Melisza Hernandez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A skilled finance professional with expertise in revenue recognition, financial analysis, and project management. Currently leading a team and enhancing financial processes to ensure compliance with accounting standards. Proficient in managing the complete order-to-cash cycle, including Order Management, Program Accounting, and Accounts Receivable. Proven success in streamlining processes, improving revenue recognition, and playing a pivotal role in customer relations and cross-functional projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager, Projects
Shell Recharge Solutions
12.2022 - Current
- Promoted to oversee end-to-end order-to-cash cycle by managing Order Management, Program Accounting, and Accounts Receivable functions, resulting in accurate gross margin reporting through streamlined business processes
- Reduced month-end tasks by enhancing monthly reporting tools for over 250 programs from 4 days to 2 days
- Implemented financial requirements to the order to cash cycle to align with ASC 606 revenue recognition accounting principles, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards
- Revamped the Accounts Receivable collection process and optimized NetSuite module capabilities, reducing over 90 days from over 30 million in 2023 to under 9 million within a year
- Revived a revenue renewal project to collect past software revenue that has not been recognized or invoiced to customers, resulting in over $100k collected in subscription fees as far back as 2021
- Ongoing lead contributor to enhancing finance business and system processes for the order-to-cash cycle in collaboration with the Sales, Procurement, Project Management, and Customer Experience teams
- Involved in customer relations to satisfy any reporting and invoicing needs
- Promote team development and growth by coaching team members while leveling up responsibilities to include critical thinking and problem-solving tasks.
Manager, FP&A
Shell Recharge Solutions
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed project budgets, revenue, and costs through in-depth financial analysis and enhanced business processes to achieve accurate monthly reporting
- Implemented program and project close-out processes across NetSuite and Salesforce, creating and improving modules, objects, and reports
- Finance lead in the Salesforce to NetSuite integration for orders, programs, and projects
- Including reports, tools, and objects to enhance reporting uses, such as revenue recognition, forecasting, and project completion
- Lead contributor in optimizing finance business and system processes for the order-to-cash cycle
- Collaborated with Revenue Operations, Contracts and Purchasing, Business Transformation, and Program Management teams to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
- Identified and spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives with short- and long-term goals, focusing on enhancing revenue and cogs recognition processes
- Led a team managing the Order Management Desk and Project Accounting functions
- Focused on continuous development and coaching of direct reports to enhance team performance and productivity.
Senior Financial Analyst
Shell Recharge Solutions
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided comprehensive financial support and analysis for high-value programs and projects, including $10+ million multi-site initiatives
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to structure and enhance business processes
- Served as the lead analyst for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing the NetSuite system’s program and project module setup, linking programs to orders while driving improvements in efficiency and accuracy
- Managed month-end closing procedures, including revenue forecasting and sales order accuracy
- Oversaw time tracking for project management labor and customer experience teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Established and led a change control committee for the Order-to-Cash process, effectively documenting and communicating ongoing changes to improve order efficiency and accuracy.
Financial Analyst II
AeroVironment, Inc.
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided finance support to assigned business unit departments, marketing, sales, software, operations, and project management
- Prepared and distributed a weekly project high-level summary report analyzing contract value, funded value, actuals, cost distribution, and remaining funds
- Monthly Estimate-at-Completes Summary preparation and presentation; Provided management with cost and profit changes, updates, and explanations, including assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
Accountant
XRT Express Reefer Transport, Inc.
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Responsible for preparing and performing month-end closing journal entries and account reconciliations
- Record updates to prepaid expenses and depreciation schedules
- Prepare and present Financial Reports, including monthly end-of-period Profit & Loss reports
- Monitor business checking, money market, and investment accounts daily
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts weekly and monthly.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Marymount California University
Rancho Palos Verdes, CABachelor of Arts, Accounting - undefined
Marymount California University
Rancho Palos Verdes, CASkills
P&L Management Business and finance transitions Customer relations
Team Leadership Cross-functional projects Systems Integration
Timeline
Finance Manager, Projects
Shell Recharge Solutions
12.2022 - Current
Manager, FP&A
Shell Recharge Solutions
01.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Financial Analyst
Shell Recharge Solutions
08.2019 - 01.2021
Financial Analyst II
AeroVironment, Inc.
07.2018 - 08.2019
Accountant
XRT Express Reefer Transport, Inc.
09.2015 - 07.2018
Master of Business Administration -
Marymount California University
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting - undefined
Marymount California University
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