Finance Manager

ARMINDA FLORES-TUAZON

Katy, TX *****

346-***-**** - ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 20 years of expertise overseeing transactions and management of financial corporate matters, preparation, and analysis of financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with a track record of effective training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution, and decision-making skills. ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Implement cost-cutting strategies during tough business economic challenges.

Negotiate cost/pricing of services and products with federal government contracts and key vendors to ensure pricing model is reasonable and acceptable in developing pricing models.

Completed Annual Defense Security Service Training and Seminars.

Assisted with company key members in SBA and HUBZone accreditation and obtaining licenses in multiple states.

Collaborated with a team of five in the development of data Migration and Transition of Financial Reporting from QB Enterprise to Unanet ERP solutions.

Utilize Microsoft Excel to develop sales and revenue tracking and budget spreadsheets.

Bank Line of Credit (LOC) renewal and management. SKILLS

Income Statements

Business Relationship Management

Operational Reporting

Manage DOD Federal contracts

Proactive and Focused

Budgetary Management

Proficient in WAWF/PIEE environment

Problem Anticipation and Resolution

Regulatory Compliance and

Documentation (FAR and CFAR)

QuickBooks Enterprise and Unanet ERP

Budgeting and Variance Analysis

Cost Data Analysis

GAAP Principles

WORK HISTORY

06/2018 to Current Finance Manager (Remote)

GPSI – Hagatna, Guam

Coordinate, communicate, and complete monthly financial forecast (P&L, Balance Sheet, Working Capital, Cash Flow).

Apply contracting abilities, editing scope, understanding of company terms and conditions, and accurate monitoring of federal contracting changes from RFP, award to delivery.

Sales and Revenue forecasting, forecast and maintain reasonable and acceptable profit gross margin of all contracts.

Manage DOD project contracts as it relates to funding, accounting, finance, and compliance.

Support and facilitate bidding and contracting efforts for Department of Defense and State opportunities; open market, sole source, 8(a), and HUBZone.

Ensure timely and frequent engagement with key cross-functional teams on all issues related to operations and contract performance.

Developed financial policies, internal control, and compliance program.

Highly proficient in PIEE/WAWF on navigation and understanding of federal procurement processes environment.

Assist with Joint Venture relationships and mentor protégé programs.

Supervise and manage the accounting and administrative departments.

Monitor cash flow, payables, receivables, and payroll.

Review and approve labor rates and payroll.

Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions. 06/2012 to 07/2018 Chief Financial Officer

Skye Pacific Inc./DMCSI Construction Services, Inc – Hagatna, Guam

Manage financial performance and implement financial strategies across different business units to achieve committed business performance and targets.

Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems.

Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter.

Created, planned, and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.

Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action plans to improve profitability and efficiency.

Offered advice to other executive leaders on strategies to improve financial growth.

Spearheaded contract negotiation and financing for diverse business projects. 04/2000 to 04/2012 Chief Financial Officer

GDC Inc And Guahan Equipment – Hagatna, Guam

Prepare and present Annual Operating Plan.

Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems, and investment management.

Manage financial performance and implement financial strategies across different business units to achieve committed business performance and targets.

Created, planned, and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.

Responsible for risk management, and line of credit. EDUCATION

No Degree: Finance and Economics

Regis University - Boulder, Colorado

Completed professional development in Finance and Economics Bachelor of Arts: Economics, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences San Diego State University - San Diego, CA

Associate of Applied Science: Accounting

Balin College - San Diego, California

CERTIFICATIONS

Unanet Software Application ERP

Financial Management, Computer Software & Application

Administration and Finance Management

SBA (7j) Federal Contracting Training Certification

Audits and Accounting Systems

Capture Management

Developing Cost Proposals

University of Guam – Mini MBA in Profit Mastery

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