Goal-driven Chief Financial Officer with strong history of achieving both financial and non-financial business goals using effective controls and successful planning. Offering 15 years of experience in Business Administration. Excellent record of guiding leadership on strategic management
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Nakoa LLC
Miami, FL
04.2018 - Current
Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
Developed strategies to reduce costs while improving efficiency within the accounting department.
Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
Provided assistance in preparing tax returns annually.
Reconciled intercompany accounts on a regular basis.
Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
Maintained accurate financial records using QuickBooks software.
Prepared and processed invoices, bills, and payments timely.
Chief Financial Officer
Tua Minority Builders LLC
Miami, FL
07.2015 - 01.2022
Actively participated in board meetings as an executive member.
Represented organization at industry events and conferences.
Identified new market opportunities and potential partnerships.
Established key performance indicators to measure success.
Conducted regular performance reviews for senior management team.
Ensured regulatory compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Built strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure support.
Oversaw financial performance, reporting, and forecasting activities.
Led cross-functional teams towards achieving organizational goals.
Managed overall operations, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Developed and implemented strategic plans to drive company growth.
Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
Oversaw requisition and procurement processes to guide purchasing decisions.
Completed analysis of company financial data and produced industry reports outlining metrics and results.
Created and implemented best practices to standardize internal processes and procedures.
Provided strategic and financial growth advice to other company executives.
Formulated and delivered financial and budget reports for investors, partners and stakeholders.
Guided internal audits, risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
Sourced, installed and implemented new accounting systems to streamline operations.
Managed company-wide budgets, payroll, accounting and other financial operations.
Prepared accounts and conducted audits according to regulatory requirements.
Reviewed contracts prior to execution by the company to ensure they are financially sound decisions.
Oversaw cash flow management activities including accounts receivable and payable processing, payroll administration and banking functions.
Provided strategic advice on capital structure, debt financing, investments, acquisitions, divestitures and other corporate finance matters.
Created annual budgets and monitored performance against them to ensure objectives were achieved.
Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations to project future revenues and expenses.
Ensured compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding taxation and reporting requirements.
Identified cost saving measures through analysis of existing operational procedures.
Accounting Manager
Grotaminarda LLC
Doral, FL
07.2018 - 05.2021
Oversaw accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable.
Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Oversaw cash flow, controlled costs and financial matters.
Reconciled and reviewed operations databases and accounting system records to calculate and determine accurate monthly revenues.
Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
Advised senior management on potential investments or other finance related matters.
Identified areas of improvement in the existing accounting system and recommended changes accordingly.
Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
Developed and implemented effective accounting policies and procedures.
Conducted regular reviews of existing processes and procedures and suggest improvements when necessary.
Created reports summarizing current financial status by collecting analyzing and presenting key data points.