Accounting Manager

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JORGE TORRES

P. O. Box 826661 • Pembroke Pines, Florida 33082 • 239-***-****

ab9ix9@r.postjobfree.com

Finance professional with experience in cost accounting, budget, financial reporting, and

supervision in a manufacturing environment.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• M.B.A., B.B.A.-Accounting

• CORE COMPETENCIES: cost accounting, variance analysis, inventory, cash management,

month end/year-end closing, and GAAP.

• Strong skills in building productive interpersonal relationships, leading others, and

establishing ethical practices.

• BI-LINGUAL: English/Spanish

• COMPUTER/TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES: Microsoft Excel, Word, Peachtree, PROJ (ERP), FAS,

QuickBooks.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KING BRANDS LLC / Fort Myers, Florida May 2012 – June 2013

Juice Manufacturer.

CONTROLLER

• Managed all accounting functions of the company, including financial statements preparation,

budget and cash management.

PRESIDENTIAL AVIATION, INC. / Fort Lauderdale, Florida August 2010 – April 2012

Charter and aircraft management.

CONTROLLER

• Responsible for the general accounting of the company, including month end closing, financial

statements preparation and accounts receivable.

BERTRAM YACHT, INC. / Miami, Florida November 1996 – April 2010

Manufacturer of sport fishing yachts from 36’ to 80’; subsidiary of Ferretti SpA, one of Italy’s largest boat

builders; at peak in 2006, Bertram built 60 boats/year with revenues of $100+ million and 425 employees.

CONTROLLER March 1998-April 2010

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• Achieved $325,000 cost savings in operating supplies during one fiscal year (2006).

• Increased internal controls while saving the annual salary of a production clerk by implementing

automated time/attendance system (ETIME).

• Performed cash management responsibilities, including authorizing disbursements, verifying

invoices against purchase orders, processing wire transfers, and negotiating currency exchange;

served as primary company contact for the bank.

• Managed all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts

receivable, and intercompany reconciliations; supervised staff of four, including assigning work,

coaching, and evaluating performance.

• Performed month-end closing and prepared financial statements (e.g., balance sheet, income

statement, cash flow statement); prepared weekly cash flow report to corporate entity.

• Utilized FAS software to record and control $50 million in fixed assets.

• Applied special expertise in cost accounting to analyze changes in product design, raw

materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided to determine effects on costs.

• Analyzed actual manufacturing costs vs. budget and discussed variances with Production

Control Department and Production Manager.

• Reviewed and approved final yacht invoices to customers; coordinated year-end physical count

of inventory valued at $50 million.

• Collaborated with external auditors to complete year-end financial audit and prepare necessary

schedules.

• Represented Bertram Yacht with insurance brokers to assess insurance coverage needs, handle

policy renewals, and address any special requirements needed during the policy period.

• Designed, established, and maintained an organizational structure and staffing to effectively

accomplish the company's goals and objectives; participated in strategic planning and policy

development.

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER November 1996-March 1998

• Oversaw an average of $100,000 in annual accounts receivable and generated 20-25 yacht

invoices per year.

• Assisted controller during month-end closings, physical inventories, and year-end audits.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – ACCOUNTING

University of Phoenix San Juan, Puerto Rico

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING

University of Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico

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