Marco Mora

About Marco Mora

Results-driven accounting and finance professional with progressive experience spanning gaming, financial services, agriculture, and automotive operations. Proven background managing full-cycle accounting, month-end close, complex reconciliations, and financial reporting in high-volume, highly regulated environments, including a 24/7 casino and a multi-billion-dollar credit union. Experienced in revenue accounting, cost accounting, and operational finance, with a strong track record of strengthening internal controls, supporting audits, and improving reporting accuracy. Brings prior leadership experience managing teams and overseeing financial and operational performance, combining technical accounting expertise with real-world business insight to support organizational growth, compliance, and sound financial decision-making.

Experience

1. Sr Finance Accounting Associate

   AgReserves, Inc.

   Jul 2023 — Present · Wasco, CA, US

   Managed full‑cycle accounting for a vertically integrated almond and pistachio operation, covering farming, harvesting, hulling/shelling, and processing activities- Oversaw general ledger accuracy, month‑end close, journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation for both farming and plant operations- Performed detailed cost accounting for orchard development, cultural practices, irrigation, labor, chemicals, and processing throughput, ensuring accurate cost per acre and cost per pound reporting- Reconciled high‑volume operational accounts, including grower pools, inventory, WIP, finished goods, freight, and processing settlements- Managed the fixed asset portfolio for heavy equipment, tractors, harvesters, processing machinery, and orchard development assets, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and CIP tracking- Partnered with farm managers, processing leadership, and operations teams to validate production data, yields, shrink, and throughput, ensuring alignment between field activity and financial results- Analyzed variances across farming and processing operations, identifying drivers in labor, inputs, equipment usage, and plant efficiency- Supported internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documenting controls, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and corporate policies- Developed advanced Excel models and templates to streamline reconciliations, cost tracking, and operational reporting across multiple entities and cost centers.

Education

• California State University, Bakersfield

  Master of Business Administration

• Taft College

  AA-S, Business Administration and Management, General

• California State University, Bakersfield

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, General