Division Accounting Manager

• Oct 2022 - Present

Construction Controller

• Apr 2021 - Sep 2022

*Established financial reporting and procedures that consistently provided accurate information for project's and company's overview within the 1st 3 months. *Audited all subcontracts and contracts for compliance with the 1st month. *Applied and acquired full forgiveness in all PPP loans. *Audited purchasing department and provided written procedures and job duties to improve efficiency and workflow within the first 3 months. *Provided and executed a proper filing system for HR and payroll's sensitive information within the 2nd month. *Provided and executed a proper handling of payables invoices, from point of entry to filing them; this in the first cople of weeks. *Started a missing project budget procedure and development, for everyone to use and upkeep across Estimating, Project Managing and Accounting departments. Monitor and enforce internal controls. Conduct audits. Decision-making. Update WIP. Cost management. Enforce policies and procedures. Project cost. Budgets. WIP Forecasting. Supervise, coordinate and perform: Office management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payables, Purchasing, Receiving, Payroll and Human Resources. Maintain: Change Orders adjustments, Subcontractors, retainage tracking, License renewals. Execute: Financials, monthly FDOT contracts on hand and bid LAD reporting. Certificates of Insurance per job, per subcontractor. Negotiate yearly benefits renewals and company insurance renewals. Report on fuel usage and fuel card agreement negotiations. Report, track and code all company card’s transactions. Report and submit: Bonding financial information. Track: Notice to Owners and waivers release of liens. Conduct business with Banks, CPA, attorneys and build strong lasting business relationships with all.

Accounting Controller

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

*Worker’s Compensation reporting *Accounts reconciliations *Financial reporting *Work in Progress monthly reporting *Monthly accounting closings *940, 941, UTC6 and Fuel Tax forms *Project billings *Insurance reporting *Asset depreciation *Worker’s Compensation reporting *Accounts reconciliations *Financial reporting *Work in Progress monthly reporting *Monthly accounting closings *940, 941, UTC6 and Fuel Tax forms *Project billings *Insurance reporting *Asset depreciation

Corporate Construction Controller

• Oct 2017 - Jul 2020

*Established financial reporting and procedures that consistently provided accurate information for project's and company's overview within 20 days.*Audited all subcontracts and contracts for compliance with the 1st month.*Lowered receivables by 45% in less than 3 months.*Audited purchasing department and provided written procedures and job duties to improve efficiency and workflow within the first 3 months.Monitor and enforce internal controls. Conduct audits. Decision-making. Update WIP. Cost management. Enforce policies and procedures. Project cost and Project Management. Million dollar Budgets. Forecasting. Supervise and coordinate, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payables, purchasing, receiving and Human Resources. Change Orders. Subcontractors. Month-end and year-end closings. License renewals. Financials. FDOT contracts on hand. CFX quantities. Certificates of Insurance per job. Bond requests. Notice to Owners and waivers. Conduct business with Banks, CPA, attorneys, etc. Managed a team of up to 6 employees representing different departments.

Accounts Payable Manager

• Apr 2016 - Oct 2017

*Conducted an audit of payables and provided feedback on procedures needed to put in place to properly meet the missing deadlines, within the first 10 days.*Reduced to 0.2% the late fees and interest charges for payables in 1 month and zero late fees by the following week.*Improved vendor's relations by 100% in less than a month.Construction Accounts Payable Manager. Oversee and process invoices, construction job cost coding, research purchase order, research stockpile invoices in job's billing, oversee and process payments in timely matter for lien release waivers, oversee, process and pay overhead invoices weekly as asap, reconcile company's credit cards and bank statements, attach proper receipts and back up documentation to credit card statement, communicate with safety department on any new tool or on any truck expenditures, review GL accounts to verify materials and supplies in PM reports are accurate, communicate daily with vendors on credits or invoicing problems. Transfer materials from jobs or stock for cost allocation. Construction budgets. Assist controller.

Credit Administrator and Accounts Specialist

• Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

*Lowered a $15 million dollars receivable aging into $7 million in 45 days. *I was the only Specialist that did all of the lien waivers, sworn statements and agreements for my aging's contractors because I learned the complete process in 2 months. Responsible for collecting for $15 million to $7 million dollars aging. Reconciliation and account's management. Communication with Project Managers, General Contractor subcontractors and Owners involved in particular projects. Process large volume of forms: Lien Release Waivers, Joint Check Agreements, Intent to Claim Lien, Notice of Nonpayment, Sworn Statements, Research for Claim of Lien, Research for Bond. Communicate between in-state branches to solve billing and credit issues. Receive and process large volume of payments. Communicate with different internal departments to deal with Tax exempt Certificates, Certificates of insurance and contracts. Florida Lien Law: Notice to Owners and the important date calculations for lien rights. Process and coordinate Release of Lien SWAPS thru UPS between customer and branch.

Merchandiser

• Jun 2014 - Mar 2015

*Had the best smile around Main Street for all of the months completed here since the 1st day. Temporary job I did to satisfy my childhood dream of giving back to others the amazing experience that I felt coming into Disney when I was young. Volunteered to complete the overnight shifts as there was less cast members available for those hours. Completed Disney University providing me insight of the this corporation and its commitment to amaze people around the world. Worked shops, registers, confectionary and street on-stage smiles.

Front-end Retail Merchandise Coordinator

• 2011 - 2013

*Selected employee of the quarter two times same year and voted best sales associate. Temporary job while relocating. Provided client with information on products and questions with credit card, layaways and jewelry. Responsibly managed more than 10 employee cashiers in compliance with cash registers regulations. Trained and certified in loss prevention. Responsible for establishing and executing Merchandising plans and priorities. Trains store Associates on proper merchandising procedures and markdowns. Leads by example, providing prompt and courteous customer service. Ensures fresh flow of merchandise from backroom to sales floor. Assist with store's once a year inventory count.

Accounts Receivable Specialist and Branch Bookkeeper

• 2008 - 2010

*Lowered accounts receivable, over 60 days aging from a 12% to a 2% in first 3 months. Deliver customer with clear information of the accounts and branch services. Compile daily reports, reconciling payments and credit card settlement. Report to provide accurate deposit back up information. Accounts Receivable, collections, mediation, court, mitigation and office support to the Kissimmee branch office. General Accounting and Bookkeeping, such as Accounts Payable, Payroll, Invoicing, and Deposits. General Assistance with Administrative Department. General Assistance with HR

Accounts Payable Specialist

• Oct 2006 - Dec 2006

*Accurately oversaw 32 of the 64 homeowner association managed by the company and had all accounts under control within 2 weeks. Temporary job while relocating. Discussed credits and provided answers to common residence questions. Satisfactorily and on-time, issued checks and processed over 2000 monthly invoices. Worked the largest company's payable aging. Conduct invoice activities and pay vendors for delivered materials; ensure that invoices are correct regarding material quantity/quality specifications; make necessary pricing adjustments; make computer entries and cut checks for vendors. Perform clerical/administrative functions; enter data, type, handle phone calls and incoming mail; maintain files; prepare correspondence and reports; make copies; scan documents; send faxes. Maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions. Balance subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries. Maintain ledgers; pay bills and reports; reconcile accounts.

Accounting Controller

• 2006 - 2006

*Organized a major account, LoJack; first two months reconciled this account and resolved invoice issues resulting in collecting a large payment from them. Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, reconciliation/deposits and monthly financial reports. General retail industry bookkeeping. Maintenance of trial balance and general ledger. File management. Purchasing. Coordinating travel. Tracking expenses. Monitoring vacation/PTO. General phone reception duties. Cash register processes. Interact with customers/vendors in a professional manner.

Accounting Controller

• 2002 - 2005

*Developed a strategy for increasing revenue by making the east wing of the restaurant and event mini-ballroom within the 1st month. *Strategized a quick but semiformal lunch menu, specifically targeting local businesses, with an affordable option within the 2nd month. *Increased sales by contacting local radio station and reporting lunch specials on live channel within 3rd month. Bookkeeper, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, government permits/licenses, and daily deposits. Prepare and Post Journal Entries. Managing cash and bar operations. Process Payroll. Process Sales Tax payment. Bank Reconciliations. Prepare Month End reports for review. Marketing and sales promotions. Oversee quality control.

Controller and Sales/Production - Hotel Services

• 1998 - 2002

*Successfully and independently oversaw conventions for accounts like: NY daily news, JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, Ford models and many more within a few months. Worked closely with El Conquistador Resort and Westin Rio Mar Resort; hotel billing. Bookkeeper, Human Resources, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, bank deposits, pre-convention walk-through and hotelier services. Responsible for securing Trade Show / exposition sales and services tailored exclusively to the trade show, events and conventions within the hotel industry. Developed relationships with Convention Hotel’s Staff, PR Tourism Department, Conference Centers and subcontractors to generate leads. Prospected for new business by developing targeted solicitation plans for key accounts including any and all potential meeting venues, hotels associations and corporations with trade show events. Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow up activities. Maintained open and ongoing communication with clients to ensure their needs/expectations are consistently met or exceeded on schedule. Developed creative proposals and presentation materials including, floor plans, rate sheets, artistic renderings, etc. for presentation to current and potential clients. Negotiated and prepared proposals or contracts to secure new business and retain existing business. Proactively provided information to clients to assist in securing future business.