Financial Management

MARIA DEL BARCO

Miami, FL ***** Cell 305-***-****

*************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Accomplished, performance focused Financial Analyst with 13 years of experience in advisory and planning roles. Proactively manage complex / large volume of data, analyze alternatives and recommend viable solutions that consistently meet company’s financial goals. Strong analytical abilities; and financial modeling skills. Adept at analytical and quantitative analysis; financial risk tolerance management, research and documentation, coupled with ability to establish and sustain positive relations across all organizational levels. Strong Excel, modeling, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual English / Spanish.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NOVUS REALTY, LLC - Miami, FL 2012 - 2016

Property Management & Real Estate

Sr. Financial Analyst

Made business decisions as part of senior management, analyzed projects, risk tolerance and streamlined processes, recommended viable solutions in line with clients and corporate goals. Prepared, distributed and answered inquiries regarding budgets and financial forecast.

• Created financial statements: balance sheets, income statements and cash flow analysis per

portfolio and per property.

• Managed all phases of financial planning; performed financial metrics, and facilitated variance explanations.

• Produced project end-financial close, quarterly financial and cost analysis, which was instrumental to senior management to reach decisions over strategic and operational issues.

• Performed analytical variance review and documentation for income statement and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis including drilldowns on specific accounts.

• Commercial Projects: Performed venture capital financial analysis, exit and NPV (net present

value) analysis.

• Kept the books for over 300 properties, and forecasting (NPV, EBITDA, IRR and others)

• Drove process improvements to maximize effectiveness and efficiency by recommending and implementing processes and re-engineering activities; identifies trends, develops plans and recommends solutions to correct problems

Miami Consulting Services 2014 – Present

Offer consulting, accounting and financial management services for small – midsize businesses.

Managing Partner

Concurrently manage and support various projects, and ensure delivery of positive results. Serve as Acting Controller for various clients in: professional services, retail, and professional associations.

Services Include:

• Manage corporate financial assets, transactions and analyze data.

• Improve documentation/recording processes by implementing technologies that ensure data accuracy and maximize use of time and resources.

• Implement disciplines for internal audits, controls and checks across all departments, which substantially reduced audits findings.

• Oversee cash position and capital structure management for clients during business growth phase, and assist with key tax initiatives.

• Develop financial statements, quarterly forecasts and annual budgets.

• Work on multiple and complex projects from inception to completion, and consistently deliver within specifications.

• Monitor and research financial issues, correct discrepancies and clear outstanding matters.

• Accurately manage highly variable cash forecasting model for clients, monitor performance in planning short and long-term funding needs to meet operating cash needs.

• Prepare balance sheet and cash flow by projects, conduct scenario analysis

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• Streamline administrative and financial systems, which improves operational processes and facilitates data access across stakeholders

Colemont Miami – Reinsurance Brokers- Miami, FL 2010 – 2012

Controller and CFO

Managed the accounting operations of the company; cash flow and month-end reports and compliance.

• Produced monthly financial reports, establish an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with regulations.

• Reviewed reinsurance brokerage contracts terms and conditions, ensured data accuracy and regulations compliance

• Managed overall audit activities.

• Identified and resolved probable risk issues impacting the business

• Reviewed activities to identify potential or policy violations, and implemented timely solutions to avert risk / loss

• Developed annual budget and managed all phases of financial planning including reporting, forecasting and analytics

• Initiated and lead ad-hoc projects

Marriott Miami Dadeland and Courtyard Marriot Miami Dadeland 2008 – 2010

Assistant Controller

Managed the day to day accounting functions for the hotel and restaurants including A/R, A/P and Payroll; reviewed transactions and maintained accurate documentation.

• Assisted in the preparation and reporting of financial statements

• Assisted the Controller in presenting the various accounting reports to the top management and making suitable observations and recommendations.

• Worked in partnership with Controller and coordinated with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize financial plans and operating forecasts.

• Worked in partnership with Controller in developing annual budgets and providing information to management clearly, accurately and consistently by assembling and summarizing data and presenting analysis and recommendations

• Monitored operations of the company. Managing operational data and maintaining data accuracy and integrity.

• Reviewed financial data periodically to ensure fairness and completeness of the data.

• Conducted account reconciliations and analysis.

• Assisted in the company’s monthly and yearly closing

• Executed moderately complex quantitative and qualitative financial analysis

• Managed high volume of data, updated claims management system and answered inter-departmental inquiries.

Prior Experience

PRG Schultz, Auditor. Argentina

Planet.com (A subsidiary of Hipermercado Libertad S.A.), Argentina

Financial Analyst

AMP California, Argentina

Financial Analyst

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Science in Banking & Financial Services (2008)

Boston University – Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts – Business Administration (2003)

Catholic University of Cordoba – Cordoba, Argentina

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Excel: v-look up, pivot tables, scenario analysis, and macros.

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