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Fidel Alberto De Nóbrega Foj

@fidelalbertodenbrega

Senior Finance & Business Operations Manager at The GEO Group, where I introduced Positive Pay controls to prevent vendor payment fraud.

United States

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At The GEO Group, GEO Reentry Services, I lead month-end close across 35+ business offices and review accounting work including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations. I also introduced Positive Pay controls with Treasury to help prevent vendor payment fraud.

I designed and delivered a three-day accounting training program for Business Managers across 10 operations nationwide. I also lead quarterly SOX Key Controls training and coordinate with auditors as controls evolve.

Earlier at The GEO Group, I identified a $250K deferred-revenue accumulation and drove GAAP-compliant recognition and monthly allocation. As a Staff Accountant, I updated SOX controls and trained administrators nationwide; the resume reports audit findings falling from 95% to 5% within six months.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Finance & Business Operations Manager

Current

The GEO Group

Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Led month-end close for all Reentry facilities, reviewed and approved journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations across 35+ offices. Designed accounting policies, introduced Positive Pay fraud prevention, and led a team of five while delivering nationwide training programs.

US GAAP Month End Closing Internal Controls SOX Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Fraud Prevention Team Leadership Training Infinium ERP Hyperion Excel

Business Operations Manager

The GEO Group

Nov 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 1 month)

Ensured month-end close compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS across billing, accounts payable, and client funds. Led escheatment of over $500K in resident funds and implemented a new debit-card release payment method.

US GAAP IFRS Month End Closing Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Escheatment Payment Processing Variance Analysis

Accounting Analyst

The GEO Group

Jul 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Identified a $250K deferred-revenue accumulation and drove GAAP-compliant recognition. Implemented the Keefe Resident Banking System across 20+ bank accounts and trained staff at 20 locations on daily banking operations.

US GAAP Revenue Recognition Month End Closing P&L Analysis Keefe Banking System Training Variance Analysis

Staff Accountant

The GEO Group

Apr 2017 - Jul 2019 (2 years 3 months)

Updated SOX Key Controls narrative for client invoicing and revenue recognition, reducing audit findings from 95% to 5% within 6 months. Resolved a 5-month, $3M+ client payment block and identified $8K in vendor savings.

SOX Internal Controls Revenue Recognition Accounts Receivable Vendor Management Audit Training