Controller/ Consultant
Resume:
Alberto (Al) González CPA
Miami, FL 33186
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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER CONTROLLER DIRECTOR
Transportation •Shipping• Freight Forwarding• Retail• Accounting • Consulting
Global Leader with 11 years' experience as a CFO, and over 13 years' experience as a Controller. Vast financial business, accounting & finance, financial planning & analysis, and public accounting experience for one the Big 4 Accounting Firms. Strong research, project management, fact-finding skills, and implementing accounting systems; controlling business records information systems; hiring, training & directing financial staff.
TOP SKILLS
Accounting Management
Financial Analysis
Forecasting
Risk Management
Cash Management
Budgeting
Financial & Tax Strategies
Cost Reductions
Technology Integration
Business Plans
Efficiency Improvements
Regulatory Compliance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consulting
Miami, FL; 2021 – Present
Provide consulting services in Accounting, Cash Management and Special Projects.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, Antillean Marine Shipping Company
Miami, FL 2015 – 2020
Executed Strategic Consulting, including business planning & sales strategy development.
Advised new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures, drafting privacy policies and structuring commercial transactions.
Managed treasury functions, banking relationships, and execution of business plans with sufficient company capital.
CORPORATE CONTROLLER, Lilly & Associates International
Miami, FL; 2013 - 2015
Planed, directed, and coordinated accounting, financial, and administrative functions with reporting responsibility to the President.
Handled the financial reporting of all accounting functions in all subsidiaries and affiliate entities.
Established and maintained company’s accounting principles, practices, procedures, auditing and internal controls.
Oversaw cash flow management, accounts receivables/payables, credit and collections.
Liaised and managed relationships with bank(s) and external auditors.
Managed the corporate bank account reconciliation oversight procedures.
Executed financial operating reports and analyzed the budget variance analysis.
Managed the consolidation and reporting for company and all subsidiaries.
Reviewed monthly shipments and profitability reports.
Performed analysis of expenses and recommended reductions as needed.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, Bernuth Inc & Affiliates
Miami, FL; 2008- 2012
Provided financial leadership to manage the company in the best interests of its stakeholders.
Provided leadership to the CEO in setting and executing the Mission, Vision, Principles, Values, Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan of the company.
Ensured appropriate and timely disclosure of financial information to all stakeholders.
Provided general supervision and management of the company’s day-to-day financial and accounting affairs decisions requiring consistent prior management approvals.
Managed the treasury functions, banking relationships and ensured the company had sufficient capital to implement its business plans.
Executed approvals within the limits of delegated approval authority.
Fostered Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics and Integrity in Management’s key decision making.
CONSULTING
Miami, FL; 2006 - 2008
Planned, directed, and coordinated the Accounting, Financial, and administrative functions with reporting responsibility to the CFO.
Handled financial reporting of all regional operational results and compliance with local tax requirements
Established and maintained company’s accounting principles, practices, procedures and all necessary audit and internal controls.
Oversaw cash flow management, Accounts Receivables/Payables, credit and collections.
Maintained and managed relationship with external auditors.
Prepared reports and analyzed budget variance and other financial operating reports.
Provided management with information vital to the decision-making process.
Assessed current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
Evaluated accounting and internal control systems. Hired, trained and retained competent accounting staff.
Consolidated statements, handled intercompany reconciliations, and served as the interim controller for a real estate company.
CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER, Miami Air International Inc.
Miami, FL; 1997 - 2006
Directed business to 20% sales and productivity increases in 2003-2005 along with a 500% increase in net profits.
Strengthened internal controls, establishing timelier delivery of concise internal financial reporting, reducing the days from 21 to 4.
Implemented Great Plains c/s+ sequel server technology integrated accounting system, eliminating multiple data entry points, and increasing work productivity in the organization.
Implemented a Guidelines and Training Manual to provide direction for annual approval of financial policies.
Key Achievements:
Spearheaded company’s first ever department level expense budget, which generated a $500K savings.
Reduced monthly closing cycle by two weeks by identifying and recommending enhanced closing procedures.
Represented management and union discussions as negotiation team member by working with Anderson Consulting in companywide compensation planning.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, Spec’s Music Inc.
Miami, FL; 1994 – 1996
Instituted new policies, procedures that revamped department with planned strategic capital transactions.
Implemented budget processes, cash planning systems that enabled company to survive market during fiscal year 1995-1996.
Managed tax compliance and reporting of state, federal income taxes and county licenses.
Coordinated year-end audits, SEC Reporting, and annual budgeting and planning processes.
Handled all cash management activities and follow-up responsibilities with banks.
Executed the first department-level expense budget that generated significant savings.
Key Achievements:
Improved gross profit by reducing inventory shrinkage from 2.5% to 1.5%.
Implemented automation of general ledger and accounts payable systems reducing operational costs by $500K annually.
Reduced staff by 20% saving over $800K annually.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Corporate Controller, BYRONS, INC., Miami, FL, Jun 1984 - Dec 1993
Corporate Controller, AIR FLORIDA, INC., Miami, FL, Mar 1980 - Jun 1984
Senior Auditor, PEAT MARWICK, MITCHELL CPA’s (KPMG), Miami, FL, Jan 1977 - Mar 1980
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Florida International University, Miami, FL
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES: Certified Public Accountant, State of Florida
AFFILIATIONS: Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, basic Access) and Great Plains, Cognos, Oracle, Cogent,
Quick Books, Aqumatica, Sage and CargoWise.
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