Danielle Romero
Canyon Country,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Senior Financial Analyst with over 15 years of experience in financial and accounting operations. Expertise in accounting procedures, variance analysis, and system automation, with a strong focus on streamlining business processes to maximize efficiency. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and effective prioritization in fast-paced environments, ensuring consistent adherence to deadlines. Proficient in industry-leading tools such as NetSuite, Salesforce, Concur, and Coupa, with a proven track record of managing budgets and implementing system enhancements that drive operational success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accounting Analyst
Penske Media Corporation
07.2010 - Current
- Oversee month-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries for accruals and reclassifications.
- Analyze monthly P&L variances to provide meaningful and actionable reporting to management.
- Manage Printing, Paper, and Distribution (PP&D) budget and expenses, including monitoring and maintaining paper inventory.
- Implement system automation processes to streamline invoice tracking and coding; train teams on policy updates and system integration.
- Reconcile P&L accounts to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Analyze and manage Circulation revenue during month-end close to maintain compliance and financial accuracy.
- Lead special financial projects, ad hoc analysis, and due diligence efforts as needed.
- Collaborate closely with production teams to manage event budgets while ensuring fiscal discipline.
- Introduced new systems and processes that increased operational efficiency and reduced manual workload.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Spearheaded new workflow automations, resulting in increased efficiency across multiple accounting processes.
- Developed structured analytical tools for accurate variance analysis reporting.
Financial Analyst
Source Interlink
12.2002 - 05.2009
- Assisted in month-end close operations, including preparation of journal entries for accruals and reclassifications.
- Delivered monthly P&L variance analyses and provided management with actionable insights for expense control and forecasting.
- Closely monitored and tracked expenses in collaboration with department heads.
- Maintained and reconciled group invoices, implemented system automation, and trained staff on coding applications.
- Conducted reconciliation and coding for monthly merchant deposits to ensure accurate reporting.
- Analyzed billing contracts for correct account recognition and compliance.
- Contributed to and led special financial analysis projects to improve operational decision-making processes.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Implemented automation systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency in invoice tracking and coding.
- Improved reconciliation processes, enabling consistently accurate reporting for management reviews.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
University of New Hampshire
NHSkills
- Technical Expertise: NetSuite, Salesforce, Concur, Coupa, Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), Accounting Systems Integration
- Financial Analysis: Budgeting, Forecasting, P&L Variance Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Circulation Revenue Analysis
- Process Optimization: System Automation, Workflow Streamlining, Policy Implementation
- Core Competencies: Organization, Deadline Management, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Strong Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Reduced time required for month-end close processes by over 15% through automation and workflow optimization.
- Implemented new system processes that led to a 20% increase in efficiency across invoice tracking and coding efforts.
- Successfully managed multi-million-dollar event budgets through collaboration with production teams, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
Certification
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Systems Expertise
- ERP Systems: NetSuite, Salesforce.
- Expense Management Tools: Concur, Coupa.
- Productivity Tools: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Word, PowerPoint, Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
Timeline
Senior Accounting Analyst
Penske Media Corporation
07.2010 - Current
Financial Analyst
Source Interlink
12.2002 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Accounting
University of New Hampshire