Gabriel Santana
El Paso
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at W Silver Inc, excelling in financial reporting and analysis. Proven track record in developing internal controls and managing cash flow, while fostering strong interpersonal relationships across departments. Adept at budgeting and forecasting, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, and enhancing operational efficiencies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Controller
W Silver Inc
Vinton
02.2003 - Current
- Prepared financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, trial balances and statement of cash flows.
- Developed and implemented internal control procedures for accounting operations.
- Monitored daily cash flow, prepared journal entries, bank reconciliations and maintained general ledger.
- Assisted Controller with implementing new software systems related to finance and accounting operations.
- Provided technical guidance to staff on accounting issues related to revenue recognition, fixed assets management, cost allocation methods.
- Collaborated closely with various departments within the organization to ensure accurate reporting of financial information.
- Participated in special projects related to improving operational efficiencies within the department.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial reports, accounts payable and receivable and payroll records to identify discrepancies.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets and forecasts.
- Conducted month-end closing activities such as accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses and other adjustments.
- Managed accounts receivable collections process by monitoring customer payments and following up with customers on past due invoices.
- Coordinated external audits with auditors; reviewed audit findings and recommendations with senior leadership team members.
- Prepared detailed monthly variance analysis reports for review by executive management team.
- Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles standards.
- Maintained relationships with banks while performing periodic reviews of banking services available in order to ensure best practices are being followed.
- Compiled year-end tax documents for preparation by outside CPA firm.
- Analyzed monthly financial results against budget and forecast; investigated variances when necessary.
- Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
- Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
Auditing Supervisor
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
El Paso
06.1997 - 01.2003
- Managed day-to-day bookkeeping activities such as invoicing customers, reconciling bank accounts, recording deposits and withdrawals.
- Tracked fixed assets including purchase dates and costs; calculated depreciation amounts and recorded disposals.
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Created financial models in Excel to project future trends in revenue, expenses, capital expenditures.
- Developed and maintained accounting databases and systems, ensuring reliability and security of financial data.
Education
BBA - Accounting
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2002
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Internal controls
- General ledger maintenance
- Great Interpersonal skills
Affiliations
- Home remodeling skills, I've flipped about 3 homes, 2 for profit, one to help out a friend.
- Half owner of City View Realty, a dba used for real estate business.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Two courses shy of a real estate license.
Timeline
Assistant Controller
W Silver Inc
02.2003 - Current
Auditing Supervisor
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
06.1997 - 01.2003
BBA - Accounting
The University of Texas At El Paso
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