Michael Peralta

Chief Operating Officer/ Controller

ad33jv@r.postjobfree.com • 305-***-****

LinkedIn • Miami, FL 33027

Dynamic and results-driven professional with substantial experience leading financial operations in diverse industries, driving revenue growth, and maximizing profitability. Adept at developing and executing financial strategies to optimize performance, mitigate risks, and achieve organizational objectives. Well-established ability to streamline operations, improve productivity, and maximize ROI. Proven track record of implementing financial controls and delivering insightful analysis to support informed decision-making. Known for managing diverse insurance policies, optimizing relationships with key clients, and spearheading negotiations to maximize beneficial outcomes. Skilled communicator and collaborator with remarkable efficiency in building and leading high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Areas of Expertise

•Operations Management

•Financial Planning & Analysis

•Risk Assessment & Mitigation

•General Accepted Accounting Principles

•Accountability

•Critical Thinking

•Organizational Skills

•Cash flow Optimization.

•ERP Systems Implementation

•Financial Due Diligence

•Financial Transactions

•Analytical Skills

•Financial Management

•Team Training & Leadership

•Cross-functional Collaboration

•Insurance Policy Oversight

•Influential Negotiation

•Attention to Detail

•Microsoft Excel

Professional Experience

Iriapak USA LLC, New Orleans, LA

Chief Financial Officer/ Chief Operating Officer

2021 — Present

Steer the company's day-to-day operations while fostering cohesion among departments and cultivating robust collaborative relationships to optimize cost-effectiveness and enhance productivity. Oversee a comprehensive range of insurance policies, encompassing medical, general liability, umbrella, wind hail, workers' compensation, and product liability. Direct departmental operations and enhance employee productivity by directing cross-functional teams across the company. Maintain profitability standards by ensuring all deals meet necessary profit margin requirements. Manage payroll and benefits administration for 100 employees, ensuring the timely payment of taxes and other obligations.

Negotiated legal settlements with financial institutions and creditors, ensuring favorable terms and agreements.

Headed cross-functional teams across various departments to manage bottom-line factors, such as long-range planning, product management, third-party contracting, technology projects, and personnel management.

Cultivated and strengthened relationships with key clients to ensure continued success and retention.

Provided oversight to the human resources department, enhancing the performance of the payroll system, health plan offerings, and employee handbook.

Supervised daily financial accounting operations, including management of the accounts payables and receivables department and inventory and purchasing activities.

Functioned as a critical liaison for the company, ensuring crucial financial support from customers and banks during challenging periods.

Led US business expansion, opening our first center of operations outside of our headquarters in Milan.

Facilitated the execution of leading auditing practices, resulting in a notable reduction in external audit costs.

Fostered strong customer relations to generate $4M in yearly revenue and streamline company logistics, delivering substantial annual savings.

Chief Financial Officer/Controller, Skylock Industries Inc., Azusa, CA

2014 — 2021

Led accounting and operations of a $ 27 million 140-employee aerospace parts business with an emphasis on driving forward operations amidst diverse environments, including startups and complex landscapes influenced by legislation and social dynamics. Demonstrated steadfast focus, devoid of emotional sway, solely dedicated to advancing organizational interests. Provided strategic structure and guidance, fostering independent approaches to drive results. Managed concurrent projects within high-pressure, deadline-centric settings. Exhibited robust collaborative abilities with solid leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to build rapport across all organizational tiers.

Cultivated and managed relationships with key clients, Spirit AeroSystems, to ensure continued success and retention.

Led a human resources initiative to improve payroll system performance, plan offerings, and develop a new employee handbook.

Collaborated with executives to navigate an 85% sales drop without requiring a capital injection, ensuring the company's stability and eventual return to profitability.

Steered all aspects of company operations through Covid/ Boeing issues.

Acted as a liaison to secure financial support from customers and banks during challenging periods.

Negotiated terms and deals, including legal settlements with financial institutions and creditors.

Administered banking asset-based lending facility examinations, reporting, and Banking relationships.

Prepared information for yearly financial statement audit reports.

Generated and analyzed monthly Financial Statements, including evaluating income, margin, expense, and asset variance.

Supervise and review Accounts Payables, Receivables, and General Ledger.

Oversaw collection of outstanding receivables and implemented an innovative system resulting in a 50% reduction in receivables, significantly enhancing cash flow while maintaining relationships with trade creditors.

Chief Financial Officer/Controller, Octagon Process Inc., Orangeburg, NY 2000 — 2014

Led financial accounting and financial operations, including supervising asset-based lending facility examinations and cultivating strong banking relationships. Prepared data for yearly financial statement audit reports. Generated, analyzed, and assessed income, margin, expense, and asset variances. Controlled inventory costing to ensure accurate valuation. Maintained relationships with trade creditors. Oversaw human resources operations to optimize the performance of the payroll system, health plan, and employee handbook. Managed diverse insurance policies covering medical, general liability, umbrella, wind hail, workers' compensation, and product liability.

Oversaw Inventory Costing for accurate valuation while preparing data for annual financial statement audits.

Spearheaded the implementation of a new ERP system, driving efficiency and cost reductions.

Streamlined receivables collection, implementing a system to slash outstanding balances by 50% and bolstering cash flow.

Guided financial aspects of a $75M company acquisition for Clariant Chemicals.

Managed daily financial accounting operations, including Accounts Payables and Receivables, inventory, and purchasing.

Directed year-end CPA audits across various companies, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Conducted fraud investigations, tracing and examining financial records to uncover fraudulent transactions.

Cultivated and managed relationships with key clients,(Major airlines) to ensure success and retention

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting & business administration, Berkeley College, NJ campus

Languages

English & Spanish - Fluent

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