Deborah Meza
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Dynamic Finance Specialist with extensive experience at PwC, excelling in accounts receivable and invoice management. Proven track record in enhancing project profitability through meticulous analysis and relationship building. Adept at utilizing Microsoft Office to deliver accurate reports and foster collaboration across teams, ensuring timely resolution of complex financial issues. Highly collaborative and results-driven, known for flexibility and reliability in dynamic environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Specialist - Tax
PwC
11.2012 - 06.2025
- Managed desk of 10-12 partners overseeing diverse portfolios, totaling more than 50 clients and hundreds of associated charge codes.
- Assist Partners in multiple Markets manage finance project portfolio by completing complex analysis of time and expenses for billing.
- Monitor projects for profitability and suggest changes to achieve overall low DO, collection of past due receivables.
- Summarize information and report on key metrics to Finance Leadership, meeting set deadlines.
- Advise on changes needed to ensure ability to meet Individual/Office/Market/Region goals.
- Establish rapport, build relationships with external client A/P representatives/contact person to expedite payment of invoices.
- Support internal clients and PwC's project teams from all Lines of Service and across multiple Markets.
- Initiate communications/work with internal clients in resolving complex issues to ensure timely delivery of requests.
- Contributed to a positive collaborative working environment by building solid relationships with team members, cross-functional colleagues and internal clients.
Executive Assistant
PwC
07.2006 - 10.2012
- Ensure team compliance for company policies and applicable government regulations.
- Accountable for client billing and collections, billing files, project code maintenance. Extensive use of existing and previous financial system, i.e., billing and collections, revenue, reporting
- Responsible for detailed client correspondence, report generation, client facing presentations
- Organize and facilitate off and on-site meetings. Arrange domestic/international travel
- Cross Departmental experience: Audit, Mergers & Acquisition, Structuring, Global Human Resource Services
- Greet visiting PwC members & arrange accommodations
- Prepare and edit complex documents, presentations, correspondence accurately and efficiently
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Education
Associate of Science - General Education
El Camino College
Torrance, CASkills
- Accounts receivable management
- Invoice management
- Portfolio management
- Strong focus on accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Timeline
Finance Specialist - Tax
PwC
11.2012 - 06.2025
Executive Assistant
PwC
07.2006 - 10.2012
Associate of Science - General Education
El Camino College
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