Carmen Garcia Application Package
CCG
Carmen C. Garcia
255 W. 33rd Street, Miami Beach, FL, 33140
T: 786 303-5050 E: acgarcia@bellsouth.net
Objective Seeking an upper management position where my extensive accounting and finance experience
will enable me to contribute to the overall success and advancement of the organization.
Highlights Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with wide-range experience in public and
private accounting and tax compliance.
Possess Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; team player.
Reliable, trustworthy and ethical.
Resourceful in the completion of projects and multi-tasking.
Experience ImaginaUS, LLC, Financial Reporting Manager 2014-Present
Prepare month-end reports including actual to budget and YTD to forecast amounts, with emphasis
on analytical review of variations. Work closely with CFO and foreign parent company
management to prepare monthly and annual financial statements to be included in global
consolidation reports. Prepare annual Cash Flow budgets for 16 entities. Act as liaison for external
auditors and tax accountants. Help develop policies and procedures that maintain integrity and
reliability of all financial data.
Carmen C. Garcia, CPA, Accounting Services, sole-proprietor 1991-Present
Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting services for individual, partnership, estate,
and corporate clients. Prepare and review budgets and forecasts. Prepare and review federal and
state income, property, and tangible, and sales tax returns. Coordinate and maintain efficient
systems to ensure timely and accurate financial information, reports, and tax compliance for all
clients
St. Patrick School, math teacher 2000-2014
Facilitate the education of middle school students in the area of Mathematics. Provide and
maintain a safe and encouraging learning work place for students. Prepare and deliver effective
lessons that teach the required math skills and promote creative problem solving and critical
thinking skills.
Carlos Arazoza, Certified Public Accountants, Senior Accounting Manager/Tax specialist 1994-1998
Manage client list ranging from medical industry to retail grocers to individual clients in all areas of
accounting, reporting, budgeting, and tax compliance. Oversee staff accountants in monthly
write-ups, reconciliations, and tax preparation.
Perfumania, Inc., Assistant Controller 1991-1994
Work closely with CFO on initial and secondary public offering. Gathered and prepared all
necessary information required for red-herring, prospectus, and final registration statements.
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Maintain company’s public status by complying with all necessary filing requirements including
quarterly and annual reports and proxy statements. Assist controller with month-end and year-end
reporting requirements, including account analysis: fluctuations and variances with budget.
Supervise payroll and accounts payable department. Daily cash flow analysis.
KPMG Peat Marwick, Certified Public Accountants, Senior Tax Specialist 1988-1991
Prepare and review federal and state income, property, and intangible tax returns for a wide
variety of corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and individuals. Specialized in international
banking. Prepare income tax provisions and estimated tax payments. Supervise staff accountants
and assist in recruiting new personnel.
Education Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major-Accounting 1987
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Master of Science in Taxation 1994
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Master of Science in Elementary Education 1998
Nova University, Miami, FL
Skills Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Mac, PC, and various accounting programs, including SAP,
Logistics, and Hyperion.
Fluent English / Spanish
CPA license 1991
References available upon request.