Chief Financial Officer

Armando Garza, MBA

**** ******** **** - *******, ***** 78572 - Email - *************@*****.*** – 956-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly energetic and dependable employee

Versatile, flexible, hardworking, and motivated.

Strong computer and organizational including Microsoft Windows products

30 Year’s Experience in all areas of accounting

Expertise in the field of Accounting, and Financial Analysis

100% Bilingual English/Spanish

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

June 2023 to Present

CAPA Inc dba Magic Valley Concrete, Rio Valley Pipe, Upper Valley Material, All Valley Trucking

Chief Financial Officer, Controller

Responsible for the recording of the 6 Subsidiary company monthly and yearly financial transactions the preparation and interpretation of financial reports and statements for the internal management and corporate management.

Managed company-wide budgets, payroll, accounting and other financial operations for the 6 subsidiary companies.

Oversaw monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting while developing annual operational budget and 3-year projections.

Formulated and delivered financial and budget reports for partners and stakeholders.

Completed analysis of company financial data and produced industry reports outlining metrics and results.

Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.

Prepared financial forecasts to support fiscal planning and management.

Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.

October 2022 to May 2023

East Hidalgo Detention Center

Warden of Finance / Business Manager

Responsible for the recording of the Detention Center’s monthly and yearly financial transactions the preparation and interpretation of financial reports and statements for the internal management and corporate management.

Preform Financial Analysis and forecasting on a daily, monthly and yearly inmate counts, overtime and other products

Lead operations, customer services, and all financial or quantitative issues (Payroll, Purchase orders, Inmate Trust and Inmate Welfare Profit and Loss Statements, Ordering and approving Merchandise, and other duties as needed).

Manage a staff of 8 full time employees for various departments of payroll, inmate accounting, purchase orders, supply purchasing, MIS and receptionist.

August 2021 to September 2022

Josie’s Religious Gift Store

Controller, General Manager

Responsible for the recording of the company’s financial transactions the preparation and interpretation of financial reports and statements for the Board of Directors, and internal management.

Ensure that reports conform to GAAP with proper disclosure requirements.

Preform Financial Analysis and forecasting on a daily, monthly and yearly sales

Lead operations, customer services, and all financial or quantitative issues (Payroll, Profit and Loss Statements, Ordering Manufacturing Merchandise, General Ledger Updating and other duties as needed).

Instrumental in achieving gross margin, growth, and customer satisfaction goals while controlling costs through effective operations and development practices.

Direct operational initiatives to maintain and support excellent customer service and satisfaction.

November 2017 to July 2021

South Texas College

Custodial Manager

Manage a staff of 57 full time employees at two campus, including 2 direct supervisors, the custodial operations of 2 college campuses with students and faculty members and assistant in supervising 4 other campuses.

Responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness for classrooms, computer labs, faculty offices, student centers, and general areas.

Perform hiring, training, mentoring, motivating, and management of supervisors and overseeing the management of the staff under each supervisor

Ensure the trash and recycling program at the schools are upheld and followed properly

Communicates and coordinates with vendors to keep the facilities stocked with chemicals and equipment needed.

Maintain and approve required records of work hours for employees.

Inspect work performed by staff to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.

Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary including strip, seal, finish, wax and polish floors.

Work with Operations Contract Manager, Operations Procurement Manager, Operations Energy Manager, and Maintenance Manager on day to day Operations and coordination of projects

August 2016 to November 2017

Aflac

Sales Associate

Develop and implement sales plan and manage all phases of the sales cycle-from prospecting to close and follow-up support.

Represent a full line of life insurance and accidental death benefit insurance, serving as a trusted advisor to businesses and individuals.

December 2014 to August 2016

Spikes Motors

Sales Associate

Managed a multitude of manufactured car selling duties including cold calling and handling existing accounts.

Direct car sales activities and provide after sale services as the contract dictates.

January 2007 to October 2014

2 Hijos, Inc– Mission, Texas

Executive Vice President, Controller

Responsible for the recording of the company’s financial transactions the preparation and interpretation of financial reports and statements for the Board of Directors, and internal management.

Ensure that reports conform to GAAP with proper disclosure requirements.

Preform Financial Analysis and forecasting on a daily, monthly and yearly sales

Lead operations, customer services, and all financial or quantitative issues (Payroll, Profit and Loss Statements, Ordering Manufacturing Merchandise, General Ledger Updating and other duties as needed).

Instrumental in achieving gross margin, growth, and customer satisfaction goals while controlling costs through effective operations and development practices.

Direct operational initiatives to maintain and support excellent customer service and satisfaction.

January 1998 to January 2007

Lone Star National Bank – Pharr, Texas

Senior Vice President and Controller

Responsible for the recording of the bank’s financial transactions the preparation and interpretation of financial reports and statements for the Board of Directors, internal management and outside groups.

Preform Financial Analysis on company cost centers.

Ensure that reports conform to GAAP with proper disclosure requirements, with the assistance of the outside accounting firm, prepare and review forms 10-Q, 10-K and annual report for filing with the SEC and FDIC.

Assist senior management with the financial information needed for acquisitions, major facilities renovations, and new bank products.

Prepare reports, which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position, in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present and expected operations.

Perform analysis of capital expenditures before projects commence to determine the cost of the project, how to finance, cost of financing, effects on future cash flow, and return of investment.

EDUCATION

Schreiner University

Conferred December 2019

Masters of Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude

Schreiner College

Conferred May 1984

Bachelor of Commerce, Major Accounting, Magna Cum Laude

ACHIVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES

• Past President, The Foundation at Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission, Texas

• Member Knapp Hospital Foundation, Weslaco, Texas

• Knights of Columbus Council 2698, St. Paul’s Church, Mission, Texas

• Bishop Garriga Assembly 4th degree Council 1111, Knights of Columbus, Mission, Texas

• Past Grand Commander Order of the Alhambra, Rio Grande City Texas

• Past District Deputy, Dioceses of Brownsville, Knight

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