CLARA KUNG, CPA

512.898.9048
kungclara@gmail.com

Austin, TX 78726

CONTROLLER
Client-focused, enthusiastic, and entrepreneurial Controller with more than 30 years of expertise leading financial operations
and accelerating business growth. Demonstrated history of starting and managing a business with net profit margin above
34%.Proven track record of initiating financial, accounting, and operating procedures, as well as training personnel in new
initiatives and accurate reporting. Strategic planner comfortable interacting with leaders at all levels and overseeing payroll,
taxes, financial analysis, and auditing efforts. Technically proficient in QuickBooks, Great Plains, Manage More, Turbo Tax,
and MS Office (including Advanced Excel).Bilingual in English and Chinese.

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING E XPERIENCE

Led accounting, financial reporting, and tax planning for two retail stores for more than 30 years.
Directed purchasing and operations with an emphasis on cost savings, efficiency, and timely delivery.
Maintained relationships with banks and financial agencies, including all analysis and reporting.
Managed department budgets and ensured compliance with regulations, as well as company guidelines.
Assisted with annual tax preparation for clients, as well as oversaw small business tax reporting.
Reduced operating fees and customer costs by strategically negotiating pricing and contract terms.

AUDITING E XPERIENCE

Managed a variety of financial audits with specialization in banking and healthcare industries.
Developed and supervised Internal Audit Department for bank from ground up, as well as reported directly to Audit
Committee for holding company.
Recruited as VP of Internal Audit Department due to strong client relationships and exceptional performance.
Provided quarterly auditing reports to leadership team, as well as facilitated post-audit discussions of findings and
recommendations with department heads.
Communicated with client management personnel throughout audit process.
Conducted audit planning for all banking departments.

L EADERSHIP E XPERIENCE

Established two retail stores from startup and oversaw all operations, including strategic planning, accounting,
operations, financial reporting, tax returns, customer service, sales, and personnel management.
Developed and implemented department policies and procedures.
Maintained net profit of 34% of gross revenue after startup of business, as well as retained customer base of more than
14K in less than ten years.
Developed strategic partnerships with DIRECTV, Dish Network, Time Warner Cable, FedEx, and others.
Promoted to premier dealer status with multiple vendors.
Negotiated dealership contracts with Apple and IBM, as well as won several State contracts and bids for custom built
systems for major education and government clients.
Oversaw all training for personnel in company procedures and ensured compliance.
Managed assembly facility with weekly output of more than 400 custom-built computers.

W ORK HISTORY
Owner/General Manager, All Digital Computers and Wireless, Austin, TX, 2004-Present
Owner/General Manager, Computers at Sunrise Mall, Corpus Christi, TX, 1983-2004
Vice President, MBank/Corpus Christi National Bank, Corpus Christi, TX, 1980-1983
Senior Auditor/Senior Audit Supervisor, Ernst & Ernst/Ernst & Young, San Antonio/Corpus Christi, TX, 1976-1980

E DUCATION &CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, University of Texas at Austin
Certified Public Accountant, State of Texas