Linda Carrascal Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Madrid, Es

Harlow, Essex, Gb

Key member of the finance team working directly with the Controller of this biochemical manufacturer. Accountable for the full accounting cycle, month-end close, general ledger and financial statement preparation for three entities. Responsibilities encompassed accounts receivable/payable, cash flow management, GL, journal entries, balance sheets, bank/account reconciliations, financial statements, fixed assets, depreciation, accruals, collections, payroll, projections/forecasting, budgets, reporting, and month-end financials. Select Accomplishments▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬✔Reduced month end close from 15 days to 3 days.✔Designed and implemented a comprehensive program of financial controls, implemented new policies/procedures for effective revenue assurance, and instituted accountability for departmental staff to improve net profits.✔Instrumental in providing financial overview and leadership for major operating considerations.✔Enhanced and managed financial models used to budget/forecast during monthly/quarterly/annual forecasting cycles.✔Designed and built efficient reporting, analysis and recommendations to track revenue and key metrics.✔Implemented new payroll system, policies, procedures, and workflow changes, as well as internal controls.Leadership Accountabilities▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬✔Conducted extensive financial statement analysis, identified areas of targeted revenue growth and implemented solutions with emphasis on cost reduction/containment. Prepared intercompany transaction reconciliations.* continued below *

Harlow, Essex, Gb

* continued from above *✔Partnered with senior business leaders to identify and analyze opportunities and risks to P/L goals. Stewarded data-driven decision making in conjunction with varying stakeholders across company to optimize revenue and profit.✔Reviewed monthly income and financial statements for key indicators including return on investment and made adjustments to ensure maximum profitability.✔Assisted in the development and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system for 3 entities. Trained accounting staff on all modules.✔Selected to serve as an SME and mentor to other accounting staff.Key Accounting Initiatives ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬✔Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.✔Prepared intercompany reconciliation, including balance sheet variance commentary.✔Prepared and executed payroll reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.✔Maintained and reconciled bank accounts and cash forecast reports.✔Prepared monthly journal entries, including amortization of prepaids, accruals and depreciation of fixed assets.

Lakewood, Co, Us

Responsible for all aspects of the accounting function for this construction company with $5MM in annual revenues. Accountabilities encompassed A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger, month-end close, cost/expense analyses, monthly reporting, expense allocations, and project budgets.✔Increased efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes by creating detailed schedules for journal entries.✔Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.✔Prepared journal entries maintaining balance sheet schedules and account and bank reconciliations.✔Analyzed and posted variances and adjustments to the general ledger.✔Prepared and recorded journal entries for monthly close under strict deadlines. ✔Conducted in-depth statement analysis to resolve all past due balances. ✔Assisted in preparing monthly statements and prepared special projects/spreadsheets as needed by the Controller.✔Reorganized and simplified accounting procedures to increase cash flow and minimize costs.