Uvaldo L. Piedras
Controller/CFO
North Carolina
Summary
Versatile Controller with proven track record providing transformative leadership to growing organizations. Expertise in accounting and business, and leadership and influence. Committed to developing robust standards, internal controls and processes while minimizing risk. Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft software
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
PADCO Excavating, Inc
West Jefferson, NC ‖
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team
- Provided strategic recommendations to the CEO/president and members of the executive management team
- Managed the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting
- Advised long-term business and financial planning
- Established and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders Reviewing all formal finance, HR and IT related procedures.
Controller
Bottomley Enterprises, Inc
Ennice, NC ‖
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Oversee all accounting functions such as AR, AP, payroll, and purchasing Month-end reporting which includes: Revenue Projections, Fuel Analysis, P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Revenue Trends, etc.
- Manage the preparation of financial reports, cost analysis reports, budgets and financial forecasts on a regular basis.
- Review, evaluate, and implement accounting policies, procedures, and workflows.
- Maintain financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Responsible for all insurance renewals and reviewing with Officers.
- Ensure IFTA reporting, Federal and State taxes are paid within terms and file monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Properly communicate, and participate in, efforts to improve the business.
Financial Manager
Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc
Sparta, NC ‖
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Organizing bills and paying them in a timely manner.
- Accounts Receivable: Prepare and issue invoices to customers.
- Bank Reconciliation: Monthly reconciliation, making sure deposits and cleared checks balance.
- Responsible for adjusting entries.
- End-of-Month Reports: Create P&L statements for manager and treasurer and go over financial data.
- Payroll: Manage payroll and responsible for paying payroll taxes.
- Budget: Assist Board members with budget figures.
Accounting Manager
TruLine Truss, Inc
Sparta, NC ‖
03.2014 - 02.2017
- Accounts Payable: Organizing monthly and weekly bills in a timely manner.
- Responsible for making payments on time and organizing payable reports.
- This includes payments to: IRS, N.C.
- Department of Revenue, State Child Support Agencies, and vendors.
- Accounts Receivable: invoicing, making sure appropriate tax is applied.
- Responsible for all customer accounts and collecting payments when they are past due.
- Reporting back to the manager on a weekly basis.
- Bank Reconciliation: Weekly bank reconciliation, making sure all deposits made during the week match our records.
- Responsible for making adjusting entries to our records from the bank statement.
- Closing Periods: Responsible for closing periods- Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly.
- Accurately making sure everything balances.
Vice President (Volunteer)
Sparta Lions Club ‖
Sparta, NC ‖
02.2019 - Current
- Co-leader of “Flag Project”.
ESL Teacher (Volunteer)
Wilkes Community College ‖
Sparta, NC ‖
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Helped foreign people learn English Head teacher of program Head organizer of program Lions Club Member.
Education
MAC - Accounting ‖
UNC Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School ‖
10.2020 - 07.2022
B.S - Accounting ‖
N.C. Wesleyan College ‖
10.2016 - 12.2016
Associates - Accounting ‖
Wilkes Community College ‖, Wilkes Community
01.2013 - 01.2016
Skills
Performance metrics analysis
Quantitative analysis
Accounting principles
Financial Management
Strategic Planning
Operational decision making
Staff Management
Business planning
Business Development
Budgeting
Adaptability
Timeline
MAC - Accounting ‖
UNC Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School ‖
10.2020 - 07.2022
Chief Financial Officer
PADCO Excavating, Inc
05.2020 - 01.2021
Vice President (Volunteer)
Sparta Lions Club ‖
02.2019 - Current
Controller
Bottomley Enterprises, Inc
04.2018 - 05.2020
Financial Manager
Alleghany Wellness Center, Inc
03.2017 - 12.2019
B.S - Accounting ‖
N.C. Wesleyan College ‖
10.2016 - 12.2016
ESL Teacher (Volunteer)
Wilkes Community College ‖
06.2015 - 01.2017
Accounting Manager
TruLine Truss, Inc
03.2014 - 02.2017
Associates - Accounting ‖
Wilkes Community College ‖, Wilkes Community
01.2013 - 01.2016