Elizabeth Hernandez
Aubrey,TX
Summary
Accomplished Controller with over ten years of experience in leading accounting teams for multi-national companies. Proficient in directing end-to-end accounting cycles, improving reconciliations, streamlining processes, and developing policies and procedures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller
IDEMIA North America
Remote, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Manage AR, AP, Billing, and GL teams for 2 divisions - a total of 54 reports and over $1.5B in revenue
- Coordinate and stream-line the month-end closing process, including adding key reconciliations to be completed within the close and still meet corporate deadlines
- Implemented processes for balance sheet reconciliations, including a cleanup of over $15M and remapping of current processes to simplify the accounting scheme and reduce risk of error
- Develop more controlled processes in AP to accelerate invoice processing and mitigate risk of fraud
- Oversee improvements implemented for fixed assets to have better reporting around the FA rollforward and reconciliations
- Maintain general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements
- Identify areas for improvement within the accounting departments' operations and processes in order to work smarter and more efficiently
Assistant Controller
The Thornhill Companies
Santa Maria, CA
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Created and implemented month-close and reconciliation processes and controls to streamline efficiency and improve accuracy and timely reporting for upper management - resulted in a shortened close from 10 days to 6
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spend
- Oversaw month-end closing process and consolidation for 16 companies
- Successfully transitioned 14 companies to a new ERP system to improve reporting, consolidation, and month-close efficiency
- Presented monthly to the Executive Leadership Team the monthly financial performance compared to budget and forecast
Controller
Safran Seats Santa Maria
Santa Maria, CA
11.2015 - 11.2020
- Worked closely with executive team to analyze and present monthly results
- Reorganized accounting department to improve efficiency and shorten month-end close to one day
- Implemented all financial modules for the ERP migration from Royal 4 to M3
- Managed weekly and monthly cashflow forecast and reported on variances to upper management and corporate treasury
- Implemented internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies
- Maintained general ledger, chart of accounts, prepared journal entries, performed account analysis, controlled balance sheet reconciliations and prepared monthly and quarterly financial statements
- Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external audits
Accounting Manager
DenMat Holdings LLC
Lompoc, CA
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Managed the month-end close and compiled external financial statements for auditors
- Oversaw cash flow and calculated quarterly Borrowing Base for loan
- Supervised General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable
- Key accountant in ERP implementation from AS400 to Infor LX
Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Los Angeles, CA
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Worked with a variety of public and private clients in real estate, consumer business, and technology
Education
B.A - Business Economics, Accounting
University of California
2012
Skills
- Leadership and interpersonal skills
- Implementing and streamlining processes
- ERP setup and implementation
- Fixed assets
- General Ledger
- Internal controls development
- Balance sheet management
- Month-end and year-end closings
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Timeline
Controller
IDEMIA North America
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Controller
The Thornhill Companies
11.2020 - 05.2023
Controller
Safran Seats Santa Maria
11.2015 - 11.2020
Accounting Manager
DenMat Holdings LLC
03.2014 - 10.2015
Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte & Touche LLP
10.2012 - 03.2014
B.A - Business Economics, Accounting
University of California
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