Pasqualina N. Di Roma
Toronto,ON
Summary
Results-oriented and initiative-taking Financial Specialist with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Effective and efficient in dealing with all levels of management. Proficient in various software, including Microsoft Office, Simply Accounting, D365, PowerBi, Platinum, FRX, Dynamics, Jaguar, and NetSuite. Results-driven management professional with a strong foundation in overseeing shared services operations. Skilled in optimizing processes, enhancing team collaboration, and adapting to changing demands. Proven ability to drive efficiency, ensure compliance, and foster a productive work environment. Reliable, strategic thinker focused on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Shared Services Manager
eOne Entertainment
03.2021 - Current
- Manage Accounts Receivable Team and Guided a Treasury team of 3
- Co-ordinate with Accounts Payable
- Weekly Cash forecast incorporating all stakeholder information
- Manage Daily Cash reporting & Bank Reconciliations
- Manage moving funds to ensure fund availability & FX trades Spot rates
- Manage Production Load reporting/Repayment
- Manage Bank relationship
- Ensure adherence to controls
- Respond to audit queries, complete required reports, ensure compliance with controls and SOX
- Contribute to month end processes
- Reinforce and deliver new processes
- Continuously strive to make improvements in existing processes and models
- Improved cross-functional collaboration through effective communication and team-building initiatives.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to align shared services with business goals.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate team effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Accounts Receivable Team Lead
eOne Entertainment
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Reinforce and deliver new processes and systems to set up customers, facilitate global billing and apply cash
- Execute cash collection process in multiple jurisdictions and currencies and handle application of cash, adhering to best methods
- Lead and validate the creation and execution on invoicing
- Respond to audit queries, complete required reports, ensure compliance with controls and SOX
- Assess credit risk for customer creation
- Manage customer creation / maintenance in the accounting system and assess credit risk
- Handle relationships with customers
- Manage production process
- Lead customer reconciliations
- Guide a team of 3
- Identify delinquent accounts and advance when required
- Provided Treasury cashflow forecast and meet cashflow objectives
- Contribute to month end processes
- Ensure adherence to controls
- Provide input to track and report performance of AR function
- Continuously strive to make improvements in existing processes and models
- Review trends and analyze large sources of data
- Improved cash flow by streamlining accounts receivable processes and implementing efficient collection strategies.
- Mentored junior team members for career growth opportunities within the Accounts Receivable department or other areas within the company.
- Attained high accuracy levels consistently while processing large volumes of transactions daily, maintaining integrity of financial records at all times.
- Assisted management in forecasting cash inflows by providing accurate analysis of accounts receivable data and trends on a regular basis.
Senior Accountant - Revenue
Carbon60 Networks
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Manage all requirements for full cycle accounts receivable including collections, deposits, reconciliations, and reporting
- Manage all requirements for client invoicing from preparation, mailing and maintaining accurate client records
- Assist with preparing financial statements and reporting for month end, board reports and year end
- Assist with review of expenses, customer, and vendor inquiries
- Contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the financial operations of the company
- Assist with special projects as required by the Controller or CEO, including the implementation of a brand-new ERP system
Sr. Accounts Receivable & Revenue Analyst
Blue Ant Media
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Oversee the recording of all bank entries, ensuring entries are booked and that bank reconciliations completed
- Assist the MRR in the calculation and accrual costs that are driven off revenue - specifically sales commissions and Producer royalties
- Assessing the accuracy and completeness of costs and accrued liabilities
- Ensuring Revenue / Deferred revenue accuracy and completeness with accounting standards and assisting the sales team in the preparation of Gross Margins on Digital Sales and Performance Solutions, working closely with Accounts Payable and relevant Business Unit
- Preparation of all related Balance Sheet accounts in accordance with the close schedules
- Responsible for the monitoring of the aging of receivables and credit limits and reporting to the MRR on a weekly basis on those clients deemed a credit risk
- With the Company's Senior Manager of Treasury & Tax, assist in the preparation of Tax Certificates of Residency for all International customers in a timely manner
- Working to automation of accounting processes across the department and assisting in any projects to further this goal
Accounts Receivable/Revenue Analyst
Numeris
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Prepared billings for 2 entries, monthly as well as intercompany billing for 3 entities
- Prepared accurate and timely period-end financial reporting, including revenue recognition, reconciliations, and product line reporting for 2 entities
- Prepared/reviewed accounts receivable reconciliations for two entities, including deferred revenue, allowance for doubtful accounts provision, and resolved any discrepancies before the next month end
- Responsible for maintaining a controlled general ledger and preparing adjusting entries for various income statement and balance sheet accounts
- Responsible for reviewing and ensuring data integration for the contract management system in Dynamics and coordinating with the Account executive team for any discrepancies
- Review, reconcile and prepare the monthly revenue forecast for Management
- Prepared variance analysis revenue actual vs budget
- Work on various projects, internal/external audits and process or productivity improvement initiatives
- Adhoc reports as requested
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
DHX Media
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Entertainment Content Producer and Distributor
- Entertainment Content Producer and Distributor
Assistant Controller
Marketwire
01.2008 - 01.2010
Senior Business Unit Accountant
Altus Group
01.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Accountant
Bronskill
01.2003 - 01.2005
General Accountant
Axxent Inc
01.1999 - 01.2002
Education
Accounting Certificate -
HUMBER COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS & TECHNOLOGY
01.2000
Skills
- Operational excellence
- Organizational development
- Internal controls
- Human resources management
- Positive attitude
- Cross-functional coordination
Timeline
Shared Services Manager
eOne Entertainment
03.2021 - Current
Accounts Receivable Team Lead
eOne Entertainment
03.2021 - 03.2024
Senior Accountant - Revenue
Carbon60 Networks
05.2020 - 03.2021
Sr. Accounts Receivable & Revenue Analyst
Blue Ant Media
03.2019 - 05.2020
Accounts Receivable/Revenue Analyst
Numeris
10.2017 - 03.2019
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
DHX Media
01.2011 - 01.2017
Assistant Controller
Marketwire
01.2008 - 01.2010
Senior Business Unit Accountant
Altus Group
01.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Accountant
Bronskill
01.2003 - 01.2005
General Accountant
Axxent Inc
01.1999 - 01.2002
Accounting Certificate -
HUMBER COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS & TECHNOLOGY
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