Javier Gonzalez

Javier Gonzalez

Comptroller / Treasurer / Internal Auditor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manufacturing Business Controller

  • Education

    • Andrews University

      1989 - 1990
      MBA Business

      MBA

    • Universidad de Puerto Rico

      1976 - 1980
      Bachelor Business Administration Accounting

      Bachelor in Business Administration

  • Experience

    • Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority

      Jan 1980 - Jan 1990
      Comptroller / Treasurer / Internal Auditor

      Budgeting, accounting, payroll and financial analysis functions.Capital budgeting and procure financing for capital improvement program.Investments and cash flow management.Perform operational and financial audits of diverse company areas.Perform special investigations on fraud and other matters.Assist external auditors on annual audit.Train and supervise junior auditors.

    • Seminole County Government

      Jun 1992 - May 1995
      Enterprise Fund Financial Manager

      Direct supervision of Enterprise Funds (water, sewer, solid waste) meter reading, billing and customerservice functions.Coordinate and / or actively participate in Enterprise Funds budgeting, and accounting,Actively participate in capacity and capital budgeting decisions, prepare projections and otherpertinent data for bond issues and other financing arrangements.

    • City of St.Cloud

      May 1995 - Feb 1997
      Senior Accountant

      Budget preparation and control for governmental and enterprise (utility) funds.Preparation of journal entries, financial statements and other reports. Keep track of long term debtservice requirements.Reconciliation of inventory and utility billing subsidiary records with G/L control accounts.Capital projects accounting and financial reporting.Special projects and assignments. i.e. rate studies, Lotus 1,2,3, macros etc.Preparation of periodic reports and returns for the State and other regulatory agencies. Show less

    • Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority dba Lynx

      Feb 1997 - Sept 1998
      Chief Accountant

      Coordinate preparation and control of operating budget.Prepare financial statements and other financial analyses.Perform pricing of services for new bus routes.Oversee preparation of bank reconciliation.Oversee verification of consultant invoices according to grant requirements.Coordinate monthly accounting closing.

    • County Government / Orange and Osceola

      Sept 1998 - Oct 2009
      Budget Manager / Capital Improvements Coordinator

      Document, prioritize and finance local government infrastructure and fixed asset acquisitions projects.Analyze and make recommendations on operating budgets requests for assigned departments.Oversee compliance with bond convenants and debt service requirements.Revenue forecasting and analysisFees and rate studiesDesign and program reports in various platforms including Access, Crystal, IFAS click drag and drill

    • Office of Management and Budget, Orange County Board of County Commissioners

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
      Capital Improvements Coordinator
    • Palm Beach County Water Utilities Deparment

      Feb 2010 - Mar 2011
      Financial Analyst

      This is a responsible, professional position involving financial analysis and a broad range of financial management activities for the County. An employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for performing detailed financial management analyses, designing and improving financial and/or management systems, reviewing or preparing budget requests, preparing forecasts of revenues or expenses, as well as evaluating and issuing financial reports. Work requires considerable knowledge of methods and procedures used in financial management analysis. The position may have some supervisory responsibility for clerical or support staff. The employee exercises independent judgment in performing various financial analyses. Performance is reviewed by an administrative superior through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved. Show less

    • City of Vero Beach

      Mar 2011 - Feb 2016
      Assistant Finance Director
    • City of St.Cloud

      Feb 2016 - Jul 2017
      Finance Director

      Accounting, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Budget, Cash Management and Investments, Utility Billing, Purchasing

    • Gainesville Regional Utilities

      Aug 2017 - Sept 2018
      Budget Manager
    • Osceola County Property Appraiser

      Sept 2018 - Apr 2024
      Chief Financial Officer
    • AMERICAN STAINLESS & ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, INC

      Jun 2024 - now
      Controller
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Public Accountant

      State of Florida
      Nov 1981