Accounting Sales
Resume:
CPA Manuel O. Cruz Díaz **** Sawgrass Drive
Orlando, FL 32824
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Profile Exceptionally talented and resourceful CPA with over eight years of financial experience in private
sector, and over nine years of public accounting experience including government, public sector, and
non-for-profit industries. Career focuses on steady progression of increasing responsibilities and
active involvement in many strategic decisions. Excellent analytical and pr oblem-solving skills.
Proven ability to effectively manage complex situations and work productively without direct
supervision. Self-starter possessing a focused work style.
Experience
Controller 2009-2012
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Corporation
San Juan, PR
Prepare the Corporation’s financial statements, ensuring GAAP’s compliance. Develop and provide
relevant information during the annual Corporation’s budget preparation process. Prepare complex
accounting reports in order to assist management in the decision making process. Monitoring the
administration and coordination of the Authority’s investment portfolio, bond issuances, asset
management and insurance program. Provide information and answer internal and external audits’
findings, in addition of providing technical assistance in the developing of recommendations and
corrective plan actions.
Key contributions:
Assigned to the accounting and administrative management of a revolving loan fund created
for the first time in Puerto Rico with the intention of provide capital for the construction of for-
sale single and multifamily-homes for low and moderate income residents.
Prepared and submitted, in record time, the Corporation financial statements’ draft for the
fiscal year 2012 to the Government Development Bank (Parent Company).
Reorganized the accounting department staff responsibilities in order to increase efficiency
at the moment of generate and provide accurate and reliable information.
Improved the monthly closings process, cutting unnecessary procedures and being more
effective and proactive, meeting the deadlines required by GDB (Parent) and third parties.
2004 – 2009
Senior Auditor & Business Advisor
Parissi, PSC
San Juan, PR
Preparation of planning and strategic documents for audit engagements; setting budgets for
assignments and ensuring they for statutory reporting; responsible for reviewing all the required
materials for accuracy; drafting reports to company were adhered to; managing teams to ensure
audit activities were carried out in a timely and efficient manner; complete the audit in accordance
with all compliance guidelines, including Generally Accepted Auditing Standards(GAAS) and
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Key contributions:
Active role in the preparation of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR), which have carried a copy of the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting, presented by the Government Finance Officers
Association of the U.S. and Canada. The Certificate of Achievement is a prestigious national
award that recognizes conformance with the highest standards for preparation of state and
local government financial reports.
Major clients served:
Hewitt Associates Caribe, Inc.
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico MIDA
Employees Retirement System Heineken Caribbean, Inc.
Department of Education of Puerto Rico Novus, Inc.
CPA Manuel O. Cruz Díaz 1221 Sawgrass Drive
Orlando, FL 32824
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Accounting Manager 1998-2004
CBS Outdoor
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Supervise the account payable, account receivable, bank reconciliation and payroll activities;
prepare monthly combined financial statements and other management reports as required; approve
and authorize major changes and transactions i n the accounting system; cash flow management;
prepare and schedule all tax returns; analyze the profit and loss statement and maintain a subsidiary
for the most relevant balance sheet accounts; maintain and control a Detail Fixed Asset Ledger;
Inventory Management (FIFO and LIFO); preparation and analysis of variances of mid -year forecast
and annual budget; assist in preparation of audit schedules; support various special projects as
requested; effectively manage and develop staff, ensuring that they are m otivated and empowered to
maximize performance and maintain high morale.
Key contributions:
Involved in all aspect of the acquisition of the leading outdoor advertising operator in Puerto
Rico, which builds on CBS Outdoor’s position as the largest outdoor advertising entity in
North America.
Designed daily cash flow report summarizing inflows and outflows to numerous bank
accounts resulting in 5% savings in cost of funds.
Formulated and graphed monthly and quarterly sales analysis spreadsheets to re-focus
sales activity and achieve a 12% gain in sales.
Contributed to the implementation of a new accounting information system, which
significantly improved operational efficiency levels and accuracy of accounting transactions .
Cost Accountant 1995-1998
Knogo Caribe, Inc.
Cidra, Puerto Rico
Assist in preparation of month end closing requirements and distribution of reports; maintenance of
standard cost for Finished Goods and Work in Process; monthly support of the “One Day” financial
closing; reconciliation of inventories; analysis/review of departmental spending; support for the plant
physical inventory; support for the annual audit; participates in preparation of annual budget and
subsequent development of annual product standard costs; provides product cost support to other
departments; participates in special projects; responsible for the Fixed Asset System which keeps
track of the companies fixed assets, which includes adding new assets, disposing of out dated
assets, transferring assets between location and determining monthly depreciation of company
assets, and reconciling fixed asset and accumulated depreciation detail between the GL and fixed
asset system.
Education
Certified Public Accountant
BBA Major in Accounting
University of Puerto Rico, Cayey Campus 1995
Graduated Cum Laude
Computer Software
Microsoft Windows 8, Lawson, Oracle, People Soft, MAS 90, Peachtree, Creative Solutions Accounting
(audit), QuickBooks
Languages
Fluent in Spanish and English
Professional Affiliations
Puerto Rico Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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