Brenda L.
About Brenda L.
Brenda L. serves as the Associate Director of Accounting at Cala Health, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in accounting roles across various companies, including TITAN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC and Intersect ENT, Inc.
Work at Cala Health
Brenda L. has served as the Associate Director of Accounting at Cala Health since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various financial functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, cash management, and financial reporting. Her position involves managing the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy by reviewing general ledger entries, revenue recognition, and cost of goods sold. Brenda also develops and maintains accounting policies to enhance financial integrity and reliability of internal controls.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Before her current role at Cala Health, Brenda L. held several significant positions in the accounting field. She worked at Intersect ENT, Inc as a Senior Accounting Manager from 2017 to 2020 and previously as an Accounting Manager from 2013 to 2017. Her earlier experience includes serving as an Accounting Manager at TITAN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC from 2006 to 2009 and as an Assistant Controller at REACTIVITY, INC from 2001 to 2006. Each of these roles contributed to her expertise in managing financial operations.
Education and Expertise
Brenda L. holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Berkeley, specifically from the Walter A. Haas School of Business. She also earned an Associate of Arts degree from City College of San Francisco. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in accounting and financial management.
Audit and Compliance Responsibilities
In her role, Brenda L. serves as the focal point for audit preparation, supporting auditors throughout the auditing process. She conducts annual accounting audits, tax audits, and manages sales and use tax submissions. Additionally, she handles business census information and ad-hoc financial requests, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining accurate financial records.
Financial Management Skills
Brenda L. is skilled in managing various financial functions, including the month-end close process, which involves ensuring accuracy through the review of general ledger entries and revenue recognition. She is responsible for developing and maintaining policies that ensure accurate accounting practices and reliable internal controls, which are essential for enhancing financial integrity within the organizations she has worked for.