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Maria Taveras

Rutherford,NJ

Summary

Seasoned financial professional with over 20 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement. Known for streamlining operations and enhancing data accuracy, delivering actionable financial insights that drive business success. Expertise spans diverse industries, including healthcare, global medical technology, manufacturing, and media. By blending technical proficiency with practical strategies, I have helped companies achieve measurable results. I look forward to collaborating to enhance financial and accounting operations and drive increased efficiency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-Directed

Personal Project
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Engaged in personal entrepreneurial venture and strategic initiative, gaining valuable insights into business management, operations, and market dynamics while enhancing business management abilities.

Senior Financial and Reporting Consultant

Robert Half Management Resources
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Main Consulting Engagements Industry Sectors: Healthcare, Global Medical Technology, Manufacturing, Media, Chemical and Customer Communications
  • Prepared comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial packages in compliance with GAAP for senior management and the Board of Directors, including detailed Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow analyses, key performance metrics and operational KPIs
  • Innovated financial reporting by developing SAP BPC expense data templates to address reporting gaps
  • Leveraged Excel Pivot Tables to generate P&L reports for 19 plants, improving operational efficiency by 75% across supply chain operations—specifically in manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation
  • Prepared and distributed monthly Supply Chain KPIs to both plant and senior management, providing key insights across supply chain operations
  • Managed the creation and administration of Annual Operating Plans (AOPs) and expense forecasts for multiple cost centers and business units, consolidating data, identifying variances, and ensuring accurate financial reporting
  • Revised full-year forecasts with monthly Latest Estimate (LE) updates, highlighting major fluctuations and providing key variance explanations to FP&A Directors
  • Managed the Multi-year Customer Revenue Database, analyzing trends to generate accurate revenue forecasts and highlight key variances that guided cost control initiatives
  • Led collaboration with senior management on the development of AOPs, establishing long-term objectives
  • Conducted monthly reviews to refine forecasts, analyze variances, and adjust plans in SAP BPC, resulting in improved financial accuracy
  • Trained entry-level Financial Analyst in financial analysis, SAP BPC operations, and expense tracking, improving team efficiency and streamlining the onboarding process
  • Proposed and implemented new month-end reporting standards across 20 business units, improving efficiency and accuracy within the R&D Division of a global medical technology company by remodeling SAP BPC P&L reports for enhanced financial analysis
  • Developed advanced Excel templates to compare Month-to-Date (MTD) actual expenses against forecasts to correct discrepancies before month-end
  • Automated compensation statements and streamlined weekly revenue forecasting for providers, enhancing data accuracy and efficiency by 50%
  • Created an advanced Excel model for tiered commissions, reducing processing time from 2 days to 5 hours while improving accuracy
  • Developed standardized comprehensive procedure manuals for financial reporting of manufacturing, transportation, and warehouse processes, to enhance efficiency and consistency across the organization
  • Prepared individualized Compensation Detail Statements for medical professionals, outlining collections, draws, COGS, bonuses, and share-based compensation in accordance with contract terms
  • Developed and managed compensation schedules to ensure timely and accurate recognition of liabilities and revenue for providers
  • Calculated monthly revenue % rate to use for revenue recognition & forecasting, ensuring compliance with financial standards
  • Oversaw the collection and consolidation of financial data, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Business Research & Development and Innovation Survey (BRDIS) for a global medical technology company, ensuring timely reporting
  • Managed the migration, validation, and restructuring of BPC Master Data Hierarchies for a leading premium paint and coatings company, enhancing data integrity, Cost of Sales, and account alignments for manufacturing, warehouse, and transportation operations
  • Led modifications to the revamped Chart of Accounts (COA) during a Great Plains re-implementation for a media and information services company, ensuring accurate cross-segment reporting and alignment
  • Main Consulting Engagements Industry Sectors: Healthcare, Global Medical Technology, Manufacturing, Media, Chemical and Customer Communications

Independent Consultant - Controller

The Newark Group
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: (Recycled paperboard manufacturing company)
  • Spearheaded month-end close processes and prepared detailed financial summaries for 15 plant locations post-acquisition, consolidating them into GAAP-compliant financial statements
  • Coordinated the reconciliation of account mapping discrepancies with acquisition finance team, facilitating the seamless conversion of the monthly Trial Balance from Oracle to JD Edwards, thereby maintaining data integrity
  • Managed accounting operations, including AP, AR, cash management, and G/L reconciliation, while leading a team of three
  • Created ad-hoc Oracle reports for the SVP, delivering key business insights to support informed decision-making
  • (Recycled paperboard manufacturing company)

Functional Reporting Consultant- Oracle FSG

The Madison Square Garden Company
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: (Sports and entertainment company)
  • Led the Oracle EBS R12 upgrade as a Functional Consultant: improving financial reporting by designing, testing, and validating Financial Statement Generator (FSG) reports
  • Created test plans and corrected data errors in import/export interfaces
  • Updated and documented the Chart of Accounts (COA) during the Oracle ERP upgrade: Translated account mappings to ensure seamless data integration and reduce discrepancies by documenting process changes and validating data
  • Collaborated with business owners: Aligned financial reports with strategic goals and advised on Oracle FSG improvements
  • Provided targeted training and ongoing post-implementation support
  • (Sports and entertainment company)

Planning & Reporting Manager

UBM Global Trade
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: (Business information and media company)
  • Managed creation and consolidation of multi-currency annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for multiple entities and business units, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
  • Prepared and consolidated GAAP-compliant, comprehensive multi-currency monthly financial statements for senior management, including variance analysis, and IFRS-compliant financial reports for the foreign parent company
  • Prepared and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational and financial performance, providing insights for senior management and supporting strategic decision-making
  • Collaborated with business leaders to set profit objectives, supporting strategic financial planning through detailed analysis, quarterly forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Spearheaded the evaluation and implementation of Xlerant’s BudgetPak system, streamlining budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation for Canadian and U.S
  • Entities, improving multi-currency processes and increasing efficiency by 85%
  • Identified process gaps and introduced automation improvements that enhanced reporting accuracy and consistency
  • Supported US and UK Oracle ERP implementations, gathering requirements, mapping processes, and providing G/L support and training to end users
  • Designed and created Oracle Financial Statement Generator (FSG) reports to validate financial data integrity and enhance reporting accuracy
  • Temporarily managed all aspects of general accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and G/L management, to cover a management gap due to illness
  • Supervised the accounting team providing leadership and guidance during critical transition period
  • Led month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timely year-end reporting
  • (Business information and media company)

Education

MBA - Management

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

BS - Accounting

Hunter College
New York, NY

Skills

  • Financial Reporting (GAAP & IFRS) Compliance
  • Multi-Currency Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis
  • Process Automation & Efficiency
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
  • Project Management & Systems Implementation
  • Financial Software Proficiency (BudgetPak, Oracle ERP, SAP BPC, JD Edwards, Great Plains)
  • Advanced Excel & Data Modeling
  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Detail-Oriented
  • Staff Development & Mentorship
  • Ability to Present Complex Financial Information Clearly








Previouslyheldroles

  • Accounting Manager, EK Success Inc., NJ
  • Business Manager, Memphis Museums Inc. (Pink Palace), Memphis, TN
  • Assistant Controller, Hudson News Company, Inc., NJ
  • Senior Financial Analyst, Summit Bank, NJ

Timeline

Self-Directed

Personal Project
01.2023 - 01.2024

Senior Financial and Reporting Consultant

Robert Half Management Resources
01.2016 - 01.2023

Independent Consultant - Controller

The Newark Group
01.2015 - 01.2016

Functional Reporting Consultant- Oracle FSG

The Madison Square Garden Company
01.2013 - 01.2015

Planning & Reporting Manager

UBM Global Trade
01.2006 - 01.2013

MBA - Management

University of Phoenix

BS - Accounting

Hunter College

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