Howard Irizarry
Bayamón
Summary
Versatile Director of Finance with a strong background in financial reporting and compliance monitoring. Successfully implemented AI-driven automation to streamline financial processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy. Proven ability to lead teams and drive strategic initiatives. Committed to leveraging technology to optimize financial operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Finance
Metro Pavia Health System and its Affiliates
10.2021 - Current
- Implemented AI-driven automation in the accounts payable process, streamlined workflows, and reduced manual effort. This allowed employees to be reassigned to higher-value accounting tasks.
- Oversee critical finance functions, such as budgets, forecasts, analytical assessments, and performance reporting.
- Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, and timely reporting to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Participate in annual audit processes, and coordinate external audits.
- Train and mentor junior finance staff in accounting practices and principles.
- Instituted budgeting policies to reduce yearly expenses.
- Designed and implemented financial processes to deliver consistent, effective results.
Staff Accountant
Metro Pavia Health System and its Affiliates
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Received invoices and analyzing their correctness.
- Registered invoices in QuickBooks.
- Prepared checks and queued ACH payments.
- Sent checks for signatures, and obtaining approvals for ACH transactions.
- Sent checks through certified mail, and email ACH receipts to suppliers.
- Assisted suppliers with their queries.
- Invoiced services rendered.
- Performed collection efforts.
- Assisted other accountants in performing and reconciling intercompany transactions.
- Reconciled bank account balances.
- Prepared and filed quarterly tax forms.
- Prepared and filed PR-480 tax forms.
- Prepared and filed PR State Disability Forms.
- Processed biweekly payroll.
Internal Audit Staff
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
San Juan
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Developed audit plans and established the scope, objectives, and testing methods for audit engagements
- Performed and documented narratives and walk-through of processes and internal controls
- Collected and documented evidence to support audit findings and conclusions
- Examined and analyzed financial transactions for compliance with applicable banking regulations
- Prepared clear and concise audit reports with the results obtained from field work and that summarize audit objectives, procedures, findings, and recommendations
- Tracked and monitored the implementation of corrective actions recommended as a result of the audit
- Assisted ongoing professional development seminars to stay current with changes in auditing standards, regulations, and industry trends
Compliance Auditor
Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico
San Juan
11.2014 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with senior audit staff to develop the audit plan and establish the scope, objectives, and testing methods for audit engagements
- Conducted interviews, walkthroughs, and testing of processes to gather information and assess the effectiveness of controls and operations
- Reviewed internal processes, procedures, and controls to ensure they are efficient, effective, and aligned with organizational goals
- Tested and assessed the effectiveness of internal controls within the organization to identify any weaknesses or potential risks that could lead to fraud, errors, or misstatements
- Verified government agency’s compliance with local laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies
- Identified instances of noncompliance and recommended corrective actions
- Documented and communicated findings observed during field work
Business Consultant
Moreno Santiago & Co.
San Juan
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Examined government agency’s financial transactions and expenditures to ensure they complied with Federal Grant Requirements
- Prepared Comprehensive Annual Financial Statements
Audit Staff
BDO PR
San Juan
10.2011 - 02.2014
- Performed financial audits in industries such as insurance, real estate, retail, education and government
- Review financial records, statements, and transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations
- Performed data analytics on Financial Statements to identify variances and trends that require further investigation
- Employed statistical sampling techniques to select representative samples for testing
- Wrote detailed documentation of audit procedures, findings, and recommendations
- Prepared audit reports that summarize the audit procedures performed, the findings, and the recommendations for improvements
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Major in Accounting
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Bayamon, Puerto Rico06.2011
Skills
- Project management planning
- General ledger accounting
- GAAP compliance
- Audit management
- Working capital management
- Internal controls management
- Risk assessment & mitigation
- Compliance monitoring
- Financial Reporting
- Stakeholder communication
- Experienced with Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Experienced in Teammate Audit Management Software
- Experienced in QuickBooks
Certification
- Certified Fraud Examininer
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Finance
Metro Pavia Health System and its Affiliates
10.2021 - Current
Staff Accountant
Metro Pavia Health System and its Affiliates
02.2021 - 10.2021
Internal Audit Staff
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
04.2019 - 02.2021
Compliance Auditor
Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico
11.2014 - 04.2019
Business Consultant
Moreno Santiago & Co.
04.2014 - 11.2014
Audit Staff
BDO PR
10.2011 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration - Major in Accounting
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
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