Open To Work
Jose Simon
Bogota
Summary
Multi-talented Senior Manager well-versed and highly effective at developing, executing and directing key improvements to enable business enhancements and growth. Visionary leader with solid success leading business operations toward growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting
Equinox Fitness
New York
02.2016 - Current
- Directed month-end close processes and ensured timely financial statement preparation.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring efficient cash flow management.
- Implemented new systems such as ERP software solutions for improved efficiency throughout the finance department.
- Performed variance analysis on budget vs. actual results to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful execution of projects according to timeline and budget constraints.
- Collaborated with external vendors to negotiate contracts that met company requirements while minimizing costs.
Finance Manager, Capital Planning
Equinox
New York
01.2018 - 10.2024
- Managed financial reporting and analysis for company-wide initiatives.
- Developed annual budgets in collaboration with departmental leaders.
- Oversaw cash flow management, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Implemented financial controls to mitigate risks and enhance accuracy.
- Streamlined accounting processes to improve workflow efficiency.
- Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
- Created monthly performance metrics to track key performance indicators and inform strategic decisions.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to improve financial operations and align departmental goals.
Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets
Equinox
New York
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Recorded fixed assets accurately per GAAP principles, ensuring compliance and reliability of financial data.
- Managed month-end and year-end close duties while overseeing additions, maintenance, and reporting of corporate fixed assets to enhance financial oversight.
- Provided support during internal and external audits related to fixed assets.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and liabilities, to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements.
- Performed variance analysis on various accounts such as R&M, Utilities, Club Supplies, T&E and Corporate expenses.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets by tracking purchases, disposals, depreciation calculations.
Volt Information Science, Inc.
Financial Analyst
Long Island
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Key member in assisting with the consolidation of the company’s business units and preparation of financial information
- Prepared balance sheets and income statements for financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in the development of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Reviewed and proofread footnotes on Schedule 10k, 10Q, and press releases quarterly, supporting accurate financial disclosures.
- Executed data entry into accounting system, enhancing accuracy of financial reporting.
- Prepare journal entries including, but not limited to, quarterly intercompany sales elimination, upload monthly activities for non-PeopleSoft (out-of-scope) regions and uploading quarterly post close entries submitted by the business units
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
05-2013
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Financial forecasting
- Variance analysis
- Budget management
- Financial controls
- ERP systems
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridSalary Range
$165000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Finance Manager, Capital Planning - Equinox
01.2018 - 10.2024
Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting - Equinox Fitness
02.2016 - Current
Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets - Equinox
02.2016 - 01.2019
Volt Information Science, Inc. - Financial Analyst
12.2013 - 12.2015
Hunter College - Bachelor of Science, Accounting