Christina Montes
Summary
Results-driven Production Finance Controller with extensive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and budget management within the production industry. Adept at optimizing financial processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Proven track record of leading financial planning and analysis, managing complex budgets.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION FINANCE CONTROLLER
for Apple at TBWA/MEDIA ARTS LAB
06.2022 - Current
- Managed executive-level reporting for Apple and Apple TV+ across all markets.
- Budgeting, forecasting, and daily project life cycle tracking.
- Led finance system operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Prepared production estimates and monitored performance for all projects.
- Analyzed licensing contracts and costs in collaboration with Business Affairs.
- Conducted quarterly client assessments and audits for accurate reporting.
- Provided insights on job revisions for precise client forecasting and process tracking.
- Facilitated collaboration among Accounts, Production, Business Affairs, and Digital for seamless financial closes.
SR. PRODUCTION FINANCE MANAGER
for Apple at TBWA/MEDIA ARTS LAB
06.2015 - 06.2022
- Experienced upward mobility by transitioning through four roles from 2015 onwards. Established an efficient production finance team to enhance client support.
- Handled the preparation and submission of inter-company accruals to the controller
- Reported FX differentials for UK costs to client
- Led the development and implementation of innovative software to streamline production invoicing process.
- Handled financial records for multiple global sites including London, Shanghai, LATAM, and Canada
- Tracked budget and actualization for production projects
BUSINESS MANAGER
MASSAGE ENVY
- Lead company best practices to significantly increase staff retention rates
- Reduced and eliminated different types of financial discrepancies by reporting accuracy for operational controls
- Developed and rolled out policies designed to bolster productivity.
Skills
- Executive Leadership Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Global Financial Reporting
- Cash Flow Management
- System Migrations
- Month-end and year-end closings
- General Ledger Management
- Budget Compliance
- Project Management
- Financial analysis
- Auditing
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Production Reporting
- Analytical Skills
- WIP and AR
- Excel
- OASYS Dynamic AX
- Factory Tools
- Cognos
- Keynote
Timeline
PRODUCTION FINANCE CONTROLLER
for Apple at TBWA/MEDIA ARTS LAB
06.2022 - Current
SR. PRODUCTION FINANCE MANAGER
for Apple at TBWA/MEDIA ARTS LAB
06.2015 - 06.2022
BUSINESS MANAGER
MASSAGE ENVY
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