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Griselle Molina

Miramar,FL

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and driving strategic objectives to successful completion. Expertise in developing streamlined processes that uphold high standards while aligning team efforts with organizational goals. Recognized for a collaborative approach that fosters teamwork and enhances productivity, coupled with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Passionate about leveraging skills to inspire teams and achieve outstanding results.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President & Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC.
05.2024 - Current
  • Lead all accounting and financial reporting functions, including AP, AR, Tax, Payroll, Corporate Accounting, Revenue Accounting, and SEC Reporting
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations, overseeing 10-K and 10-Q filings
  • Develop and implement strategies and provide analysis and insights to support business decisions
  • Manage, develop and motivate a team of accounting professionals, fostering a strong culture of camaraderie and continuous improvement
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with teams across the Company, building relationships and serving as a financial resource
  • Foster strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring effective communication and collaboration during audit processes

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER & SR. DIRECTOR – ACCOUNTING

SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC.
07.2017 - 05.2024
  • Manage the monthly close process to ensure that financial results and related reports are prepared accurately, timely and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the Company’s established policies and procedures.
  • Manage the financial reporting process to ensure the Company’s quarterly and annual financial results, as well as the related required regulatory reports and filings, are prepared accurately, timely, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with the regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission. Also, manage the related quarterly interim reviews and annual external audits.
  • Research technical accounting issues, develop and document related accounting conclusions and positions for internal policies and review by external auditors. Effectively communicate technical accounting issues with the Company’s executive team and other key functions.
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, develop and implement effective process controls to adequately mitigate the Company’s financial statement risks, oversee the appropriate performance of controls and processes within the accounting function.
  • Manage, develop and motivate accounting team by providing coaching and appropriate and timely feedback. Assess and organize processes and procedures as well as workloads and roles within the department to increase efficiency, particularly in the face of shifting priorities and tight deadlines, as well as to reflect staffing and developing skill sets.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the Company, building relationships and serving as a financial resource.

Director – Corporate Accounting & SEC Reporting

SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC.
08.2013 - 07.2017
  • Manage the monthly close process to ensure that financial results and related reports are prepared accurately, timely and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the Company’s established policies and procedures.
  • Manage the financial reporting process to ensure the Company’s quarterly and annual financial results, as well as the related required regulatory reports and filings, are prepared accurately, timely, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with the regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission. Also, manage the related quarterly interim reviews and annual external audits.
  • Research technical accounting issues, develop and document related accounting conclusions and positions for internal policies and review by external auditors. Effectively communicate technical accounting issues with the Company’s executive team and other key functions.
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, develop and implement effective process controls to adequately mitigate the Company’s financial statement risks, oversee the appropriate performance of controls and processes within the accounting function.
  • Manage, develop and motivate accounting team by providing coaching and appropriate and timely feedback. Assess and organize processes and procedures as well as workloads and roles within the department to increase efficiency, particularly in the face of shifting priorities and tight deadlines, as well as to reflect staffing and developing skill sets.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the Company, building relationships and serving as a financial resource.

Director – International Tax Compliance & Reporting

SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC.
08.2013 - 07.2017
  • International Statutory Accounting and related Income Tax & Other Tax Returns
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation and filing of international income tax and other tax returns (i.e., municipal, property tax, etc.), as well as related financial accounting books and records in accordance with statutory generally accepted accounting methods, principles and regulations in international locations. Supervise the independent statutory and fiscal audits required in the international locations.

Audit Senior Manager (last Position)

KPMG, LLP
09.2004 - 07.2013
  • Provided professional audit services to several clients in accordance with PCAOB and AICPA requirements and U.S. GAAP. (Representative clients: Burger King Holdings, Inc., AutoNation, Inc.)
  • Audit experience includes planning and managing financial statement audits and SEC filings, primarily for public companies, as well as researching accounting technical issues.
  • Thorough understanding of SEC rules and regulations and involved in debt offerings, purchase accounting and public equity offerings.
  • Thorough understanding of accounting issues facing the retail and food and drink industries, among others, and has experience dealing with complicated accounting transactions and managing complex audits that included acquisition transactions, multi-location companies and other complex transactions.
  • Review financial statements to ensure that they are presented in accordance with GAAP and other comprehensive forms of accounting, as well as in compliance with SEC regulations.
  • Develop, track and maintain engagement/annual budget, including time by audit area and expenses budget vs. actual analysis.
  • Effectively lead a team of up to 30 professionals, including managing, reviewing and supervising the work of several assist teams (i.e. Valuation Services, Tax Audit, IT & Risk Management and other teams).
  • Managed, developed and mentored staff by providing appropriate and timely feedback.

Education

Master of Accounting -

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
MIAMI, FLORIDA

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
MIAMI, FLORIDA

Certification

  • Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Florida
  • Member, AICPA, FICPA

OTHER EXPERIENCE

  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX – ONLINE INSTRUCTOR, SEPTEMBER 2009 – MAY 2013
  • Courses: Foundations of Personal Finance (FP101), Financial Accounting I (ACC225)
  • VISIONWORKS – GENERAL/AREA MANAGER, APRIL 1996 – AUGUST 2004
  • Managed and supervised a team of up to 50 staff members, including lab, sales and optometric staff.

Timeline

Vice President & Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC.
05.2024 - Current

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER & SR. DIRECTOR – ACCOUNTING

SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC.
07.2017 - 05.2024

Director – Corporate Accounting & SEC Reporting

SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC.
08.2013 - 07.2017

Director – International Tax Compliance & Reporting

SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC.
08.2013 - 07.2017

Audit Senior Manager (last Position)

KPMG, LLP
09.2004 - 07.2013

Master of Accounting -

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY