Irma Marianella Boggio (Mari)

Cell Phone: (602) 663-3085 * Email: ibabfa74@westpost.net

Accounting/ Finance Professional

Accounting/Finance Professional with expertise in effectively interacting with s
taff and management at all levels to identify problems/concerns, and develop app
licable strategies for achieving financial goals.

Profile: Highly qualified, results-oriented Accounting/Finance Professional with

demonstrated leadership in overseeing accounting departments, financial control
and financial reporting. Diversified experience in accounting operations manag
ement, budgeting, forecasting, and auditing. Experienced in SOX act and Federal
and State Grants management.
Areas of Expertise
Financial Tracking and Reporting Budgeting and Forecasting
General Ledger Integrity Developing Policies and Procedures
Strategic Financial Analysis Project Management
Accounting Systems Internal Auditing / Internal Controls
Sarbanes-Oxley/ GAAP Payroll / Employee Benefits
Proven History
* Proficient as a Financial Accountant in forecasting, budgeting and month-end c
omparisons. Skilled at streamlining processes thus resulting in added revenue pr
ofits.
* Self-motivated, able to set effective priorities and implement decisions to ac
hieve immediate and long-term goals and meet operational deadlines.

Professional Experience
Controller
CLINICA ADELANTE INC. Surprise, Arizona
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1979 in Surprise Arizona, ha
s seven health centers throughout Maricopa County and surrounding communities.
Nov. 2007 to May 2010
* Supervised three managers and indirectly supervised 17 Accounts Receivable emp
loyees, 2 Accounts Payable employees, 1 Payroll Specialist and 2 Accountants.
* Monitored Accounts Receivable and Billing coders to ensure clean claims and re
duced number of denials from payers having a better reporting of cash flow.
* Rebuilt charge of accounts from the ground up, to better serve the needs for f
inancial reporting including redesigning and coding of financial statements (MAS
90 and FRx Report writing).
* Implemented uploading of all accounting transactions to the General Ledger to
ensure accurate reporting and shorten month end closing time.
* Developed and implemented accounting policies and procedures to comply with GA
AP regulations, the company's By Laws and auditing regulations. Created patient-
related agreements and payment plans in English and Spanish.
* Tracked and reconciled federal and state grant funds, to ensure expenditures w
ere in compliance with grant terms and conditions.
* Maintained financial records of expenses and revenues to meet the needs of the
organization and auditors.
* Successfully passed audits for different programs and Grants with Federal and
State authorities.
* Completed all yearly reporting for the state and federal government: Health Re
sources and Services Administration and Medicare reports.
Assistant Controller
HACIENDA HEALTH CARE INC. Phoenix, AZ
Organizational "umbrella" for seven Phoenix-based health care organizations (3 H
ospitals with 156 beds, 2 group homes with 10 beds each and 3 medical homes with
6 bed each) for infants, children and young adults. Februar
y 2006 to November 2007
* Full responsibility for five non-for-profit and two for-profit organizations f
inancial reporting.
* Supervised 3 managers involved with payroll, accounts receivable and payable,
and ensured that accounting procedures were prepared in accordance with (GAAP) r
egulations.
* Monitored Account Receivables and Billing to ensure minimal denials of claims
and monitor cash flow of the company.
* Managed, maintained and reconciled non-for-profit and federal government funde
d accounts.
Controller
KBI CONSTRUCTION, LLC, Phoenix, AZ
Subsidiary of publicly held Building Materials Holding Corporation (NYSE: BLG) p
rovides framing and other construction services to high-volume production home b
uilders. February 2004 to January 2006.
* Full responsibility for day-to-day financial accounting activities of lead con
struction company, and supervising team of 25 accounting employees.
* Accountable for monitoring and maintaining procedures to comply with Sarbanes-
Oxley Act.
* Identified and implemented methods to reduce operating expenses and improve pr
ofit performance.
* Oversaw financial statements, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, fore
casting, internal auditing, and cash flow management.
* Made ongoing reporting of financial results and provided support and consolida
tion of 10 development projects.
* Implemented MAS90 accounting software and built 11 companies from the chart of
accounts up.
Controller
UFCW LOCAL 342, Mineola, NY from
Food and commercial workers union. April 2002 to September 2003
* Directed the day-to-day operations of accounting staff of 13 employees, and en
sured accounting procedures were prepared in accordance with GAAP, IRS, and DOL
regulations.
* Supervised team in maintaining accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll,
general ledger, and cash flow management.
* Provided financial guidance to executive officers by presenting monthly report
s on financial results, and comparisons with annual budgets.
Accounting & Financial Consultant
December 2001 to present
Performed accounting services, including monthly and year end financial statemen
ts, quarterly and annual Payroll tax returns, year end W2's for long term client
s.
Develop Excel schedules and data base programs to maximize software operations,
trained client's staff on new applications. Computerized numerous clients accoun
ting functions, trained clients to develop bank and financial relationship with
Banks. Built excellent relationships, maintaining most of consulting accounts, e
ven after relocating out of state
Controller - OTC Traders
GERARD KLAUER MATTISON AND CO.LLC, New York, NY
Trading, research and international investment banking company. Febru
ary 1992 to November 2001
* Overall responsibility for managing general accounting functions including mon
thly closing, general ledger, balance sheet, accounts payable and receivable, an
d payroll for trading boutique and international investment banking firm.
* Reconciled daily trades and ensured all trades were confirmed and settled as t
he Liaison between secretary treasurer and OTC traders.
* Prepared financial forecast of revenue, and developed annual operating budget.
* Worked with Financial Controller, Trading Floor Controllers and Secretary Trea
surer in the preparation of financial reporting.

Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Industrial Psychology and Finance; Norwich University
, Montpelier, VT
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, ORT Uruguay University, Montevideo, Ur
uguay
Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture Engineering
University of The Republic of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ; seeking MBA in Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills
Sage FAS, MAS90, Great Plains, ACCPAC, QuickBooks, FRx Report writing, Peachtree
and CTI, Centricity, Infosys, Monarch, and various Healthcare specific revenue
and productivity software, Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, a
nd ADP.
> Fluent in English and Spanish and skilled in conversational Portuguese and I
talian.