Elizabeth Suárez
Miami,USA
Summary
Senior Accountant with extensive experience in both public accounting and private industry. Expertise includes financial statement preparation, month-end close, reconciliations, audit support, multi-entity accounting, and system improvements. Proven ability to partner with external auditors and CPA firms, strengthen internal controls, and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting in complex environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant – Self-Employed
ESW Accounting Services, LLC
01.2012 - Current
- Worked with various CPA firms to conduct audit and accounting services.
- Special consulting project related to Miami-Dade and Broward County Public Schools Capital Projects funded by the GOB.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between hiring CPAs and audited companies, ensuring communication, clarity, and alignment of audit objectives.
- Coordinate audit activities, timelines, and deliverables between CPA firms and clients.
- Perform audit procedures within established timelines and budgets.
- Present audit updates and findings to CPA firms and management, highlighting key results and budgetary adjustments.
- Provide guidance on best practices for financial documentation and internal controls.
- Develop strategies for analyzing and testing account balances.
- Provide monthly bookkeeping, accounting services, and P&L analysis to ensure clients meet profit goals.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and cash flow analysis.
- Provide payroll services and filing to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in daily operations and financial reporting.
- Compile non-audited financial statements for clients.
Controller
Icon Management Group, LLC
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Oversee all accounting operations across 4 major operating entities — a high-end marina, a commercial real estate company, a vessel repair & maintenance company, and a corporate management company — as well as 8 related entities, ensuring accurate and compliant reporting.
- Lead the preparation and improvement of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, enhancing timeliness, clarity, and reliability for management and shareholders.
- Manage the full accounting cycle, including general ledger oversight, AP/AR, payroll, month-end close, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review and approve journal entries, account analyses, and financial adjustments to ensure proper GAAP application.
- Collaborate closely with external auditors and tax preparers, preparing audit schedules, resolving inquiries, and ensuring readiness across multiple entities.
- Work with external CPA firms on the implementation of a new accounting system for one of the major operating entity, including data migration, configuration, workflow design, and internal control evaluation.
- Develop and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
- Perform financial analysis, variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and budget-to-actual reporting to support strategic decisions.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance automation, streamline reporting, and improve data integrity.
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, supporting workflow efficiencies and professional growth.
Experienced Senior Auditor
Citrin Cooperman
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assigned, planned, directed, and reviewed work of audit staff based on complexity and resource needs.
- Worked closely with audit managers, directors, and partners on engagement planning, budgeting, and risk assessment.
- Conducted inventory observations and valuations.
- Prepared memos documenting audit approach and results in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Reviewed accounting systems, financial reporting processes, key controls, and risks.
- Performed audits of companies ranging from small to large under income tax basis and GAAP accounting.
- Tailored audit programs to meet engagement-specific objectives.
- Analyzed fluctuations and account balances in accordance with GAAP.
- Developed audit staff to enhance technical abilities and audit methodology.
- Researched accounting issues using authoritative literature (FASB, AICPA, industry sources).
- Performed review engagements of financial statements.
Accounting/Reconciliation Manager
City National Bank of Florida
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed the reconciliation team and daily workflow activities across Operations.
- Oversaw daily and monthly balance sheet reconciliations for multiple accounts.
- Supported Operations with issue resolution and guidance on reconciliation requirements.
- Coordinated project timelines to increase workflow efficiency.
- Worked closely with internal and external auditors, preparing schedules and supporting audit requests.
- Ensured financial adjustments were submitted promptly to meet month-end deadlines.
- Identified and implemented process improvements for faster and more accurate exception resolution.
- Led the implementation of a new reconciliation system, improving accuracy and automation.
- Mentored and developed direct reports in accounting and operations.
- Contributed to operational projects, assessing both accounting and operational impacts.
- Collaborated with external vendors to improve reporting and automate reconciliation processes.
- Became a subject matter expert in financial services products, enhancing reconciliation efficiency.
Experienced Senior Auditor
Joyce CPA, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Implemented planning procedures, risk assessments, and audit documentation for quality control.
- Documented accounting processes and internal controls, identifying improvement opportunities.
- Performed audit procedures on significant areas for clients across healthcare, hospitals, manufacturing, distribution, not-for-profit, employee benefit plans, real estate, and more.
- Proposed audit adjustments and evaluated GAAP application.
- Conducted research using online tools for technical accounting issues.
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements and disclosures.
- Completed compilations, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures engagements.
- Monitored budgeted engagement hours.
- Trained and supervised first-year staff.
- Conducted consulting work analyzing hospital cost accuracy.
Senior Auditor
Cherry Bekaert & Holland, LLP / Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer, LLP
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Assisted with audit planning, risk assessments, and engagement execution.
- Documented internal controls and identified process improvement opportunities.
- Performed audit procedures for clients in healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, real estate, not-for-profit, franchises, and employee benefit plans.
- Proposed audit adjustments and evaluated GAAP compliance.
- Researched technical accounting issues.
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements and disclosures.
- Performed compilations, reviews, and agreed-upon procedures.
- Monitored budget hours and implemented efficient audit methodologies.
- Trained and supervised junior staff.
Education
Associate in Arts - Accounting
Miami-Dade Community College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Penn State University
04-2027
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- QuickBooks (Desktop & Online) CCH ProSystem fx, Creative Solutions, CaseWare, PPC's SMART Practice Aids, Data Snipper
- ARM (Accounting Research Manager), IDEA (Audit Planning)
- Fiserv Prologue Accounting System, Blackline
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, charts, VLOOKUP, etc)
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
Controller
Icon Management Group, LLC
12.2024 - 08.2025
Experienced Senior Auditor
Citrin Cooperman
01.2023 - 01.2024
Accounting/Reconciliation Manager
City National Bank of Florida
01.2019 - 01.2023
Accountant – Self-Employed
ESW Accounting Services, LLC
01.2012 - Current
Experienced Senior Auditor
Joyce CPA, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2019
Senior Auditor
Cherry Bekaert & Holland, LLP / Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer, LLP
01.2007 - 01.2011
Associate in Arts - Accounting
Miami-Dade Community College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Penn State University