ENEDINA RUIZ
El Paso,TX
Summary
Seasoned and results-driven Controller with over 20 years of progressive experience in the medical industry, specializing in financial operations, strategic planning, and fiscal management. Proven expertise in overseeing billing, accounts receivable and payable, cash flow optimization, and budget development. Adept at financial forecasting and implementing cost-control measures that enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Hospice of El Paso
12.2024 - Current
- Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable
- Championed effective communication between finance personnel and other departments to facilitate cross-functional collaboration on projects and initiatives.
- Enhanced profitability with cost reduction initiatives, such as renegotiation of supplier contracts and process improvements.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing new accounting software and automation techniques.
Senior Financial Analyst
HCA Healthcare Inc.
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Worked as Interim Controller for Las Palmas Medical Center.
- Reviewed statistical information to determine financial trends for use in investment planning.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Tackled both annual and quarterly budget management tasks and developed financial models from benchmarking.
- Provided strategic planning advice and financial oversight for corporate stakeholders.
Financial Analyst
HCA Healthcare Inc.
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Used Business Objects, Vista, Plus, and Dodeca to create reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends, profitability and expense forecasts.
- Developed spreadsheet models for diverse projects and analysis.
- Consolidated financial data and materials for key leadership meetings.
- Analyzed financial information related to payroll, capital projects, operating expenses, professional service contracts and office supplies and equipment to examine budget needs.
- Monitored and analyzed financial, statistical and operational data trends.
Corporate Controller
Esperanto Developments LLC
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Manage accounting function for 11 limited/ full service Hotel Properties
- Work with executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses
- Complete journal entries, bank reconciliations and account analysis to prepare Monthly financial documents and general account management
- Manage and oversee bank accounts
- Member of transition task force for newly acquired properties
- Oversee daily accounting functions to include accounts payables, receivables and reporting for 11 hotel properties
- Support general managers in providing procedural training on finance and accounting with newly acquired properties during transition or acquisitions.
- Work closely with operations team to prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls during a pandemic
- Manage and over see bookkeeping team's reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and all tax filings
- Review contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact
- Secured over 1 million in PPP One funds
- Secured 1.1 million in EIDL Funding
- Received 100% PPP 1 forgiveness
- Secured 1.1 million PPP Two funds
Staff Accountant
East El Paso Physicians Medical Center
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Assist with efficient month-end, quarterly and year-end processes
- Reconcile accounts to include 13 bank accounts for monthly close procedures
- Prepare financial documents, collect data for monthly journal entries and prepare financials
- Review documents for errors and omissions and work to fix any issues found in hospital's financial statements
- Accurately document all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions
- Prepare and file 1099 Misc tax forms for all 1099 vendors
- Prepare documents for external/ internal audits and supported audit process
Accounts Payable Clerk
East El Paso Physicians Medical Center
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms
- Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and paid employees by receiving and verifying expense reports
- Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing
- Generated accounts payable reports for management review to aid in financial and business decision making
- Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Disbursed petty cash by recording entries and verifying documentation
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers
- Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance
- Trained and mentored new team members and managers on accounts payable systems and policies to build cohesive groups and promote operational performance
Billing Specialist
East El Paso Physicians Medical Center
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Trained new employees on multiple medical billing programs and data entry software
- Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation, and systems entry
- Verified patients eligibility and claims status with insurance agencies through various portals
- Interacted with providers and other medical professionals regarding billing and documentation policies, procedures, and regulations
- Managed claim denials and appeals
- Posted payments and adjustments to patients accounts
- Identified and resolved patient's concerns regarding billing and payments
- Calculated patient's financial responsibility and established payment plans
Registrar
Del Sol Medical Center
10.2007 - 09.2015
- Greeted and interviewed patients for insurance and demographic information
- Provided accurate and timely registrations
- Obtained signatures and completed registration forms as required by state and federal regulations
- Clearly and effectively explain hospital policies
- Collected patient financial obligations
- 24 hour on call for Emergency Room Department
- Backup cashier
- Verified patient's eligibility and claims status with insurance
- Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
El Paso, TX05.2017
Skills
- Cash Flow Management
- Budget Development & Variance Analysis
- Financial Forecasting & Modeling
- Medical Billing & Coding Background
- Accounts Receivable Management
- Accounts Payable Oversight
- Stakeholder communication
- Expense reduction
- Cost-benefit analysis
Timeline
Controller
Hospice of El Paso
12.2024 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
HCA Healthcare Inc.
06.2023 - 11.2024
Financial Analyst
HCA Healthcare Inc.
02.2022 - 06.2023
Corporate Controller
Esperanto Developments LLC
02.2019 - 02.2022
Staff Accountant
East El Paso Physicians Medical Center
01.2018 - 02.2019
Accounts Payable Clerk
East El Paso Physicians Medical Center
06.2017 - 01.2018
Billing Specialist
East El Paso Physicians Medical Center
10.2015 - 05.2017
Registrar
Del Sol Medical Center
10.2007 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
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