Corporate Controller with strong focus on month-end close, financial analysis, reporting, and compliance. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in implementing process improvements. Valued for reliability and achieving measurable results while maintaining high standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Accounting Manager
American First Credit Union
Brea, CA
11.2017 - Current
Compiled and presented financials and operational reports to the CFO
Responsible for various month-end related tasks such as Derivatives, Deferred Fees, Accruals, Investments.
Developed and implemented internal controls to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
Acted as a primary point of contact during external audits, facilitating communications between auditors and internal teams
Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
Analyzed complex general ledger accounts and performed thorough reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance
Led the implementation of business expense reimbursement system for the credit union, streamlining expense reporting and approval workflows
Mentored accounting team, fostering professional growth and improving overall departmental performance.
Cover operational functions during staff shortages to maintain workflow continuity
Prepare profit and loss variance reports for the CFO, analyzing fluctuations in revenue and expenses.
Responsible for preparation, reconciliation and timely submission of quarterly regulatory Call Report.
Accounting Manager
First Financial Credit Union
West Covina
01.2005 - 01.2017
Responsible for ensuring all month-end general ledger adjustments are completed in a timely manner and accurately.
Prepared Board Reports on a monthly, quarterly, & yearly basis.
Provide the VP of Finance and Chief Financial Officer with Key Financial Ratios and Financial Reports.
Prepare regulatory reports monthly.
Ensure that daily operational accounting functions are completed in a timely manner and any regulatory changes are implemented accordingly.
Prepare auditor and regulators request and address questions during audits.
Analyze various complex general ledger accounts and review all general ledger accounts monthly.
Assist other departments with questions related to the accounting department.
Manage seven staff accountants.
Update department procedures to ensure compliance with policies.
Cover operational functions during staff shortage.
Prepared and presented variances reports for the VP of Finance and CFO.
Collaborated with CFO on ALCO reporting ensuring accurate and timely delivery of reports.
Processed monthly depreciation entries to ensure accurate financial reporting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
DeVry University
Pomona, CA
01-2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Nogales High School
La Puente, CA
01-1997
Skills
Bank reconciliation
General ledger management
Audit coordination
GAAP
Internal controls
Financial statement preparation
Staff management
Month-end reporting
Accounting solutions integration
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Accomplishments
Updated accounting procedures to comply with credit union policy.
Increased department survey results from needs improvement to Satisfactory.
Led the successful transition of the credit union’s accounting system to improve efficiency.
Subject matter expert for the accounting department during Core Conversion.
Secured the accounting department coverage capability.
Lead in the credit union’s implementation of business expense reimbursement system.
Decreased the month-end process completion from fifteen business days to five business days.
Corporate Accounting Manager at Communications, Signals And Electricity CompanyCorporate Accounting Manager at Communications, Signals And Electricity Company