Elvia Martinez
Summary
Highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst with 20+ years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, and auditing. Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and bookkeeping. Adept at identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving financial processes, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Seeking bookkeeping opportunities to leverage extensive financial expertise in supporting businesses with accurate financial management.
Overview
63
63
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Ortega Strategy Group
03.2025 - Current
- Conducts in-depth financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making
- Develops financial models to optimize budgeting and forecasting
- Ensures accuracy in financial statements, identifying discrepancies and resolving them efficiently
Bookkeeping & Freelance Experience
Freelancer
01.2025 - Current
- Manages bookkeeping tasks for small businesses, including accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations.
- Utilizes QuickBooks, Excel, and financial software for accurate record-keeping
Senior Financial Analyst & Auditor
Southwest Marine
01.2017 - Current
- Managed financial audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Performed risk assessments and provided strategic financial recommendations
- Developed cost analysis reports to improve operational efficiency
- Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
- Enabled informed decision-making by presenting key findings from complex data sets in clear, concise formats for senior leadership team members.
Cost Accountant
Schlage Lock Company
01.1962 - Current
- Conducted cost analysis and budgeting to enhance financial planning
- Analyzed manufacturing costs, identifying key areas for cost reduction
- Prepared financial statements and assisted in audit processes
Education
Bachelor of Industrial Management - Industrial Management
University of Baja California
Skills
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cost Accounting & Expense Management
- Auditing & Compliance
- Bookkeeping & Reconciliation
- Variance Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Advanced Excel & Financial Software
Tools And Software Proficiency
- QuickBooks
- Excel
- Oracle
- Financial Reporting Tool
- Access
- Wild Apricot
Bookkeeping Experience
Manages bookkeeping tasks for small businesses, including accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations., QuickBooks, Excel, financial software.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Ortega Strategy Group
03.2025 - Current
Bookkeeping & Freelance Experience
Freelancer
01.2025 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst & Auditor
Southwest Marine
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Industrial Management - Industrial Management
University of Baja California
Cost Accountant
Schlage Lock Company
01.1962 - Current
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