Jessica Pineda
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Ready to bring 16+ years of experience and take on new role.
Detail-oriented financial professional adept at coordinating fiscal plans, AP and AR operations. Good mathematical, communication and problem-solving abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Responsibilities and driven to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
LongArm Engineering, LLC
02.2023 - Current
- Verify accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes.
- Follow up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Supervise accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Direct corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Manage daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Work with 4 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
Controller
ATM Land Depot, LLC
02.2023 - Current
- Enhance quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
- Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes.
- Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
CFO
Stella's Restaurant
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Drove revenue growth by developing pricing strategies that maximized both sales volume and profitability.
Accounting Manager
LongArm Engineering, LLC
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Developed comprehensive financial models to support strategic business decisions and long-term planning initiatives.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
Office Manager
Sundown Tubing Testing Inc.
04.2007 - 09.2018
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Organized travel arrangements for executives by researching cost-effective options while accommodating individual preferences.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sundown High School
Sundown, TX06.2003
Skills
- Financial Forecasting
- Fixed Asset Management
- Staff Management
- Financial document review
- Expense Control
- Collections understanding
- Team Oversight
- Internal control management
- AP/AR invoicing
- Accounting management
- Revenue Recognition
- Bookkeeping
- Account Reconciliation
- Cash Flow Forecasting
Timeline
Controller
LongArm Engineering, LLC
02.2023 - Current
Controller
ATM Land Depot, LLC
02.2023 - Current
CFO
Stella's Restaurant
02.2022 - 02.2023
Accounting Manager
LongArm Engineering, LLC
01.2020 - 02.2022
Office Manager
Sundown Tubing Testing Inc.
04.2007 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Sundown High School
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