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Sergio Silva

Celebration,FL

Summary

Professional accounting leader with focus on financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and team collaboration. Skilled in budgeting, financial reporting, and process optimization. Reliable team player adaptable to evolving business needs and committed to achieving organizational goals. Strong analytical abilities and strategic mindset enhance decision-making and performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

UKG, Inc
06.2021 - 03.2025
  • Led and managed software company acquisitions in USA, Puerto Rico and Brazil including risk assessment, issue resolution, and budget management, reporting to senior executives.
  • Oversaw integration process, including mentoring new employees, supporting IT data migration (general ledger, customer, vendor and financial data), and developing/executing migration plans in collaboration with other departments.
  • Prepared timely reports on acquisition success and built strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Managed financial reporting, including ledger entries, reconciliations, financial statement preparation (monthly, quarterly, annual), and assisted with regulatory reporting.
  • Developed and improved accounting organizational strategies and internal processes to align with organizational goals.

Associate Director of Finance

EverythingBenefits, Inc
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing automated systems.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout th organization to facilitate effective communication and collaboration on financial matters.
  • Streamlined month-end close procedures while maintaining accuracy in reported figures.
  • Oversaw all financial reporting and general finance functions, including A/R, A/P, cash reconciliation, and banking administration.
  • Managed periodic financial reporting to leadership and the board, participates in annual planning (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis), and supports KPI/operational metric development.
  • Handled payroll, 401k, and related reporting/tax payments, and supports M&A, investor relations, and other duties as assigned, including due diligence processes.
  • Coordinated and facilitated due diligence process for company valuation and sell off.
  • EverythingBenefits was acquired by UKG on June 2021.

Senior Financial Accountant – Projects and Consolidation

Tri Global Energy, LLC
04.2019 - 07.2020
  • Prepared, examined, and analyzed accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports.
  • Established journal entries in the general ledger and executed monthly, quarterly and year-end close process.
  • Prepared and reconciled monthly consolidation reporting for multiple projects in accordance with GAAP.
  • Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations.
  • Completed assigned balance sheet and intercompany accounts reconciliations.
  • Prepared and maintain accounting schedules for cash, accounts receivable, prepaid assets, land lease payments, fixed assets, accounts payable, debt interest, equity, and intercompany transactions.
  • Assisted in the accounting, payment, and report of employee payroll.
  • Supported the annual external audit process by compiling financial statements, creating footnotes and balance sheet supporting schedules.
  • Analyzed and review financial performance of projects to support monthly forecasts and financial modeling.
  • Created ad hoc financial reports for key stakeholders to support executive decisions.
  • Performed technical accounting research and document positions in memoranda citing new accounting pronouncements (Leases – ASC 842).

Senior Accountant – International Consolidation - Latin America

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.
05.2018 - 04.2019
  • Oversaw financial reporting of foreign subsidiaries (Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru) in accordance with company policy and US GAAP, including foreign currency, intercompany transactions, and eliminations.
  • Managed foreign accounting staff during monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, reviewed intercompany reconciliations, and prepared consolidation reports for entities outside parent ERP.
  • Advised foreign entities on budget, accounting differences, and operational issues, and prepared necessary general ledger entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Created and reviewed financial statement variance analysis for executive management and prepared/managed US and consolidated inventory reports.
  • Analyzed and prepared impairment charges for fixed assets across all foreign entities.

Accounting Manager – Inventory

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.
08.2014 - 05.2018
  • Managed US and consolidated inventory reporting for various stakeholders and analyzes processes for SOX compliance in US and international locations.
  • Supervised and reconciles staff work to ensure GAAP/SEC compliance of financial records and analyzes Cost of Goods Sold accuracy, collaborating with other teams to resolve costing issues.
  • Provided coaching, feedback, and development for direct reports, including hiring and performance reviews.
  • Developed inventory analysis reports, analyzes variances, and recommends procedural improvements to executive management.
  • Collaborated with other departments to strengthen inventory controls, resolve operational and inventory issues (including obsolescence and shrinkage), and participates in acquisition due diligence and special projects.
  • Assisted Merchandising and Marketing in assessing financial and customer impact of promotions.
  • Assisted in ERP implementation and training of Oracle financial accounting module and Hyperion.

Senior Accountant - Inventory

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.
10.2011 - 08.2014
  • Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses.
  • Provided recommendations regarding management on the above analysis.
  • Developed, implemented, modified, and documented record keeping and accounting systems, using up-to-date computer technology.
  • Performed various account reconciliations for cash and inter-company accounts; analyzed budgets, prepared periodic reports that compared budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Established and assigned entries to proper accounts in the general ledger.
  • Prepared, examined, and analyzed accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance US GAAP.

Store Compliance Auditor

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.
10.2009 - 10.2011
  • Performed pre-audit analysis of store data including daily sales, sale adjustments inventory shrinkage and controllable expenses.
  • Conducted cash audit and corporate compliance reviews by examining store’s financial documentation, personnel files and evaluating internal controls on site.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of company policies, internal control, accounting procedures and franchise agreements related to store operations.
  • Provided detailed audit reports to management, highlighting areas of concern and recommending corrective actions.
  • Improved overall store performance by identifying and addressing operational inefficiencies through comprehensive audits.

Skills

  • GAAP Knowledge
  • General ledger management
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Intercompany Financial Processes
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Leadership
  • Merger and Acquisitions
  • Fluent in Spanish

Education And Designations

  • Certified Public Accountant, Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, 04/01/19
  • Master of Business Administration, University of Dallas, 07/01/15
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, San Diego State University, 05/01/08

Other Areas Of Expertise


  • Experience in translating and developing training guides from English to Spanish or vice versa.
  • Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Macros, Vlookup, Sumifs statements, Index and Matching).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power Point, Sharepoint.
  • Proficient in Oracle, Hyperion, QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Dynamics 365.


Timeline

Accounting Manager

UKG, Inc
06.2021 - 03.2025

Associate Director of Finance

EverythingBenefits, Inc
07.2020 - 06.2021

Senior Financial Accountant – Projects and Consolidation

Tri Global Energy, LLC
04.2019 - 07.2020

Senior Accountant – International Consolidation - Latin America

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.
05.2018 - 04.2019

Accounting Manager – Inventory

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.
08.2014 - 05.2018

Senior Accountant - Inventory

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.
10.2011 - 08.2014

Store Compliance Auditor

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.
10.2009 - 10.2011

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