Vanessa Santos
Sussex,NJ
Summary
Analytical Assistant Financial Controller known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in financial analysis, budget management, and regulatory compliance. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork to achieve organizational goals. Possess keen ability to analyze complex financial data and implement strategies that enhance financial performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Charter Schools USA
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for directing, supervising and coordinating the work of several accounting associates in all aspects of accounting including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Responsible for timely and accurate monthly and annual close process, financial statement preparation, financial reporting design and production, variance analysis for the various corporate entities.
- Responsible for interviewing candidates and training new hires.
- Create and manage my teams schedule, as well as the month end close schedule.
- Manage and coordinate the financial statement audits with school staff, accountants and audit firms (GA,NC,FL, LA and IN).
- Assist with budgeting and maintain updated forecast to present to corresponding business unit owners.
- Review staff and senior accountant’s journal entries, account reconciliations, financials and district reporting (GASB).
- Generate and review monthly and quarterly financial reports, and bond consolidations.
- Reconcile Bond and Foundation bank accounts for multiple entities.
- Perform multiple bank accounts and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.
- Prepare & post general ledger entries, maintain general ledger, balance accounts and prepare variance analysis reports.
- Work closely with other internal departments and outside organizations as needed.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.
Senior Accountant
Charter Schools USA
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Complete the full cycle close process for 5 schools.
- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reports, and bond consolidations.
- Compare & analyze financial statements.
- Perform multiple bank reconciliations, including Bond and Foundation bank accounts.
- Prepare & post general ledger entries and appropriate reconciliations for month-end, quarterly and year -end closing.
- Analyze & reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Maintain and reconcile Fixed Asset schedule and generate monthly depreciation calculation and accounting entry.
- Assist with the annual financial audit by providing explanations & supporting materials for multiple entities.
Staff Accountant
Charter Schools USA
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
01.2017 - 01.2018
Property Accountant
Mindful Management, LLC.
Delray Beach, FL
01.2015 - 01.2017
Staff Accountant
Bruderer Machinery, Inc.
Ridgefield, NJ
01.2005 - 01.2015
Education
M.S. - Business: Human Resource Management
DeVry University: Keller Management
Manhattan, NYC06.2011
B.A. - Sociology: Criminal Justice, Minor in Psychology
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05.2007
Skills
- NetSuite ERP
- Adobe Acrobat and Creative Suite
- Power BI
- Solution 7
- DocuWare
- Billscom
- My school bucks
- Microsoft Dynamics (Solomon)
- QuickBooks
- Management reporter
- Paymode X
- E-funds
- Heartland
- UltiPro
- ADP
- SAP Business One
- Skyline
- AMSI
- Sitelink
- Bellwether Purchase Order Software
- Microsoft Office (Excel)
- Microsoft Office (Power Point)
- Microsoft Office (Word)
- Microsoft Office (Outlook)
- Microsoft Office (Access)
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Charter Schools USA
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Accountant
Charter Schools USA
01.2018 - 01.2019
Staff Accountant
Charter Schools USA
01.2017 - 01.2018
Property Accountant
Mindful Management, LLC.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Staff Accountant
Bruderer Machinery, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2015
M.S. - Business: Human Resource Management
DeVry University: Keller Management
B.A. - Sociology: Criminal Justice, Minor in Psychology
William Paterson University