Accounting Real Estate

LUIS CENTENO

*** *********** ******, *****, ** **462 E: *****.*.*******@*****.*** P: 917-***-****

CAREER PROFILE

Accounting Professional with 20 years of experience in not-for-profit industry and experienced in real estate and entertainment industries. Highly accurate and detail oriented professional with honesty/integrity, strong business acumen and financial aptitude. Proven track record of setting up new accounting systems and instituting policies/procedures to ensure strong internal controls. Possess excellent problem solving, analytical, communication and management skills used to collaborate with board of directors and treasurers. Skilled in setting up startups.

EXPERIENCE

The Global Business Coalition on HIV/Aids, New York, NY (Part-Time) 2014 - Present

Comptroller/Chief Accountant

Developed and maintained entire accounting system and its controls.

Performed all financial reporting and planning.

The Accounting Firm of Luis Centeno, New York, NY (Part-Time starting 2010) – 1990 to Present

Principal/Chief Accountant

Launched private accounting firm specializing in accounting services for small to medium size institutions and not-for-profit organizations.

Maintained a roster of clients including, Jo Machinist-Architect, African Leaders Malaria Alliance, Gateway City Academy, Surf for All, various community-based organizations.

COMPETENCIES

Accounting Systems and Controls

Establish new accounting systems/packages and procedures using QuickBooks

Reported to financial officer’s while maintaining and producing all financial & accounting records

Cultivate relationships with new clients and evaluate strategic accounting needs

Orchestrate special projects including the setup of a whole system to separate programs and operations according to GAAP and monitored system for compliance

Develop digital accounting systems for effective management of company records

Review and track grants along with its reporting.

Financial Planning, Reporting and Compliance

Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting and government requirements

Assist in the preparation of financial projections and budgets

Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels

Develop, update and maintain accounting policies and procedures

Calculate and process payroll and real estate taxes, as applicable based on project needs

Audits, Reconciliations and Financial Analysis

Visit clients on-site to generate financial reports and conduct reviews in preparation for audits

Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations and variance analysis

Coordinate and prepare information for annual audits

Implement process improvements with project accounting operations

EDUCATION

Marymount Manhattan College

BA, Business Administration and Accounting, with an emphasis in finance.

Professional Development Courses in Accounting and Finance

COMPUTER SKILLS

ADP, QuickBooks, MS Excel and Financial Modeling

REFERENCES:

1.Joanne Conte; African Leaders Malaria Alliance, Controller, 1-347-***-****

2.Shuma Panse; GBCHealth; Operations Director, 1-646-***-****

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