Ernestina Garza
San Jose,CA
Summary
Highly competent Corporate Controller with comprehensive experience in directing all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing budgeting, and developing internal control policies, specializing in human resources/recruiting and operations. Hands on manager/mentor possessing strong strategic planning skills and significant ability to work cross functionally between all teams including senior management team to integrate finance function into daily operations. Excellent start-up experience and management including growth of companies. Notable success in significantly improving financial processes, enhancing productivity levels, and introducing process improvements. Known for leadership abilities and proficiency in streamlining financial management and operations processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Controller
University Games
San Francisco, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Manage all aspects of accounting including accounts payable, receivable processes, billing, inventory, customer credit management and determinations, GL management, month end close, quarterly and year end close. Preparation of financial reports. Management of Sales Commission and Royalties, departmental budgets.
- Building an accounting team, including interviews, hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring, and daily management (team of 6). Operations management, including overseeing/management of onsite warehouse inventory twice yearly, with three locations. Collaboration across the sales team, warehouse team and the customer service team to manage the customer base. Worked closely with VP of Logistics and Purchasing, managed relationships with overseas factories as well as multiple domestic vendors, logistics companies including negotiations of terms and credit.
- Identified deficiencies in accounting and record retention procedures, implemented and enhanced policies and procedures as needed to improve efficiencies and transparency across the department. Cross-trained accounting team to maximize team output, especially during peak seasons. Other projects and reporting, as requested.
Controller
Global Transportation
San Jose, CA
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for all aspects of accounting, finance and HR for 100+ employees. Managed union relationships, fleet management, vendors, lenders, banking relationships etc.
- Management of daily operations, IT, process improvements and implementation of various procdures for efficiency.
- Interview, identify, hire, onboard, train, and mentor accounting and operational staff.
- Payroll and benefits administration, month end and year end close, preparation of financials and reports related to tax returns while working with outside tax professionals. Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Process of loan deferrals, reporting for PPP, layoffs, furloughs and other daily operations. Various other projects, as requested.
Controller/Interim CFO
Luxie Beauty
San Jose, CA
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Hands on accounting, finance and daily operations including logistics management (inbound/outbound) international and domestic.
- HR, Payroll, benefit management. Employee management including interviewing, identifying candidate, hiring, onboarding, training etc.
- Software, policy and procedure implementation to improve accounting and overall performance of company.
- Prepared company for Pre-IPO listing in Singapore from start-up. Due diligence, management of internal and external audits, financial reporting and board presentation of reports and results.
- Other ad-hoc projects as needed and requested.
Controller/Business Operations
ESP Safety, Inc.
San Jose, CA
11.2013 - 01.2018
- Managed day-to-day accounting, business operations, payroll, manufacturing schedules, work orders and procurement schedules.
- Oversee and manage HR, recruiting, on-boarding, interviewing, hiring and employee success plans.
- Coordinated month-end closing process in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Implemented and maintained 12 week cash forecast. Managed the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Developed strategies to improve profitability by analyzing current trends in revenue and expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Bethany College
Scotts Valley, CA06-1994
Skills
- Extensive Start-up Experience
- Implementation of Software
- HR Management
- Benefit Administration
- Union negotiations
- Team management
- Inventory
- Manufacturing/Procurement Management
- Cost Accounting
- Budget Administration
- Tax Compliance
- Cost accounting
- Payroll Administration
- Debt management
- GAAP knowledge
- Accounting management
- Internal control management
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounts receivable management
- Financial Forecasting
- Internal controls development
- Policy Planning
- Audit Coordination
- Accounts payable management
- Internal Controls
- Month-end and year-end closings
- General Ledger Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Management
- Corporate Tax Issues
Languages
Spanish
Limited
English
Professional
Additional Prior Experience
- Senior Accounting Manager/Controller NEST LABS, INC. Palo Alto, CA 2011-2013
- Controller PEANUT LABS San Francisco, CA 2009-2011
- Accounting Manager SATMETRIX San Mateo, CA 2006-2009
- Accounting Manager OPSOURCE, INC. Santa Clara, CA 2004-2006
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Corporate Controller
University Games
09.2020 - Current
Controller
Global Transportation
09.2019 - 08.2020
Controller/Interim CFO
Luxie Beauty
01.2018 - 09.2019
Controller/Business Operations
ESP Safety, Inc.
11.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Bethany College
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