As Finance and Accounting Manager in the dynamic Life Science industry, I lead comprehensive financial planning and analysis initiatives to support strategic decision-making. My role encompasses the management of all accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting in compliance with applicable standards and regulations. I also contribute to human resources management, enhancing organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction.Key responsibilities include:- Spearheading the development and execution of annual budgets and financial forecasts, providing critical financial insights that drive the company's decisions and growth.- Overseeing the complete accounting cycle, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, taxes, and preparation of financial statements.- Implementing and maintaining robust financial controls and governance systems to safeguard organizational assets and ensure integrity of financial data.- Acting as Chief of Staff for the CEO, I facilitate key projects and strategic initiatives, improving cross-departmental collaboration and operational excellence.- Leading financial reporting and analysis efforts, presenting complex data in understandable formats to inform leadership team strategy.

Reporting directly to the CEO with a dotted line to our consultant CFO-Develop financial slides for BOD decks for decision making-Generate the corporate financial model by cooperating with department heads in financial planning and budgeting-Ensure adherence to the financial budget on a daily basis-Generate financial statements and BVA-Run the daily accounting and financial operations for the company-Supervise the Office Operations Manager-Support the HR and IT functions in a startup environment-Directing the external audit process with support of an external accounting firm

Supervised the contract to cash cycle.Ensured timely billings.Supervised collection specialists.Managed international project teams.Support in trust accounting.Large data reconciliations across multiple systems.Processed ~$70M in AR, including trust.

General Ledger Accounting, Operations and FP&A functions for a biotechnology start-upProcessing purchase orders, shipment receipts, quotes, inventory, month-close reconciliationsFinancial Analysis and Planning for R&DNegotiated a deal with a recruiting agency to create a pipeline for the acquisition of new scientific talent

Increased efficiency in credit placement for a pre-IPO company looking to place 1BN Mexican pesos before year-end to enter the public market by:• Performing quantitative and qualitative business and financial analysis.• Meeting with clients for evaluation of their business situation and propose the most suitable product.• Improved document collection process and control, reducing credit approval times by 50%.

Developed basic accounting skills as an external accountant for the yogurt supplier of Mexico’s biggest frozen yogurt company.• Journal entries and bank reconciliations.• Filed and paid monthly taxes in a prompt manner.• Prepared financial statements for review by management.

Developed mental and physical traits in young athletes for them to perform during high-pressure scenarios.• Promoted from assistant coach to offensive coordinator after one year.• Youngest person to be assigned as an assistant coach to the youth team (16-18y/o) at age 18.