Sasha Lopez
Huntersville,NC
Summary
Finance and accounting professional with 14+ years of experience in financial reporting, FP&A, controllership, and cross-functional leadership. Strong track record in driving process improvements, enhancing reporting accuracy, and partnering with global teams to support strategic business decisions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Associate / Regional Finance Lead
Infobip LLC
04.2019 - Current
- Finance lead for North America & Canada, overseeing financial operations, reporting, compliance, and planning across two entities.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles for the region.
- Managed the FSS team in India and Colombia, shortened the month-end close cycle by ensuring all journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals were prepared accurately and on time, supporting timely and reliable financial reporting.
- Review and approve journal entries, accruals, amortizations, and reconciliation schedules for key general ledger accounts.
- Prepare variance analysis, KPIs, and reporting packages for monthly, quarterly, and annual management reviews.
- Conduct financial and performance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Act as key liaison for cross-functional finance groups including Invoicing, Collections, and Shared Services.
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors, supporting annual audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting.
- Provide payroll validation and reconciliation, ensuring correct processing and alignment with accounting policies.
- Execute ad hoc analysis and special projects for senior leadership, including profitability analysis, margin trends, and operational insights.
- Led implementation and training of the Microsoft dynamics system
Financial Controller
G&B Packing
04.2015 - 04.2019
- Managed payroll operations, employee records, 401(k) contributions, and union pension payments.
- Monitored cash flow, working capital, and overall liquidity to ensure financial stability.
- Prepared weekly and monthly financial and operational reporting for management review.
- Oversaw AP/AR processes, ensuring timely, accurate vendor payments and customer collections.
- Completed bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and provided full support for month-end close activities.
- Maintained fixed asset schedules and assisted with depreciation and month-end reporting.
- Processed employee expense reports and ensured accurate general ledger coding across accounts.
- Managed intercompany billing, collections, and proper allocation of shared costs.
- Identified inefficiencies in accounting workflows and implemented automation and process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
Finance Specialist
Topline
08.2011 - 04.2015
- Led accounting operations and supervised a team of two, ensuring accurate and timely financial processes.
- Oversaw preparation of journal entries and accruals to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Managed vendor invoices, employee expenses, and cash receipts to maintain accurate records.
- Supported accounts receivable functions, including billing and cash application.
- Resolved reconciliation discrepancies and assisted with month-end close procedures.
- Administered warranty settlements and prepared financial reporting for operational teams.
Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Analyst
Topline
08.2010 - 02.2011
- Support AP/AR, billing, and cash application processes
- Processed AP including purchase orders and inventory accounting.
- Conducted collection calls and monitored aging reports to ensure timely follow-up and cash collection.
- Prepared monthly accruals, issued checks, and performed bank reconciliations.
- Investigated and resolved chargeback discrepancies while maintaining accurate AR reconciliations
Education
B.S. - Finance
Saint John’s University
05.2010
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Controls
- FP&A & Forecasting
- Controllership & Compliance
- Budgeting & Cost Management
- Treasury & Cash Management
- Financial Modeling
- Process Optimization
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Variance Analysis & KPIs
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Finance Associate / Regional Finance Lead
Infobip LLC
04.2019 - Current
Financial Controller
G&B Packing
04.2015 - 04.2019
Finance Specialist
Topline
08.2011 - 04.2015
Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Analyst
Topline
08.2010 - 02.2011
B.S. - Finance
Saint John’s University