CapEx distribution, LOE tracking and AFE reviews.
• Consolidated accounting functions and coordinated external audits to improve reporting efficiency.
WORLD DINING INSPIRATION (WDI INT’L INC.) |(Post-Covid-19 Corporate restructuring)
Financial Controller | 2020 – 2022
• Oversaw financial operations for a diverse portfolio of restaurant brands across the U.S. mainland, Hawaii, and Guam and a Dim-sum seasoning manufacturing and packaging unit.
• Developed comprehensive financial growth plans and risk evaluation strategies for a Tokyo-based public subsidiary.
• Optimized corporate budgeting and internal control monitoring across multiple hospitality units.
CALIFORNIA ORGANIC FARMERS, INC. (CALORG) | Wildomar, CA Controller & Operations Manager | 2009 – 2020 (Covid-19 forced business dissolution)
• Directed financial strategy and HR for 25+ QSR units (KFC, Carl’s Jr., Wienerschnitzel) across CA and TX and a Mexican seasoning manufacturing and packaging operation.
• Managed the strategic divestiture and disposition of Texas-based assets in 2020 due to pandemic-related market shifts.
• Spearheaded tax strategies, human resources management, and payroll processing for a multi-state workforce.
CAPCO RESOURCE CORP. (CRC) GROUP | Santa Maria, CA
Sr. Director, Corporate Accounting, Finance & General Affairs | 1998 – 2009
• Established a full-cycle in-house accounting department for a start-up integrated energy company.
• Facilitated private placements and managed financial reporting for downstream operations, including 128 gas stations and truck stops.
• Directed finance and operations for Capco Energy, Inc., managing the reverse-merger with a publicly traded entity.
SABA PETROLEUM / SANTA MARIA REFINING | Santa Maria, CA
Principal Accounting Officer / Ex.VP / Controller (progressive) | 1991 – 1998
• Elevated to Principal Accounting Officer for this AMEX-listed public company with global operations.
• Led SEC reporting and consolidated financial statements including the international operations in Canada, China, and Indonesia.
• Served as Interim Executive Vice President to coordinate the successful merger and sale of the company in 1998.
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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• B.A. Commerce & Economics (Int’l Business & Accounting) | The University of The Punjab
• International Business & Banking Program | Long Beach City College
• Revenue Accounting Standards Certification | University of North Texas, PDI
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
• AI utilization (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, Grok), Microsoft office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint,) MS SQL Express, MySQL, Client-side Java and PHP, MS Dynamics, Quorum/OGSql, Sage Intact, Google Work/G-Suite Applications, Lotus, Bayside Accounting, QuickBooks (multiple versions), Karmak Business systems, and DACEasy Accounting. Additionally nonprofit sector, IT Infrastructure, web development, and social media outreach.
OTHER INTERESTS:
• News/social media (Recipient of the 1st place Journalism Award for the online/socials media news publishing from The Los Angeles Press Club.
• Additionally; nonprofit sector, IT Infrastructure, web development, and social media outreach.
Education
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7/1986
BA - Finance: International Business & Banking at The University of the Punjab
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12/1990
To contact this candidate email ijattala@gmail.com