Resume JL Estella

José Luis Estella

**** ** **** ***** #** Lighthouse Point, Florida 333064 954-***-****

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EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Diesel Mechanics Coop Inc.\ Diesel Services of America, Inc. Pompano Beach, FL

Controller February 2002 to October 2008

· Responsible for all the accounting, financial, human resources, and administrative functions, including the computer network, for this premier Yacht repair facility.

· Instituted new credit and collection policies thereby reducing the bad debt expense and outstanding receivables.

· Upgraded servers and workstation enabling faster and reliable intra net connections.

· Created the Human Resources policies and procedures.

· Negotiated with financial institutions and established new lines of credit.

· Reduced governmental and financial reporting time frames enabling better executive decisions and compliance with existing laws and regulations.

· Reduced overall insurance cost by encouraging vendor competitive bidding.

· Converted accounting system from QuickBooks to Peachtree and then to ADP Dealer Suite.

Digital Entertainment Solutions

Controller North Hollywood, Ca

February 2000 to December 2001

· Directed the accounting department for this postproduction, encoding and broadband service company with over $20M in gross revenues.

· Planned and implemented a MAS 90 chart of account conversion merging and deleting unused accounts, reduced number of G\L active accounts from 2, 500 to a 125 without losing any legacy or detail information.

· Trained staff in the use of several MAS 90 modules, General Ledger, A\R, A\P, Purchase Order, B\R, Inventory Management and Automated Rental Management.

· Reduced monthly closing cycle by implementing time and motion workflow improvements.

· Implemented internal controls that reduced operating expenses by 18%.

MPRM, LLC Los Angeles, CA

Controller

April 1997 to February 2000

• Directed all bi-coastal financial, accounting, MIS, and administrative activities for this boutique public relations/strategic planning firm with $10M in annual revenues.

• Instrumental in doubling company revenues through the development and implementation of financial guidelines and the consolidation of debt after merger of three former companies into a single entity.

• Successfully negotiated equity positions for remaining partners to facilitate buy out of third partner.

• Created 401K program and negotiated with banks to obtain higher credit lines

• Designed and implemented accounting flows, internal controls, and computer system safeguards to streamline data flow, improve accuracy of information, and ensure continuity of operations.

• Directed the upgrade of computer systems and software. Managed conversion of accounting systems from Peachtree to MAS90.

COMUNICACIONES HISPANAS Los Angeles, CA

Chief Financial Officer July 1995 to March 1997

• Directed the daily operations and financial activities for this communications firm that generated annual revenues of $7M servicing the Latino niche market.

• Instrumental in taking the company from $1M to $7M within two years by implementing accounting procedures and internal controls, as well as through the effective use of sales data to capture untapped markets.

• Designed computerized models to enhance senior management's ability to track vital financial key indicators on a real-time basis.

• Developed and managed commission system that provided pay to over 150 independent contractors.

• Created and directed a bi-lingual customer service function that monitored credit and collections and retained customers through incentive programs.

• Devised sales verification procedures that eliminated formal complaints with the FCC and California Public Utility Commission.

U.S. TREASURY OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL Los Angeles, CA

Operations/Audit Manager April 1992 to July 1995

• Managed and directed a staff 12 professionals and support personnel in the performance of operational audit studies and special projects.

• Planned and directed execution of the first Office of the Inspector General nationwide operational audit.

• Routinely briefed senior Treasury officials, presented audit findings, and obtained concurrence on recommendations for corrective action.

• Reduced office overhead over 50% through implementation of effective employee counseling, feedback sessions, and evaluation of core positions.

• Negotiated with Treasury Bureau to access their law enforcement undercover operations.

• Responsible for developing and managing a $3M operating budget.

U.S. GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Los Angeles / Washington, DC

Senior Evaluator March 1975 to March 1992

• Planned and executed audits, program review analyses, and studies; provided written reports of findings.

• Completed a comprehensive 12 month audit to assess working conditions of U.S. owned companies in Mexico (Maquiladoras), including medical benefits and health care, training, and meals.

• Managed Finance and Administration for General Government Division in DC, with a combined operational and personnel budget $500M.

• Upgraded the entire infrastructure of the division including computers and servers. Acquired additional work space and renovated existing space.

• As Special Counsel to the Director of Personnel, orchestrated the conceptualization to implementation of employer's minority outreach and hiring program.

• Advised Director of Personnel on planning strategies, oversight, and policy review controls regarding line manager's efforts to attain goals of hiring program.

EDUCATION: BABSON COLLEGE Babson Park, MA

MBA

INTER-AMERICAN UNIVERSITY San Juan, Puerto Rico

BA, Accounting

LANGUAGE: Fluent oral and written Spanish.

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