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ELSA C. SOLER, CPA

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Miami, FL 33133

Home: 305-***-**** Cell: 786-***-****

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PROFILE

Results oriented, bicultural and bilingual (English and Spanish) Certified Public Accountant with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated and resourceful Accountant and Finance professional with extensive banking and supervisory experience.

Participated in a team effort that worked toward the successful lifting of a regulatory cease and desist order.

Recruited, trained, and mentored a detailed oriented, efficient accounting team.

Leadership role as a member of profit improvement committee.

Managed successful system conversion of general ledger, fixed assets, accounts payable applications, and core system.

Tax and audit liaison; supervised IRS tax audit; played a key role in the transition to big four tax and audit firms.

Experience with implementation of purchase accounting, SOX, internal controls, SEC reporting, consolidation.

Played a key role in various Bank-wide restructuring/consolidation projects that entailed formulation and implementation of best practices, growth and cost- cutting initiatives.

Restructured reporting to include all relevant information in one concise, user- friendly package for Bank Executives.

Involved in successful Initial Public Offering, bank-wide system conversion and bank acquisition/merger.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professional Bank, Coral Gables, FL

SVP & Controller, March 2020 to date

($2.5 billion in assets/13 banking centers and LPOs) Coordinate and supervise all stages of the accounting process, and various external regulatory reporting functions reporting to the CAO/CFO. Responsible for establishing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and external reporting requirements. Own all aspects of the daily accounting functions, timely and accurate month-end closing, reconciliations, Board memos, financial reporting review, variance analysis, and internal controls. Supervision of the general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, investment accounting, leases, swaps, purchase accounting, compilation of SEC reporting tables, disclosures, and review of financial and Board reports. Other functions include serving as liaison with external auditors, tax accountants, third- party consultants, expense control, implementing and adhering to SOX controls, process improvement, and special projects.

Marquis Bank, Coral Gables, FL

SVP & Controller, April 2018 to March 2020

($650 million in assets/3 banking centers) Supervised all stages of the accounting, internal, external and regulatory reporting functions reporting to the CFO. Establishing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and external reporting requirements. Responsible for daily Résumé: Elsa C. Soler, Page 2

accounting functions, timely and accurate month-end closing, reconciliations, Board reports, financial reporting, performance analysis, budgeting and internal controls. Responsible for managing the general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, investment accounting, compilation of year-end financial statements and related notes. Other functions included maintaining shareholder records, stock options, serving as liaison with internal and external auditors, expense control, working with loan servicing and other departments to ensure accuracy and improve processes, special projects. Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust, Coral Gables, FL

SVP & Controller, May 2011 to March 2018

($1.6 billion in assets/8 banking centers) Supervised staff of 7 reporting to the CFO. Primary responsibilities included coordinating, directing and monitoring the bank’s accounting and financial activities, internal controls, establishing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. Supervising all stages of the accounting process including all daily accounting functions, reporting systems, accurate and timely month-end closing process, reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis. Directly responsible for managing the general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, investment accounting, compilation of financial statements and related notes. Other functions included internal and external reporting, serving as liaison with internal and external auditors, expense control, special projects.

TotalBank, Miami, FL

SVP & Controller, February 2010 to May 2011

($2 billion in assets/13 banking centers) Supervised staff of ten reporting to the CFO. Responsibilities included overseeing day-to-day accounting, month-end closing, reconciliation/certification program, establishing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures, FDICIA controls, and serving as liaison with internal auditors and external auditors. Directly responsible for managing financial reporting, general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets and investment accounting. Other functions included internal and external reporting, system conversion and special projects. BankUnited Financial Corporation, Miami, FL

SVP & Controller, November 2006 to February 2010

($14 billion in assets/86 banking centers) Supervised staff of fourteen reporting to the CAO. Responsibilities included overseeing day-to-day accounting, month-end closing, establishing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures, supporting division executives and serving as liaison with internal auditors, external auditors, and regulatory agencies. Directly responsible for managing various departments including accounts payable, general ledger, fixed assets, investment accounting and accounting special projects. Participated in and supported executive management discussions and performance analysis. Other functions included working with the SOX division to maintain appropriate internal controls, loss mitigation, estimated tax payments and supervising an IRS audit.

Regions Financial Corporation, Miami, FL

Regional Finance Officer – Southern Region, June 2001 to November 2006

($4.5 billion in assets/80 banking centers) Provided financial support to Bank Presidents and Sr. Executive team in the Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando and Sarasota markets. Involved in continuous performance analysis to obtain Résumé: Elsa C. Soler, Page 3

a detailed understanding of financial results as well as immediate and long-term improvement opportunities. Defined initiatives, strategies, ownership, controls and overall monitoring of progress. Detailed weekly and monthly reporting as well as forecasting and budgeting. Served as liaison between Florida Bank Presidents, Corporate Headquarters and CEO. Significantly involved with pricing, incentive awards, branch profitability models, special projects. Chaired numerous discussions, roundtables and conducted presentations.

Senior Finance Officer - Florida Region, July 1999 to June 2001 Reported to Florida Regional CEO. Supervised staff of 13 and oversaw accounts payable, general ledger, fixed assets, public funds reporting, internal reporting, internal controls, and performance analysis. Member of pricing committee. Served as liaison between Florida region and executive management in Corporate Headquarters. Responsible for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end earnings estimates. Participated in monthly conference calls between Florida CEO, Corporate CEO and CFO to discuss month-end performance and future earnings estimates. Monthly financial presentations at Board of Directors meetings and President’s Council as well as weekly discussions and analysis with EVP’s & CEO. Republic National Bank of Miami, Miami, Florida

Controller, February 1997 to July 1999

Directly responsible for the general ledger, cost accounting, budget, internal and external reporting areas reporting to the CFO. Responsibilities included overseeing day-to-day accounting functions, detailed performance analysis, and serving as a liaison between the finance division and internal as well as external auditors. Reporting functions included SEC 10Q and 10K reports, earnings press releases, Call Reports, and board reports. Played a key role in the formulation of the S-1 registration statement required by the SEC for Initial Public Offering, and the Bank-wide system conversion.

Assistant Controller, December 1991 to February 1997 Supervised the Cost Accounting and Budget Area reporting to the CFO. Responsible for the budgeting process, from interaction with responsibility center managers to approval by the Board of Directors. Allocation of cost centers’ expenses to ensure full cost distribution to profit centers. Monthly performance reports as well as compilation and analysis of performance ratios by branch, region and division. Numerous other internal reports and special projects.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES AND EDUCATION

Certified Public Accountant, Florida

Graduate School of Banking at LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Graduate Degree in Banking

University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida

Master of Professional Accounting

University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida

Certificate of Accounting

Florida International University, Miami, Florida

Bachelor of Business Administration,

Major: Finance and International Business

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