Management Manager Controller

Deborah Barber

Phone: 787-***-****

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

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-barber-7a31011a/ SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Talented Senior Financial Analyst with extraordinary background extracting data from diverse financial and information systems to build tools and forecasting models that improve organizational decision making abilities resulting in increased profitability. Demonstrated track record providing comprehensive financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to senior management. Possess sharp understanding of financial planning, accounting, analytics, and investments. Efficient communicator, able to build strong working relationships with coworkers and clients. Proficient at using MS Excel and Access.

Nine years of Finance Management for organizations ranging over Gross Revenue of $200M and more

Self-Starter, organized and detailed oriented manager, strong in delegating tasks effectively to ensure timely compliance.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Team worker, leadership and efficiency.

Fully Bilingual (English / Spanish).

Knowledge on SAP, Lawson, Single View & Virtuoso (accounting and billing systems) EXPERIENCE

Total Petroleum Puerto Rico, Corp. – Guaynabo, PR

October 2010 – Present

Management Controller (January 2015 –Present)

Prepared annual forecast, budgets and long term plans, as well as monthly forecasts, and tracked departments expenses for budget exceeding

$20M. Support monthly closing by monitoring and analyzing over four business channels, including gross margin, variable and fixed costs, short and long term provisions to budget and forecast data. Assist accounting department by analyzing G/L period close to identify cases where adjusting entries are needed.

Monthly results analysis. End-of-month forecast.

Monitor monthly variable and fixed costs.

Analyze financial results, variances and identify trends to recommend actions to management.

Developed Microsoft Access automated queries to enable prompt analysis of expenses by department and as a tool for budgeting.

Budget and long term plan preparation and analysis, assisting Management in the process.

KPI design and communication for management decision making.

Monthly Working Capital Requirement and Cash Flow reports.

Provide strong leadership and be a mentor to all finance staff.

Ad-hoc reports as requested.

Accounting Manager (June 2012 –December 2014)

Provide strong leadership and be a mentor to all finance staff. Responsible for the monthly close as well as maintenance of all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries.

Lead and manage a team of six professionals, including selection/hiring, objective setting, performance management, coaching/development and training.

Manage the day to day accounting activities and month end financial reporting.

Actively involved in the daily, quarterly and annual financial processes.

Work closely with external auditors in the annual financial audit and preparing schedules as needed.

Responsible for the Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Bank Reconciliations and General Accounting processes.

Senior Controlling Accountant (October 2010 – May 2012) Initiated and completed an excel project which ultimately assisted with the prompt analysis of variable and fixed costs, identifying key expense type and variance analysis of accounts. Identified as Key User of SAP. Assisted in SAP Harmonie Project, resulting in a successful accounting system transition.

Perform general accounting and financial reporting functions for management.

Responsible for B/S Account Analysis, as well as Bank Account Reconciliations.

Assist the Accounting Manager reviewing complex multi-element system and variance analysis of P&L and Balance Sheet.

Perform Stock Recalculation using Weighted Average Cost.

Prepare Cost of Goods Sold Analysis.

Perform general accounting functions, including operation of the general ledger system, journal entries, and month-end closing.

Highlight to management potential issues affecting expenses, balances, or cash flow.

Analyze financial information, call attention to trends, make recommendations, collect information and prepare reports.

Provide support and audit trail for recorded transactions. Deborah Barber

Phone: 787-***-****

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

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AT&T Mobility (formerly Centennial de Puerto Rico) – San Juan, PR August 1998 – September 2010

Senior Accountant – Revenue Results (April 2008 – September 2010)

Responsible for the overall monthly revenue close process for Consumer and Business Wireless.

Assist the Revenue Manager reviewing complex multi-element billing system and variance analysis of P&L and Balance Sheet.

Responsible for preparing monthly journal entries, accruals, deferrals, revenue recognition and supporting schedules and account analysis (P&L and Balance Sheet).

Prepare monthly Revenue Analysis report package for management.

Assist the Revenue Manager preparing and reviewing SOX narratives on a quarterly basis.

Compile and inform IVU data from billing system to the Tax Department.

Assist the Financial Analyst with weekly revenue variances explanations for the Cumulative Revenue Report.

Complete account reconciliations and assist management team with financial inquiries, ad-hoc reporting and special reports.

Prepare Bad Debt reserve analysis and corresponding J/E for the month.

Full support in the budgeting process, sales proposal analysis, other GL expense accounts and cycle revenue data preparation.

Provide support and audit trail for recorded transactions. Cash Management Supervisor (April 2007 – March 2008)

Lead, supervise and manage a team of 8 cash management associates.

Coordinate activities to guarantee timely and accurate reconciliation of all payments collection.

Ensure staff meets weekly deadlines with acceptable levels of quality, by staying current with daily reconciliations.

Assist in solving discrepancies by identifying errors in deposits to enforce accuracy and internal control.

Investigate and follow up on cash shortages. Prepare monthly operational reports for management.

Complete annual and semi-annual performance appraisals to be submitted to Human Resources Department.

Accounts Payable Supervisor & Lease Coordinator (December 2006 - March 2007)

Lead, supervise and manage a team of 5 accounts payable associates.

Ensure timely payments of vendor invoices and expenses and all invoices are keyed in before month end closing.

Analyze vendor account statement.

Perform analysis of aging reports, capital and expenses entries. Petty Cash Handling.

Prepare operational monthly reports for management. Responsible for processing monthly closing.

Disbursement Associate & Lease Coordinator (April 2006 - November 2006) Cash Management Representative (November 2002 - March 2006) Credit and Collection in Broadband Operations (June 2001 - October 2002) Broadband Customer Service Representative (April 2000 - May 2001) Activation Rep for Wireless & Posting Associate for Broadband (August 1998 - April 2000) ACADEMIC EDUCATION

Universidad Metropolitana - MBA Finance

Started a MBA in Finance on Jan 2016 – Estimated Completion: December 2017 University of Phoenix - BA Management

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration - Major in Management (2005 - 2007) - GPA 3.78 TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office Suite (Excel Level 3, Word, PowerPoint, Access Level 2), SAP, Lawson, Virtuoso. Keywords: reporting, accounting, models, financial analyst, reconciliation, reporting, monthly, forecasting, budget, services, analytics, administration, bank reconciliation, excel, access, SAP, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, inventory, supervision, management, performance appraisals, variances analysis, profit and loss, balance sheet, general accounting, KPI.

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