Accounting Manager, Controller

Experienced Accountant Seeking Finance Position

A seasoned Accountant & Controller with a strong background in Revenue Recognition, General Ledger entries, Account Reconciliation, Inventory Control, Internal Audit, Cash-Flow Analysis and Reports, FP&A, SOX implementation, GAAP and IFRS closings consolidating entities operating with functional currencies other than the Dollar under FASB 52, SEC filings.

Fully bilingual English/Spanish, an Excel wizard (not just Vlookups and Pivot Tables, I can do Arrays) and familiar with a number of platforms, from the simple Quickbooks Pro to various advanced ERP solutionssuch as JD Edwards, SAP and Netsuite. I have been succesful with obtaining Bridge Loans from Banks, Financial Consolidations under GAAP and IFRS, Managerial Finance, Bank, Credit Cards, Account and Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable supervision, Cash Flow and Projections, Financial Controlling, Ledger Management, Revenue Recognition, Internal Audits, Year-End Accounting, Statutory Financial Statements, KPI metrics and results’ Analysis.

SKINERA, LLC. Miami, FL Jan 2014 – Oct 2024

Controller

Assisted with the development and execution of strategic financial plans and budgets turning what was a simple Medical Practice into a multi million dollar conglomerate with six Profit Centers encompassing two Medical Practice Facilities with over a dozen Physicians, two Spas, Product Research seeking FDA approval and Manufacturing/Distribution of Skin Care Products with its wholly owned Skin Labs by ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy. Set up from scratch and organized all administrative, accounting and HR functions including in-house payroll, W41’s filing, Property, Sales and use Taxes and—as recommended by our auditors—Income taxes. Also manufacturing costs and inventory control, Financial Reports ensuring accuracy and efficiency providing guidance to management.

With competencies in financial results, staff training, and annual budgeting, I have a proven track record of driving efficiency and accuracy across financial reports providing guidance to management and integral in controlling manufacturing costs and inventory.

Prepared consolidated budget performing all tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations, General Ledger analysis, (organizing closing schedules, cash reconciliations and accruals), analyzing financial variances.

Oversaw the activities of the Finance Department, such as accounts payable, billings, collections, receivables aging, and payroll. Prepared cash-flow reports that projected cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, handling daily cash management.

On the manufacturing side of the business, I accurately and timely valuated raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods within the company’s systems and general ledger. Managed inventory roll forwards, adjustments, damaged goods, obsolescence, and allowances.

HEALTHTEX DISTRIBUTION, INC. Miami, FL 2012 – 2014

Controller

A 50MM y/s, global wholesaler that imports over 750 different items from a dozen countries such as China, Vietnam, S Korea, Germany, Spain Brazil and Mexico distributing from three warehouses in Florida and a fleet of trucks, through a capillary network of over 3100 sales points which include large distribution centers such as Costco, Walmart, Publix, Winn-Dixie, CVS, Walgreens, Navarro, Sedano’s and other smaller retailers.

In charge of all administrative, accounting, inventory control, IT and HR functions. Prepared budget, monthly financials, Bank and CC reconciliations, maintaining accruals and FA schedules, analyzing variances, weekly Payables, Receivables Aging, Cash Flow projections, Payroll for 225 employees, filing property, sales and income taxes, monthly commissions.

Developed, implemented, and maintained accounting operating procedures and several database/Excel modules to analyze sales and operating performance, training personnel in their use.

Implemented EDI system to improve deliveries and collections. Kept strict control over $3M inventory periodically spot-counting physical. Resolved supply-chain problems developing purchasing, logistical and financial plans.

TERUMO MEDICAL LATIN AMERICA, INC., Miami, FL 2007 – 2011

Manager Financial Reporting and Internal Audit/SOX Compliance

A division of Terumo Medical Corporation, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and wholesalers of hospital Medical equipment, from stents to X-Ray and Ultrasound, to CT Scanners and MRI machines. Terumo LATAM has sales offices in over 20 Latin American countries and wholly owned subsidiaries in Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Colombia.

In charge of revenue recognition, preparing consolidated budget and monthly internal/external reporting of the entire LATAM region including consolidated financial statements (FASB 52) under IFRS and GAAP, eliminations of intercompany transactions and transfer pricing; planning and income statement analysis, monthly results analysis of operations and related risks and opportunities. Reviewed subsidiaries’ financials inquiring with country controllers to obtain explanations.

Managed and delivered the local P&L performance ensuring sustainable growth and profitability for the Company, in order to build brand equity and long-term sustainable value. Managed negotiations with local distributors to establish distribution agreements (DAs) including all terms of business related to the local distribution of brands in a given market or territory.

Prepared monthly managerial sales and inventory reports with Aging Receivables and cash flow forecasts

Supervised intercompany Accounts Receivable and Bank Reconciliations

Trained accounting associates in subsidiaries managing the audit process performing SOX direct testing.

GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC., Miami, FL 2000 – 2006

Controller

A public holding company (GBHL) with two subsidiaries, IGW Software N.V., a Netherland Antilles corporation which owned three internet casinos in Curacao whose main source of revenue was the development and sale of software for the internet gambling industry. Later engaged in the production, financing, and sales of motion pictures and other entertainment-related content, as well as developing OTT streaming channels precursors of iTunes and Roku.

Reporting to the CFO, in charge of closings, monthly prep and posting of Journal Entries, consolidated financial statements, budgeting and SEC reporting. Analyses and sales forecasting, job costing, Bank and GL Schedules reconciliations, cash management, financing and debt management.

Provided direction to accounting operations including AR, purchasing, billing and collections, AP, payroll

In charge of preparing SEC filings (10-Ks, 10-Qs and Proxies), footnotes, accounting and reporting for segment and stock-based compensation. Responsible for resolving technical accounting issues as part of SEC reporting,

TELEVISA UNIVISION., Miami, FL 1995 – 2000

Director Corporate Reporting

A 40,000-employees, $3.5 BB yearly sales conglomerate which owned several media companies both public—such as Panamsat, Inc. (SPOT) and Univision Communications Co. (UVN)—and private in film production and distribution (Protele), record production (Fonovisa), printed media (Editorial Televisa) and a chain of TV stations with affiliates in Spain, Puerto Rico and virtually every Latin American country.

Responsible for all internal and external reporting as well as SEC filings (10-Ks, 10-Qs and Proxies), footnotes, accounting and reporting for segment and stock-based compensation

Reviewing monthly foreign reporting financials in local currency, testing FASB 52 calculations, comparing variances to budget, prior periods, asking for explanation to subsidiaries’ Controllers.

Prepared monthly consolidated financials, including ASC 820 (IFRS 13) calculations with variations to historical data, forecast, and plan; consolidated budgets and projected capital expenditures for use of Board of Directors

Returned to the workforce on January of 2025 and had a few contract positions as Auditor.

ERNST AND YOUNG, Milan, Italy 1984-1988

Auditor

Planned financial audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs.

EDUCATION: U.C.L.A. Anderson School, Los Angeles, CA

Earned a Masters in Business Administration with a focus on financial management and strategic planning

University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy Completed a PhD in Economics, specializing in financial economics San Nicola Scientific Institute, Genoa, Italy B.S.

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