BRENDA TORRES
Orlando,FL
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-driven Senior Financial Reporting Analyst skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software. Familiar with managing schedules, directing teams and overseeing closing processes. Well-versed in GAAP, ledger updates and report writing. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
Disney
Orlando, FL
11.2021 - Current
- Developed spreadsheet models for diverse projects and analysis.
- Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
- Monitored and analyzed financial, statistical and operational data trends.
- Reviewed weekly and monthly budget performance reports, ensuring departments and agencies operated within allocated budgets and investigated excessive expenses and reporting discrepancies.
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
Insight Global
Orlando, FL
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Worked as a Contractor in the Disney Corporate Accounting Consolidations Team.
- Assisted in the consolidation of the P&L for all business units within Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
- Worked during closing for all business units: Prepare and audit journal entries in SAP for completeness and accuracy. Prepare amortizations and reconciliations.
- Developed spreadsheet models for diverse projects and analysis.
Senior Financial Analyst
Carnival Corporation & Plc
Miami, FL
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Worked in the FP&A Department for the Casino Division in Carnival Cruise Corp.
- Prepared annual budget, monthly forecast and variance analysis. Generate budget and forecast vs actual analysis; investigate and explain key variances, trends and drivers.
- Prepared monthly FX impact reports and analyses for Senior Management. Monthly Analysis & Reporting of the Casino Chargebacks, preparation of reports and recommendations to Senior Management.
- Produced Monthly Reports including consolidated P&L's income statement, marketing expenses, and capital structure. Prepare capital Plan and analyze expected ROI for assets.
Senior Financial Analyst
Triple SSS Mgmt, Member Of Blue Cross Blue Shield
San Juan, PR
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Managed, tracked and monitored financial updates, watch lists and insurance files. Reviewed and analyzed federal health plan spending throughout monthly cycle.
- Create annual budgets in SAP, monthly forecasts and monthly closing journal entries.
- Reviewed weekly and monthly budget performance reports, ensuring all departments and agencies operated within allocated budgets and investigated excessive expenses and reporting discrepancies.
- Delivered financial oversight and advice to corporate stakeholders to improve strategic planning.
Manager of International Finance & Accounting
Envoy Air Inc An American Airlines Company Group
San Juan, PR
07.2008 - 08.2016
- Oversaw high-volume accounting operations with up to 15-person team focused on efficient budget administration, Accounts Payable, Payroll and other financial management needs all in 7 different currencies and different tax requirements.
- In charged of the creation, review and presentation to the President of comprehensive operating budgets for the Bahamas, Caribbean & Florida, and communicate performance to all levels of Senior Management.
- Worked closely with senior leaders to develop, analyze, and recommend initiatives to improve financial performance.
- Worked with all levels of Senior Management to understand, influence and communicate financial performance throughout the organization.
- Led monthly meetings with Station General Managers to develop, analyze, and recommend initiatives to improve financial performance and provide financial recommendations.
- Checked and approval of payroll, vendor payments, and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Worked with Internal Audit to performs audits and reviews of key business processes and systems using the Executive Sarbanes - Oxley Compliance.
Finance Manager/Controller
Envoy Air Inc An American Airlines Company Group
San Juan, PR
11.2002 - 06.2008
- Performed and control the full audit cycle including risk management and controls over operations effectiveness, financial reliability.
- Monthly Closing, Spending Performance Preparation, Forecast Report, Journal Entries, Budget Preparation, Balance Sheet reconciliation, and Headcount Analysis.
- Audit and reconciliation to expense accounts, receivables accounts, balance sheets accounts and liabilities.
- Budgeted active and proposed projects by accurately determining pricing, margins and risk factors.
- Worked during the SAP Implementation (Accounts Payable, Financial Planning, Accounts Receivable and Inventory) and SAP BW.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
San Juan, PRBBA - Accounting And Finance
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PRSkills
- Corporate Accounting and GAAP compliance
- SOX Compliance
- SAP Financials (16 years Experience)
- Oracle Financials, Cognos TM1, Longview, Hyperion
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Accounting Procedures
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Financial Modeling
- Closing Procedures
- Planning and Analysis
Timeline
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
Disney
11.2021 - Current
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
Insight Global
09.2020 - 09.2021
Senior Financial Analyst
Carnival Corporation & Plc
03.2018 - 06.2020
Senior Financial Analyst
Triple SSS Mgmt, Member Of Blue Cross Blue Shield
03.2017 - 11.2017
Manager of International Finance & Accounting
Envoy Air Inc An American Airlines Company Group
07.2008 - 08.2016
Finance Manager/Controller
Envoy Air Inc An American Airlines Company Group
11.2002 - 06.2008
MBA - Business Administration
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metropolitan Campus
BBA - Accounting And Finance
University of Puerto Rico
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