María Andrea Cruz De Gutierrez Email & Phone Number

Guatemala

Guatemala

External Projects - Supervise administration, finance, and contracts/grant personnel to ensure the timely provision and delivery of project administration; procurement, subcontracts, and grants; financial management; and contract compliance to successfully implement the project on time, scope, and budget. - Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and deliverables in line with Third-party regulations and internal organizational policies and procedures. - Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. - Responsible for ensuring day-to-day operations related to project activities.Finance - Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting. - Financial Statements monthly review and presentation to the Board of Directors. - Collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting. - Coordinate and lead the audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary. - Oversee and lead annual budgeting and strategic planning process.Human Resources - Oversee the recruiting, hiring, onboarding strategy. - Development and implementation of the organizational culture strategy including: 9box performance evaluations, right people / right seat (RPRS), leadership development, and retention plan.

Guatemala Area

Financial Management: Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.Coordinate and lead the audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the ED; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.Coordinate with senior leadership to lead the development and maintenance of Semilla Nueva’s business plan and five year plans and projections.Human Resources, Technology and Administration Management: Coordinate with senior leadership to lead constant improvement of organizational and managerial culture at Semilla Nueva, measurably improving staff engagement, leadership development, and retention. Further develop Semilla Nueva’s human resources and administration, enhancing professional development, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, training and recruiting.Ensure that recruiting processes are consistent and streamlined.Establish and manage a comprehensive training program to educate employees regarding staff tools, policies and procedures.

Guatemala

Provide financial expertise by compiling and analyzing financial data.Project management.HR assignments such as end-to-end recruiting, payroll administration, talent management and training.

Global

Avenida Petapa, 19-11 Zona 12

Monitoring and financial control of intercompany accounts, Reconciliation of accounts, Month End Close preparation and timeliness execution, Financial Statement explanation of account variances.

Universidad Rafael Landívar, Zona 16

Payroll preparation, Customer service, Financial Advisor, Liquidation process.

Licenciada En Contaduría Publica Y Auditoría, Auditing

Diversificado, Contabilidad

Activities and Societies: Presidenta de Aula, Representante en concurso De la Riva Hnos., Junior Achievement de AMCHAM.

Certification, Change Management

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management