Ted Rose
San Francisco, California, United States
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14 years of experience as a Controller/Dir. of Finance with startups and…
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The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business
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* Volunteer in the Pet-Assisted Therapy Program at the Children’s Hospital
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Treasurer
Asia Connection Inc.
- Present 25 years 7 months
Economic Empowerment
* Assist in preparing and monitoring the budget
* Ensure the financial policies of ACI are being followed
* Prepare any required financial reports and financial reporting forms
* Maintain all bank accounts
* Oversee all financial transactions
* Serve as the primary signer on all checks
* Facilitate discussions about short-term and long-term viability of ACI
* Assist with document management
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