Rafael Venegas
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Forward-thinking CFO and Controller with both public and private accounting and financial reporting experience. Offering proven track record of exceptional accuracy in reporting and auditing. Strong leader with calm presence and builds relationships across all organizational levels. My background includes enhancing operational efficiency and compliance, with significant experience in audit and accounting across various sectors.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Summit Aerospace, Inc
Miami, FL
03.2024 - Current
- Manages a team of 7 people and observes and directs the execution of accounting operations for over $100M gross revenue operations
- The company has approximately 270 employees
- Responsible for monthly closing and financial statements preparation
- Developed, calculates and monitors KPI dashboard for owners and banks
- Ensures compliance with bank financial covenants
- Involved in most important agreements entered into by the company
- Ensures compliance with local and federal tax regulations
- Led the transition to paperless practice
- Guided financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
- Developed financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
- Responsible for the coordination and preparation of year-end reports to external auditors for annual audit
Per Diem Auditor
Independent Contractor
Miami, FL
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Performing per diem audit and review work for two audit firms in located in South Florida specialized in not-for-profits and real estate
- Names available upon request
Audit Director and Outsourced Accounting Director
Brody and Associates
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2013 - 07.2023
- Responsible for the Audit and Assurance Department of the firm as well as the Outsourced Accounting Department
- Performed and supervised audits, reviews, compilation, due diligence, forensic, litigation support, internal control, and accounting engagements
- Coordinated and communicated with peer reviewers and quality control reviewers
- Experience in real estate commercial and residential industry, retail, non-for-profit, HUD audits, CIRA audits, turnover audits, international investing funds, hotels, professional services, single audits, employee benefit plans, personal financial statements
Controller
Domus LLC
Miami, FL
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Developed and maintained financials policies and procedures
- Oversaw the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
- Prepared himself tax returns and payroll
- Assured timely and accurate recording of all transactions
- Prepared and analyzing financial statements and reports
Audit Supervisor in the Public Company Division
Goldstein Schechter Koch
Coral Gables, FL
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Performed audit of two publicly traded companies, non-for-profit, employee benefit plan, police and firefighter pension plans
Audit Manager for Public Companies
Berkovits Lago & Co.
Plantation, FL
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Performed exclusively audits of publicly traded companies
Audit Supervisor
Weinberg & Co.
Boca Raton, FL
08.2003 - 05.2008
- Performed exclusively audits of publicly traded companies
Audit Supervisor
Dohan & Co
Miami, FL
08.2001 - 08.2003
- Performed audits of publicly traded and private companies as well as preparation of corporate and individual taxes
Audit Supervisor
KPMG
Miami, FL
09.1998 - 05.2001
- Performed audits of medium size and companies in the government, technology and manufacturing and retail sector and employee benefit plans
Education
Masters of Accounting -
Nova South Eastern University
Fort Lauderdale06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Universidad La Salle
Mexico City06.1995
Skills
- Expertise in QuickBooks, Yardi, and Quick Aviation
- Expertise in the following audit software: Prosystems fx Engagement, AdvanceFlow, AuditFile, CaseWare, PPC eTools, PPC SMART
- Expertise in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Explorer, Edge, Chrome, Opera
- Accounting principles, and reporting expertise
- Performance metrics and financial analysis expertise
- Operational management
- Controls oversight and corporate leadership
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Spanish
Associationsandcertifications
- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, non-CPA member
- CPA examination, Eligible and seating for two parts in December 2024
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Summit Aerospace, Inc
03.2024 - Current
Per Diem Auditor
Independent Contractor
11.2023 - 03.2024
Audit Director and Outsourced Accounting Director
Brody and Associates
04.2013 - 07.2023
Controller
Domus LLC
08.2011 - 01.2013
Audit Supervisor in the Public Company Division
Goldstein Schechter Koch
08.2010 - 08.2011
Audit Manager for Public Companies
Berkovits Lago & Co.
06.2008 - 07.2010
Audit Supervisor
Weinberg & Co.
08.2003 - 05.2008
Audit Supervisor
Dohan & Co
08.2001 - 08.2003
Audit Supervisor
KPMG
09.1998 - 05.2001
Masters of Accounting -
Nova South Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Universidad La Salle
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