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Finance Director

Summary

Accomplished Finance Director/Controller with a proven track record, adept in financial systems implementation and fostering team growth. Excelled in enhancing financial reporting accuracy and streamlining processes, achieving significant improvements in efficiency. Skilled in US GAAP proficiency and leadership, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous professional development.

Experience

Accounting Consultant

Arden Shore Child and Family Services

Oct 2025 to Present


Interim Controller

Union League Boys & Girls Club

Jun 2025 to Oct 2025


Interim Finance Director

Christ Church IL

Jun 2024 to Aug 2024


Financial Controller

LeadingIT

Feb 2023 to May 2024


Interim Controller

Westmoreland Country Club

Jun 2022 to Dec 2022


Accounting Consultant

Lake County Treasurer’s Office

Mar 2022 to Jun 2022


Accounting/HR Manager

StarTek Lighting America

May 2021 to Feb 2022


Accounting Manager

RealChem Manufacturing

May 2020 to Jul 2020


Accounting/IT Manager

North American Herb & Spice

Apr 2018 to May 2019

Skills

  • Account analysis
  • Account reconciliation
  • Accounting controls
  • Accounting management
  • AP/AR management
  • Audit preparation
  • Balance sheet management
  • Budget and forecasting
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Commission calculation
  • ERP system implementation
  • Expenditure review
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Financial statements
  • Fixed asset management
  • General ledger management
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Internal controls
  • KPI tracking
  • Month-end closing
  • Non-profit accounting
  • Organizational skills
  • Payroll process and review
  • Process improvement
  • Revenue recognition
  • Tax compliance
  • Team management
  • Technology-savvy
  • US GAAP proficiency
  • Variance analysis
  • Year-end closing

Software

  • ACCTivate!
  • Acrobat
  • AS400
  • ConnectWise Manage
  • Crystal Reports
  • Excel (advanced)
  • iasWorld
  • Kronos
  • Microsoft365
  • Northstar Technologies
  • Oracle
  • Outlook
  • Paychex
  • Paylocity
  • PeopleSoft
  • PowerPoint
  • ProSeries
  • QuickBooks (advanced)
  • Rapid Inventory
  • SAP
  • Timberline
  • Transaction Pro
  • Windows Server
  • Word
  • Yardi

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Pedro Carrera · (847) 420-9512 · pedro@carrera.me


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