Mark Cruz
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experience and detail-oriented Financial Controller with a solid track record of leading accounting operations, managing cross- functional teams, and driving financial compliance in fast-paced industries. Skilled in GAAP compliance, NMLS reporting, budgeting, and full-cycle payroll. Proven ability to implement process improvements, oversee adults, and support strategic financial planning.
Core Competencies
Financial Reporting & Analysis • GAAP& NMLS Compliance • Strategic Budgeting • Tax Preparation
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller / HR
All American Home Mortgage LLC
05.2024 - Current
- Prepare commission reports for real estate agents and mortgage loan officers.
- Ensure compliance with NMLS (National Mortgage Licensing System) by submitting monthly MLD and quarterly mortgage call reports.
- Oversee the management of funds related to mortgage transactions and ensure timely loan disbursement.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and NMLS requirements for business license renewals.
- Lead the preparation of tax returns and ensure timely tax filing.
- Administered bi-weekly payroll, bonus, commission, and benefits for employees on a timely and accurate processing.
- Develop and implement HR policies and employee handbooks.
- Streamlined onboarding process, ensuring candidates are being assisted in completing employment packet.
- Maintain the safekeeping of employee records and ensuring confidentiality.
Staff Accountant
Real Onyx Property Management
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversee all financial activities, including balance sheet, 12 months trailing income statement, cash flow, and rent-rolls
- Lead audits and coordinate with external CPA to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
- Prepare monthly owner’s distribution and calculate management fees to collect per portfolio.
- Manage quarterly and year-end close processes including property tax preparation and 1099 NEC filling.
- Mentor and supervise staff, providing guidance and support to foster professional development.
Accounting Manager and Payroll
Destinations by Design
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared and reviewed monthly closing, such as adjustment entry, accruals, prepaid expense, amortization schedule, and recording fixed assets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve internal controls.
- Successful implementation of automated accounting systems, such as SAP Concur for integration of employee's expenditures, and Mineral Tree for paperless invoicing.
AP Manager and Payroll
Pitstop Oil Company
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Full cycle accounts payable process, including GL coding, invoicing, and obtaining POD from vendors.
- Process bi-weekly payroll for up to 120 employees via Paychex.
- Process monthly sales and use tax, schedule quarterly business license renewal permit.
- Work with the general manager and staff on auditing the store, carwash, and gasoline inventory.
- Full cycle account payable processing including GL coding, entry of invoices, obtaining proper authorization of payment to CEO or production engineer.
AR Specialist
Star City Beverage
04.2019 - 04.2021
Bookkeeper
Sport Dimensions
03.2018 - 04.2019
AR Chargeback Specialist
Gibson Overseas Inc
05.2015 - 03.2018
AR/AP
Zemarc Corporation
04.2012 - 05.2015
- Delivered skilled administrative and bookkeeping support to AR/AP supervisor.
Education
Bachelor Science of Business and Administration - undefined
LYCEUM of Alabang Philippines
01.2010
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- Auditing, and Team Leadership
- Tax Preparator
Certification
- Real Estate Finance, Principles and, Practice
- Rio Hondo College – Whittier, CA Jan 2019 – May 2019
- Real Estate School of Nevada – Las Vegas, NV June 2021 – Sep 2021
TOOLS AND SOFTWARE
- Quickbooks
- Oracle Netsuite
- Cstore Office
- Voyager
- Paychex
- Paycom
- Yardi Breeze
Timeline
Controller / HR
All American Home Mortgage LLC
05.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Real Onyx Property Management
08.2023 - 05.2024
Accounting Manager and Payroll
Destinations by Design
12.2022 - 08.2023
AP Manager and Payroll
Pitstop Oil Company
06.2021 - 12.2022
AR Specialist
Star City Beverage
04.2019 - 04.2021
Bookkeeper
Sport Dimensions
03.2018 - 04.2019
AR Chargeback Specialist
Gibson Overseas Inc
05.2015 - 03.2018
AR/AP
Zemarc Corporation
04.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor Science of Business and Administration - undefined
LYCEUM of Alabang Philippines