Karen Gandara
Pennsburg,PA
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in rapid skill acquisition and technology adaptation, delivering high-quality outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in financial reporting and multitasking, enhancing business processes. Strong time management skills ensure consistent adherence to project deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
The Blue Casita Rental Property
Greentown, PA
06.2022 - Current
- Manage guest communication before, during, and after stays.
- Handle bookings, check-in/check-out, and guest support.
- Coordinate and complete cleaning, maintenance, and restocking.
- Optimize listing details, pricing, and availability.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations. Handle bookkeeping, track income and expenses, and maintain financial records.
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Ancillare
Horsham, PA
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Responsible for compiling and analyzing financial information in support of Business Development, Client Services, and Operations teams which includes conducting analysis of financial results, identifying trends, and reporting results to the executive leadership team.
- Prepare operating and capital budgets for the organization.
- Ensure general ledgers and financial statements accurately reflect financial results of the company under accounting and regulatory guidelines.
Finance Manager
Bioclinia
Doylestown, PA
07.2014 - 01.2018
- Prepare monthly financial reports by business unit to support corporate and operational financial analysis and planning to drive company objectives and achieve finance goals.
- Manage the preparation of the annual budget and budget tracking reports.
- Optimize business processes by leveraging system functionality to extract and analyze data.
- Design and develop presentations for senior management and Board meetings.
Experienced Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Philadelphia, PA
09.2011 - 07.2014
- Participate in audit engagements and review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. In addition, work with SEC clients and assist in filing Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
- Identify and test internal controls related to financial statements and compliance requirements.
- Perform inventory inspections.
- Lead and train staff on audit engagements through continuous monitoring to ensure quality, efficiency, professionalism, and timeliness.
Education
Masters -
West Chester University
West Chester, PABachelor of Science - Finance, Marketing
Villanova University
Villanova, PASkills
- Financial record keeping
- Compliance adherence
- Customer relationship management
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Financial analysis
- Budget preparation
- Team collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Property Manager
The Blue Casita Rental Property
06.2022 - Current
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Ancillare
02.2018 - 11.2018
Finance Manager
Bioclinia
07.2014 - 01.2018
Experienced Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2011 - 07.2014
Masters -
West Chester University
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Marketing
Villanova University