VALENTINA CRUZ
Financial Controller
Denver, CO · v.cruz@email.com · (555) 664-2298
Summary
CPA-licensed financial controller with 12+ years leading accounting operations for mid-market companies. Manages a $220M revenue portfolio and an 8-person accounting team, delivering GAAP-compliant reporting and a 30% faster close cycle.
Experience
Financial Controller · DaVita Inc.
2020 - Present
- Own financial reporting and internal controls for a $220M revenue division, leading an 8-person accounting team
- Cut month-end close from 10 to 7 business days by implementing NetSuite automation and standardized close checklists
- Manage the annual budgeting and rolling forecast process across 6 departments, improving forecast accuracy to within 3%
- Lead the annual Grant Thornton audit, closing 3 straight years with no adjusting entries
Assistant Controller · Intuit
2016 - 2020
- Supervised a 4-person accounting team responsible for GL, AP, and payroll for a $95M business unit
- Led the SOX 404 compliance program, achieving zero material weaknesses across 3 consecutive audit cycles
- Managed cash flow forecasting and treasury operations, optimizing $18M in working capital
- Converted 3 legacy entities onto one Oracle Fusion chart of accounts in a 9-month rollout
Senior Accountant · Deloitte
2012 - 2016
- Prepared monthly consolidations for 5 client entities with combined revenue of $60M
- Performed audit fieldwork on revenue and lease cycles, clearing 40+ workpapers per engagement
- Reconciled 30 balance sheet accounts monthly in Oracle, reducing unexplained variances by 45%
Education
M.B.A. Finance — University of Colorado Denver · 2016
Skills
Financial Reporting, GAAP, SOX Compliance, Internal Controls, NetSuite, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Team Leadership, ERP Implementation, P&L Ownership, CPA
Certifications
CPA, Colorado State Board of Accountancy
Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Institute of Management Accountants
