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ALINE ETO

MIAMI,FL

Summary

Highly driven Accounting Manager with over ten years of experience in effective financial statement analysis, strategic planning, and risk management. Demonstrated expertise in GAAP compliance, budgeting, financial reporting, ERP systems, audit management, and month-end closing. Extensive experience includes successful partnerships with global entities, including a Fortune 500 company, where outstanding technical efficiency and accuracy were developed. Strong communication skills and attention to detail have enabled leadership of cross-sectional teams in achieving corporate financial goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / Accountant

ALINE ETO ACCOUNTING SERVICES
02.2024 - Current

Bookkeeping company specialized in small business in various fields.

  • Manage monthly bookkeeping procedures
  • Execute month-end closing and year-end processes
  • Prepare and analyze monthly and annual financial statements
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals

Accounting Manager - Fixed Asset Department

CHEP NORTH AMERICA
09.2022 - 02.2024

CHEP is a global leader in sustainable supply chain solutions with over 300 million pallets and containers, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 60 countries.

  • Lead a team of three Senior Accountants and Genpact R2R team, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all financial activities
  • Improved fixed assets purchase/sale and reporting processes for $50 millions in pallets monthly movement with correction of spreadsheets and creation of SOPs
  • Coordinated and performed fixed assets audits across the US network of service centers
  • Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments
  • Prepared detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures

Controller

THE LILLIES HOLDING LLC
08.2021 - 09.2022

Holding company with subsidiaries in property management and financial services.


  • Assisted with business incorporation
  • Facilitated the implementation of accounting procedures including chart of accounts, bank accounts, bookkeeping procedures according to GAAP
  • Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.


Accounting Manager

PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
05.2018 - 08.2021

Public company in the motor vehicle sales business with five dealerships including BMW, HONDA, TOYOTA, and a body shop.


  • Managed a team of 13 employees and all general ledger entries, payables, receivables and bank reconciliations
  • Oversaw monthly, quarterly and year-end closing process
  • Reviewed the accounting of all retail sales, wholesales, dealer trades and trade ins
  • Calculated all sales, parts, and service departments commissions
  • Prepared annual municipal real estate, sales, personal property taxes and Business Licenses
  • Processed quarterly reports for SOX compliance


Controller

CEARUS ENTERPRISES CORPORATION
06.2017 - 05.2018

Company in the business of equipment sales and consulting services within the field of small power plants.


  • Processed financial reports, expense fluctuations and forecasted monthly income
  • Developed and analyzed financial projections for projects up to $10 million
  • Review and approve all Accounts Payable and Receivables
  • Held monthly financial statement review/analysis meetings with Vice President


Accounting Supervisor

ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS INC.
05.2015 - 06.2017

Vehicle rental business company with $100 million annual revenue, including car rental, vanpooling, fleet management and commercial truck rental, and is comprised of Enterprise Rent-a-car, National and Alamo.


  • Hired, trained and motivated a team of six accountants, leading to three promotions
  • Processed monthly and yearly budgets and forecasts and analyzed fluctuations
  • Implemented new system for physical damage claims on assets, reducing pending claims by 70 %
  • Reviewed and corrected airport taxes/fees calculation and stores petty cash process
  • Partnered with Controller to develop new reporting, resulting in $100,000 in annual expense reduction
  • Conducted internal audits and assisted with external audit reviews
  • Assisted in the successful implementation of a new ERP system, contributing expertise in data migration and process improvement

Senior Accountant

ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS INC.
03.2014 - 05.2015
  • Improved Truck division AR collection process, resulting in $50,000 annual reduction in bad debt
  • Processed monthly accruals, journal entries, bank reconciliations and balance sheet scheduling
  • Prepared and Analyzed monthly Financial statements
  • Processed accurate and timely month-end closings
  • Vehicle rental business company with $100 million annual revenue, including car rental, vanpooling, fleet management and commercial truck rental, and is comprised of Enterprise Rent-a-car, National and Alamo

Education

B.S. -

Accounting Science
Brazil

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Attention To Detail
  • Effective Time Management
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Month-End Closing
  • QuickBooks
  • SAP
  • ERA Ignite Systems

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Owner / Accountant

ALINE ETO ACCOUNTING SERVICES
02.2024 - Current

Accounting Manager - Fixed Asset Department

CHEP NORTH AMERICA
09.2022 - 02.2024

Controller

THE LILLIES HOLDING LLC
08.2021 - 09.2022

Accounting Manager

PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
05.2018 - 08.2021

Controller

CEARUS ENTERPRISES CORPORATION
06.2017 - 05.2018

Accounting Supervisor

ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS INC.
05.2015 - 06.2017

Senior Accountant

ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS INC.
03.2014 - 05.2015

B.S. -

Accounting Science
ALINE ETO