Renee Cerruti
Accounting Specialist/Compliance Manage
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Manager
Santa Cruz Bicycles
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Prepared records and data for regular audits.
- Publicized health and safety program requirements and mentored employees on critical nature of compliance.
- Managed full life cycle of assigned audits in alignment with departmental procedures, delivering progress as well as closing reports to senior management .
- Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
- Collaborated with HR and IT to develop and implement code of business and ethics and Bill of Authority policies and related personnel training.
- Developed and delivered training programs to inform new and current employees about Bill of Authority , PCIDSS, and compliance issues.
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Advised leadership team of regulatory risks in business processed and provided recommendations for improvement.
- Played instrumental role in company-wide risk assessment efforts, supporting enhancements in business processes and controls.
- Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
- Liaised with all departments to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
- Consulted with leadership team, and legal department on best practices and served as project manager for multiple process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
Accounting Specialist
Santa Cruz Bicycles
07.2014 - 03.2020
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Established financial systems affecting aspects of company operations.
- Met accounting financial standards by providing accounting department annual budget information.
- Analyzed financial information and made proactive adjustments.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Assisted management with annual expense plans to strategically track income or revenue.
- Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting to control expenditure and maximize profitability.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records.
- Transferred data and documents to facilitate system migration and software updates.
- Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies.
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
- Coached, trained and delegated tasks to team members to meet specific department goals.
- Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
Education
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CASkills
- Quality controls
- Conducting investigations
- Risk analysis
- System development
- Regulatory examinations
- Analytical thinking
- Training delivery
- Internal Audits
- Safety program development
- Incident Reporting
- Implementing policies
- Meeting oversight and participation
- File and database management
- Month-end reports
- Account Reconciliation
- GL accuracy
- Budgets and forecasting
- Financial Management
- Expense reports
Certification
CCEP - Certified Compliance Ethic Professional
California Notary Commission Number - 2399766
California Real Estate License - 01414471
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
Compliance Manager
Santa Cruz Bicycles
03.2020 - 06.2023
Accounting Specialist
Santa Cruz Bicycles
07.2014 - 03.2020
Cabrillo College
Similar Profiles
Samuel RandazzoSamuel Randazzo
Sports Marketing Coordinator at Santa Cruz BicyclesSports Marketing Coordinator at Santa Cruz Bicycles
Robert LeagueRobert League
Event Planner/ Facilities Support Specialist at Santa Cruz BicyclesEvent Planner/ Facilities Support Specialist at Santa Cruz Bicycles
ERIK F. REAGANERIK F. REAGAN
Assembly Line Production Worker at Santa Cruz BicyclesAssembly Line Production Worker at Santa Cruz Bicycles
Nolan BoscowNolan Boscow
Business Process & Analysis Intern at Association Member Benefits AdvisorsBusiness Process & Analysis Intern at Association Member Benefits Advisors
Charlie ThielCharlie Thiel
Construction Assistant at RT Carpentry & Metal WorkConstruction Assistant at RT Carpentry & Metal Work