Aurora Cano

Aurora Cano Humble, Texas 77396-■ linkedin.com/in/aurora-cano-79a45623b Bilingual Senior Accountant/Analyst Pharmaceutical Manufacturing/ Oil & Gas / Hospitality/Construction/Insurance Strategic leadership and diversified financial roles with strong abilities to analyze extensive data and recommend strategies to improve performance. Instrumental in functioning within a team to evaluate accounting procedures for process improvement efforts, cost reduction initiatives and minimizing risk or liability. Well versed in cultivating solid relationships with external partners, customizing software as well as assuring accuracy in account reconciliations. Comprehensive background in applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and finance statutes appropriately. SUCCESS HIGHLIGHTS • Process Improvements▪Global Process Automation▪Intercompany Accounting • Cross Functional Team Collaboration and Development • Operational Streamline • Merger/Acquisitions integration • International/ USA Tax Regulations • Month-end/Close Processes Standardization • Support Internal/External Audit • SEC Filing • Reduction General Ledger/GRIR/GRAR • Variance Analysis from Ad hoc Global consolidation • US Sales/Use Tax Professional Experience Senior Accountant/ Interim Controller (Contract)Jul 24 – Present Creative Financial Staffing : US Law Shield/ Mc2 Civil/Axis Remodeling ◦ Led, review and supported month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations ◦ Implemented process improvements, including the automation of prepaid expenses through Blackline ◦ Oversee multi-state sales tax payments across 46 states. ◦ Optimized staff responsibilities to enhance efficiency and workflow within the accounting department. ◦ Developed in-depth understanding of client operations to deliver tailored financial insights ◦ Direct month-end processes, including reviewing and approving PTO accruals, payroll, and journal entries. ◦ Conduct and review reconciliations for over 1,300 accounts, including 20 bank accounts, fixed assets, loans, receivables, and payables. ◦ Performed comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations, significantly reducing backlog. ◦ Achieved 85% completion of Q3 reconciliations within one month and made substantial progress (50% completion) on Q4 reconciliations. ◦ Prepared and presented financial reports to internal stakeholders ◦ Revamped fixed asset processes, including accurate accounting entries for fixed assets, and resolved discrepancies where purchase orders were paid before receipt. ◦ Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery ◦ Prepared weekly cash flow reports to enhance financial visibility and planning. ◦ Supported audit preparation and responded to audit requests from external auditors. ◦ Managed full-cycle month-end close processes, including depreciation of fixed assets, AP/AR reviews, accruals, and journal entry adjustments. ◦ Leveraged Viewpoint ERP for accounting functions and reporting. LIVANOVA Houston, TX Global Intercompany Senior Accountant May 2023 – Apr 2024 • Full Cycle of Accounting, monthly accounting close tasks. Close intercompany transactions, adjustments, accruals, AP/AR adjustments, (Manual cash pooling, wire transfers, acquisitions) • Treasury functions – allocate positions for interest on loans and ensure booked correctly • Intercompany Reconciliation and analysis. (Intercompany interest, intercompany loans and notes accounting) • Performance accrual reviews, new accruals determination and true ups, balance sheet accounts Continued • Prepare & monitor timely settlement of inter-company invoices. Also partner with inter-company counterparts and other teams to minimize aging. • Flux analysis of financial results. • Provide Internal and External Audit requests. • ERP – OneStream Baker hughes, Houston, TX Global Operational Controllership Analyst, OFSE (Laid Off)Jan 2017 – Feb 2023 • Coordinate with project teams to analyze monthly project reports. • Prepared Ad hoc consolidated analysis and provided quarterly balance sheet explanations. • Provided support to all Blackline’s product lines, business teams with a focus on corporate balance sheet reconciliations. Effectively communicated solution strategies for realignment of worldwide reconciliations during GE & Baker Hughes merger and divesture. • Contributed to continuous improvement of processes, focusing on process automation and delivering value-added executive reporting. • Assisted in the monthly Global reporting and analysis of the consolidated divisional businesses. Completed Financial journal entries as needed for quarterly SEC reporting requirements, IFRS, 10K, 10Q, AK and USGAAP. • Assisted in other regular reporting, including CTA / backlog reporting, KPI reporting, and other analysis as required. • Identified and implemented opportunities to streamline and automate various aspects of the company's finance function and analyzed monthly KPI trend reports. • Consolidate, analyze, summarize, and publish monthly/quarterly/annual headcount reports. • Performed various monthly close activities (i.e. Prepare and Post journal entries, roll forwards account reconciliations, support SEC and other public filings reports, assist with quarterly SEC financial reporting) • Preparing the accounting for complex transactions (Acquisition and dispositions, M&A, LE reorganization) and interacting with BD, Tax, Technical Controllership and Finance Reporting leads to ensure alignment and proper accounting across the company Fixed Assets Senior Accountant (Contract) / General Ledger Accountant IISep 2011 – Dec 2016 • Acted as a key resource in the finance function, responsible for a variety of tasks under the direction of the Finance Manager. • Assisted with monthly/ quarterly account transaction closing for North America including monthly preparation/posting of journal entries, trend analysis, identifying and resolving GL issues; streamline accounting functions between multiple US functional groups. Prepared and reconciled Fixed asset accounts. • Worked closely with Continuous Improvement Team to standardize processes relating to General Ledger Accounting. Support for Mexico, Canada & USA prepaid accounts for Regional Accounting Center. • Worked closely with FP&A and Operations team to ensure completeness and integrity of financial information. • Handled special projects as assigned. • Prepared, analyzed, and monitored GR/IR report on a monthly basis. Identified and implemented opportunities to streamline GRIR balance. Documented the common cases and shared them with the other individuals working in the GR/IR review to standardize action plans. • Book entries, AP, AR, Global accrual automation, GAP 01/11 TO 08/11 – HAD BABY Clubcorp, The club at cimarron, Mission, TXDec 2009 – Dec 2010 Feb 2005 - Mar 2008 Senior Accountant (Relocated and returned prior to relocating again) • In conjunction with Club Manager, acted as a key resource in the finance function, responsible for a variety of monthly tasks under the direction of the Corporate Controller. Forecast and Budget Revenue $5M • Prepared monthly financial statement/reporting as needed, including financial review packages for the monthly Management team meeting. • Prepared Bank and balance sheet reconciliations. • Oversaw and managed Club AR/AP &Inventory control for Food & Beverage, Golf, Tennis, Member Relations, G & A, Maintenance and Membership departments. • Prepared and reviewed Fixed Assets cost justifications for capital additions/replacements. • Human Resources- Responsible to maintain employee files according to Federal, State and local requirements. • Provided support in daily operations to Club manager including forecasting and budgeting process for the Club. • Responsible for the annual budgeting and monthly financial review for various reporting • Customer Service to 1500 members. Office systems administrator. • Responsible for transmitting weekly Payroll, demonstrated ability to analyze and handle. confidential information. Occidental petroleum, Houston, TXMar 2008 – Mar 2009 Natural Gas and Liquids Accountant (NGL) • Reconciled volumes against pipeline & storage statements; worked with schedulers and counterparts to resolve volume discrepancies. Worked directly with external customers to ensure accurate accounting. • Generated customer invoices and supporting documentation. • Monitored customer payment status to ensure timely receipt of payments. Worked directly with external customers to ensure accurate accounting and cash exchange. • Followed up with past due customers to ensure collection. • Identified and resolved monthly discrepancies for purchases/sales associated with external customers. • Monitored multiple control report data and analyzed and resolved discrepancies. • Provided invoice and supporting documentation as necessary in response to internal/external audits and litigation. • GL reconciliation, forecast incoming cash, high level of details for SOX Controls. • Provided support in daily operations to Accounting manager and Operations Manager. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Finance • Viewpoint • Peoplesoft TECNICAL ACUMEN • Power BI▪Business Intelligence • SAP • Pascal • Oracle • Peachtree • OBIEE • Aloha • Tableau • OneStream • Lawson • QuickBooks • Kronos • ADI • COGNOS • Blackline • HFM • Advanced Microsoft excel, including pivot tables and intermediate formulas