Joaquin Garces
San Jose,CA
Summary
Aspiring business development professional with a foundation in accounting and finance, leveraging data analysis and client engagement to support revenue integrity, operational performance, and decision-making. Experience partnering with enterprise stakeholders to evaluate financial processes, validate high-value transactions, and deliver insights that influence outcomes. Recognized for rapid progression, strong performance, and communicating complex concepts in client-facing environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Associate
Ernst & Young LLP
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Earned top performance rating and early promotion to Associate II within the first year by developing expertise across inventory, leases, revenue, cost of goods sold, and equity, consistently delivering accurate work in complex, high-risk areas.
- Strengthened financial transparency for a $120B+ global cybersecurity company by assessing revenue, accounts receivable, and inventory processes.
- Reduced regulatory and financial risk exposure and protected millions in reported revenue by identifying control gaps and supporting Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance through data-driven risk assessment techniques.
- Improved audit quality and delivery efficiency by standardizing documentation, refining workpaper clarity, and aligning procedures to key risk areas, reducing review notes and rework while supporting on-time, under-budget delivery.
- Validated 500+ high-value quotes and invoices by working with global distributors and clients across North America (NAM), Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Latin America (LATAM), ensuring revenue accuracy.
- Confirmed proper revenue recognition and ensured pricing accuracy by evaluating contracts under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606 and reviewing Standalone Selling Price (SSP) analyses.
- Translated complex financial data into clear, client-facing insights that supported stakeholder understanding and informed business decisions.
Assurance Intern
Ernst & Young LLP
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Earned full-time return offer by adapting quickly across two life sciences audit engagements, learning client processes and key financial areas, and contributing to timely delivery while supporting client communication.
- Analyzed audit documentation across fixed assets, payroll, and accounts payable and identified risk areas and control gaps to support audit planning and execution.
Operations Intern
DHL
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed a $1.2M warehouse renovation plan and detailed requirements to convert a vacant facility into a regional distribution center (RDC).
- Presented operational strategy and proposed solution to 145+ executives and managers, contributing to the immediate implementation of recommended improvements.
- Enhanced inventory workflows and user role configurations, improving efficiency and accuracy across warehouse operations.
- Identified process gaps and contributed to end-to-end workflow improvements with cross-functional stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Accounting & Finance
San Jose State University
05.2024
Skills
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- Tableau
- Python
- Salesforce
- Documentation review
- Account reconciliation
- Audit planning
- Risk assessment analysis
- Revenue recognition
- Variance analysis
- Financial statements expertise
Timeline
Audit Associate
Ernst & Young LLP
09.2024 - 03.2026
Assurance Intern
Ernst & Young LLP
06.2022 - 08.2023
Operations Intern
DHL
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Accounting & Finance
San Jose State University