Alexis Lara
@alexislara
Accounting and finance leader driving GAAP-compliant operations and clean financial systems.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an accounting and finance professional with over seven years of experience leading full-cycle, GAAP-compliant financial operations for multi-million-dollar construction and subcontracting organizations. I build accounting systems from the ground up, manage certified payroll and tax remediation, and deliver timely executive financial reporting.
As a former CFO and Director of Accounting, I implemented accounting infrastructure using QuickBooks Desktop, improved accounting efficiency by about 35%, corrected multi-year tax issues, and maintained audit-ready records while overseeing bank operations, job costing, cash flow, and vendor/subcontractor management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Financial Officer
Trilex Glass Incorporated
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)
Solely managed all GAAP-compliant accounting, payroll, certified payroll, taxes, licensing, budgeting and forecasting for multi-million-dollar projects and built the accounting infrastructure from startup using QuickBooks Desktop.
Director of Accounting
Clean Glass Installation
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Directed full-cycle GAAP-compliant accounting for multi-million-dollar construction projects, implemented reporting structures, and managed payroll, certified payroll, job costing and vendor reconciliations, improving accounting efficiency by ~35%.
Accounting & Finance Manager
CJ Marble & Tile
Managed all accounting and finance functions, oversaw payroll and invoicing, corrected and filed four years of overdue federal and state tax returns, and maintained audit-ready records using QuickBooks Desktop.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUSouthern New Hampshire University
Associate's Degree, Accounting
Completed an Associate's Degree in Accounting with coursework and practical training in accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Chatsworth High School
High School Diploma, General Education
Earned a High School Diploma from Chatsworth High School.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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