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LILIA RAMIREZ

Dublin,CA

Summary

Accomplished Investment Accountant with over 20 years of experience in the legal and venture capital sectors, demonstrating a strong track record of delivering measurable results. Proficient in corporate and fund accounting, project management, and cash and management. Recognized by clients, peers, and management for collaborating with and influencing cross-functional teams, identifying areas of improvement and implementing corrective actions. Experienced in analyzing, developing, and executing cost-reduction measures. Organized and thoughtful in executing strategic and operational initiatives in high-volume and fast-paced environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP
, California
01.2022 - Current
  • Manage accounting operations and assist in financial reporting of the firm's investment portfolio composed of over $250 million in assets.
  • Oversee cash flows to and from investors, portfolio venture funds, and companies and ensure the use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
  • Ensure collection and accurate recording of venture fund capital account balances and equity net asset values (NAV) in the accounting system.
  • Collaborate with the Tax team to prepare limited partners’ Schedule K-1 and other tax projects such as 1099 Forms, annual tax returns, and investor Income and Estimated Tax Statements to fulfill tax requirements.
  • Review and approve banking transactions, including ACH transfers, incoming and outgoing wires, as well as domestic and foreign transactions. Collaborate with bank representatives to promptly investigate and resolve any emerging banking issues.
  • Conduct monthly reconciliations of cash and investments, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  • Prepare quarterly investor cash flow, capital call, and distribution notices and ensure timely publication to the investor portal. Assist with additional accounting outputs, including quarterly investment solicitation and investor allocation models.
  • Support limited partners by addressing any additional requests they may have.
  • Lead and mentor junior accountants, enhancing team skills and capabilities.
  • Project manage the transition to Allvue accounting software, improving data accuracy and financial reporting speed. Collaborate with external consultants (Allvue) to build and deploy financial fund and limited partner reporting.
  • Collaborate closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Investments, and Director of Finance to achieve project objectives and assist with ad hoc projects as assigned.

SR. INVESTMENT ACCOUNTANT & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP
, California
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Review and approve invoices and expense reports to be processed and paid via ACH transfer, wire or check.
  • Analyze and review monthly detailed expense charges such as occupancy and capital lease expenses.
  • Significantly improved the timeliness and accuracy of vendor payments.
  • Proactively respond to all vendor inquiries and assist in month-end closing tasks.
  • Participated in the implementation of Chrome River accounts payable system.
  • Responsible for training staff on new systems.
  • Reorganized departmental processes to ensure that issues with processing did not occur.
  • Accountable for audits and Corporate credit card monthly reconciliation.
  • Work closely with vendors on cost-savings programs for office supplies, equipment and library expenses.

INVESTMENT ACCOUNTANT

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP
, California
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Perform all functions related to accounting, operations and administration of the venture capital investment partnership and multiple assets including cash, venture capital, public and private equity.
  • Automation and streamlining of accounting functions, consistently reducing errors and improve profitability. Analyze flow of funds and record accurately daily cash transactions across the accounting systems.
  • Accountable for maintenance of general ledger, investment accounting systems, cash management and investor online Portal. Reconcile various accounts with data from other sources and correct any variances. Perform manual journal entries at month-end closing.
  • Assist with preparation of Schedule K-1 and other Tax Projects such as 1099 Forms and Income and Estimated Tax Statements.
  • Process Venture Fund capital calls and Equity investment payments. Collect and record Capital Account Balances and Equity Net Asset Values into the Accounting system. Assist in annual and quarterly internal and external reporting.
  • Prepare timely and accurate Partner distributions and other fund accounting output such as Partner allocation models for subsequent review.
  • Project manage the ongoing implementation/migration of the current Accounting database to Allvue Accounting System. Collaborate with vendor (Allvue) to build and deploy financial reports to enhance investor Portal.
  • Document Allvue business processes and coordinate cross-training sessions with the accounting team to ensure backup coverage.
  • Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Controller and Director of Investments to achieve team objectives and assist in ad hoc projects as assigned. e.g. Partner quarterly investment solicitations, reporting, data collection and validation, collection of lost assets, etc.

SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP
, California
01.1999 - 01.2011
  • Steered all efforts toward account schedules and bank reconciliations along with expense variance analysis. Verified accounts receivables, cash receipts and preparation of daily deposits.
  • Oversaw weekly check runs and wires. Assisted with the annual Audit requests corporate and partnership tax projects. Administered the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets.
  • Administered trust account activities by working with associates, partners and clients, handled daily checks, wires/ACHs payments. Examined banking activities and resolved banking issues of the organization.
  • Evaluated, developed and involved in continuous improvement initiatives of various projects within the organization included evaluation and assessment of different accounting processes. Supported Controller through Audits.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California State University
Hayward, CA
03.2016

Skills

  • Accounts Receivable/Payable
  • Financial Resources Management
  • Strategic Planning/Analysis
  • Cash Management ▪ Partnership & Fund Accounting
  • Training and Staff
  • Development
  • Credit & Collection
  • Tax Accounting ▪ Billing & Invoicing
  • Record Maintenance
  • Project Management
  • Banking

Timeline

INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP
01.2022 - Current

SR. INVESTMENT ACCOUNTANT & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP
01.2019 - 01.2021

INVESTMENT ACCOUNTANT

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP
01.2012 - 01.2018

SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP
01.1999 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California State University

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