Experience

Chazin & Company, Outsourced CFO and Accounting Services

• United States
• Accounting

• Senior Associate

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Provides accounting services to Chazin clients. Provides accounting services to Chazin clients.



The International Foundation for Electoral Systems

• United States
• International Affairs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • May 2010 - Apr 2016

  Proactive team leader who provides day to day management of the accounting team. Coordinates the monthly/quarterly closing process as well as monitors all daily cash transactions. Reviews and approves service center budgets and reviews all budget models. Manages and trains staff accountants on budget processes. Prepares monthly and quarterly financial statements and works with the Controller and CFO on variances and other projects as necessary. Oversee Accounts Receivable and cash receipts functions of the company. Supervise as staff of 3 accountants, 1 Treasury Analyst and 2 Budget Analysts. Responsible for coordination and management of all internal and external audits and follow up issues. Show less



Transatlantic Recruiting

• President and CEO

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2011

  Provide jobs for clients looking for H1B visa positions in the USA Provide jobs for clients looking for H1B visa positions in the USA



Americatel

• Colombia
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • 2008 - 2009

  Provided support to the accounting staff in consolidating the financial transaction of 2 US corporate entities and 1 Canadian entity. Worked with staff to ensure they are aware of both US GAAP and Canadian GAAP. Prepared monthly close of general ledger. Worked with staff to automate procedures. Worked with outside auditors and prepare financial statements. Provided support for analyses of monthly and quarterly financial variance reports. Provided support to the accounting staff in consolidating the financial transaction of 2 US corporate entities and 1 Canadian entity. Worked with staff to ensure they are aware of both US GAAP and Canadian GAAP. Prepared monthly close of general ledger. Worked with staff to automate procedures. Worked with outside auditors and prepare financial statements. Provided support for analyses of monthly and quarterly financial variance reports.



Atlantic Recycling Group, LLC

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • Jun 2008 - Oct 2008

  Oversee the financial transaction of 5 corporate entities. Prepare monthly close of general ledger. Review and approve monthly bank reconciliations. Work with outside auditors and prepare financial statements. Compile and analyze monthly and quarterly financial variance analysis. Responsible for tracking records of company-owned and leased equipment. Oversee the financial transaction of 5 corporate entities. Prepare monthly close of general ledger. Review and approve monthly bank reconciliations. Work with outside auditors and prepare financial statements. Compile and analyze monthly and quarterly financial variance analysis. Responsible for tracking records of company-owned and leased equipment.



Transwestern

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Aug 2006 - May 2008

  Oversaw the financial and lease activities of 7 corporate office buildings with approximately 3,000,000 leasable square feet. Served as the primary liaison between clients and accounting. Supervised staff of 3 accountants and 1 lease administrator. Supervised monthly close of general ledger. Prepared and approve yearly tenant reconciliations. Approved annual CAM and TAX reconciliations. Reviewed and approve monthly bank reconciliations. Analyzed and reviewed monthly and quarterly financial variance analysis. Worked with outside auditors and prepare financial statements. Continually monitored internal controls and recommend any changes to the controller. Show less



US Airways

• United States
• Hospitality

• Manager, Financial Accounting

  • May 2005 - Jul 2006

  Supervise a staff of 9 accountants in the financial accounting department of the 7th largest airline in the United States. Responsible for the review and posting of monthly journal entries as well as the review of monthly close reporting. Other responsibilities include preparation of monthly financial statements, analyzing monthly variance reports and FAS 133 entries. Work with Sarbanes-Oxley and Internal Audit departments to ensure that all documented procedures are being maintained. Oversee the fuel accounting area to ensure that invoices are paid in a timely manner. Responsible for all mainframe chart of account updates and changes on a daily basis. Review all monthly DOT reports for accuracy. Show less



Hines

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Accountant

  • Sep 2003 - Oct 2005

  Responsible for the financial and lease activities of 3 corporate office buildings. Supervise staff of 3. Supervise monthly close of general ledger. Prepare yearly tenant reconciliations. Prepare annual rent increase letters. Approve annual CAM and TAX reconciliations. Review and approve monthly bank reconciliations. Run preliminary Rent Roll and reconcile prior to current month's total property square footage. Prepare manual invoices for back billing of rent, as needed. Account analysis, account reconciliation and variance analysis. Compile, analyze and present monthly and quarterly financial variance analysis. Ensure that all financial information is accurate for reporting purposes. Show less



Createhope, Inc

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Controller

  • Dec 2004 - May 2005

  Start up software developer specializing in corporate philanthropy. Responsibilities include developing systems of reporting, implementing accounting policies and procedures and maintaining general ledger. Other responsibilities include preparation of monthly financial statements, analyzing monthly variance reports, monitoring cash position, developing and documenting internal controls, analyzing information for management, investor and board reporting. Duties include preparing annual audit and tax work papers, analyzing pricing models and profitability, preparing cash and income projections, developing and evaluating relationships with banking institutions, and client invoicing. Other duties include hiring, training and mentoring accounting staff, monitoring contract compliance, and researching emerging accounting issues. In charge of all human resource and payroll issues. Show less



The Mills Corporation

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Property Controller

  • Jul 2001 - Sep 2003

  Directed financial and leasing activities of 2 mall organizations and Mills TV entity. Coordinate and communicate with site accounting staff. Supervise 2-3 property accountants and 3 lease administrators. Supervise monthly close of the general ledger on an accrual basis. Account analysis, account reconciliation and variance analysis. Review of supporting schedules and GAAP entries. Work with FAS 133 for quarterly reporting. Review of accounts payable for proper authorization and coding. Prepare annual tax packages for tax department. Prepare external financial reports for lenders and partners. Worked with Internal Audit to gain compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Review budgets and provide feedback for budgeting and re-forecasting process. Analyzed financial records to forecast future financial position and budget requirements. Provide timely, accurate and complete financial statements to external auditors. Assist external auditors in interim and year-end audits. Monitor cash balances and transactions. Successfully handled the implementation of processes for adding new malls to the portfolio. Gained Proficiency in management, partnership and loan documents. Show less

• Senior Property Accountant

  • Aug 1999 - Jul 2001

  bank statements. Tracked fixed asset depreciation and amortization in FAS200. Prepared monthly financial statements. Summarized statements on annual basis for income tax purpose. Compiled, analyzed and presented monthly and quarterly financial variance analysis. Became familiar with management, partnership and loan documents. Maintained close personal contact with site accountants. Consistently met or exceeded month end close goals.



SuperValu

• United States
• Wholesale
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • Jan 1996 - Aug 1999

  Identified and kept records of company-owned and leased equipment, buildings and other property within the region. Prepared schedules for amortization of buildings and equipment. Successfully handled the implementation of a new sales structure for our grocery vendors. Conducted quarterly inventories to keep records current. Examined records to determine that acquisition, sale, retirement and other fixed asset entries had been made. Summarized statements on annual basis for income tax purposes and executed daily sales reports for internal management. Was instrumental in upgrading the accounting software for the Northern region of the company. Compiled, analyzed and presented sales data on a daily and monthly basis. Maintained close personal contact with all departments to ensure that accounting protocols were handled correctly. Show less