Professional finance leader with extensive expertise in financial management, reporting, and strategic planning. Exceptional at fostering team collaboration and driving organizational success through effective budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Highly adaptable, with strong analytical skills and deep understanding of corporate finance principles. Known for reliability, integrity, and results-driven approach in dynamic environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Biomerics Interventional Medial Plastics
Fairfield, CA
07.2022 - Current
Responsible for monitoring GL and data accuracy, and for investigating and correcting discrepancies.
Preparation of bank reconciliations, flagging potential errors and discrepancies, and manage cash flow.
Oversee daily operations of the accounting AR and AP department, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
Managed month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Reconciles balance sheet accounts and amortization schedules as necessary for accurate and current reporting obligations.
Conducted variance analysis for actuals vs. budget and forecast and provided explanations for identified variances.
Prepared and distributed month-end financial statements.
Oversaw accounts payable department ensuring accurate vendor payments in a timely manner.
Recorded transactions in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles.
Directed month-end closing process including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Implemented new software systems to improve efficiency of finance operations.
Managed the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Analyzed financial data, identified trends, and developed strategies for cost savings and improved profitability.
Worked with 8 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
Sr Accounting Manager
CORTICA BENICIA, USA
Fairfield, CA
01.2011 - 12.2022
Managed month-end close process including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
Monitored AP & AR transactions for accuracy and proper general ledger posting.
Processed banking deposits and completed bank account fund transfers to maintain sufficient account balances.
Analyzed financial information to determine assets, liabilities and capital.
Oversaw payroll processing activities, ensuring accurate payments were made timely.
Completed variance analysis of balance sheets and income statements to identify and resolve general ledger discrepancies.
Performed detailed reconciliations between bank accounts and ledgers to ensure accuracy of transactions.
Prepared annual operating budgets for review by senior management and board members.
Scholarship & Student Services II
SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE-FINANCIAL AID
Fairfield, CA
02.2005 - 02.2011
Manage & oversee all scholarships, process student financial aid packets, determine student eligibility.
Issued various scholarship checks to students on a bi-weekly basis.
Processed bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of proper due diligence.
Handled cash and deposits using the proper accounting procedures and documentation.
Diligently reviewed the student FASFA applications for students who meet federal and state regulations.
Assist students with filling out a financial aid application.