Walter Saguibo

About Walter Saguibo

SUMMARYResults-driven finance and accounting professional with extensive leadership experience in GAAP financial reporting and financial modeling, budgeting, cash management, ASC 606 revenue recognition, account reconciliation, ASC 842 lease accounting, process improvements, and audit management. Proven ability to manage complex finance and accounting functions, streamline processes, and influence strategic decisions to support organizational growth with a strong focus on efficiency and compliance.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Leadership and Team Development: Built and managed a team of 5 fund accountants and 15 accounts receivable clerks across the U.S, Canada, and Mexico for a $20 billion revenue company. Improved efficiency through mentoring, cross-training, and the establishment of standardized best practices.• Process Automation and Systems Implementation: Spearheaded the adoption of BlackLine, streamlining month-end close and automating account reconciliations. This enhanced audit readiness, strengthened internal controls, and supported SOX compliance.• Finance Operations Integration: Directed the successful transition of finance and leasing operations to internal accounting teams, improving process consistency, accuracy, and communication across departments.• Private Equity Accounting Expertise: Supported complex fund structures and portfolio tracking within a private equity environment, ensuring precise reporting and compliance with investor and regulatory requirements.FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE:• Financial Reporting and Analysis• Budgeting and Financial Modeling• Month-End Close Process• Leadership and Team Development• Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)• Cost and Inventory Analysis• Bank Reconciliations and Cash Flow Management• Accounts Receivable and Payable Management• Fixed Assets and Intangibles Management• Lease Accounting (ASC 842)• Cross-functional Collaboration• Audit Management, Internal Controls, and SOX ComplianceCOMPUTER SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE:• ERP and Accounting: Acumatica, Avalara, BlackLine, BILL, FloQast, Great Plains, MAS 500, MS Dynamics 365, NetSuite, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Sage 100, and SAP• Customer Relationship Management: Salesforce• Payroll and Human Resource: ADP, Paychex, UltiPro, and Workday• Advanced Excel: Pivot Tables, advanced formulas, and VBA programming

Experience

1. Interim Controller

   Kelly

   Nov 2025 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US

   Manage project finance and accounting for a medical equipment leasing company. Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate financial statements, delivering critical insights and variance analyses to support timely and informed decision-making. Review lease agreements and execute lease commencement activities in accordance with accounting policies and ASC 842. Prepare payroll journal and bank reconciliations to maintain accuracy.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration and Accounting

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Leadership
• Management
• Gaap
• General Ledger
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Accounts Payable
• Auditing
• Account Reconciliation
• Budgets
• Finance
• Accounting
• Business Planning
• Accounts Receivable
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Small Business