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CONTROLLER
Professional Summary

Versatile, energetic and analytical Controller who has an eye for revenue opportunities in various industries. Ability to oversee, report and work receivables in bringing collections to a minimum. Proven to oversee, report and track AR & AP deadlines and disputes accordingly; resulting in better operational procedures and profit growth. Expertise in Work in Progress reporting and multimillion dollars budgets. Bachelor in Business Administration and Accounting. Master in Engineering with Construction Management. Florida Real Estate Associate and Florida State Notary. Florida Construction Lien Law. Over 20 years of total corporate accounting experience and 5 years in construction accounting. Committed to developing robust standards, internal controls and processes while minimizing risk.

Skills
  • Budgets
  • General Ledger Coding
  • Management & Decision-Making
  • Construction Bond
  • Waiver of release of lien
  • Notice to Owner
  • A1A FDOT Billing
  • Contracts
  • Cost Accounting
  • Forensic Accounting/Audits
  • Cash Flow
  • Monthly Sales Tax reporting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Team Leadership
  • Collections understanding
  • Closing processes/Reclassification entries
  • Internal control management
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Accounting management
Work History
Controller, 10/2017 to Current
United Signs & Signals Inc – Tavares, FL
  • 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 in 1st month
  • Lowered receivables by 45% in less than 3 months
  • Audited purchasing department to provided written procedures, improving efficiency and workflow within first 3 months
  • Monitor and enforce internal controls
  • FDOT Contracts on Hand
  • Work In Progress reporting
  • Enforce office policies and procedures
  • Project cost and Project Management
  • Created and posted Million dollar Budgets
  • Supervise and coordinate, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payables, purchasing, receiving and Human Resources
  • Change Orders, Contracts and Subcontracts
  • Audited and completed Month-end and year-end closings
  • CFX quantities
  • Completed Bond requests, Notice to Owners and waivers
  • Conducted business with Banks, CPA, attorneys, etc
  • Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows
Accounts Payable Manager, 04/2016 to 10/2017
United Signs & Signals Inc – Tavares, FL
  • 1 year 7 months
  • Conducted audit of payables and provided feedback on procedures needed to put in place to properly meet missing deadlines, within first 10 days
  • Reduced to 0.2% late fees and interest charges for payables in 1 month and zero late fees by following week
  • Improved vendor's relations by 100% in less than 30 days
  • Construction Accounts Payable Manager
  • Oversee and process invoices
  • Construction job cost coding
  • Built strong relationships with vendors to enhance cost offerings and accomplish favored customer status
  • Research purchase order, stockpile invoices
  • Process payments in timely matter for lien release waivers
  • Reconcile company's credit cards and bank statements
  • Track fleet's expenditures
  • Transfer materials from jobs or stock for cost allocation
  • Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies
  • Assist Controller
Credit Administrator and Accounts Specialist, 03/2015 to 03/2016
Sunbelt Rentals, Inc – Orlando, FL
  • 1 year 1 month
  • Lowered $15 million dollars receivable aging into $7 million in 45 days
  • Only Specialist that created own lien waivers, sworn statements and agreements for contractors after learning 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 calculations for lien rights
  • Process and coordinate Release of Lien SWAPS thru UPS between customer and branch
Accounts Receivable Specialist and Branch Bookkeeper, 01/2008 to 01/2010
Florida Pest Control – Kissimmee, FL
  • Lowered accounts receivable, over 60 days aging from 12% to 2% in first 3 months
  • Deliver customer with clear information of accounts and branch services
  • Compile daily reports, reconciling payments and credit card settlement
  • Report to provide accurate deposit back up information
  • Performed Accounts Receivable, collections, mediation/court and office support Kissimmee branch office
  • General Accounting and Bookkeeping, such as Accounts Payable, Payroll, Invoicing, and Deposits
  • General Assistance with Administrative Department
  • Achieved business objectives developing process improvements based on customer feedback
  • Communicated with customers to identify and resolve outstanding payments
Education
Master of Engineering: MEng, Construction Management, 05/2019
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Orlando, FL
BBA: Accounting And Business Management, 06/2011
Universidad Del Turabo SUAGAM - Orlando, FL
  • Graduated summa cum laude
  • Coursework in Cost Accounting
Certifications
  • Florida Surety Bond - Contracts Seminar
  • Florida Surety Bond - Project's Subcontracts Seminar
  • Florida Surety Bond - Construction Bonds Seminar
  • Florida Surety Bond - Certificate of Insurance Seminar
  • Pryor - Sales Tax Audits Certification
  • Barry Kalmanson, Attorney at Law - Construction Lien Law 2016 Certification
  • Barry Kalmanson, Attorney at Law - Construction Lien Law 2018 Certification
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • United Signs & Signals Inc
  • Sunbelt Rentals, Inc
  • Florida Pest Control

School Attended

  • Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
  • Universidad Del Turabo SUAGAM

Job Titles Held:

  • Controller
  • Accounts Payable Manager
  • Credit Administrator and Accounts Specialist
  • Accounts Receivable Specialist and Branch Bookkeeper

Degrees

  • Master of Engineering : MEng, Construction Management , 05/2019
    BBA : Accounting And Business Management , 06/2011

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