Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting and Grants Manager
Oakland Promise
04.2023 - Current
Assist Controller in year-end audit and close activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting
Manage month-end close activities using Asana, enhancing reporting efficiency
Prepare and file 1099s and various tax filings, ensuring compliance with City and State regulations
Conduct monthly reconciliation of bank and GL accounts, maintaining accurate financial records
Oversee revenue recognition for pledges, grants, and cash donations, ensuring proper financial tracking
Supervise 3 staff members, managing a $3M scholarship program and $100K in grants, while setting performance goals and reviewing progress semi-annually
Led implementation of NetSuite EFT Check, ACH, and Zelle connectors with banks; co-led Concur expense management system implementation, improving expense tracking and policy compliance
Administer Concur, NetSuite, and Asana for the finance department, driving process improvements and automation
Manage grant reporting and budgeting for $2.5M multi-year Federal Grant, $600K State Grant, and various private donations
Assist Partnerships Department with RFP processes and subawards up to $3M, coordinating contracts and managing invoicing and reporting for 40+ subcontractors
Accounting Manager
Dolores Street Community Services
01.2022 - 04.2023
Led a team of 2 in daily accounting operations, including AP and AR, ensuring accurate and timely processing
Assisted HR with bi-monthly payroll and reimbursement processing
Contributed to Finance Department projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, including evaluating new banking options
Supported external accounting firm with month-end close, budget revisions, and year-end audit, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance
Managed a $3M rent subsidies project, processed subsidy payments, conducted training, and produced monthly reports
Ensured compliance with State and City filing requirements, including SOI and property taxes
Accounting Supervisor & Accounting Clerk
Dolores Street Community Services
07.2021 - 12.2022
Food Service Assistant
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
11.2017 - 01.2021
Certified Public Accountant
Estudio Acquavita
07.2009 - 10.2012
Created and maintained financial statements from customers' data with high-level accuracy for facilitating top management in decision making
Collected data and generated thorough financial and regulatory reports according to requirements of laws and regulations authorities
Supported multiple personnel and companies in evaluation of taxes by preparing and reviewing an average of 30 yearly central, national, and local tax returns, assessing financial records, creating tax forms, and conducting audits
Played an integral role in identifying and removing errors and discrepancies by conducting detailed bank statement reconciliation to customers' books
Administrative Chief-Regional
TELENIK S.R.L.-Cellphone Retailer
01.2005 - 10.2008
Led a team of 4 in managing inventory, contracts, and AP, improving workflow and efficiency
Supported strategic planning by preparing budget and cash flow reports
Spearheaded AR and AP functions, enhancing cash flow management
Facilitated store openings and vendor contracts, including advertising and service agreements
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Accounting And Auditing For Small Companies, Accounting And Related Services
Universidad Nacional Del Litoral
Santa Fe, Argentina
Graduate Degree - Public Accounting, Accounting and Finance
Universidad Católica de Cuyo
National Grants Management Association - GMBoK-Grant Management Book of Knowledge
Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) -
BDO
Not-for-Profit Certificate I -
AICPA
Skills
Balance Sheets
Banks and GL Reconciliation
Month-End Close
Grant Reporting
NetSuite
Concur
Asana
Salesforce
Process Improvement
Cross-team Collaboration
Communication
Problem Solving
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounting and Grants Manager
Oakland Promise
04.2023 - Current
Accounting Manager
Dolores Street Community Services
01.2022 - 04.2023
Accounting Supervisor & Accounting Clerk
Dolores Street Community Services
07.2021 - 12.2022
Food Service Assistant
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
11.2017 - 01.2021
Certified Public Accountant
Estudio Acquavita
07.2009 - 10.2012
Administrative Chief-Regional
TELENIK S.R.L.-Cellphone Retailer
01.2005 - 10.2008
Graduate Degree - Public Accounting, Accounting and Finance
Universidad Católica de Cuyo
National Grants Management Association - GMBoK-Grant Management Book of Knowledge
Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) -
BDO
Not-for-Profit Certificate I -
AICPA
Post-Degree Certificate - Accounting And Auditing For Small Companies, Accounting And Related Services
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