Adrian Santana
Kearny
Summary
Detail-oriented finance and operations professional with hands-on experience in data analysis, reporting, payroll, and reconciliation in high-volume environments. Skilled in Excel, trend analysis, and working with large datasets to support financial and operational decision-making. Adept at improving workflows, identifying insights, and delivering accurate reporting. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Operations & Finance Manager
Master Hand Carwash
Newark
03.2018 - Current
- Lead a team of 15 employees while overseeing all payroll processing, daily revenue reconciliation, and cash-handling procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Analyze financial performance data to identify revenue variances and inefficiencies, implementing process improvements that increased reporting accuracy and consistency.
- Manage accurate financial transaction records and ensure timely bank deposits, maintaining full compliance with internal controls.
- Develop and maintain Excel-based dashboards and performance reports to track sales trends, labor costs, and operational KPIs - enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Lead hiring, onboarding, and staff performance development initiatives to drive operational excellence and reduce turnover.
Assistant Director - Finance & Administration
Bright Beginners Academy LLC
Little Falls
04.2018 - 12.2023
- Managed day-to-day administrative and financial operations, including scheduling, tuition billing, accounts receivable, and client onboarding, ensuring a smooth experience for enrolled families.
- Prepared internal financial reports and organized documentation, supporting audits and facilitating informed decision-making for leadership.
- Streamlined operational workflows and communication processes, enhancing reporting accuracy and efficiency across departments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Minor in Business
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2024
Skills
- Budget Management
- Financial analysis
- Financial trend analysis
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Sales & Revenue Reporting
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Excel dashboards
- Workflow optimization
Additional Information
English, Spanish, Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP Data Validation, Conditional Formatting, Formulas), Data Analysis & Reporting, Payroll Processing & Cash Reconciliation, Trend Analysis & Financial Performance Tracking, Sales & Revenue Reporting, Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization, Corporate Financial Statement Analysis, Linkedin Learning, In Progress, Excel Essential Training, Linkedin Learning, In Progress, Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate Cert Prep, In Progress
Academic Involvement
Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Member
Timeline
Assistant Director - Finance & Administration
Bright Beginners Academy LLC
04.2018 - 12.2023
Business Operations & Finance Manager
Master Hand Carwash
03.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Minor in Business
Montclair State University