Luca Decandia
Parlin,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Controller with extensive experience in financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and mentor finance teams, ensuring accurate and compliant financial practices.
Overview
2
2
Languages
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Maersk Customs Services USA Inc
Florham Park, New Jersey
03.2003 - 08.2026
- Managed financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Evaluated internal controls to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency.
- Directed audits and collaborated with external auditors for accurate assessments.
- Trained and mentored finance team on best practices in accounting procedures.
- Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.
- Served as primary contact for external auditors throughout year-end audit process.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Provided support during audits conducted by outside agencies or internal audit teams.
- Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
Education
BBA - Accounting
St. Peters College
Jersey City, NJ06-2002
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Internal controls
- Audit management
- Account reconciliation
- General ledger maintenance
- Financial analysis
Languages
English
Professional
Italian
Professional
Timeline
Controller
Maersk Customs Services USA Inc
03.2003 - 08.2026
BBA - Accounting
St. Peters College