Tamara Melgoza
Vallejo, CA ***** 707-***-**** adc84m@r.postjobfree.com
Director of Finance Profile
Talent Acquisition Operations Management Project Controllership
Skillful and dynamic business management professional with repeated success guiding, overseeing, and facilitating implementation of internal controls, delivery of a variety of financial reports, and establishment of financial targets. Demonstrated capacity to build highly efficient teams that work together to meet and exceed organizational goals through proactive communication strategies and an unwavering commitment to driving the profitable long-term growth of the business. Bachelor’s degree in business management bolstered by more than 15 years of senior leadership experience.
Areas of Expertise:
Employee Onboarding
New Business development
Regulatory Compliance
Staff Training Programs
Motivational Leadership
Financial Reporting Processes
New Business Development
Quarterly Corporate Tax Filings
Client Account Management
Job Cost Analysis & Estimation
OSHA Program Implementation
Accounts Payable & Receivable
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COOPER & HAWKINS, Berkeley, CA 1997 – Present
Vice President/Controller/Business Manager
Own responsibility for the efficient completion of daily activities at the corporate office for this contracting firm delivering commercial and industrial HVACR services. Prepare financial systems, facilitate monthly and year-end closing, and manage general ledger and journal entries. Ensure timely administration of in-house payroll and work closely with CPA in preparation of tax forms and quarterly tax filings. Maintain accurate records regarding accounts payable and receivable. Coordinate daily schedules. Review insurance policies and process workers compensation claims.
Key Achievements:
Commended by executive leadership teams for leveraging individual employee strengths to achieve operational and financial goals.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities with poise and professionalism.
Assumed additional responsibilities, over course of tenure as needed, to ensure timely delivery of requirements.
Drafted many bids that resulted in substantial company contracts.
Prove highly efficient in preparing clear and orderly packets for bidding.
Succeeded in creating the employee handbook and implementing the code of safe practices across enterprise.
Strengthened internal controls by transferring accounting system to a remote server based software program.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Manager, Party America – Vallejo, California
Manager, Taco Bell – Vallejo, California
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, University of Phoenix, Suisun, CA, 2019
Professional Certifications
Certified Notary Public – Fred Pryor Elite Training Courses