Experience

Air Compressor Works, Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  South Florida Maintained responsibility for controllership, operations management, and strategic planning. Cleaned financial statements providing ability to analyzed gross profitability by departments. Oversaw all aspects of financial management, accounting, fiscal management, and budgeting functions. Prepared monthly financial statements with variance analysis to budget. Ensured cash flow met short-term and long-term goals. Developed internal controls and process procedures to improve efficiencies. Created… Show more Maintained responsibility for controllership, operations management, and strategic planning. Cleaned financial statements providing ability to analyzed gross profitability by departments. Oversaw all aspects of financial management, accounting, fiscal management, and budgeting functions. Prepared monthly financial statements with variance analysis to budget. Ensured cash flow met short-term and long-term goals. Developed internal controls and process procedures to improve efficiencies. Created performance metrics for department leaders to ensure management was held accountable to perform best practice KPIs. Defined the corporate financial strategy, managed financial capital, and presented implications of business decisions to the Board of Directors. Executed contract negotiation responsibilities. Supervised and motivated the team in performing at optimal levels.

• General Manager

  • 2016 - Oct 2016

  South Florida General Manager of Air Compressor Works.



Kedsco, Inc.

• Business Process, Internal Controls, & Financial Operations Consultant

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2016

  Palm Beach Managed corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and additional statutory requirements. Analyzed, tested, and determined strengths of internal control and operating effectiveness, which included redesigning internal control structures in the event of deficiency. Directed process flow, procedures, and policies of revenue cycle, expenditure cycle, payroll cycle, fixed asset cycle, inventory cycle, and cash flow management… Show more Managed corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and additional statutory requirements. Analyzed, tested, and determined strengths of internal control and operating effectiveness, which included redesigning internal control structures in the event of deficiency. Directed process flow, procedures, and policies of revenue cycle, expenditure cycle, payroll cycle, fixed asset cycle, inventory cycle, and cash flow management. Identified and mitigated areas of risk and implemented processes that promoted change management strategies. Maintained accountability for Sarbanes Oxley testing and audit review initiatives. Provided support to the Senior Manager of Financial Reporting with SEC filings and statutory filings. Facilitated audits to ensure system integrity. Introduced cost control strategies and enhanced profitability. Participated in talent acquisition and recruiting initiatives. Key Achievements: • Determine scope to create audit programs and testing and perform Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and risk-based audits of financial, and operational controls and processes. • Lead control walkthroughs, process owner interviews, flowchart process, and narratives. • Work with management and process control owners to remediate identified control gaps, and improve internal controls and operational processes as needed. • Be the point person in the organization for internal controls which involves working directly with senior-level employees at both the third-party internal audit team and external auditors to ensure effective and efficient audit procedures. • Served as the stand-in Controller responsible for financial management, accounting, general ledger close, and financial/performance analytics. Show less



Bing Innovations, Inc.

• Director of Finance, Operations & Business Development

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2011

  Boca Raton Provided leadership and direction to financial, fiscal, and operational initiatives, which included financial management, financial planning & analysis, financial reporting, and cash flow management. Pioneered the implementation of new accounting systems that enhanced financial data integrity. Evaluated internal controls and mitigated risk exposure. Developed accurate and reliable financial reports that aided in business decision-making. Coordinated tradeshow logistics, marketing, and product… Show more Provided leadership and direction to financial, fiscal, and operational initiatives, which included financial management, financial planning & analysis, financial reporting, and cash flow management. Pioneered the implementation of new accounting systems that enhanced financial data integrity. Evaluated internal controls and mitigated risk exposure. Developed accurate and reliable financial reports that aided in business decision-making. Coordinated tradeshow logistics, marketing, and product demonstration. Executed talent acquisition and recruiting functions. Oversaw administrative initiatives associated with system integration, IT, and human resources. Directed inventory production, quantities, and logistics from engineering through production and delivery from Chinese manufacturer. Assessed sales/marketing campaigns and introduced improvements to broaden penetration of market sectors. Key Achievements: * Implemented a new accounting system while providing seamless integration between manufacturing, inventory, sales, general ledger, and cash management. * Spearheaded talent acquisition and recruiting associated with the accounting team, which resulted in timely month-end reporting requirements. * Directed product engineering to overseas manufacturing of medical device, which included overseeing product shipping logistics, inventory management, and cash flow management. Show less



ESCHAET Accounting

• Financial Consultant

  • Apr 2008 - Jun 2010

  Lake Worth Provided business and financial consulting services to a diverse clientele. Managed business plan development and business loan assistance initiatives. Directed accounting software implementation. Represented clients with the IRS and provided necessary documentation to the IRS. Key Achievements: * Oversaw corporate audits while assisting clients in strengthening internal controls. * Performed individual and business tax return preparation.



DYCOM INDUSTRIES, INC.,

• Manager of Internal Audit

  • 2005 - 2008

  Palm Beach Gardens, FL Directed a team of auditing professionals and consultants in the performance of internal controls testing, which encompassed initial planning, field work, and audit report preparation. Performed testing of key financial controls, assessed financial controls, and identified weaknesses. Provided recommendations for remediation of deficiencies and improved operating efficiency. Reviewed, documented, and tested IT Application controls. Performed risk assessment analysis and testing associated with… Show more Directed a team of auditing professionals and consultants in the performance of internal controls testing, which encompassed initial planning, field work, and audit report preparation. Performed testing of key financial controls, assessed financial controls, and identified weaknesses. Provided recommendations for remediation of deficiencies and improved operating efficiency. Reviewed, documented, and tested IT Application controls. Performed risk assessment analysis and testing associated with wage and hour, Form I-9, 401(k), expense reports, fixed assets, and customer contracts. Served as the primary liaison with external auditors at Deloitte and Touche. Key Achievements: * Conducted Risk Assessment analysis, designed audit programs, and tested methodologies for 65+ key financial controls at 15 subsidiaries for Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance. * Led change involving procedures while ensuring compliance and resolution to wage and hours non-conformity issues. * Supervised a team of external consultants to ensure audits of public company subsidiaries were in conformance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and other statutory requirements. Show less