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Sheena Demayo

@sheenademayo

Accounting Manager delivering faster closes, accurate reporting, and compliant financial operations through smart process improvements.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m currently searching for a flexible schedule, remote, or hybrid position in the Monterey County and surrounding tri-counties, where I can handle financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and process-driven improvements that support accurate, timely close.

I’m an Accounting Manager/Financial Controller with 5 years of experience in an emerging retail industry, specializing in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. I focus on accuracy, efficiency, and dependable month-end close performance that leadership can trust.

In my most recent role as Financial Controller at BAK Festivals, Inc, I led the month-end close process and implemented improvements that reduced close time by 35%. I also delivered a 7% reduction in operating expenses through targeted cost-saving measures and variance analysis.

I manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations across multiple entities, and consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing data from the general ledger and departments. I prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate complex accounting issues, and support compliance with Federal, State, and local tax requirements.

Beyond close and reporting, I handle cash flow projections to optimize working capital utilization and develop financial policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements. I’m also comfortable spanning full-cycle accounting—AP, AR, payroll, and tax prep—while strengthening controls and workflows that scale with the business.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Financial Controller

BAK Festivals, Inc

Mar 2021 - May 2025 (4 years 2 months)

Led month-end close and financial reporting for retail, parent, distribution, and manufacturing entities; reduced month-end close time by 35% and operating expenses by 7%. Managed intercompany transactions, balance sheet reconciliations, cash-flow projections, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.

Month End Close Financial Reporting Budgeting & Compliance Inter Company Reconciliation Cash Flow Forecasting Tax Compliance Financial Reconciliations

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Restaurant Information Systems

Nov 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Managed full-cycle accounting for 8 restaurants/markets, processing payroll for 20 companies and ensuring accurate general ledger coding and records. Prepared monthly and quarterly tax returns and produced monthly financial reports for owners and managers.

Full Cycle Accounting Payroll Processing Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Ledger Accounting Financial Reporting Invoice Processing Bookkeeping

Office Manager & Executive Assistant

Event Services

Dec 2015 - Nov 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Coordinated office operations while handling billing and invoicing, purchase orders, and A/P and A/R control across three locations. Produced monthly P&Ls and supported HR administration including hiring/termination paperwork, schedule and overtime monitoring, and payroll/time-card processing.

Office Management Billing & Invoicing Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Processing HR & Administration Contract Management

Staff Accountant

Cannery Row Company

Jun 2010 - Apr 2015 (4 years 10 months)

Prepared consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing general ledger and departmental data. Maintained and balanced an automated consolidation system, performed account reconciliations, and supported mergers and acquisitions by converting reviewed financial information into the general ledger.

Financial Statement Preparation Consolidation General Ledger Account Reconciliation Mergers And Acquisitions