Antonio Caldas

About Antonio Caldas

Over the course of my career, I have excelled in providing financial and operational…

Experience

1. Principal and Partner

   Quest Financial Services

   Jan 2019 — Present

   Created and currently manage this consulting firm which helps client organizations overcome challenges that can hinder growth and success. The business provides a vehicle for supplementary income while employed and employment while between major professional assignments. Focus on the fundamental business issues of managing risk, increasing revenues and controlling cost, we identify opportunities across technology, structure, staff and processes to optimize efficiency. Interim Assistant Controller, City of Stamford, Connecticut (2021) – Handled the audit preparation for the External and Statutory Audit conducted by BlumShapiro. Helped determine audit scope for 14 City agencies. Oversaw scope, Coordination, Tracking and remediation of audit observations. Led and assisted the Shared Services Team (Cash Management, AP, and Payroll) as they addressed a six- month backlog of unreconciled balances related to Cash Disbursements (ACH, Wires and Checks). Backlog had been created due to lack of accounting coverage during COVID restrictions and mandates. Part-Time Business Manager, Connecticut Regional School District 11, Board of Education (20••••21) – Worked with the Board of Education and the Board of Finance on a variety issues, including the administration of state and federal grants. Helped to prepare and review financial reports for School Committees. Senior Accounting Project Management Consultant, Robert Half Management Services (20••••21) – Provided external financial operations leadership focusing on building scalable infrastructure to support long term growth. Identified opportunities across technology, structure, staff, and processes to cut costs and boost efficiency. Streamlined the UTC Corporate Controls/Global Financial Shared Services operations in preparation for post-acquisition transition of accounting and control functions from service provider to Raytheon Corporate.

Education

• United Technologies Corporation

  Professional Development

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Hartford

  Completed one year of MBA Studies

• University of Bridgeport

  Bachelor of Elective Studies, General Studies, 1992

• Western Connecticut State University

  Completing coursework in the Master of Teaching, CT Troops to Teaching Program