Felipe Gonzalez

About Felipe Gonzalez

Manage the accounting functions and the accounting teams of 17 communities/engagements in…

Experience

1. Operations Controller

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   Nov 2021 — Present · Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

   Responsible for managing cost controls, budgeting and forecasting processes, financial analysis and reporting, and accounting procedures for Fort Lauderdale and Miami Branch with large sales volume operations.Manages the preparation and transmission of branch accounting information such as sales and profit figures, payroll data, accruals, transfers, and inventories· Oversees maintenance of internal accounting records and is responsible for preparing timely area management and corporate/regional reports directly manages activities of their accounting staff· Implements company-defined financial metrics throughout their area of responsibility· Maintains the appropriate control environment within their area of responsibility ensuring compliance with all corporate accounting standards within the region and provides necessary training to branch management in accounting standards and corporate policies and procedures· Manages budget, forecast, and accounting processes for the region including review and validation; makes appropriate recommendations and implements appropriate solutions· Provides fact-based input into development projects by working with field management in accurately evaluating financial risks and returns of potentially new business opportunities· Provides accurate fact-based analysis for ad hoc reporting as requested by the Senior Manager· Prepares reports and presentations, including developing financial bridges for the Business Controller review

Education

• Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)

  Excel Crash Course

• Florida Atlantic University

  Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in International Business and Trade

• Florida Atlantic University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2018 — 2019

• Florida Atlantic University

  Certification

• The American Business school of Paris

  Study Abroad Program

  2008 — 2009