Nestor Zavala
Dinuba
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with a strong background in month-end closes and financial / operational reporting. Expertise in developing accurate forecasts and conducting ROI analysis, utilizing advanced Excel and KPI skills to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve overall operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Controller
California Dairies, Inc.
Fresno
04.2024 - Current
- Month-end close — Lead full month-end financial close for the plant, analyze financial statements, identify variances, and implement process improvements to shorten close timelines and strengthen accounting accuracy.
- EOM reporting — Prepared and reviewed end-of-month plant reports; led weekly and monthly expense reviews to convey spend performance, trends, and future cost expectations to leadership.
- Annual budgeting — Built yearly plant budget by compiling historical data, production metrics, and cost trends; analyzed production costs to project future spending and resource needs.
- Forecasting — Developed monthly and end-of-month forecasts to enhance plant and corporate cost management, operational planning, and financial decision-making.
- ROI analysis — Conduct ROI evaluations for capital projects, assessing financial returns, payback periods, and operational impact to guide management in strategic investment decisions.
- Operational & OEE analysis — Perform production operational analysis, generate OEE-based financial impact reports, and identify cost-saving opportunities tied to equipment performance and process improvements.
Staff Accountant
California Dairies, Inc.
Visalia
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted controller with month-end journal entries and contributed to closing process, ensuring financial compliance.
- Reconciled and managed CDI's credit cards monthly, ensuring accurate financial records and adherence to expense policies.
- Monitored production entries by accounting staff for accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
- Analyze plant expenses by developing and maintaining daily KPI Reports in Power BI, facilitating data-driven cost management strategies.
- Submitted and completed forms for the USDA and Census Bureau, reporting data in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Accounting Clerk
California Dairies, Inc.
Visalia
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Created and analyzed Excel data to track plant shipments and daily production, streamlining monitoring and facilitating informed decision-making
- Assisted plant controller in entering daily production data and resolving shipment issues with intercompany plants to support operational efficiency
- Updated daily plant production data into the company's CRM system, facilitating efficient management and maintenance of gain-loss ratios
- Collaborated with CDI's QA to enhance accuracy of shipment information and testing procedures, ensuring high-quality results
Education
B.S - Business Administration- Accountancy
California State University, Fresno
CA05-2021
A.S - Business Administration- Accountancy
Reedley College
12-2017
Skills
- Month-end closing
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- ROI analysis
- Cost control
- Operational Reporting
- Data insights
- Inventory Management
- Excel
- Power BI
- D365
- QuickBooks
- GAAP
- Journal entries
- Budget planning
- Operational insights
- Forecasting analysis
- Team Leader
- Communication skills
- Efficiency optimization
Coursework
- Tax Accounting
- Auditing
- Accounting Information Systems
- Cost Accounting
Timeline
Plant Controller
California Dairies, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
California Dairies, Inc.
01.2022 - 04.2024
Accounting Clerk
California Dairies, Inc.
07.2021 - 12.2021
B.S - Business Administration- Accountancy
California State University, Fresno
A.S - Business Administration- Accountancy
Reedley College