Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Profile - Key Skills
Accomplishments
Education And Qualifications
Strengths Overview
Affiliations
Certification
Dragonboat paddling coach for cancer survivors
Languages
Timeline
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Ray Vallecer

Jacksonville,Florida

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.

Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.

Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Objective finance professional with demonstrated success leading financial systems and programs.

Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements and successful strategies for maintaining optimal controls. Well-organized, proactive and adaptable to changing markets.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Assistant Vice-President

Macquarie Group
01.2006 - Current
  • Legal Entity Control (acted as mini-CFO for 70+ group subsidiaries)
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Project Management Oracle Fusion General Ledger Implementation, Implementation of Period 13 ledger functionality (Oracle Fusion), Project Management Oracle ARCS Implementation (Reconciliation tool), Successful implementation of IFRS 16 accounting standard
  • Supervisory and people management
  • Investment banking and corporate finance
  • Entity re-capitalization, de-capitalization and liquidation
  • Month-end and year-end closing
  • Manage external bank accounts including payment funding
  • Capital and Balance Sheet Management
  • Capital forecasting and variance analysis for decision making
  • Finance support to ad-hoc queries from businesses, Tax, regulators and tax authorities, Working on process improvements for Finance
  • Coordinate with external auditors on year-end audit of regulated and non-regulated entities
  • Coordinate with offshore team on LEC responsibilities, Supporting key Finance and Tax projects
  • Sound knowledge of Securities, Advisory and Asset Management Businesses
  • Managed risk effectively by implementing robust compliance procedures and automation of manual processes
  • Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders leading to successful implementation of group projects
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance their careers within the organization.
  • Collaborated closely with executive leadership to align department goals with overall company objectives, resulting in stronger organizational cohesion.
  • Established a high-performance culture within the team by setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback on individual performance contributions.
  • Enhanced collaboration between team members by implementing innovative communication tools and fostering an open dialogue culture.
  • Attended weekly meetings and special sessions of Leadership and Executive Leadership Teams and contributed to major administrative initiatives, policies and decisions.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Education

MBA - Finance

Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
03.2025

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

San Beda University
Manila, Philippines
03.2004

Skills

    Great communication skills

    Team player

    Effective leader

  • Project Management
  • Effective Relationship Building
  • Decision Making & Judgment
  • Staff Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Process Management Oversight
  • Process Improvement
  • Data Analysis
  • Leadership Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Training and Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Performance Management
  • Event Planning
  • Financial Analysis
  • Performance Improvement
  • Procedure Implementation
  • Change Management
  • Office Management
  • Bookkeeping
  • Technical Support
  • Data Management
  • Financial Oversight
  • Department Oversight
  • Business Forecasting
  • Customer Relations
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Decision-Making
  • Employee Development
  • Administrative Support
  • Operational Leadership
  • Report Preparation
  • Program Oversight
  • Department Policies & Procedure Implementation
  • Financial Management

Profile - Key Skills


  • Accounting
  • Legal Entity Control
  • Corporate Finance
  • Regulatory Reporting (Capital and Liquidity)
  • Project Management
  • Oracle ARCS implementation
  • Oracle Fusion implementation
  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Budget Management
  • Financial statements preparation
  • Financial statements analysis
  • Presentation to senior management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • People management
  • Relationship management
  • Risk management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Management
  • Business Solutions
  • Management Reporting
  • Balance Sheet Management

Accomplishments


  • Collaborated with functional teams across the Americas and EMEA regions for the successful implementation of Oracle's ERP systems (Fusion and ARCS).
  • Documented and resolved regulatory and finance issues related to systems which led to efficiencies.
  • Resolved functional and technical issues through collaboration with finance functional teams and IT team.
  • Timely completion of audits and regulatory reporting despite competing priorities and projects
  • Increase in staff engagement as 'Head of Community Advisory Committee' Employee Network Group


Education And Qualifications

Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA, 

Master of Business Administration – Finance Concentration, 01/2023, present


San Beda University, Manila, Philippines

Bachelor of Science Major in Accountancy, 11/1999, 03/2004

- Dean’s Lister


Certified Public Accountant (State of Washington)

Chartered Global Management Accountant (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)

Strengths Overview

  • Ability to communicate and develop relationships with multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to re-assess / re-engineer work processes
  • Excellent team player
  • Takes ownership and responsibility for issues impacting own tasks as well as being flexible in terms of changing priorities.
  • Analytical mind-set
  • Strong work ethics
  • Sets high standards for self and team.
  • High level of energy, commitment, and flexibility
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently to complete responsibilities with limited supervision.

Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant since 2006 (Washington State)
  • Chartered Global Management Accountant since 2010 (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)

Dragonboat paddling coach for cancer survivors

Acts as the 'Head Coach' of a Dragonboat paddling team in Jacksonville for cancer survivors.

Help promote the health benefits of the sport and encourage comraderies.

Languages

Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Cantonese
Limited Working

Timeline

Assistant Vice-President

Macquarie Group
01.2006 - Current

MBA - Finance

Louisiana State University At Shreveport

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

San Beda University

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