Assistant Controller

Jesus Torres - CPA Candidate Actively Testing

469-***-**** - *********@*****.*** - www.linkedin.com/in/jesustorres84

Summary:

Results-driven accountant with supervisory experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Skilled in ERP implementation, GAAP compliance, and optimizing operational efficiencies. Seeking a managerial role to leverage leadership and analytical expertise to drive financial growth.

Work History:

Connect Search, LLC – Assistant Controller (Contract) November 2024 - January 2025

●Processed year-end bonuses and supported annual budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A.

●Utilized Visual ERP to analyze outstanding sales orders, identifying delays and collaborating with sales to resolve issues.

●Reconciled revenue recognition and created a KPI dashboard to track sales by client and product type.

●Assisted in internal audits and SOX compliance, ensuring financials met regulatory standards.

●Evaluated open sales orders and internal controls, implementing operational efficiencies to reduce delays.

Imprimis Group – Assistant Controller (Contract) April 2024 - September 2024

●Supervised LODG division, managing a bookkeeper and AP analyst.

●Trained AP agent on QuickBooks check request process.

●Developed a procedure manual for IOLTA and Operating check deposits to ensure compliance.

●Analyzed and reconciled benefits payroll deductions vs. provider billing to reduce discrepancies.

The Stewart Organization – Senior Accountant October 2022 - February 2024

●Led a multi-year cash reconciliation project, training and evaluating AR and AP analysts.

●Managed credit memo clearing, reducing outstanding balances from $20K+ to $0.01.

●Supported month-end close, financial corrections, and reporting.

●Managed sales tax compliance for 98 entities nationwide.

●Designed cash reconciliation templates using Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP to improve accuracy.

Vandelay Hospitality – Senior Accountant April 2022 - October 2022

●Served as Interim Controller, managing financial statements and month-end close.

●Trained Senior and Staff Accountant, ensuring alignment with company standards.

●Developed an expense management strategy to optimize cash flow and vendor prioritization.

●Spearheaded a missing vendor invoice resolution campaign, improving AP reconciliation.

●Evaluated third-party vendor performance, providing corrective feedback to CFO and Controller.

Arcosa Inc. – Staff Accountant December 2020 - April 2022

●Acted as Interim Controller, overseeing month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting.

●Led SAP ERP implementation, assisting in system transition and staff training.

●Managed accrued revenue updates to ensure accurate revenue recognition.

●Handled sales revenue, inventory, and payroll Blackline reconciliations.

●Processed payroll reconciliations and prepared payroll journal entries, ensuring accurate labor cost allocation and compliance.

Sunoco LP – General Ledger Accountant October 2018 - June 2020

●Conducted financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including trend analysis and budgeting.

●Managed General Ledger and intercompany reconciliations in Blackline.

●Assisted in NetSuite ERP implementation, supporting system adoption.

●Oversaw financial consolidations after Sunoco’s acquisition by Energy Transfer.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. – Accounts Receivable Analyst March 2018 - July 2018

●Led an AR clearing project, resolving outstanding balances.

Texas Capital Bank – Staff Accountant August 2016 - March 2018

●Assisted in month-end close, compiling financial statement components.

●Performed variance analysis using VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.

Education:

The University of Texas at Arlington – Bachelor of Business Administration

September 2004 - May 2008

●ATO Fraternity Public Relations Officer

Certifications:

●CPA Candidate – Testing FAR on 3/4/25

●QuickBooks Certified User – Since 2016

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