CESAR FRIAS
Raymond St, Providence, RI *****
347-***-**** **************@*****.***
Accounting Professional.
Summary:
Highly knowledgeable Finance/Accounting professional with 20+ years of experience and outstanding expertise and understanding of all aspects of Accounting processes, including General Ledger/Journal entries, Financial Statements, Budgeting, Reconciliations, Month-end Closing, Financial Analysis and reporting, Audit, Taxes. Having been in executive roles as General Accountant, Controller, Financial Manager, Auditor, General Manager, Member of Board of Directors have gained in-depth knowledge in Finance, Accounting, Management and the whole cycle of doing business can contribute to improve the company’s performance and achieve their objectives and goals beyond expectations.
Skills:
CPA capability with deep understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experienced in Revenue, Expenses, Cost, Payroll, A/P, A/R, Cash flow, Analysis, Reporting.
Expert developing and implementing internal controls and Procedures.
Experienced managing multiple responsibilities. Lead, team up and collaborate with others.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Used to work in confidentiality environment.
Self-starter, Analytical and problem solver, work in fast paced, prioritize and meet deadline.
Computer skills, Word, Excel spreadsheets, Data entry, ERP/Accounting/Mgmt Software.
Bilingual: Spanish and English.
Work Experience:
H&R BLOCK
November, 2017 until present,
Tax Professional
Contribute the company attain its business goals offering support to individual Clients for filing their Tax Returns to the IRS, including Federal and State Tax Returns.
Manage Customers income sources (wages, Unemployment Compensation, Social Security Benefits, Interests, Capital Gains), and expenses and handling all the documents required by law to summit the Tax Return, as W-2.
Act as a Representative of Financial Products the company offer to Clients in connection with handling and receiving their IRS Refunds. Financial Products include Loans, Debit Cards, etc.
Give financial advice to Clients about how make a good use of their money, take advantage of the Tax law credits and deductions and how to be in compliance.
FERRETERIA E INMOBLILIARIA FRIAS HNOS., SRL -
April, 2007 - October, 2017
Position Title :Controller
Directed, planned, coordinated and oversaw all aspects of organization's financial management.
Optimized the company’s use of funds and saved money that created more value for the firm.
Led efforts to identify opportunities to enhance the company’s financial performance, attaining results that surpass 20 folds in 10 years.
Conferred with board members, organization officials, and staff members to discuss issues, and coordinate activities aimed to accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives.
Arranged budget for funding and implementation of programs according to the business plan.
Appointed department heads or managers and assign duties or delegate responsibilities.
Streamlined administration procedures and internal audit controls to assure accuracy and good performance of the finance department and to safeguard the company’s assets and resources.
Oversaw all aspects of Finance/Accounting department activities, including reviewing and approval of Financial Statements and others reports submitted by staff Accounting members.
Advised top management on financial topics for decision making and presented ad hoc summary reports or financial analysis concerning the business’s operation as needed.
Coordinated the annual External Audit and approved its implementation.
Introduced guidelines to assure the company’s compliance with government taxation.
AMERICA EXPRESS CARGO, SRL -
April, 1998 - 2007
Position Title: General Manager
Directed, oversaw and control all aspects of the company operations and managed the resources available to achieve the company’s objectives and goals.
Delivered consistent leadership and guidance to team members and, as result, increased the business performance, revenue and utilities more than 20 folds in 9 years.
Generated and implemented policies, objectives, and business activities to improve operations, increased productivity and maximized returns on investments more than 40x.
Set up departmental responsibilities and coordinated crossed functional collaboration among departments that improved the company’s operation efficiency.
Streamlined and implemented mechanisms for planning, control and decision making that accurately reflected the company’s mission and goals.
Coordinated the preparation of the firm annual budgets and working plan.
Managed, coordinated and implemented all activities of business operations concerned with Assets, HR, services rendered, procurement, pricing, sales, credit, or distribution of products.
Oversaw and measured the company’s outcome to assure employee’s performance were aligned with the business objectives and strategic annual working plan.
Reviewed and approved reports submitted by staff members or suggested corrective actions.
Education & Certifications:
Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo (UASD), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
1992
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Universidad APEC - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
1994
Master of Management in Finance.
Other Courses and Certificates (Most Recent)*:
Life & Health Insurance Certification: Exam FX Certification (2017).
Income Tax Course 2017: H&R Block Certification (11/2017).
Bank Agency Training TS18: H&R Block Certification (12/2017).
Basic Tax Essential: Self Employment Income: H&R Block Certification (1/2018).
2018 Tax Reform Update: H&R Block Certification (1/2018).