Michelle Rodriguez
The Bronx
Summary
Experienced professional in financial analysis and reporting, recognized for accuracy in delivering financial insights. Strong commitment to team objectives and continuous improvement. Exceptional analytical skills facilitate quick adaptation to evolving challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Restaurant Associates
New York
11.2023 - Current
- Created the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis, and other related activities.
- Oversee month-end close activities related to revenue recognition to ensure timely and accurate financial statements, while ensuring compliance with the U.S. GAAP and SOX.
- Direct financial and administrative functions, integrating technical general and COGS, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, revenue management, financial statement preparation, accrual accounting, account reconciliation, and cash flow analysis.
- Corrected various accounting and reconciliation issues arising from POS systems (Toast) and pending accounts receivable.
- Tracked DSO for clients and worked with clients to ensure timely collection of receivables for Food & Beverage.
- Partner cross-functionally with internal teams (e.g., finance, technology, operations) to streamline financial workflows and develop scalable procedures.
- Managed one member on the team, worked closely with Operations, the Regional Controller, and the Client at Lincoln Center.
- Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
Assistant Controller
iHeartMedia
White Plains
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Assist the Controller with the timely and accurate preparation, analysis, and presentation of all financial reports, statements, and tax return filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Managed and developed forecasts for deferred revenue and billing while identifying potential risks and opportunities across all business entities.
- Collaborated closely with the Sales team to diligently manage iHeartMedia customer contracts efficiently, while billing music industry clients accurately.
- Streamlined the month-end close process and financial reporting, encompassing Revenue, Expenses, Journal Entries, Accruals, and AR/AP.
- Created a weekly DSO for customers with balances of 60 days and over, and developed solutions.
- Dealt with daily accounting functions such as cash receipts, disbursements, and account management.
- Reviewed accounts payable and intercompany billings, ensuring proper coding approval.
- Facilitated account reconciliations on the balance sheet and P&L, with variance analysis.
- Resolved customer payment issues proactively via thorough reconciliation research.
- Managed billing processes and cash collection for all business units effectively.
- The Assisted Controller, Vice President, and President diligently prepared ad hoc reports while managing any special projects that arose promptly.
Senior Finance Manager
RTW Retailwinds Acquisition
New York
11.2016 - 01.2023
- Drove e-commerce division sales, generating robust monthly revenue of around $100 million.
- Managed daily accounting tasks such as accounts payable/receivable, payroll, inter-company accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, and balance sheet variances.
- Analyzed transactional data meticulously; prepared monthly balance sheet and P&L account analysis, along with reconciliations, including roll-forwards and accruals.
- Proactively identified potential risks within the revenue accounting systems and processes, and recommended effective solutions to enhance performance.
- Prepared quarterly budgets and forecasts for Cash Operations, Miscellaneous Expenses, and Gift Card liabilities across all Ecommerce divisions.
- Streamlined treasury management, weekly cash budgeting, and forecast preparation for clear executive communication.
- Oversaw journal entries, and performed detailed reconciliation and analysis of accounts during closing periods.
- Collaborated with IT on new system implementations for all e-commerce brands.
Finance Manager
RTW Retailwinds Acquisition
New York
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Coordinated monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and generating aging reports for all entities.
- Managed treasury operations such as forecast creation, fund wire execution, and disbursement coordination for the Accounts Payable, Payroll, and HR Benefits department.
- Identified risks and opportunities concerning bank fees, interest expenses, and partnered with FP&A to develop precise budget forecasts for these sectors.
- Supervised daily reconciliation of cash/credit card transactions, bank reconciliations, POS data, and bank deposits for e-commerce brands.
- Performed key account reconciliations, including revenue, accounts receivable/payable, and cash management.
- Created reports between the E-commerce system and accounting software to rectify discrepancies.
- Analyzed balance sheet and P&L data monthly to identify e-commerce performance trends.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable records ensuring timely payments are made.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
Treasury Manager
Equinox
New York
08.2014 - 11.2016
- Managed cash and credit card transactions for 215 facilities, with a team of four accountants.
- Processed treasury functions, like cash management, wire transfers, and account funding.
- Directed integration of Equinox subsidiaries into unified cash and treasury systems.
- Worked with the Senior Treasury Manager and Director to create a monthly cash flow forecast.
- Completed the month-end close for both domestic and international Equinox operations.
- Proposed and implemented enhancements to streamline cash management processes.
- Generated receipts, disbursement reports, and analyzed weekly variances.
- Executed precise weekly cash forecasting and variance analysis.
- Managed all aspects of banking relationships including opening and maintaining accounts, managing lines of credit, negotiating loan agreements.
Senior Accountant
Madison Square Garden
New York
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Streamlined month-end processes for Food & Beverage/Merchandise across all venues by booking journal entries and preparing balance sheet and expense account analysis.
- Led the implementation of Insuites to efficiently track revenue and expenses generated from food and beverage sales in MSG luxury suites during events.
- Compiled monthly KPI data into comprehensive reports consistently delivered to MSG executives regarding Food & Beverage performance across all venues.
- Conducted detailed daily revenue analysis for Food and Beverage during events at various venues to assess impact on gains or losses in expenses.
- Maintained daily account reconciliations for MSG, Radio City Hall, Beacon, and Chicago (Forum) within the food and merchandise division.
- Assisted in creating quarterly/yearly budget forecasts and financial reports for executives.
Accountant
Home Box Office
New York
04.2007 - 05.2013
- Formulated quarterly bad debt analysis for 400 TV distributors, ensuring sufficient reserve.
- Compiled detailed monthly accounts receivable aging, key metrics such as DSO's, A/R Turnover, and performed thorough reconciliation of A/R sub-ledger to Oracle general ledger.
- Engineered the quarterly AR executive summary, integrating comprehensive analysis of HBO's Revenue/TV Licensing Sales and AR KPIs for International and Domestic Distribution.
- Reviewed all contracts meticulously to ensure timely submission of HBO International & Domestic Distribution invoices per agreed contract terms.
- Participated in month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes including Bad Debt analysis and Short- & Long-Term Receivables reporting.
- Managed daily G/L activity including intercompany transactions, balance sheet reconciliations.
- Collaborated with Legal & Operations to enhance billing strategies for outstanding Licensors.
- Liaised with HBO tax department on all tax matters, including withholding form filings.
- Prior Experience: CBS Television Stations-Accounts Receivable Analyst, CBS Television Stations-Junior Accounts Receivable Cash Application Analyst
Education
Bachelors - Business Administration-Finance
Baruch College
New York, NY06.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Teams and Salesforce
- NetSuite and Oracle
- Financial software proficiency
- Cash flow management
- Financial statement preparation
- Audit preparation
- Statement reconciliation
- Financial forecasting
- Budget preparation
- Team oversight and management
- ERP systems expertise
- Accounting management
- Account reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- Accounts receivable and payable invoicing
- Sage 365, Dynamic, SAP, and Oracle GL systems
Languages
Spanish, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Controller
Restaurant Associates
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Controller
iHeartMedia
01.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Finance Manager
RTW Retailwinds Acquisition
11.2016 - 01.2023
Finance Manager
RTW Retailwinds Acquisition
11.2016 - 12.2021
Treasury Manager
Equinox
08.2014 - 11.2016
Senior Accountant
Madison Square Garden
05.2013 - 08.2014
Accountant
Home Box Office
04.2007 - 05.2013
Bachelors - Business Administration-Finance
Baruch College
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