JAVIER NÚÑEZ CRUZ
Hatillo
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professionals with multiple related experience in accounting, internal auditor, disaster management, credit union banking, retail stores, critical infrastructure, and grants federal funds management. Adapt an overseeing financial operation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing effective risk management strategies. Proven track record of optimizing financial processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving business growth through strategic planning and innovative solutions. Possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of critical infrastructure and disaster recovery protocols. Seeking to leverage my diverse skill set and expertise to contribute to a dynamic organization´s success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Administration QC & Close-Out
Puerto Rico Critical Infrastructure (PRCI), IEM
12.2024 - Current
- Ensure alignment among stakeholders on process necessary for federal fund reimbursement related to disaster recovery.
- Analyzed contract work orders and validated change orders related to lodging invoice reconciliation.
- Conduct detail reviews to ensure compliance with federal guidelines for disaster recovery funding.
- Formulated recommendations during the audit validation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness for the work expenditure procedures.
- Develop a comprehensive evaluation of project expenditure work orders focusing on federal fund allocation and mathematical accuracy.
- Initiate a Scope of Procedures (SOP) for the closeout quality control process to confirm the Lodging complete invoice payments and effectiveness fund utilization.
- Reinforce best practices to enhance the integrity of the close-out process for federal fund expenditures.
- Execute Task/Work Orders and Change Orders ensuring correct validation, processing, and payment of invoice.
- Confirm that all required was completed according to the approved scope, ensuring accountability and compliance.
- Evaluate remaining balances and facilitated the reconciliation of federal funds to ensure optimal utilization across projects.
- Develop standardized templates and procedures for effective recordkeeping and naming conventions.
- Conduct performance evaluations of contractors to ensure compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Provide feedback and recommendations for improvement based on evaluation findings.
Compliance Specialist (Cost Analysis)
Puerto Rico Critical Infrastructure (PRCI), IEM
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Develop and implement compliance procedures to ensure adherence to federal regulations and guidelines for disaster relief grants managements
- Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders to facilitate communication and resolve compliance-related issues
- Led a team in providing high-level technical and administrative guidance to optimize program management processes
- Communicated effectively with end users to gather requirements and enhance program tools
- Enhance cost analysis procedures to improve methodologies and operational efficiency
- Evaluate proposals, offers, and bids in accordance with internal policies and local, state, and federal regulations
- Created and enhanced procedural scopes to align with client procurement processes, ensuring best practices
- Continuously improve program tools and processes based on user feedback and compliance requirements
- Provide training and support to team members on compliance standards and cost analysis procedures
- Conduct regular audits and review of grant activities to identify and address compliance issues, resulting in audit findings
- Prepare compliance documentation and reports to track grant expenditures and program outcomes
- Collaborate with program managers, project managers, deputy managers and team lead to resolve compliance issues and discrepancies in grant documentation, mathematically and be by the FEMA regulations process
- Monitor grant expenditures and budgets allocated for funds by grants requirements
- Analyzed documents required by applicant for the approval of funds designated by disaster
- Evaluate, review, audit and contributed to the analysis of contracts for the reconstruction grants disbursement due to Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Maria DR-4339 Disaster and Fiona DR- 4671 Disaster
- Verifies the amounts of reimbursement to be aligned with the approved scope of work process and principles required by the Federal Award (2 C.F.R.)
- Validate and perform meticulous research to resolve any discrepancies by reviewing contracts, purchase orders, invoices, supporting documentation, proof of payments or official documents to confirm and collect all evidence required by the Federal Award
- Provide training and guidance to team members on compliance policies, procedures to conduct research using the utilities tools of database RS Means, FEMA Schedule, GSA Calc, and GSA Advantage related to disaster management grants
- Prepare and submit timely and accurate cost analysis report demonstrating compliance and accurate comparative evaluating the cost reasonableness associated with contracts, and procurements
- Process and analyses services, positions, equipment’s, materials elaborating cost reasonableness variance comparative the market rate price, and the utilities tools for the reasonable validation to disbursement process of federal funds
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations and best practice in grants management for disaster relief
- Led a detail cost analysis across several sectors, ensuring costs aligned with guidelines in areas like Vegetation, Construction, and Lodging, demonstrating my ability to uphold cost standards
- Made key improvements in cost analysis processes for specific contracts by refining procedures and enhancing Excel workbooks, increasing efficiency and effectiveness
- Use advance problem-solving to overcome challenges in cost analysis, ensuring accurate and reliable assessments, highlighting my strong analytical skills
- Achieve high client satisfaction by maintaining open communication, addressing concerns quickly, and keeping stakeholders informed, contributing to a positive project atmosphere
Branch Support Representative
PenFed Credit Union
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Arrive branch operations exceeding goals established based on members need
- Assisted explain and make cross-sell with members
- Exceed monthly goals established by the financial center
- Perform an interpersonal skill assessment for each member, help and assist in finance management, financial education and debt control
- Analyzed loan applications, explain specific basis and guide members towards financial well-being
- Created an incredible experience for our members, resolving problems independently, making cross-sell opportunities on the PenFed Credit Union loans and advising financial products
- Reviewed, applied and created loan applications, completed and validated loan compliances with all branch policies for disbursement
- Main updated knowledge of competitor’s products, and present to our members the best alternatives
- Provide assistance in the Teller area, check concerns, withdrawals doubt transactions with complex procedures and provide authorization on large money transactions
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to different operations requirements, services, balance security procedures rules, and all politics regarding branch operations systems
- Co-leaded members and teammates were held accountable for the financial center results
- Provided training, techniques and guidance for teamwork emphasizing good communication skills when servicing potential members
- Provided support for the Manager and Assistant Manager in monthly inspections, audits and daily operational duties and provides recommendations and solutions to meet branch goals
- Work on complex cases, identifying opportunities and bringing solutions to deliver an exceptional member’s experience as a supporting leader
Universal Representative
PenFed Credit Union
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Assess all members to offer financial products and services while presenting options and alternative solutions
- Resolve complex problems for members using all institution channels
- Conduct daily transactions while maintaining accurate records of deposits, withdrawals, official checks, POS, and share drafts
- Prepare daily settlements sheets and daily balances for the cash drawer
- Provided feedback to managers and on daily balances and closing out of the branch
- Be in charge of training the new teammates
- Managed large transactions ranging from 100k to 10 million in checks deposits and work on money markets certificates requested by members
- Verified accuracy of money received and disbursed
- Validated all transactions made during the day to be in balance
- Consolidated cash needed for the business day from the vault and maintained records of disbursed transactions
- Balance the cash drawer daily and create the settlement sheets for the end-of-day balancing
Accountant / Internal Auditor
Pharmacy San Martin
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Oversee all banking operations and internal accounting transactions, including accounts payable and receivable
- Conducted internal accounting to evaluate the company’s expenses and income to help enhance decision making and efficiency
- Facilitated and processed payroll payments
- Managed daily bookkeeping and maintaining accounting records for all company operations
- Handled payable accounts procedures, managed receivable processes especially related to Medical Plans
- Managed cash register operations, involving significant amounts of money
- Conducted reconciliations for both bank accounts and medical plans
Auditor - Internship
Galíndez, LLC.
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Audit different types of clients such as private companies and government entities
- Verify and certify the main operations of the audited companies, in accordance with their legal and accounting regulations in a legitimate manner
- Conducted comprehensive financial audits to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards
- Developed and implemented audit plans and risk assessment strategies to identify potential areas of concern
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve internal controls and operational efficiency
- Prepared detailed audit reports with findings and recommendations for management
Education
Bachelor Degree of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Puerto Rico
Arecibo, PR06.2019
Skills
- Language Spoken, Written & Read: Spanish & English
- Knowledge of Microsoft: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
- Computer Proficiency & Administrative Guidance
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Leadership, initiative & Responsibility
- Contract Administration – QC & Close-Out
- Computer Proficiency & Administrative Guidance
- Public Speaking Skills
- Teamwork
- Proactive & Strategic Planning
- Relationship Building & Strategic Communications
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Compliance
- Administration
- Operational Efficiency
Affiliations
- Accounting Students Association, UPR-Arecibo, Vocal
- American Chemical Society (ACS), UPR-Mayaguez, Vocal
- Future Pharmacy Association, UPR-Mayaguez, Treasurer
- Honor Phi Lambda Upsilon, UPR-Mayaguez, Member
- Legacy Professional Association, UPR-Mayaguez, Vocal
References
- Brian Cajigas | BSA / AML Analyst | cajigas.brian@gmail.com | 787.597.4506
- Lemual Sanchez | Consumer Affairs Specialist | lemual.sanchez@hotmail.com | 787.346.8535
- Carlos Irizarry | Resolutions and Receiverships Specialist | carlosjuan_irizarrysosa@hotmail.com | 787.567.7868
Timeline
Contract Administration QC & Close-Out
Puerto Rico Critical Infrastructure (PRCI), IEM
12.2024 - Current
Compliance Specialist (Cost Analysis)
Puerto Rico Critical Infrastructure (PRCI), IEM
06.2023 - 12.2024
Branch Support Representative
PenFed Credit Union
04.2022 - 06.2023
Universal Representative
PenFed Credit Union
04.2021 - 04.2022
Accountant / Internal Auditor
Pharmacy San Martin
10.2020 - 04.2021
Auditor - Internship
Galíndez, LLC.
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor Degree of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Puerto Rico
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