GABRIELA FELIXOVA VELAZQUEZ
Mebane,NC
Summary
Results-driven financial reporting and fund accounting professional with 15 years of experience in asset management. Expertise in financial statement preparation, SEC reporting, and audit coordination across mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, and alternative investments. Skilled in resolving reporting discrepancies, enhancing internal controls, and ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting.
Overview
2
2
Languages
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Aduro Advisors
09.2026 - Current
- Coordinated month-end close follow-ups and quarterly reporting deliverables with Controller to ensure timely financial reporting.
- Coordinate month-end close follow-ups and quarterly reporting deliverables with the Controller.
- Organized audit and tax documentation for annual reviews, facilitating compliance and accurate financial assessments.
- Maintained investor and investment data in FundPanel, coordinating investor notices to enhance communication and transparency.
Proof & Audit Lead Analyst
The Bank of New York Mellon
02.2020 - 09.2026
- Coordinated Proof & Audit deliverables across open-end, closed-end, ETF, and REIT funds to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Coordinated external audit workpapers, supporting schedules, and reconciliations to ensure timely completion of audits.
- Led daily cross-functional meetings to resolve reporting inquiries, audit matters, and outstanding deliverables across Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, Expense, and Proof & Audit teams.
- Served as a primary escalation contact for more than 10 clients, resolving complex reporting issues and coordinating timely responses.
- Managed major client transitions and system conversions while maintaining data integrity and financial statement accuracy.
- Led team coordination and workflow management, monitored key performance indicators, and ensured consistent delivery of accurate reporting.
- Supported internal controls and maintained quality standards to minimize reporting errors and resolve audit issues.
- Contributed to process improvements and standardized workflows that enhanced reporting quality and consistency.
- Supported staff development, workload management, and PTO coordination to maintain team coverage and meet reporting deadlines.
Proof & Audit Supervisor (Senior Analyst)
The Bank of New York Mellon
02.2014 - 02.2020
- Supervised staff and managed daily workflows to ensure adherence to financial reporting deadlines and quality standards, leading to timely completion of deliverables.
- Reviewed fund financial statements and supporting documentation, identified discrepancies, and coordinated resolution efforts to enhance reporting accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated external audit workpapers, supporting schedules, and reconciliations, resolving client inquiries and collaborating with cross-functional teams to effectively address reporting issues.
Financial Reporting Senior Specialist
The Bank of New York Mellon
11.2011 - 01.2014
- Prepared fund financial statements and supporting schedules, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable reporting requirements.
- Prepared fund financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable reporting requirements.
- Performed reconciliations and reviewed financial reporting data to identify discrepancies, enhancing overall accuracy.
- Coordinated resolution of reporting issues with internal teams and external auditors, ensuring timely compliance with deadlines.
Mutual Fund Accountant
Mergis Group – JPMorgan Chase & Co.
02.2010 - 08.2010
- Processed investment transactions and reconciled cash and bond balances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Investigated dividend discrepancies and daily accounting exceptions to maintain compliance and support accurate financial statements.
- Prepared ERISA and profit-and-loss (P&L) reports to provide insights into financial performance and regulatory compliance.
Associate II (Senior Fund Accountant)
State Street Alternative Investment Solutions
11.2006 - 12.2008
- Executed pricing and net asset value (NAV) reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
- Investigated reconciliation breaks, documenting exceptions to facilitate timely resolution.
- Managed corporate actions and month-end redemptions to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
- Investigated contributed property details and historical stock data.
Hedge Fund Accountant
GlobeOp Financial Services LLC
05.2006 - 09.2006
- Coordinated month-end bank and bond reconciliations, trial balances, P&L reporting, and portfolio reporting to ensure accurate financial statements.
- Reviewed trade and position accounts to ensure ledger accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
- Analyzed international cash transfers and currency reports to enhance accuracy and support risk monitoring processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2006
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Financial Statement Preparation and Review
- US GAAP, SEC Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
- SEC Filings: N-MFP, N-SAR, Form 10-K & Form 10-Q
- Investment Fund Accounting & Financial Statement Analysis
- General Ledger Accounting, Cash Reconciliations & Account Analysis
- External Audit Coordination, Audit Schedules & Internal Controls
- Financial Variance Analysis, Discrepancy Resolution & Quality Control
- Mutual Funds, ETFs, REITs, Venture Capital & Private Equity Funds
- Client Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Communication & Issue Escalation
- Reporting Process Improvement, Workflow Management & Operational Efficiency
- Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting Oversight
- Accounting & Reporting Systems: Eagle, Bloomberg, InvestOne, Xero & Salesforce
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Czech
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Aduro Advisors
09.2026 - Current
Proof & Audit Lead Analyst
The Bank of New York Mellon
02.2020 - 09.2026
Proof & Audit Supervisor (Senior Analyst)
The Bank of New York Mellon
02.2014 - 02.2020
Financial Reporting Senior Specialist
The Bank of New York Mellon
11.2011 - 01.2014
Mutual Fund Accountant
Mergis Group – JPMorgan Chase & Co.
02.2010 - 08.2010
Associate II (Senior Fund Accountant)
State Street Alternative Investment Solutions
11.2006 - 12.2008
Hedge Fund Accountant
GlobeOp Financial Services LLC
05.2006 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Finance
State University of New York at New Paltz