MARIA MALDONADO

Palmhurst, TX

abhx8m@r.postjobfree.com 956-***-**** (H); 956-***-**** (C)

QUALIFICATIONS

. Works well under pressure and complies with deadlines

. Team player; as well as self starter with ability to work unsupervised

. Able to analyze problems, identify and implement possible solutions

. Solid exposure to general accounting and financial reporting (including

journal entries)

. Bilingual: English/Spanish Bicultural: US employee for

international operations

. Working knowledge of Six Sigma and ISO 9000 principles

EDUCATION

University of Texas - Pan American, Edinburg, Texas

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, May 1992

EXPERIENCE

EATON CONTROLS

Filtration Division Texas/Reynosa, Mex., Aug 2006 -June 2008

Accounting Manager

. Accounting manager for plant, reporting to plant manager and direct

responsibility for Cost Accountant (MfgPro, ORACLE)

. Manage MFGPRO system implementation for Filtration plant, Finance and

Inventory control, GL, AP, AR, and FA

. Guide departments to obtain/maintain financial policy

compliance/objectives, SOX and internal controls

. Transition GL, AR, AP, and FA from US shared services center to European

(Swiss) SS center

. Monitor/control plant expenses, including campus allocations, to obtain

Profit Plan objectives

Electrical Division Texas/Reynosa, Mex., Feb 2005-Aug 2006

Financial Analyst

. Responsible for US month-end close, including identification and transfer

of expenses to business partners (Mapics, ORACLE)

. Monthly budget review with department managers, budget to actual

performance

. Direct responsibility for fixed assets, capitalization and physical

inventory

. Sarbanes-Oxley responsibilities, assist with internal control write-ups,

identify control gaps, and implement corrective actions

. Assist controller with annual Profit Plan and allocations to business

partners

TRW-BODY CONTROL SYSTEMS, Texas/Reynosa, Mex., Mar 2004-Sep 2004 Finance

Manager

. Manage Cost Accountant, Accounts Payable supervisor, and Financial

Reporting supervisor

. Responsible for month-end close, Mexico and US books; including monthly

operations review (SAP, Hyperion)

. Oversee monthly cash flow forecast, including actual to forecast

variances

. Sarbanes-Oxley coordinator, prepare internal controls write-ups,

identify control gaps, and implement corrective actions

. Serve as VAVE contact for the Reynosa plant, responsible for

validation of cost savings projections from engineering department

CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS, INC., Texas/Reynosa, Mex., Mar 2003-Mar 2004

Assistant Controller

. Manage accounts payable, inventory control, and cost accounting

(JD Edwards)

. Direct responsibility for month-end process and timely close,

while adhering to GAAP guidelines

. Manage cycle count process to maintain inventory accuracy at 95%

. Analyze, identify, and implement corrective actions on material

and labor variances

HERMES TRADING, INC., Pharr, TX. Apr. 2002-Dec 2002

Accountant

. Establish in-house accounting functions and adherence to GAAP,

including GAAP financial statements

. Responsible for ledger integrity, including month-end close for

Domestic and International operations

. Restructure/manage the AP department in order to support functions

such as cash management and purchasing

JOHNSON CONTROLS

Automotive Experience Texas/Reynosa, Mex., Jun 2001-Dec 2001 (plant

closed) Assistant Controller

. Manage staff of three, accounting supervisor, payroll accountant, and

Mexico AP (MfgPro, Hyperion)

. Oversee/responsible for Mexico and US ledger integrity, including month-

end close for both books

. Analyze/responsible for inter-company accounts with corporate and sister

plants in Mexico and US

. Direct responsibility for US fixed assets, as well as supervision of

Mexico assets

. Participate in negotiations with outside entities, such as Mexican bank

and governmental agencies

Building Efficiency Texas/Reynosa, Mex., Oct 2000-Jun 2001 Senior Financial

Analyst/Senior Buyer

. Company representative in purchasing negotiations with outside

suppliers for several commodities (MfgPro)

. Identify/realize cost savings opportunities

. Conduct financial analysis on submitted quotes and select rank-

one suppliers

Building Efficiency Texas/ Reynosa, Mex., Sep 1998-Oct 2000 Senior

Financial Analyst

. Manage Accounts Payable department, including four member staff

(MfgPro, Hyperion)

. Prepare and analyze weekly progress report on actual to budget

variances

. Direct responsibility for fixed assets, purchase order

approval, asset capitalization, capital spending reports, and physical

inventory

. Prepare year-end tax and accounting schedules and submit to

corporate office

. Oversee/responsible for month-end close, including general

ledger entries to Symix

ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORP.

Reynosa, Mex., Aug 1997-Sep 1998 Business Unit Financial Analyst

Reynosa, Mex., Mar 1996-Aug 1997 Financial Analyst for Capital

Projects

McAllen, TX. Jul 1994-Mar 1996 Financial Specialist

CASE INTERNATIONAL, Mission, TX, 1993-1994 Accounting Clerk

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