Mario Enrique Gonzalez Miralli, CPA, MBA

Experience

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  VEGA PALAU & CO.

  Jan 1992 - Dec 1994

  Bookkeeper / Accountant / Auditors Assistant

  Public Accounting / CPA Firm. Accountant and in charge of complete accounting cycle for multiple clients, prepared and presented financial statement to shareholders and differents stakeholders, Prepare multiple reports including quarterly and annual payroll reports, submitted annual W2 forms and independent contractors (1099 / 480) to differents gubernamental agencies, and assisted in multiples clients audits.

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  Atlantic Lumber, Inc

  Jan 1995 - Apr 1997

  Accountant

  Accountant for a retail and wholesale lumber and hardware company.

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  Café Yaucono Puerto Rico

  May 1997 - Oct 2006

  Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Controller

  Complete accounting cycle and responsible for accuracy and presentation of Financial Package for the biggest Coffee Roasted and retail company in Puerto Rico. Major roles and responsibilitiesFinancial Planning and Analysis:* Budgeting and forecasting – Prepared and report Corporate, Subsidiaries, budgets and forecast with flux, KPIs, and ratios discussion.Manufacturing:* Cost and Inventory – set standard costs for all products manufactured and monitors / updated against actual costs. Monthly and yearly physical inventory with reconciliations and updates our ERP systems for accurate reporting and audit procedures. Worked closely with manufacturing team to track and manage possible waste and coffee shrinkage to achieve company goals and objectives. Developed and implemented multiple KPI’s to track plant performance.Treasury:* Cash management – in charge of cash flow management to ensure appropriate balances in a multi-account environment, to comply with company’s Manufacturing Operational, CAPEX or Stockholders requirements. Developed and responsible for weekly, monthly, and yearly forecast, liquidity track, KPIs, and reports.* Bank relations – and in charge of keeping track of credit lines and covenants compliance.Controllership:* Financial statements reporting and compliance – manage, control, and supervise the financial process, accounting cycles to maintain accuracy in our ERP system for the company and its subsidiaries. Including accounting cycles such as A/P, A/R, Billing, and Inventory Cost, Payroll, and others to ensure US GAAP compliance. Presenting and discussing Financial Packages to Board of Directors, peers, and others. Coordinated external and bank audits with excellent results.. Show less

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  Suiza Dairy Puerto Rico

  Sept 2007 - Jul 2008

  Accounting Manager

  Complete accounting cycle and responsible for accuracy and presentation of Financial Package of the biggest manufacturing and retail Dairy company in Puerto Rico. Major roles and responsibilities:Manufacturing: Cost and Inventory - Update all items’ actual cost and set new standard cost for major products manufactured. In charge of performing monthly inventories, reconcile and update ERP systems. Worked closely with manufacturing and sales teams to explain any variances between expected costs and actual costs. Developed and updated multiple KPI’s to keep track of plant performance.Supervisor: Manage and supervise up to 10 employees working under the A/P, A/R, Billing and Payroll areas.Controllership: Financial statements reporting and compliance – manage, and supervise the financial process, accounting cycles to maintain accuracy in our ERP system. Show less

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  Mentor Technical Group

  Jul 2008 - May 2023

  Controller | Finance Director

  A multi-awarded company within its industry, providing multidisciplinary services, technical support, and solutions to Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Research and Development regulated industries within Puerto Rico, USA and LATAM. In 2017, partially acquired by a French base company.Major roles and responsibilities:• Oversee the day-to-day accounting cycles and financial operations of the company and subsidiaries to ensure US GAAP compliance.• Prepare Financial Statements, budgets, forecast, ratios, variances, and ad hoc reports on a monthly, quarterly, annual basis for Mentor and Subsidiaries and present them to Top Management, Board of Directors, and cross functional business units.• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, managing the financial team providing guidance, support and reconciling any discrepancy.• Manage the company's cash flow, investment strategy, credit lines and banks relations while compliance with Bank covenants.• Oversee the company's tax planning and compliance activities and negotiate the yearly insurance renewal.• In charge of all companies’ audits and other financial reviews.• Internal controls policies and procedures.Pension Plan Administrator with over $5M in assets, under ERISA. • Supervised a team of 15 resources that includes A/R, A/P, Revenue Recognition, Project Control, Payroll, Bank Rec, among other accounting cycle.• Performed the complete accounting cycle for other related companies such: • Mentor Technical Group International LLC, a Delaware based company.• GEA Property Management SE. building management and rentals business.• Integrated Business Solutions Technical Corp, clean room, floor construction and repairs. Show less

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  IDEMIA North America

  Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

  Sr. Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller

  IDEMIA is a privately owned company under the manufacturing, retail, and service industries, with central offices located in France. Working under one of the company divisions, that manufactures credit cards and credit cards chips for major banks and financial institutions around the world.Major roles and responsibilities:Controllership: Financial statements reporting and compliance – responsible for maintaining accurate ERP system, with all accounts reconciled and with appropriate supporting documents to ensure US GAAP compliance and under IFRS Structure and guarantee an on time closing cycle. Manager and Supervisor – directly supervised six resources, working under the GL Team, A/P , A/R and Billing. Prepared and discussed monthly and yearly goals and KPI’s, among other supervisory duties. Audit management – main point of contact and responsible for presenting and providing all financial information and supporting documents to external and internal auditors to ensure properly audits closure. Internal Control - accountable for the compliance of all policies and procedures in place, including evaluating possible updates and closing any existing gaps. Monthly Closing – Lead month-end and year end closing processes to ensure a timely and precise preparation of Financial Packages to Corporate, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, preparation and review of financial reporting deliverables and flux analyses.Major Accomplishment: Accounts Reconciliation – able to reconcile and generate supporting documents for all Balance Sheets Accounts that generate positive impact of approximately $5M to the P&L. Internal Control – able to mitigate 75% of open items. Show less

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  Freelance

  May 2024 - now

  Professional / Consulting Services (Independent Contractor)

  Providing diverse services to various clients, such as• Managing ERP Implementation• Cash Flow Management, Forecasting and Reporting• Preparing Annual Budget• Analyzing accounts gathering supporting documents• Leading and working with updating accounting information• External Audit readiness• IVU tax returns