Project Manager

ALFREDO A. GARCIA

**** ** ***** *******, ****** Bay, FL 33190

Phone: 305-***-****; Email: **********@*****.***

HIGHLIGHTS

. Successful Finance and Accounting experience within high-paced and

multitasking environments.

. Expert proficiency in the development of complex data models for varied

enterprise-wide requirements.

. Strength in translating business issues into financial dimensions, while

effectively communicating and interacting at a technical and strategic

level.

. Team-oriented, hands-on individual with excellent interpersonal and

strong analytical skills along with effective communication skills at all

levels of an organization.

. Proven ability to research complex accounting and reporting issues with

creative and innovative problem solving skills with the ability to

recommend plans to other areas.

EXPERIENCE

Division Controller - The Hackett Group, Miami, FL

March 2007 to Present

. Oversee financial position and well being of technology division of

company.

. Prepare divisional yearly plan, quarterly and monthly forecasts,

participating directly in their development with divisional leaders; using

actual and labor hour forecasts.

. Monitor project portfolio and advise project managers, directors and

divisional leaders regarding any potential issues in project start,

billing and other areas.

. Support project management in any project related financial analyses and

profitability, meeting with department heads regularly to communicate

trends and other financial results.

. Directly involved in monthly close for division, working closely with

financial staff and divisional leaders.

. Create complex data models in Excel with the use of Hyperion Add-on.

. Review accounts receivable aging with divisional leaders, project

directors and company collection manager and determine what collection

efforts need to be completed in order to achieve high company cash flow

and low receivable days outstanding.

Senior Financial Analyst - Broadspire Corporation

September 2005 to March 2007

. Prepare annual corporate budgets and budget versus actual reporting.

. Develop monthly and quarterly budget/forecast reports/remittances with

appropriate analysis of trends.

. Assist in developing and enhancing management reporting and refining

budget models that includes various forecast scenarios.

. Hands-on month-end analysis to assist accounting in making appropriate

adjustments.

. Directly involved in month-end closing process.

. Liaison with business units and other financial departments.

. Prepare various ad-hoc reports and analysis as requested.

Controller/Business Manager - Erica Lyons, Inc. Miami, FL

May 2004 to August 2005

. Manage all accounting and financial processes, including the proper

recording of all financial transactions and assuring that all financial

policies and procedures are adhered.

. Prepare monthly financial statements, ad hoc reports and provide

supporting documentation to owners.

. Oversee monthly AP, AR and general ledger closings.

. Review, assess and update internal controls and policies as necessary.

. Coordinate special projects and other business related duties.

Financial Controller/Analyst - CIGNA Dental, Inc., Plantation, FL

May 2001 to May 2004

. Developed and monitored departmental annual budgets, performed monthly

variance analyses, identified risks and opportunities against budgets and

providing re-projections as required.

. Analyzed monthly results and key business indicators to identity trends

or fluctuations, identified variances and corresponding attributions.

. Created and delivered timely and accurate production and financial

reports from corporate data mart and other sources.

. Successfully supported Director of Budget and Control, assisted in

various special projects and ad-hoc analyses in a fast-paced environment.

. Built case models and provided technical expertise in areas of

operational and new product analyses.

. Developed, modified and consolidated operating expense budget models for

over 60 cost centers and ensure upload to Oracle accounting system.

. Prepared monthly expense management report package for corporate offices.

. Created financial models and spreadsheets to report data for analyses and

presentations.

. Developed and implemented COGNOS Business Intelligence cubes, using

PowerPlay and Impromptu software.

Business Modeling Consultant/Analyst - Formerly Adaytum Software

Corporation

(Purchased by COGNOS Corporation), Minneapolis, MN - Worked out of home)

July 2000 to April 2001

. Designed and implemented multidimensional budget and forecasting

financial models per clients' specifications, bringing together software

best practice and strong business, accounting and finance skills.

. Developed and managed project implementation plan, achieving clients'

business objectives.

. Provided client consulting services, training and help desk support.

. 50-75% travel to client sites.

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration

Specialization: International Business

University of Miami, Miami, FL

Bachelors of Science

Specialization: Business Management

Florida International University, Miami, FL

PROFICIENCIES AND OTHER INFORMATION

. Expert MS Excel spreadsheet modeling skills, creating and modifying

financial and strategic models as needed.

. Excellent database skills in MS Access and other proprietary software.

. Strong skills in MS Word and PowerPoint.

. Well-honed technical skills using a variety of Windows based software.

. Other Software used: COGNOS Business Intelligence, Hyperion Essbase and

Planning Crystal Reports, Brio, Oracle, FRx, and Platinum Accounting.

. Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).

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