JAMES C. TORRES II
CONTACT INFORMATION
**** **** ***** **** ** Albuquerque NM 87120
E-mail: *************@*****.***
Cell: 505-***-****
PROFILE
Proactive and results-oriented accounting professional with broad experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management. Well disciplined with proven ability to manage multiple assignments under strict deadlines. Accountable for strategic planning, development, and leadership of the entire finance function as well as the information technology department. Recruited, developed, and managed team of finance professionals, managers, and support staff. Overall financial authority of the organization and accountable for budget preparation, audit, taxation, accounting, closing of books, planning and scheduling, development of financial statements. Provided investment and business analysis to make strategic, operational, capital expenditure, resource allocation, and critical projects decisions. Excellent communication skills. Specialties: accountancy, accounts payable, banking, budget preparation, cash management, control, cost control, debit, disaster recovery planning, finance, financial, financial statements, general ledger, insurance, leadership, legal, microsoft office, policy analysis, process engineering, profit and loss, progress, project management, reports, strategic, supervisory skills, workflow analysis, writing. EDUCATION
B.B.A. Accounting, University of New Mexico
Concentration Accounting
SKILLS – TRAITS
● Proficient in MS Office Excel, Word, Email
● Proficient in Accounting Software Programs
● Accuracy
● Analytical
● Attention to Detail
● Construction Accounting
● Critical Thinking
● Decision Making
● Marketing
● Mathematical
● Personnel Management
● Problem Solving
● Relationships
● Sales
● Team Focus
● Viewpoint (Spectrum)
CAREER HISTORY
Financial Controller, 2018-Present
File Construction, LLC and subsidiaries, Albuquerque, NM
● Responsible for File Construction (utilities; primarily sewer and water), plus an Equipment company (File Equipment), 5 commercial property company affiliates (File Development, File Industrial Development, File Industrial 116, 3 Dollar Generals, Opportunity Zone 1 and Opportunity Zone Property 1), and 2 properties in Denver (Mon Petite and Franklin Properties).
● Prepare and present monthly financials and filings, quarterly reports and filings, and daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cash flow analyses
● Directed the reconciliation of job cost detail to the general ledger and maintenance of construction files for all paid invoices, lien waivers and application for all projects.
● Managed WIP (work in progress) preparation and oversaw the preparation of cost and budget reports to ensure better management of the projects. Reviewed all approved construction invoices and monitored payment.
● Prepared & ensured information for the cost certification, including invoices, lien waivers, insurance certificates and project schedules. Guided the independent auditors with construction cost certifications. Marketing Consultant, 2016-2018
Sonic SEO, Albuquerque, NM
● Identified and qualified leads for prospective search engine optimization, social media, web development and hosting services. Worked with prospective clients to identify their needs for improved online visibility and search marketing performance
● Translated customer needs to the right solutions to meet their needs and developed business cases to support their internal vetting of their investments. Ensured each customer had an exceptional experience, from sales to signing to ongoing support
VP Sales/Financial Controller, 1993-2015
Robert R Bailey Corp., Albuquerque, NM
● Managed relationships and sales with affluent customers on recurring basis
● Directed store and salesperson objectives, pricing strategies and incentive programs
● Reviewed profit and loss statements, made recommendations for improvements and took action to resolve problems
● Provided guidance, set standards, led store and management team on revenue and expense strategies
● Created, reviewed and distributed monthly forecasts and variance reporting. Prepared and entered monthly general ledger entries, and state & regulatory filings
● Analyzed, maintained and reconciled all general ledger accounts, including preparation of bank account reconciliations
District Sales Director, 1991-1993
Diamond Shamrock Corp., Las Cruces, NM
● Managed and supervised the overall operations of 12 locations. Ensured compliance with company policies.
● Provided leadership and direction to Store Managers in all areas that support customer satisfaction, profitability, sales and personnel management
● Supervised personnel activity including hiring, training, salary administration, performance management, and disciplinary actions
● Trained and professionally developed Managers and Assistant Managers
● Supervised and managed inventory control and sales activities to maximize profit in their stores