GALO DE LA ROSA

**** **** ********* ****** ■ Covina, California 91724 ■ 626/474-1355

ac0ii3@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE Persistent, dedicated and focused individual with 12+ years accounting and financial management experience and demonstrated success in improving financial conditions. Bilingual English-Spanish. Responsible for the preparation of Financial reports and providing assurance about the accuracy of the information presented. Proficient at implementing policies, procedures and systems that increase bottom line profits. Analytical, thorough and meticulous, continually strive to achieve perfection. Communicate and interact effectively with personnel at all levels. Known for being a hands-on and take-charge individual. Accomplished leader - set high standards for self and others; offer advice and guidance to facilitate success and lead by example. Skilled at establishing an environment that encourages participation, builds strong team spirit, and increases productivity.

Possess experience and expertise in the following areas:

* Account Payables * Cost analysis * General Ledger * Internal control

* Account Receivables * Decision making * Inventory Control * Procedures

* Accounting/GAAP * Financial planning * Month end Close * Account Analysis

* Audit/COSO * Financial Statements * Human Resources * Treasury

* Budgeting/Cash Flow * Forecasting * Payroll * Taxes EXPERIENCE Financial and Business Analysis

SUMMARY * Performed, managed and directed all activities and functions related to operational accounting, including Fixed assets, depreciation and amortization, Financial planning, budget preparation, production projections and cost analysis, and audits.

* Closed and prepared Monthly, Quarterly and Year-End financial reports (Balance sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow) and presented management reports/analysis regarding PL, budgets, forecasts, purchases, sales, revenue, cost transactions, expenses and inventory.

* Improved internal controls and procedures by collecting and analyzing data from multiple sources and creating an organizational manual.

* Reviewed and evaluated insurance plans nationwide - analyzing utilization and cost, and developing projections and line-of business reviews. Management and Supervision

* Trained, supervised and managed mid-level managers and office staff.

* Coordinated the implementation of people-related services, policies, handbooks, and programs through Human Resources staff

* Refined and expanded operation controls through the reorganization of the management reporting process.

* Met corporate objectives through effective coordination and internal audit team activities.

Mentored and developed junior staff members.

PROFESSIONAL SCWS, INC. - Los Angeles, CA 09/2007 – 07/2016 EXPERIENCE Controller

Responsible for the full cycle of accounting, financial and internal audit operations. Directed and oversaw the business unit’s finance, accounting, budgeting and cost functions. Provided all the financial analysis and support required for the other departments. Implemented changes in procedures and reporting. Reorganized the department and took control of the main accounting cycles. Guided and managed the overall provisions of the Human Resources Department and its policies. Established effective control systems of all processes. Created all reporting structure. Meet all financial objectives. Controlled costs and achieved increased revenue from 7 to 12%. GALO DE LA ROSA

2135 East Brookport Street ■ Covina, California 91724 ■ 626/474-1355 ac0ii3@r.postjobfree.com

KADE GROUP - Los Angeles, CA 2/2005 – 7/2007

Interim Controller /CFO (Consultant)

Recruited to review and evaluate all financial activities and functions. Analyzed data, determined problem areas, implemented corrective actions, and established appropriate procedures and guidelines. Oversaw all entities’ (C and S corporations, LLC, Partnerships) accounting related matters, including chart of accounts, banking, AP, AR, GL, payroll, inventory, loan accounting, interest allocations; in charge month and year end close process; prepared consolidation and elimination entries, completed consolidated financial reports; prepared corporate tax returns and tax planning. Participated in strategic planning process, prepared budget and forecasts, handle owners capital equities accounts, review of budgets vs. actual to ensure accuracy. Managed internal control system, internal audit review, recommended areas for improvement both financial and operational; developed and established new policies and procedures. Supported external auditor for the entities / partnerships. Supervised and developed a staff of eight, established performance standards and expectations for staff, reviewed work assignments both in-progress and when completed. Efforts resulted in improved cash flow and an increase in profits from 5% to 19%.

EDUCATION B/S Accounting -Accounting Major - Jorge Lozano University - Bogota, Colombia Systems Experience: Microsoft Office, Windows, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Sage Software, ERP systems, MAS 90, MAS 200, Crystal Reports, FRx, Business Intelligence.

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