Skye Rodriguez
Longmont,CO
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in financial oversight and audit management, notably at Vail Resorts Inc. Excelled in leveraging data analytics and ERP systems proficiency alongside exceptional interpersonal communication to enhance internal controls and financial reporting. Proven track record in developing and implementing strategic audit plans, leading to significant improvements in operational efficiency and risk management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Audit Manager
Jeffco Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive audit plans to address identified risks, ensuring timely and effective execution.
- Performed root cause analyses on identified issues, providing actionable recommendations for long-term improvements in business practices.
- Leveraged technology tools such as data analytics software to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of internal audits conducted.
- Ensured adherence to professional standards in all aspects of the audit process, upholding the integrity of audit work performed.
- Collaborated with management to develop action plans to address identified issues, fostering a proactive approach to risk management.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements by staying updated on changes in financial laws and standards.
- Established robust internal control framework, minimizing the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Reduced financial risks by developing and implementing robust risk management policies.
- Reviewed analyzed, and improved the overall effectiveness of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
- Facilitated staff development through regular training sessions on new accounting standards, software upgrades, or company-specific policies changes.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, identifying potential financial vulnerabilities and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Evaluated effectiveness of internal controls by testing key controls across various business units within the organization.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining audit processes and implementing advanced audit tools.
Revenue Audit Manager
Vail Resorts Inc
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Provide strategic vision, project management, leadership, and guidance for the development of new revenue audit procedures and analytical tools that better identify financial statement errors or misuse of company assets.
- Trained and mentored department staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.
- Manage revenue audit functions, ensuring effective and timely audit, review of transactional data, proper recording and reporting of revenue and identification of fraudulent activities.
- Establish strong relationships with all stakeholders including Corporate Accounting team, Resort Operations, Business and Product Solutions, Information Technology and Senior Management.
- Developed high-level knowledge of operational business goals, as well as, policies and procedures to establish foundation for targeted problem solutions.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Reconciled branch reports and general ledger accounts to identify unusual transactions, fraud and accounting errors.
- Adhered to dual control processes and audited cash drawers to reduce losses due to accounting errors and employee theft.
- Properly processed deposits, withdrawals and payments for an average of $40k-$60k in monthly cash transactions.
- Helped establish a robust internal audit function by developing policies and procedures that met regulatory requirements, fulfilled stakeholder expectations, and aligned with industry best practices.
Revenue Audit Supervisor
Vail Resorts Inc
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed a team of employees, overseeing training and professional growth of employees.
- Utilized trends and analytics to assess company's efficiency and determine better ways to improve bottom line.
- Scrutinized and recorded revenue for services and products.
- Developed Strategic plans for day-to-day operations.
- Complied with established internal policies.
- Gathered and reconciled revenue and other financial and statistical information for the revenue audit team utilizing various accounting systems reports.
- Researched, investigated, and corrected financial data variances and discrepancies.
- Efficiently reviewed source documents, financial and statistical information daily for accuracy.
- Work with revenue audit managers to preform monthly revenue related tasks and analysis, as well as, continuously help to improve the revenue audit process.
Accounting Assistant
Renaissance Hotel
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Utilized strong attention to detail to verify the accuracy of invoices, documents, and records.
- Updated and maintained accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions.
- Compiled data and prepared a variety of reports utilizing SAP, Fusebox, Opera, and Micros.
- Reconcile records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors and customers.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Input all relevant transactions and supervised properly within accounting system.
- Prepared detailed financial statements for corporate leadership, highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.
- Enhanced interdepartmental collaboration by creating an accessible central database for all relevant financial information.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Charter College
Anchorage, AK01.2014
Skills
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Interpersonal Communication
- Audit Planning
- Data Analytics
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Internal Controls
- ERP systems proficiency
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial records review
- Balance sheets
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Policy Planning
Timeline
Internal Audit Manager
Jeffco Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
Revenue Audit Manager
Vail Resorts Inc
02.2022 - 08.2023
Revenue Audit Supervisor
Vail Resorts Inc
01.2021 - 02.2022
Accounting Assistant
Renaissance Hotel
09.2018 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Charter College
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