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CATHERINE RIVERA

Houston Tx 832-***-**** ***************@*****.*** WWW: linkedin.com/in/catherinerivera78855815/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Enthusiastic and dependable with outstanding organizational, leadership, support, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates strengths in fostering teamwork and driving problem-solving initiatives to meet and exceed organizational goals and deadlines while ensuring accuracy. Continually strive to provide excellence in customer service to ensure an exceptional experience. Proficient in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting, with advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial reporting systems. Skilled in leveraging data analysis to provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making. Dedicated to continuous learning and growth in the ever-evolving field of finance.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Financial Analysis

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Detail Oriented

Adaptability

Problem-Resolution

Strategic Planning

Communication Skills

Leadership

Forecasting and Budgeting

Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Audit

Analytical Skills

Data Mining

Payroll Administration

Budget Management

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP BPC Clarity Power BI Ariba Concur Financial Modeling Advanced Excel Skills – VLOOKUP, Pivot Proficiency in Financial Reporting Systems Hyperion Quick Books Sage NetSuite Workday Data Analysis Lotus Notes Great Plains Adobe MS Office Application Support Business Analysis ServiceNow Teams Zoom

WORK EXPERIENCE

STAFF ACCOUNTANT 06/2024 to 05/2025

Stiver Engineering, Inc. Houston, Tx

Managing accounting functions for 4 entities including accounts payable, receivable and payroll, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of internal controls

Played a key role in collections, prepared detailed reports and recommending corrective measures

Automated credit card and bank reconciliations to cut process time by 30%

Developed and implemented internal departmental reports to provide senior management with timely information, improving profitability and reducing operational costs

Significant Accomplishments:

Resolved customer collections >90 days by 30%

Created user friendly reports for President

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST 10/2011 to 11/2023

AIG/Corebridge Financial Houston, Tx

Data Management (9/2019 - 11/2023)

Manage, maintenance and support (including development and testing) of SAP/BPC, EPM, and SPS for AIG budgeting, projection, and reporting functions while interacting with Functional Leads to utilize these reporting tools

Administer end-user security for BPC, EPM, and SPS, ensuring users had appropriate authorized access to reporting tools

Monitor new user requests and document policies and procedures for security

Prepare monthly financial reporting for Life & Retirement/Corebridge Financial headcount

IT Finance (10/2011 - 09/2019)

Utilizing SAP/BPC, perform financial and operational analyses and identify emerging trends. Tasks included cost analysis, financial and expense performance comparisons, along with forecasting and budgeting. Ad hoc reports provided upon request

Prepare and update the data for the annual budget and quarterly forecast, examining data entry for completeness, accuracy, and conformity

Significant Accomplishments:

Resolved issues with confusing reference tools and templates by ensuring a transparent and user-friendly process

Created a dashboard to eliminate issues with manual data updates resulting in saving significant time for users

CONTRACT POSITIONS 01/2010 to 10/2011 Various Temporary Assignments Houston, Tx

CREDIT ANALYST 11/2006 to 11/2009

Champion Energy Services Houston, Tx

Analyze potential client creditworthiness as described by creditors using DNBi, Experian, financial statement analysis, and Moody's

Calculate broker commissions, month-end closing, balance sheet recons, cash mgmt., and monthly, weekly, and annual audit work papers for compliance verification

Manage office operations as the Office Manager, oversee procurement and organizing office relocations, which involved coordinating schedules for buildout process

Serve as the primary POC for addressing all tenant and landlord inquiries and issues

Monitor customer accounts to identify early signs of credit risk and take proactive measures to mitigate potential losses.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER 03/2005 to 03/2006

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Houston, Tx

Prepare monthly financial statements including account reconciliations and accruals

Oversee staff of 5, create budgets and periodic forecasts, monitoring variances and providing explanations to management and assisted the Director and CFO with special projects

Prepare and maintain Major Gift Contribution Schedules.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER 01/2001 to 01/2005

WhiteFence Houston, Tx

Prepare monthly financial statements for internet technology company including account reconciliations and accruals

Prepare and maintain monthly rebate reporting for approximately 250 channel partners

Manage cash flow, analyze collections, handle payroll for a workforce of around 60 employees, and facilitate processes related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and human resources, including medical, life, short-term/long-term benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and Section 125 coordination

Set up and maintain contracts in the company's accounting system

Assist CFO and VP of Finance and Admin with board meeting reports and special projects

Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process, ensuring timely completion and resolution of audit issues.

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