Beatriz Melendez
Controller
FL
Summary
Skilled Controller with 30 years of experience working with South Florida organizations. Proven leadership and success in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial, and growth strategies.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Connections for Business, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- Supported merger and acquisition activities through due diligence efforts and post-acquisition integration.
- QuickBooks Desktop - Reconcile accounts receivable, accounts payable, and banking accounts to produce financial statements
- Increased cash flow by diligently managing accounts receivable and implementing effective collection strategies.
- Ensure that monthly budget forecasts and actuals are prepared to enhance overall budgeting process.
- Advised management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions
- Received, recorded, and authorized requests for disbursements per company policies and GAAP.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
Controller & Forensic Accounting
Home Entertainment Designs South, Inc.
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed daily operations and integrated new procedures, which improved the whole data management process in compliance GAAP
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
- Performed forensic accounting for embezzlement
- QuickBooks Online - Reconcile accounts receivable, accounts payable, and banking accounts to produce financial statements
- Established robust internal control framework, minimizing the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Prepared monthly financial reports, including Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and year-end financial reports
- Administered all Employee benefits and retirement plans.
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient software and automation tools.
Full Charge Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Gillen Yacht Services, Inc.
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Responsible for implementing a cloud-based business management solution designed specifically for boat builders and boatyards
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing advanced bookkeeping software, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Performed job costing, including cost accumulation of materials, labor, and equipment
- Accountable for the Full Cycle of monthly Accounts ensured that payments were processed timely and accurately
- Served as main point of contact for all employee expense reimbursement requests, reviewing submissions for compliance with company policies before approving payments.
- Improved cash flow management by monitoring outstanding invoices closely and proactively following up on overdue payments.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card, and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Controlled W-9 and 1099.
- Prepared monthly financial reports, including a Profit and loss statement, a Balance Sheet, and an annual year-end financial report
- Generated corresponding data for corporate CPAs to generate corporate tax returns and audited financial statements
- Oversaw all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, and staff performance reviews
- Processed payroll using Intuit Payroll.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Piper Companies Inc.
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Executive assistant to the CEO and Mayor of North Miami Beach with four major divisions in his company: Automotive, Marine, Facility Maintenance, and Disability Modifications
- Multi-tasked within Divisions, set and prioritized each scope of work, and delegated tasks
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Ensured and maintained confidentiality of all communications and documentation
- Adept at developing and maintaining administrative processes
- Focused on supporting complex, deadline-driven objectives
- Received e-mails sent to operations and dealt with them professionally and with sound judgment
- Maintained CEO's calendar of meetings, events, and travel.
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Prepared comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports for leadership review.
Financial Controller
Nachon Enterprises, Inc.
01.1988 - 03.2019
- nalyzed monthly and quarterly financial statements and presented the reports to senior management
- Maintained accounting ledgers and monitored the preparation of the balance sheets
- Prepared documentation for annual external audits
- Performed monthly statements to credit customers
- Placed Notice to Owners for Contractor jobs and Bonded jobs promptly
- Issued Notice of Lien intent and/or Notice of Non-payment for bonded jobs
- Prepared actual Lien Documents; filed Lien without hiring an attorney
- Issued releases and Satisfaction of Liens
- Processed all customer payments and posted them to their job accounts
- Reconciled customers' accounts
- Administered payments to vendors promptly
- Performed bank deposits for Daily Cash Sales and Accounts Receivable
- Optimized working capital availability by proactively managing inventory levels, accounts receivable balances, vendor payment terms negotiation.
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Implemented rigorous internal control measures to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud or mismanagement risks.
- Directed wire transfers for payments to vendors and suppliers and transfers between operating accounts
- Performed monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts.
- Developed comprehensive financial models for strategic planning and decision-making purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gulliver Preparatory School
Coral Gables, FL06.1986
BBA - Business Management
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FloridaSkills
- Experienced Controller/Finance Manager/Executive Assistant
- Quick Books Online & Desktop ProAdvisor
- QuickBooks Payroll ProAdvisor
- Due Diligence for acquisitions
- Account Reconciliation
- Payroll Processing
- Preparing financial statements
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Corporate finance
Certification
- Quickbooks Advanced Online ProAdvisor
- QuickBooks Payroll ProAdvisor
Additional Information
Public Notary
Associations
Digital Bookkeeper Association
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Controller
Connections for Business, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Controller & Forensic Accounting
Home Entertainment Designs South, Inc.
04.2022 - 02.2023
Full Charge Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Gillen Yacht Services, Inc.
03.2021 - 04.2022
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Piper Companies Inc.
03.2019 - 03.2021
Financial Controller
Nachon Enterprises, Inc.
01.1988 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Gulliver Preparatory School
BBA - Business Management
University of Miami
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