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Financial Analyst Accounting

Location:
San Francisco, CA
Posted:
September 09, 2020

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JC FERNANDEZ

e-mail: adfyce@r.postjobfree.com

Telf. (805) 746.16.18

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MAP Energy, LLC (Investment Firm - $2B Capital Commitments) June 2018- August 2020

Palo Alto, CA

Assistant Controller – Renewable Energy & Energy Storage Unit (RE/ES)

•Assisted VP of RE/ES Finance in all aspects of accounting including formulation of policies, internal controls & best practices.

•Managed day-to-day accounting activities for all RE/ES Investments and RE Joint Ventures.

•Supervised RE Revenue cycle, insuring timeliness and accuracy.

•Managed quarterly and year end close for RE/ES Investments and RE/ES Joint Ventures; support VP of RE/ES Finance with audit and tax reporting.

•Managed GL process workflow and review general ledgers for all RE/ES Investments & RE/ES Joint Ventures.

•Managed royalty distribution workflow from each RE Investment to its partnerships.

•Reviewed preparation of financial statements, revenue and distribution analysis as well as use of cash reports and any ad-hoc analysis.

•Implemented workflow efficiencies through automation/improvement of internal processes, support VP of RE/ES Finance in implementation of RE reporting.

•Supported VP of RE/ES Finance & RE Investment team on RE Joint Ventures Insurance implementation process.

•Supervised a team consisting of 2 Accounting Managers and 2 Staff Accountants.

ENGIE North America INC - Infinity Renewables May 2015- June 2018

Santa Barbara, CA

Controller, Wind BD

•Designed, implemented and maintained internal controls, accounting policies and procedures.

•Monitored cash flow forecasts creating financial tools for Directors and CFO to easily interact and improve strategic financial planning decisions.

•Developed report Actuals vs. Budget on a monthly basis for all operations and investments.

•Assisted Directors and CFO in obtaining debt facilities with local banks, creating financial models and drafting debt covenants analysis that best suits the company.

•Managed all aspects of treasury functions for the company, including daily cash flow, cash positions and transfer of funds.

•Responsible for Company’s financial reporting, including preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements.

•Successfully implemented new ERP system (Procore) to comply with Construction Accounting and internal controls.

•Improved the Company’s Accounts Payable process by implementing a work cycle system making sure payables are fully approved, in line with contractual terms with verified vendors to be paid timely.

•Monitored all of the Company’s AR following up with customers and insuring all invoices are delivered accurately to avoid delays in collections.

•Managed Tax planning and filings with Directors Tax accountants and Company’s audit firm Deloitte.

•Supervised a team of 2 staff members overseeing AP, AR, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax and Treasury.

Select Staffing – Esperer Holdings (Private - $2B) June 2012- May 2015

Santa Barbara, CA

Assistant Controller

•Managed the accounting integration of four major acquisitions ($200 Million), including purchase accounting, design of internal controls and financial reporting processes.

•Coordinated all external audits with PWC, Frezier & Deeter and Farber Hass, LLP for 5 entities

•Assisted VP and CFO in obtaining debt facilities with banks, creating financial models and drafting debt covenants analysis that best suits the corporation.

•Designed and supervised all of the corporation's internal controls making sure these are all SOX compliance.

•Advised the company on the accounting treatments for international transactions with India and Canada.

•Managed all aspects of the financial reporting functions for all 5 major entities, including preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, budget and cash flow analysis (on a weekly basis), debt compliance, business acquisition, due diligence on equity/debt transactions.

•Supervised a team of 8 staff members overseeing AP, AR, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Risk and Treasury.

NiMin Energy Corp (Public -$30MM) May 2007 – May 2012

Carpinteria, CA

Manager - Financial Reporting

•Managed the compilation of all financial reports including Registration Statement, Prospectus, Financial Statements and MD&A in conjunction with the company’s 2009 initial public offering in the United States (OTCQX) and Canada’s Toronto Stock Exchange.

•Coordinated all external audits with KPMG LLP with regards to the company’s reverse take-over merger in 2009 and financial statements for the years ended 2008, 2007 and 2006.

•Designed economic valuation models to obtain a $75 million credit facility with Texas Capital Bank.

•Prepared all regulatory financial reports required in connection with the company’s major acquisition of oil and gas properties in Wyoming.

•Managed the compilation of all financial reports in connection with the company’s 20-F filing in 2010 and assisted with responses to the SEC’s related comments.

•Assisted with coordination of KPMG LLP pertaining to the company’s annual 10-K filings and interim 10-Q filings.

•Managed and supported all aspects of NiMin’s financial reporting functions, including preparation and review of consolidated financial statements, budget and cash flow analysis, debt compliance, business acquisition, due diligence on equity/debt transactions, common stock registration and stock option plan administration with the TSX and SEC.

ETRION (formerly PETROFALCON CORPORATION) (Public -$50MM) October 2004 – May 2007

Caracas, Venezuela

Financial Analyst/ Accountant

•Supported Controller in the preparation, planning, and organization of the company’s financial statements.

•Prepared Company’s financial reports required by the company’s securities regulators including the ASC and the TSX.

•Assisted Controller in quarterly and annual audits with PriceWaterhouse Coopers.

•Prepared cash flow analysis for the acquisition of a $36 million loan facility with the International Finance Corporation.

•Assisted CFO in Tax audits done by the Canadian Revenue Agency with regards to the company’s transfer pricing and income taxes resulting in no penalties.

•Designed economic valuations for the company relating to the merger with the Venezuelan State Oil Company - PDVSA.

•Translated from Spanish to English all business negotiations and legal documents and assisted the CFO in evaluating international projects in Latin America.

EDUCATION:

•Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting and Finance (December 2005)

Andres Bello Catholic University – Caracas, Venezuela

•Authorized to sit for CPA exams in California

SKILLS:

•Fluent in Spanish and English.

•Extensive knowledge and proficient in Microsoft Office for PC and Mac.

•Experienced with Blackline, Coupa, Concur, Enertia, Oracle Peoplesoft, Microsoft Dynamics (Petrocomp), Procore, Sage 300, and QuickBooks accounting software programs.

References available upon request.



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