Norma Aguilar
Maywood,IL
Summary
Finance professional prepared for this leadership role. Strong background in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and financial expertise. As Director of Finance I excel in optimizing financial processes and team leadership. With over 24 years mastering audit management and fostering cross-functional team collaboration, I've significantly enhanced operational efficiency and profitability, leveraging my expertise in QuickBooks, microsoft word, microsoft excel, pivot tables, and V Look up and strategic financial planning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Monterrey Security Consultants, Inc.
07.2013 - Current
- Managed a high-performing finance team, providing guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth and development.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team in developing long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes by implementing more efficient software systems and optimizing data management.
- Optimized cash flow management through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and investment activities.
- Developed accurate monthly forecasts using historical data trends combined with current market conditions for enhanced decision-making capabilities.
- Instituted best practices in financial management processes by conducting regular reviews of procedures, policies, and systems for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Consolidated financial statements for multiple subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards.
- Provided insightful recommendations for process improvements, contributing to increased operational efficiency across the organization.
- Successfully managed multiple, concurrent projects by prioritizing tasks and allocating resources efficiently.
- Enhanced company profitability with strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting techniques to ensure optimal resource allocation.
- Negotiated favorable vendor contracts by leveraging strong analytical skills and industry knowledge for competitive advantage.
- Improved internal controls and risk management strategies to safeguard company assets and minimize potential losses.
- Reduced overhead costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing targeted cost-saving measures across various departments.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Supported Controller with special projects and additional job duties.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06-2024
Skills
- Audit management
- Working capital management
- Cost control
- Revenue recognition
- Accounts Receivable & Collections over 24 years of experience
- Accounts Payable over 24 years of experience
- ADP Work force Now Payroll over 8 years of experience
- Quick Books over 10 years experience
- Quickly adapts to new systems
- Management Skills
- GAAP compliance
- General ledger accounting
- Account reconciliation
- Compliance monitoring
- Strategic financial planning
- General ledger entry
- Internal controls implementation
- Internal controls management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Finance
Monterrey Security Consultants, Inc.
07.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
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