Open To Work
Danette Aguero
Fresno,CA
Summary
Senior operations and finance leader with 15+ years of experience across construction, elevator services, and security industries. Proven expertise in accounting, payroll, compliance, safety programs, and end-to-end operational management. Trusted partner to executives and CPAs, known for building compliant systems, improving financial controls, and supporting scalable growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CFO / Operations / Compliance & Safety
Valley Elevator Inc.
08.2019 - 01.2026
- Lead company-wide financial operations including payroll, certified payroll, A/P, A/R, collections, HR, insurance, and banking activities.
- Manage forecasting, budgets, projections, job costing, and reconciliations to support executive decision-making.
- Oversee safety and compliance programs including USACE, ISN, OSHA training, and state elevator reporting.
- Direct contract compliance, document control, closeout documentation, scheduling, and purchasing.
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings including sales tax.
- Develop employee handbook, safety programs, and internal compliance policies.
- Spearhead marketing initiatives including company brochure design and website creation.
- Support tax planning initiatives and company asset purchases, including vehicles.
Accountant / Controller
Vigilant Private Security, Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Processed weekly payroll for 100+ employees across three entities.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax reporting including W-2s, 1099s, 940, 941, DE9, DE-9C, and DE-88.
- Oversaw HR operations, workers' compensation, bank reconciliations, and month- and year-end close.
- Collaborated closely with CPA on financial reporting and compliance.
- Secured insurance and benefits packages and contributed to funding research.
- Created employee handbook and marketing materials; managed company vehicle purchases.
Payroll / HR / Accounts Payable
Melkonian Enterprises / Lone Star Dehydrator
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Administered weekly payroll for 85+ employees across three companies.
- Completed quarterly and annual reporting including 940, 941, 943, W-2, 1099, DE-9, and DE-9C.
- Managed hiring, terminations, workers' compensation, reconciliations, and close processes.
- Maintained operational tracking systems for inventory, pallets, scales, and production output.
Owner / Estimator
American Accessibility and Mobility, Inc.
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Managed full business operations including accounting, collections, insurance, compliance, and scheduling.
- Prepared SOVs, bids, takeoffs, and reviewed specification books for commercial projects.
- Oversaw contract compliance, closeout documentation, and tax reporting.
- Conducted safety meetings and maintained OSHA documentation.
Office & Project Manager / Estimator / Contract Administrator
Abbey Home Elevator
07.2004 - 02.2012
- Managed payroll, certified payroll, HR, A/P, A/R, collections, and insurance administration.
- Oversaw document control including RFIs, change orders, progress billing, lien releases, and proposals.
- Supported project bidding, SOV preparation, takeoffs, scheduling, purchasing, and compliance.
Project Manager
ThyssenKrupp Access (Abbey Home Elevator)
08.2006 - 04.2007
- Managed full project lifecycle including payroll, certified payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and job costing.
- Prepared state elevator reports and led safety meetings and compliance documentation.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for West Coast project managers.
Education
Master of Science (MS) - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
03.2027
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Psychology
University of Phoenix
06.2020
Associate of Arts (AA) - Psychology
Axia College, University of Phoenix
11.2010
Skills
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Certified Payroll
A/P
A/R
Job Costing
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Statements
Bank Reconciliation
Labor Compliance
Contract Compliance
OSHA Requirements
USACE Safety Programs
ISN Safety Programs
State Elevator Reporting
Insurance Certificates
Human Resources
Document Control
Scheduling
Purchasing
Sage X3
QuickBooks
LiftKeeper
Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Marketing Materials
Website Implementation
Policy Development
Handbook Development
Certification
OSHA-10 Certified
Core Skills
Bookkeeping, Payroll & Certified Payroll, A/P & A/R, Job Costing, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Statements, Bank Reconciliation, Labor & Contract Compliance, OSHA Requirements, USACE & ISN Safety Programs, State Elevator Reporting, Insurance Certificates, Human Resources, Document Control (RFIs, Change Orders, Proposals, Progress Billing, Lien Releases), Scheduling, Purchasing, Sage X3, QuickBooks, LiftKeeper, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Marketing Materials, Website Implementation, Policy & Handbook Development
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
CFO / Operations / Compliance & Safety
Valley Elevator Inc.
08.2019 - 01.2026
Accountant / Controller
Vigilant Private Security, Inc.
06.2017 - 08.2019
Payroll / HR / Accounts Payable
Melkonian Enterprises / Lone Star Dehydrator
06.2016 - 08.2017
Owner / Estimator
American Accessibility and Mobility, Inc.
04.2012 - 04.2015
Project Manager
ThyssenKrupp Access (Abbey Home Elevator)
08.2006 - 04.2007
Office & Project Manager / Estimator / Contract Administrator
Abbey Home Elevator
07.2004 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts (AA) - Psychology
Axia College, University of Phoenix
Master of Science (MS) - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University