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Diane Ourique

Chowchilla,CA

Summary

Corporate finance professional with robust experience in financial management, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance. Known for effective collaboration and delivering measurable results. Strong analytical skills, adept at financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on achieving organizational goals. As well as cultivating positive relationships with clients and colleagues; particularly adept at communicating with clarity and diplomacy to individuals from diverse cultural and organizational backgrounds. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Controller and HR Director

Central Irrigation Inc & Central Irrigation Management
01.2019 - 08.2025
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly financial documents such as balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Used Quickbooks accounting software and Fishbowl inventory program to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
  • Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders including banks, investors, auditors, and vendors to further organizational goals.
  • Prepared internal and external annual audits as well as all reporting requirements for CFO. Updated and reviewed financial reporting packages and managed financial reporting processes. External audits were prepared effectively, resulting in clean audit opinions year after year.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent oversight of internal controls and risk management practices.
  • Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, mitigating potential risks related to employment law violations or disputes. Developed comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires, improving retention rates and overall satisfaction.
  • Directed benefits administration process, leading to increased employee understanding and utilization of available offerings. Collaborated with executive leadership team to develop long-term HR strategies aligned with business objectives. Educated employees on company policy, safety and kept employee handbook current.
  • Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processed payroll for approximately 100 employees including prevailing wage reporting. Prepared and processed year-end reports for W-2s and 1099s, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in tax filing.
  • Managed corporate insurance policies, ensuring adequate coverage at competitive pricing for property, casualty, liability, and directors and officers insurance policies.
  • Established strong working relationships with insurance representatives to expedite claim resolution.

Office Manager/Logistics Supervisor

Golden State Mixing, Inc. dba American Calf Products
01.2016 - 10.2018
  • Manage office duties and deadlines for productivity. Train and develop staff and deal with any personnel issues as necessary. Serve as a backup for preparing and processing payroll, creating custom formulas using software program as a finished good for resale.
  • Compile and prepare financial, accounting and auditing reports for financial controller and work together for month end closure. Investigate any issues pertaining to accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and bank reconciliations that may interrupt a timely month end close.
  • Manage company banking and credit card expenditures for sixteen employees and maintain a positive balance at all times.
  • Manage, process and streamline all orders of raw ingredients for manufacturing of finished goods as well as submitting customer orders of custom blends for production. Inventory control using first in first out.
  • Manage all details pertaining to the booking and scheduling of three to five trucks daily for all shipping and receiving of both raw and finished products. Preparing proper documentation for shipments and verifying receiving.
  • Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective procurement of goods and services, improving profitability. Improved supply chain efficiency by implementing process improvements and optimizing warehouse operations.

Office Manager/Full Charge Bookkeeper

T & D Willey Farms, Inc.
03.2011 - 01.2016
  • Compile Statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
  • Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts. Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
  • Manage customer relations pertaining to subscription service. Control inventory, submit purchase and sales orders.
  • Prepare and process payroll. Complete and submit tax forms and returns, workers’ compensation forms and audits, pension contribution forms, and other government documents.

Tax Preparer

H & R Block
12.2010 - 04.2011
  • Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
  • Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients’ taxes to a minimum.
  • Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Accounting

Madera Community College Center
Madera, CA
05.2013

Certificate - Business Accounting

Madera Community College Center
Madera, CA
05.2013

Certified Federal and State of California tax Preparer - undefined

H & R Block
Fresno, CA
12.2010

GED - undefined

Merced Adult School
Merced, CA
07.2010

Skills

  • Full Charge Bookkeeping
  • Corporate Finance
  • Payroll administration and processing
  • Customer relations
  • Cost accounting
  • Account reconciliation processes and auditing
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk management

Timeline

Corporate Controller and HR Director

Central Irrigation Inc & Central Irrigation Management
01.2019 - 08.2025

Office Manager/Logistics Supervisor

Golden State Mixing, Inc. dba American Calf Products
01.2016 - 10.2018

Office Manager/Full Charge Bookkeeper

T & D Willey Farms, Inc.
03.2011 - 01.2016

Tax Preparer

H & R Block
12.2010 - 04.2011

Certified Federal and State of California tax Preparer - undefined

H & R Block

GED - undefined

Merced Adult School

Associate of Science - Business Accounting

Madera Community College Center

Certificate - Business Accounting

Madera Community College Center

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