Inventory Control Sales Tax

Experienced Controller Seeking Controller or Finance Manager Position

A seasoned Controller with a strong background in General Ledger entries, Account Reconciliation, Inventory Control, Internal Audit, Cash-Flow Analysis and Reports, FP&A, SOX implementation, GAAP and IFRS closings consolidating entities operating with functional currencies other than the Dollar under FASB 52, SEC filings.

SKINERA, LLC. Miami, FL 2014 - 2023

Controller

A holding company encompassing a Medical Practice and Research, two Spas, Manufacturing/Distribution of Skin Care Products Set up and organized all administrative, accounting and HR functions including in-house payroll, W41’s filing, Sales Tax, Cost and Inventory Control ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Prepared consolidated budget performing all tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations, General Ledger analysis, (organizing closing schedules, cash reconciliations and accruals), analyzing variances.

Oversaw the activities of the Finance Department, such as accounts payable, billings, collections, receivables aging, and payroll.

Prepared cash-flow reports that projected cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, handling daily cash management.

Assessed, executed and improved policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies. Establishing and maintaining robust internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate risks

Supported Finance Department initiatives, including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, through research, planning and implementation, as needed.

HEALTHTEX DISTRIBUTION, INC. Miami, FL 2012 – 2014

Controller

A 50MM y/s, global wholesaler with three warehouses in Florida and a fleet of trucks that distributes through Costco, WalMart, Publix, Winn-Dixie, CVS, Walgreens, Navarro, Sedano’s and others.

In charge of all administrative, accounting, inventory control, IT and HR functions. Prepared budget, monthly financials, Bank and CC reconciliations, maintaining accruals and FA schedules, analyzing variances, weekly Payables, Receivables Aging, Cash Flow projections, Payroll for 85 employees, sales and income taxes, monthly commissions.

Developed, implemented, and maintained accounting operating procedures and several database/Excel modules to analyze sales and operating performance, training personnel in their use.

Implemented EDI system to improve deliveries and collections. Kept strict control over $3M inventory periodically spot-counting physical. Resolved supply-chain problems developing purchasing, logistical and financial plans.

TERUMO MEDICAL LATIN AMERICA, INC., Miami, FL 2007 – 2011

Financial Reporting and Internal Audit/SOX Compliance Manager

A division of Terumo Medical Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and wholesalers of medical supplies. Terumo LATAM has offices in every Latin American country and four wholly-owned subsidiaries in Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Colombia.

In charge of preparing consolidated budget and monthly internal/external reporting, including consolidated financial statements (FASB 52), eliminations of intercompany transactions and transfer pricing; planning and income statement analysis, monthly results analysis of operations and related risks and opportunities. Reviewed subsidiaries’ financials inquiring with country controllers to obtain explanations.

Prepared monthly managerial sales and inventory reports with Aging Receivables and cash flow forecasts

Supervised intercompany Accounts Receivable and Bank Reconciliations

Actively trained accounting associates in subsidiaries managing the audit process including preparation, organization of audit timelines, planning phase in the field and execution of fieldwork. Managed the company’s SOX 404 compliance initiative by monitoring and updating process narratives and flowcharts; identifying key controls and matching to control objectives; developing appropriate testing and executing test plans; summarizing and reporting test results to management, and maintaining the company’s audit calendar. Performed SOX direct testing of key controls execution within the division’s subsidiaries, reporting deficiencies. Lead coordination with KPMG auditors.

GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS/EQUITIES, INC., Miami, FL 2000 – 2006

Controller

A public holding company with two subsidiaries, IGW Software N.V., a Netherland Antilles corporation and Prevail, Inc., a California Corporation, whose main source of revenue is the development and sale of software for the internet gambling industry

Reporting to the CFO, in charge of closings, monthly prep and posting of Journal Entries, consolidated financial statements, budgeting and reporting. Analyses and sales forecasting, job costing, Bank and GL Schedules reconciliations, cash management, financing and debt management.

Provide direction to accounting operations including AR, purchasing, billing and collections, AP, payroll

In charge of preparing SEC filings (10-Ks, 10-Qs and Proxies), footnotes, accounting and reporting for segment and stock-based compensation. Responsible for resolving technical accounting issues as part of SEC reporting,

TELEVISA INTERNATIONAL L.L.C., Miami, FL 1995 – 2000

Director Corporate Reporting

A 40,000-employees, $3.5 BB yearly sales conglomerate which owned several media companies both public—such as Panamsat, Inc. (SPOT) and Univision Communications Co. (UVN)—and private in film production and distribution (Protele), record production (Fonovisa), printed media (Editorial Televisa) and a chain of TV stations with affiliates in Spain, Puerto Rico and virtually every Latin American country.

Responsible for all internal and external reporting as well as SEC filings (10-Ks, 10-Qs and Proxies), footnotes, accounting and reporting for segment and stock-based compensation

Reviewing monthly foreign reporting financials in local currency, testing FASB 52 calculations, comparing variances to budget, prior periods, asking for explanation to subsidiaries’ CFOs.

Prepared monthly consolidated financials with variations to historical data, forecast, and plan; consolidated budgets and projected capital expenditures for use of Board of Directors

METRO-GOLDWYN MAYER/UNITED ARTISTS., Beverly Hills, CA 1992 – 1995

Assistant Corporate Controller

In charge of consolidated financials, internal and external reporting, variances, SEC filing, yearly budget preparation, job costing analysis and supporting schedules for this multi-billion dollar film and TV production subsidiary of Pathe Communications Corporation, which also owned over 650 cinema halls in England, France, Italy and Holland in addition to, Cannon Films, Melia Hotels (today Sol Melia), and Imperial Hotels

As consolidator, was responsible for conforming foreign currency financial statements of international subsidiaries to U.S. GAAP by reviewing monthly foreign reporting financials in local currency and testing FASB 52 calculations

Approved U.S. GAAP and consolidation adjustments and elimination of intercompany balance sheet and income statement accounts

Prepared all State-apportionment schedules and consolidation worksheet for Company’s annual Federal and State income tax returns, participating in the tax review and planning process with outside tax professionals

Assisted CFO in the drafting and reviewing of Company quarterly earnings press releases

ERNST AND YOUNG, Milan, Italy 1984-1988

Auditor

Planned financial audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs.

Assessed compliance with financial regulations and controls by executing audit program steps; testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements; examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.

LANGUAGES: Fully bilingual English/Spanish

EDUCATION: U.C.L.A. Anderson School, Los Angeles, CA

Earned a Masters in Business Administration with a focus on financial management and strategic planning

University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy Completed a PhD in Economics, specializing in financial economics and economic forecasting San Nicola Scientific Institute, Genoa, Italy B.S.

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