Cristina Leivas

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Oceanside, CA 92054

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Profile

Analytical, energetic, and detail-oriented Controller/Accounting Manager with extensive knowledge in full cycle accounting, cost accounting, cash flow, financial reporting and budgeting. Experienced in small to medium size companies with up to $125mm. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Clifton 5 top Strengths: Relator, Strategic, Learner, Achiever, and Intellection. DISC: CS, Myers Briggs: INFJ and Holland Model: CSI

Key Skills

GAAP, General Ledger, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Financial Statements, Journal Entries, Accruals, Amortization, ASC606, Microsoft Office, Sage 100, Sage 300, D365, Foundation Software, Spectrum Viewpoint, QuickBooks, Oracle Financials, Crystal Reports, Procore, Marathon, S2K, SamPro, American Contractor, Bluebeam, DocuSign, ADP and Paychex

Education

August 2021

Mindful Leadership – Conscious Leader Course • The Rady School of Management

August 2006

B.S. Business Management • University of Phoenix

May 1999-2001

Professional Courses – Facilities, Finance & Human Resource Management • UC Berkeley Extension

Experience

February 2023 – Current

Regional Accounting & Operations Manager – West • MEI Rigging & • Remote, California

Lead accounting operations across West regional offices to currently include Los Angeles, Phoenix, Reno and Salt Lake City; with additional future locations as MEI continues to grow and expand services. Responsibilities include financial statement review, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, project accounting and job costing, and assist General Managers with financial analysis support.

March 2022 – January 2023

Controller • Lot Management • San Diego, California

Responsible for general ledger transactions, job-cost analysis and related financial statement reconciliations. Prepare weekly cash-flow analysis. Timely managed the month-end and annual financial close process. Involved with management in areas of business insurance and banking related issues and audits. Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures. Directly supervise an accounting staff of 4 employees.

May 2020 – May 2021

Controller • Pro-Cal Lighting, Inc. • Vista, California

Responsible for general ledger transactions, work in process, job-cost analysis, and financial statement reconciliations. Timely managed the month-end and annual financial close process. Prepare weekly cash-flow analysis. Perform union and insurance reporting. Responsible for monitoring compliance with local, state and federal government reporting. Reporting of bank financial covenant requirements on a monthly & quarterly basis. Directly supervise an accounting staff of 4 employees. Cross-training of accounting staff to maximize efficiencies.

October 2018 – May 2020

Controller • All Temperature Service • San Jose, California

Responsible for general ledger transactions, work in process, job-cost analysis, and financial statement reconciliations. Reconcile and monitor all bank accounts and banking relationships. Timely managed the month-end and annual financial close process. Prepare weekly cash-flow analysis. Perform union and insurance reporting. Responsible for payroll and HR management, including employee benefits. Work closely with CPA for year-end review. Reporting of bank financial covenant requirements on a monthly & quarterly basis. Directly supervise an accounting staff of 3 employees. Cross-training of accounting staff to maximize efficiencies. New ERP integration from American Contractors.

October 2017 – October 2018

Controller • Chula Vista Electric Co. • Santee, California

Responsible for general ledger transactions, work in process, job-cost analysis, and financial statement reconciliations. Reconcile and monitor all bank accounts and banking relationships. Timely managed the month-end and annual financial close process. Prepare weekly cash-flow analysis. Perform union and insurance reporting. Responsible for payroll and HR management, including employee benefits. Work closely with CPA for year-end review. Reporting of bank financial covenant requirements on a monthly & quarterly basis. Directly supervise an accounting staff of 4 employees. New ERP integration from American Contractors.

January 2015 – October 2017

Accounting Manager • Comfort Systems • San Diego, California

Responsible for general ledger transactions, month-end close and reporting of financial statements. Responsible for Bank statement reconciliations. Perform billings for 7/11Client, work closely with operations to avoid missing billing items. Responsible for integration of acquired Blue Earth Energy Management. Train accounting staff in the new acquired company. Directly supervise an accounting staff of 4 employees.

July 2008 – October 2013

Accounting Manager • OMB Electrical Engineers • Irvine, California

Responsible for payroll, general ledger transactions, work in process, job-cost analysis, and financial statement reconciliations. Timely managed the month-end and annual financial close process. Prepare weekly cash-flow analysis. Perform insurance reporting and bank audits. Work closely with CPA for year-end review. Directly supervise an accounting staff of 2 employees.

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