1. LUISA PAREDES
Valencia, CA 91354 maria.luisapar@yahoo.com
Mobile (661) 670-0655 Skype: LuisaSParedes0127
CAREER OBJECTIVE: Seeking a Controller / Accounting Manager post to utilize my skill set and extensive experience in
the accounting.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Full Cycle Accounting • P&L Trend Analysis • Strategic Planner
• Fixed Assets & Accruals • Reporting • Staff Training & Mentoring
• Cost Accounting • Project Management • Internal Controls
• HR/Payroll Processing • Cash Flow Analysis • FP&A
• Budgeting & Forecasting • Month End Closing • Negotiation
• Bank/Factoring, AR & AP • Financial Statements • Expense Analysis & Monitoring
• Inventory Management • Letter of Credits • Chargeback Analysis & EDI
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
CEDARS-SINAI CORPORATE OFFICE (FINANCE DEPT) (April 2015-Present)
Encino, CA
Senior Accountant (temp only)
• Financial statement preparation for the foundation, various hospital entities and cost centers.
• Analysis of budget vs actuals for hospital entities and cost centers.
• Heavy bank and miscellaneous GL accounts reconciliation.
• Preparation of miscellaneous schedules including but not limited to prepaid amortization and fixed assets schedule,
LUISA PAREDES TAXES & BOOKKEEPING SERVICES (Dec 2014-March 2015)
Valencia, CA
Independent Accountant/Consultant/Individual Tax Preparer
• Provided independent accounting support to various small companies. Responsibilities include all aspects of
accounting function including preparation of financial statements for income tax purposes using Quickbooks and
other customized in house software.
• Individual tax preparer.
• Worked with an employment agency on a project basis providing temporary accounting support to their clients.
LAURMARK ENTERPRISES (June 2013-Nov2014)
San Fernando, CA
Controller
Plastic products company with roughly $60MM in annual sales.
• In charge of all financial aspects of the company including but not limited to G/L, Accounts Receivable, Accounts
Payable, Bank Reconciliation, CAPEX, Cash Flow, Payroll, Balance Sheets, Profit and Loss, P&L trend analysis,
Corporate Credit cards, Sales Commissions and Merchant Account Reconciliations.
• Implemented a 5 day month end closing procedure.
• Eliminated a process of manual spreadsheets and set up Quickbooks to generate monthly financial statements and
other financial reports.

2. LUISA PAREDES
• Spearheaded the due diligence audits for the multimillion dollar company acquisition with one of Big 4 auditors
(Deloitte) along with Crowe-Horwath and other external auditors.
• Consolidated three companies into one accounting ledger using Quickbooks Enterprise software.
• Trained and supervised accounting, customer service, and purchasing staff of 15 regarding newly created
procedures in accounting, customer service, customer returns, sales order processing, and warranty procedures.
• Developed internal control system, recommended areas for improvement both financial and operational, and
established new accounting policies and procedures.
• Successfully reduced insurance costs (work comp and general liability) by 60% through expert negotiation of cost
effective rates with new carrier.
• Delivered monthly and annual reports to the management, Board of Directors, and external auditors which included
monthly financial statements, cash flow reports, budgets vs accruals analysis, and EBITDA schedules.
• Trained and assisted purchasing department manager and engineer in creating BOM in the system using
Quickbooks Enterprise with advanced inventory module.
• Improved collection by 300% by training new staff and creating procedures, reviewing customer credit terms, and
offering a small quick pay discount.
• Reduced monthly credit card fees by $35,000/month by negotiating and changing customer terms to Net 30 instead
of credit card terms.
• Initiated and implemented weekly accounting and management meeting.
• Use financial know-how to improve profits and operations, reduce costs, and develop strategies for company to be
able to meet monthly corporate required EBITDA of 30%.
• Created reports to executive staff and resolved problems directed by the CFO and Corporate Controller.
ILANA JIVAGO INC. (Jan 2009- May 2013)
Beverly Hills, CA
Financial Controller/Accounting Manager
Luxury perfume manufacturing and distribution company (est. annual sales of $20M)
• Worked with COO in creating BOM per product line and inventory management of hundreds of SKU’s using
Quickbooks Enterprise software with Advanced Inventory Module.
• Increased cash flow by developing new procedures in resolving chargeback issues with domestic department
stores and collection procedures with international customers.
• Managed cash flow reporting, Bank Factoring and EDI invoicing.
• Develop and implemented formal accounting policies and procedures.
• Handled registration and legalization of products with SASO, Intertek Testing, and various Middle Eastern
countries, consulates and Chamber of Commerce.
• Communicated directly with domestic and international buyers including set up of EDI system for local stores,
processed Letter of Credits payment by international customers, coordinated with freight forwarders, and
legalization of documents for international customers.
• Outsourced storage of financial records to an outside vendor which resulted to an increased efficiency.
MARATHON INDUSTRIES (Oct 2003- Jan 2009)
Santa Clarita, CA
Controller
Truck Body Manufacturing with an estimated annual sales of $40M
• Orchestrated complete financial controllership for the company, including preparation of all financial statements,
P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Responsible for fixed assets and inventory reporting, including depreciation.

3. • Performed budgeting, forecasting, timely month, quarterly, and annual closing and year-end financial statement
preparation.
• Performed HR functions such as hiring, termination of employees, benefits management, employment verifications,
EDD claims and work compensations injuries and claims.
LUISA PAREDES
• Inventory control, cash flow forecast management and reports, analyzed internal systems and controls, and created
procedures.
• Prepared payroll for 250 employees using manual system and eventually utilizing Paychex and ADP Payroll
Software.
• Trained, mentored and supervised a staff of 10 people which included accounts payable, accounts receivable,
order entry, purchasing, receptionist, and repair and service department staff.
EDUCATION
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Accountancy-Graduated as Cum Laude
CPA (Philippines)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel- Pivot Table, V-Look Up), QuickBooks – Inventory Module, Sage Business Works,
MAS90, Microsoft Navision,light SAP Business One and Oracle People Software
OTHER SKILLS
Individual tax preparation , strong leadership skills, excellent problem solving skills, able to prioritize work efficiently across a
wide range of responsibilities, able to work as a team player and good organizational and communication skills