Leny Rivero
Controller specializing in Finance and Budgeting
- Role
- Controller at Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
- Location
- Fairfax, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Leny Rivero
Adaptable, open-minded, analytical Business Professional with over 10 years of experience…
Experience
Controller
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
Jun 2025 — Present · Fairfax, VA, US
Financial Reporting & Compliance • Prepare accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP and organizational policies. • Ensure timely period-end close and regulatory reporting. • Lead internal control processes and support audits.Budgeting & Forecasting • Manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts. • Analyze variances and support departments in meeting financial goals. • Provide financial modeling and strategic insight.Accounting Oversight • Supervise general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end processes. • Maintain financial systems and ensure account accuracy across cost centers.Cash Management • Oversee daily cash flow, deposits, and banking processes. • Ensure secure cash handling, including Brinks coordination and POS reconciliation.Operational Support • Collaborate with operations teams on pricing, labor, and inventory analysis. • Support profitability assessments and cost controls.Systems & Process Improvements • Optimize financial systems and tools (e.g. POS, Excel, Smartsheet). • Identify automation and efficiency opportunities across finance operations.Team Leadership • Supervise and mentor finance staff. • Promote accountability, training, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Education
George Mason University
Bachelor's degree
2015 — 2016
Northern Virginia Community College
English
2012 — 2014
Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal
Bachelor's degree
2006 — 2010
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