Maria Fernanda Ayala
@mariafernandaayala
Detail-oriented bookkeeper and accounting specialist experienced with QuickBooks Online and multi-entity reporting.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented Bookkeeper and Accounting Specialist with over nine years of experience managing financial records for U.S. and Canadian companies. I specialize in QuickBooks Online, full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close.
As Assistant to the Controller, I partnered on multi-entity (USD & CAD) accounting operations, managed month-end and year-end close processes, and supported financial reporting and variance analysis. I maintain strong internal controls and prepare executive-level summaries.
In prior roles I handled full-cycle bookkeeping, vendor management, intercompany transactions, audit preparation, and PBC documentation. I contributed to process improvements that enhanced financial reporting accuracy and supported budgeting and forecasting efforts.
I work effectively in remote environments, prioritize accuracy and discretion, and collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and reliable financial workflows.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant to the Controller
GiantContainersInc.
Jan 2022 - Jan 2026 (4 years)
Partnered with the Controller to oversee multi-entity USD and CAD accounting, managed month-end and year-end close, and improved internal controls and executive-level financial summaries.
Finance Operations & Accounting Specialist
GiantContainersInc.
Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)
Managed full-cycle bookkeeping including AP/AR and bank reconciliations, processed invoices, monitored cash flow, and assisted with budgeting, forecasting and audit preparation.
Junior Accountant
GiantContainersInc.
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)
Processed financial transactions and journal entries, assisted with monthly reporting and account reconciliations, and contributed to process improvements that increased reporting accuracy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Quality Leadership University
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Accounting
2022 -
Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting while assisting the Controller with multi-entity accounting operations and month-end/year-end close processes.
George Brown College
Diploma in Business, Business
Completed a Diploma in Business with coursework supporting bookkeeping and accounting fundamentals.
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