Maria Guzman
Williams
Summary
Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounting, ready to contribute to financial management and reporting. Known for accuracy in financial record-keeping and proficiency in auditing and tax preparation. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Vann Brothers
04.2024 - Current
- Manage and oversee the A/P department, and its assigned personnel
- Manage the A/R functions performed by assigned personnel
- Manage cash transfers between related entities for intercompany transactions
- Oversee the bank deposit process
- Approval of wire transfers and ACH payments
- Provide the primary facilitative link between the Accounting & Finance Department and the assigned business units - Almond Processing Plants
- Provide financial approval, as needed, for transactions generated by business units
- Manage the grower payment portion of the grower management process, in collaboration with grower management team
- Manage month-end close of financial statements, including expense accruals, journal entries and the posting and reporting of intercompany transactions.
- Assist in preparation of financial information for annual CPA reviewed financial statements.
Plant Manager
Vann Family Orchards
12.2020 - 04.2024
- Coordinate with CFO and VP of Plant Operations on developing, managing, and reporting on annual expense budget.
- Develop production plans that result in meeting sales demands while maximizing stability and cost-efficiency.
- Accountable for managing plant employees to maximize overall employee contribution while maintaining high quality of work life.
- Responsible for scheduling and managing incoming product from huller shellers.
- Responsible for driving forward the annual performance management system.
- Responsible for developing performance goals, continuous improvement priorities by department and monitoring progress.
Plant Controller
Vann Family Orchards
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Accountable for plant level responsibilities such as payables, order entry, billing, cost accounting, BOM, financial reporting, sales management, and computer operations.
- Prepared annual budget cash flow by month and entered in financial system.
- Prepared monthly actual vs. budget variance reports.
- Provide financial analysis reports as needed.
- Verify depreciation entries and reconciliation of BS accounts.
- Reviewed and verify sales data and miscellaneous invoicing.
- Reviewed and verify inventory system sales matched financial system.
- Reviewed weekly AR again collections.
- Verify monthly AP reconciliation report against GL.
- Assisted with processing of grower payments.
Systems Manager
Vann Family Orchards
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted in the development of new inventory system, allowing for better inventory tracking.
- Prepared reports on inventory operations, stock levels, adjustments, and sales.
- Oversee delivery and shipment of inventory and resolved any discrepancies with transactions.
- Procurement of all packaging materials.
- Conducted vendor screening and ensure compliance with company food safety policies and BRC requirements.
- Worked on continuous improvement of office and plant procedures.
- Assisted in development of standardized processes for sales, production, and shipping procedures.
- Supervised five office employees working in shipping, receiving, clerical, and production scheduling.
Inventory Manager
Vann Family Orchards
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Monitor and report company's inventory levels by utilizing inventory tracking system.
- Prepare reports on inventory operations, stock levels, adjustments, and sales.
- Developed inventory control procedures to maximize inventory accuracy.
- Oversee delivery and shipment of inventory and resolved any discrepancies with transactions.
- Procurement of all packaging materials.
- Conducted vendor screening and ensure compliance with company food safety policies and BRC requirements.
Materials Manager
Olam SVI – Spices and Vegetable Ingredients
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Procurement of raw materials and packaging for daily production.
- Manage consigned materials and report usage and availability to customers.
- Direct periodic cycle counts for inventory control.
- Ensure timely consumption of materials to avoid losses due to obsolete inventory.
Financial Analyst
Olam Tomato Processors
06.2009 - 05.2011
- Generate multiple reports for costing, sales, production, and budget creation.
- Assist in generating department budgets.
- Generate plant wide expense reports and perform variance analysis to communicate to department managers.
- Oversee Materials Department inventory functions.
- Assist in the process of month-end close related to inventory usage and miscellaneous adjustments.
Inventory Control Supervisor
Olam Tomato Processors
05.2007 - 07.2009
- Perform daily ingredient inventories for usage tracking and yield analysis.
- Oversee the daily material usage data entry.
- Track material receipts and transfers to various warehouse facilities.
- Handle monthly adjustments for inventory close.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Sacramento State University
Sacramento12-2004
Skills
- Experience with Microsoft office programs
- Experience with SAP ERP system
- Budget forecasting
- Continuous improvement
- Financial analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Business forecasting
- Attention to detail
- Planning and coordination
- Financial reporting
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Worked as lead on inventory system development and implemented system satisfactorily in accordance to industry standards and company needs.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Finance Manager
Vann Brothers
04.2024 - Current
Plant Manager
Vann Family Orchards
12.2020 - 04.2024
Plant Controller
Vann Family Orchards
05.2019 - 11.2020
Systems Manager
Vann Family Orchards
05.2017 - 06.2019
Inventory Manager
Vann Family Orchards
05.2016 - 05.2017
Materials Manager
Olam SVI – Spices and Vegetable Ingredients
06.2014 - 05.2016
Financial Analyst
Olam Tomato Processors
06.2009 - 05.2011
Inventory Control Supervisor
Olam Tomato Processors
05.2007 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science -
Sacramento State University
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