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Manuel Rivera Astacio CPA

Carolina

Summary

CPA with over 10 years of experience providing accounting and auditing services to high-end clients. Proven ability to deal with high pressure situations and great in finding areas of opportunity to increase efficiency. Excellent skills in creating and maintaining client relationships.

Motivated Director of Finance promoting over 2 years of proficiency in identifying and analyzing trends and partnering with other departmental leaders. Action-oriented individual with experience tracking actual business results against plans. Offering exceptional issue resolution and staff training skills.

Highly collaborative Director of Finance with strong skills in statistical analysis and performance. Poised and sharp with skill to translate financial metrics into actionable details. Exceptional performance outlining strategic financial directions for business growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Finance Director

PuraCap Caribe
04.2023 - Current
  • Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital.
  • Championed efforts to obtain grant funding for key initiatives, securing crucial resources to support strategic objectives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop revenue-generating initiatives, driving growth in key market segments.
  • Led successful negotiations on financing terms, resulting in lower interest rates and improved cash flow for the organization.
  • Enhanced stakeholder communication by producing clear, concise, and timely financial reports that supported informed decision making.
  • Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
  • Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Finance Manager

PuraCap Caribe
04.2020 - 03.2023
  • Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
  • Championed best practices in financial management through ongoing training programs for staff members.
  • Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
  • Facilitated effective financial decision-making by presenting complex data in simple visualizations.
  • Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to protect company assets and minimize losses.
  • Reviewed and approved capital expenditure requests, aligning with corporate objectives.
  • Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
  • Spearheaded implementation of financial software systems to enhance productivity and reporting capabilities.
  • Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
  • Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
  • Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Increased profitability by identifying underperforming investments, reallocating resources accordingly.
  • Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
  • Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.

Senior Auditor

PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2015 - 03.2020
  • Worked as Senior Associate in charge of audits for global known manufacturing clients
  • Experience auditing complex areas of manufacturing entities including inventory (standard costing and full absorption), revenue, and inter-company transactions
  • Audit experience in other industries such as aeronautical and retail
  • Demonstrated my ability to deliver quality work under budgeted hours by creating tools to improve prior year procedures
  • Extensive experience in preparing, auditing and reviewing whole financial statements, supplementary tax schedules and delivering audit reports.

Financial Officer

International Technical College
02.2012 - 09.2015
  • Responsible of bookkeeping, creating student accounts, auditing federal grant department, and day to day finance activities.

Internal Auditor (Internship)

GFR Media
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Experience in auditing employees' pensions (401k), accounts receivable, accounts payables, billings, and investments
  • Hand to hand experience with external audit requirements and procedures.

Education

BA in Accounting, Business Administration -

University of The Sacred Heart
08.2010 - 5 2015

Skills

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Certification

CPA - Certified Public Accountant, Puerto Rico Board of Accountancy, 2016

Software

SAP HANA

Timeline

Finance Director

PuraCap Caribe
04.2023 - Current

Finance Manager

PuraCap Caribe
04.2020 - 03.2023

Senior Auditor

PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2015 - 03.2020

Internal Auditor (Internship)

GFR Media
08.2013 - 12.2013

Financial Officer

International Technical College
02.2012 - 09.2015

BA in Accounting, Business Administration -

University of The Sacred Heart
08.2010 - 5 2015

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