Maribeth Ugalde
Rodeo,CA
Summary
Accomplished financial leader with expertise in financial reporting and audit management at The West Oakland Health Council. Enhanced resource allocation efficiency and streamlined processes, reducing monthly book closure time by 20%. Proven ability to mentor teams, fostering continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory standards. Skilled in budget preparation and account reconciliations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
The West Oakland Health Council
03.2016 - 10.2025
- Oversaw financial reporting and compliance to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Managed budget preparation and forecasting processes, enhancing resource allocation efficiency.
- Directed audit processes, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to improve financial controls.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Oversaw management of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees.
- Coordinated with department heads to develop and monitor annual budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
- Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company's financial position.
- Prepared Financial and Revenue Tables of the Uniform Data System (UDS) Report for submission to the Health Resources and Services Administration.
- Prepared the Expense and Revenue tables of the Department of Health Care Access and Information Report for all Clinics.
- Prepared and Submitted 403B deductions, AFLAC deductions and Union dues deductions to third parties.
- Prepared and Submitted Union and Non-Union Pension to third parties.
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
- Facilitated successful external audits, meticulously preparing all necessary documents and reports.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, significantly reducing time required to close monthly books.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
Accounting Operations Officer
The West Oakland Health Council
06.2006 - 02.2016
- Streamlined operational workflows to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
- Developed and maintained operational protocols ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Led training sessions for staff on new procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Facilitated regular performance reviews, mentoring team members to achieve professional growth and development.
- Implemented processes that simplified procedures and reduced average processing time.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain quality standards across all operations departments.
- Supervised staff who were performing the General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.
- Processed Payroll for 140 employees in the absence of the Payroll Processing staff.
- Maintained Fixed Assets inventory. Recorded additions and disposals.
- Prepared the Revenue Recognition and Payroll Entries for general ledger input.
- Prepared the Perspective Payment System (PPS) Reconciliation Statement for submission to the State.
- Prepared the Medicare Cost Report.
- Prepared the Federal Financial Report (FFR) quarterly and annually for Health Resources System Administration (HRSA) reporting requirements.
- Prepared Sales and Use Tax Reports.
- Prepared Multiple Worksite Reports for EDD.
- Prepare Audit Schedules for all of the Balance Sheet Accounts.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Oversaw financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Commerce, Major in Accounting
St. Scholastica's College
Manila, Philippines03-1976
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budget preparation
- Audit management
- Account reconciliations
- Payroll management
- Financial statement preparation
- General ledger oversight
- Fixed asset management
- Preparing financial statements
- Journal entries
- Processing payments
Timeline
Controller
The West Oakland Health Council
03.2016 - 10.2025
Accounting Operations Officer
The West Oakland Health Council
06.2006 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Commerce, Major in Accounting
St. Scholastica's College