Keren Garcia
Summary
Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with 14 years of demonstrated positive impact company growth. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, forecasting and cost control.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Malama Solar LLC.
04.2023 - Current
- Orchestrated the seamless transition of the company's accounting methodology from cash-based to accrual-based practices, ensuring full compliance with GAAP standards
- Formulated comprehensive reports amalgamating internal data with that of finance partners to meticulously monitor the timing of remittance payments and deductions for advanced funding
- Spearheaded the month-end close process, overseeing credit card expenditure, bank account reconciliations, and the processing of monthly journal entries for both balance sheet and P&L, with a dedicated focus on the monthly analysis to reconcile deferred revenue
- Facilitated daily cash flow meetings with the executive team to navigate through a period of stringent cash management
- Collaborated closely with finance partners to expedite funding acquisition by streamlining the processing of customer documents
- Rigorously monitored all cash receipts and conducted weekly audits of received payments, meticulously verifying chargebacks from finance partners, culminating in the preparation of comprehensive weekly data analysis reports to optimize expenditure and forecast cash flow accurately
- Generated detailed reports to audit and verify the status of jobs, including funds received, scheduling feasibility, and outstanding accounts receivable
- Oversaw the collections process, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions to maintain optimal financial health
- Conducted regular analyses to ensure precise categorization of expenses, enhancing financial reporting accuracy
- Implemented an automated system for tracking sales commissions for sales representatives, leveraging Excel and Salesforce integration to monitor outstanding commissions effectively
- Executed monthly payroll and commission accruals to synchronize costs with revenue recognition for the corresponding period
- Conducted monthly reviews of the balance sheet to transition items to the P&L for installed jobs, ensuring financial transparency and accuracy
- Conducted monthly reconciliations of inventory and assets to maintain up-to-date financial records
- Generated monthly breakeven analyses and P&L by Job analyses by consolidating multiple reports from QuickBooks and Salesforce, facilitating precise tracking of profitability, labor costs per watt, material expenses, commissions, and other job-related expenditures.
DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT
Power Home Solar, LLC. Dba Pink Energy LLC.
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Earned recognition for exceptional performance and dedication over the course of 6 ½ years, securing multiple promotions starting at Executive Assistant, then Sr
- Accounting Manager, Controller and finally Director of Internal Audit
- Administer monthly audits on gas cards, p-cards, company vehicles, employees, and company property to monitor trends over time, analyze data, and contribute recommendations on company policies
- Evaluate core financial processes in order to identify areas for improvement and make targeted recommendations to drive cost containment initiatives and enhance efficiency.
CONTROLLER
Power Home Solar, LLC. Dba Pink Energy LLC.
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Bridge communications with the controller to coordinate the development of streamlined new processes for sales commission management as well as billing and asset management by implementing new automated process using advanced macro enabled excel spreadsheets and Salesforce integration
- Supervise and guide a high-performing team consisting of 4 direct reports including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Commissions
- Headed the accounting team during unexpected turnover to process payroll and sales commissions
- Handle all daily cash flow operations from processing wire and ACH payments to overseeing bank transfers as needed, in addition to managing daily cash balances.
SENIOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Power Home Solar, LLC. Dba Pink Energy LLC.
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Coordinate 600 company p-cards, conduct reviews and audits of expense reports, in addition to overseeing all credit card activity to reduce company spending using the Expensify and Concur platforms
- Conduct monthly reconciliation of vendor statements, distribute daily cash and liquidity updates to the executive team, contribute guidance to the accounting team, and support the CFO and Controller.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Power Home Solar, LLC. Dba Pink Energy LLC.
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Generate regular financial statements and reports to facilitate month end close for a $1B company, financial report package including Operations Summary, Variance Analysis, Market Survey, P&L, Projected Cash Flow, Trial Balance, Bank Reconciliation, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Monthly Forecast and Aged Receivables
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of an updated process for completing month end close, reducing overall processing time from 15 business days down to just 5 days
- Oversee all monthly bank reconciliation and credit card reconciliation, prepare weekly cash flow analysis for 13-week forecast, outline open bill reports, and manage open A/P and A/R transactions.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Power Home Solar, LLC. Dba Pink Energy LLC.
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Serve as right hand to CEO, COO and President
- Manage complex calendars including scheduling appointments and video calls and managing logistics for meetings and client events
- Arrange complex domestic & international travel itineraries as well as occasional personal travel coordination for CEO and COO
- Help maintain office supplies and daily restock
- Maintain strict confidentiality for executive team in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in high pressure situations.
COMMUNITY MANAGER
Regus Management Group
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Navigated a center-wide IT and telecoms outage while keeping clients informed on down time
- Communicated effectively with customers throughout 4 leadership changes in 8 months, keeping them engaged and informed throughout significant company restructuring
- Served as the right hand to the Area Manager in leading all day-to-day operational center functions
- Directed the A/R and collections processes while maintaining accurate center aging report for 8 months
- Orchestrated a full renovation, liaising with building management teams and clients to communicate key updates on project progress in order to make informed scheduling decisions
- Supported the manager by assisting with touring prospects and brokers to effectively showcase the center in an effort to increase the client base and boost overall sales revenue
- Aided clients by delivering mail, answering phones, sending packages, ordering supplies, troubleshooting basic technical issues, preparing and reserving meeting rooms, and arranging offices
- Guided the client move in and move out processes, ensuring a simple and seamless transition
- Led the center billing and A/R process, verifying P&L accuracy and adherence to the billing process
- Facilitated cross-functional communication across multiple client offices, departments, and relevant parties to provide key updates on management policies and developments.
BILLING SUPERVISOR
Utilipath, LLC. Corporate Office
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Achieved a reduction in corporate receivables from over $500,000 to just $30,000
- Acted as the primary billing contact for three master corporate accounts and handled technical accounting tasks alongside the controller such as preparing, auditing, and processing invoices
- Exhibited exceptional efficiency in managing the workload of two roles during a complex changeover
- Reduced paper and FedEx fees by converting the invoice billing system to an electronic system, leading to a significant increase efficiency and an increase in customer on‐time payments
- Assessed customer accounts in order to effectively identify issues and implement lasting solutions
- Documented invoices in the general ledger, prepared weekly accruals, and reconciled A/R aging reports
- Updated and posted journal entries for sales and cost accruals, actual sales, and other miscellaneous entries, in addition to conducting in-depth analysis of weekly profit and loss reports
- Demonstrated a strong ability to complete projects independently and effectively while meeting company deadlines, often managing multiple initiatives at one time
- Processed cash and checks with accuracy, oversaw data entry, and prepared customer invoices
- Headed audits of sales, receipts, and accruals, as well as preparing, revising, and approving a high volume of subcontractor invoices in order to efficiently process payments through A/P
- Identified recurring issues, process inefficiencies, or cost containment opportunities by regularly monitoring key financial data and metrics.
ACCOUNTING CLERK/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Randy Humphrey & Associates, Inc.
12.2010 - 02.2012
Education
Career Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA03.2007
Skills
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Google Suite
- General Accounting
- Internal Audits & Reviews
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Financial Reporting
- Account Reconciliation
- Data Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Bank Reconciliation
- General Ledger Management
- Payroll Processing & Administration
- Team Supervision
- Internal Controls
Hobbies and Interests
- Psychology
- Reading
- Cooking
- Traveling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SENIOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Malama Solar LLC.
04.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT
Power Home Solar, LLC. Dba Pink Energy LLC.
05.2022 - 04.2023
CONTROLLER
Power Home Solar, LLC. Dba Pink Energy LLC.
02.2020 - 05.2022
SENIOR ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Power Home Solar, LLC. Dba Pink Energy LLC.
12.2018 - 02.2020
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Power Home Solar, LLC. Dba Pink Energy LLC.
10.2016 - 12.2018
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Power Home Solar, LLC. Dba Pink Energy LLC.
05.2016 - 10.2016
COMMUNITY MANAGER
Regus Management Group
06.2015 - 05.2016
BILLING SUPERVISOR
Utilipath, LLC. Corporate Office
02.2012 - 06.2015
ACCOUNTING CLERK/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Randy Humphrey & Associates, Inc.
12.2010 - 02.2012
Career Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Penn Foster Career School
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