Susana Chemen has over 20 years of experience in accounting, finance, and human resources. She has held roles such as Controller, Cost Accountant, Project Controller, and Financial Analyst for companies in various industries. She has expertise in accounting procedures, strategic planning, budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, and internal/external audits. Chemen also has extensive experience handling all areas of HR including benefits, recruiting, training, and employee relations. She is proficient in English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Portuguese.
1. SUSANA CHEMEN
20225 NE 34th. Ct. # 2316 Cellphone: 305-469-6873
Aventura, Fl. 33180 suchemen@hotmail.com
OVERVIEW
Senior Financial Executive with extensive experience as a Controller, Cost Accountant, Project Controller and
Financial Analyst. Leader with broad international financial management. Over 20 years of Accounting procedures
and implementation. Visionary with Strategic Budgets and Forecasting. Tax Accounting expertise with high ethical
standards. Knowledge of State and foreign tax issues. Internal and external audit procedures.
HR Executive with ability to create incentives to improve productivity, and reduce personnel expenses.
Highly effective in partnering with managers to encourage employees to work towards achievement of goals.
Expertise includes:
Public / Private Accounting and Financial Reporting
Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting of potential gain and losses
Cost Reduction / Cost Control / Analyze revenues
Improvement of communication between field and accounting departments
Corporate income taxes
Implementation of internal audit procedures for external Big 4
Mentor¸ train and supervise staff on tax related projects
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIAGRAPH OF FLORIDA INC. July 2014 thru Present
Controller and HR Manager Manufacturing and Retail wholesale company – HR Manager
Launched and automatized old accounting and administrative procedures and circuits
Cost Controller for each project
Financials and reporting monthly and yearly. Corporate Income Tax
Responsible for all areas of HR and legal job related issues
Executive benefits packages for Management.
Improvement of vendors, freight and other costs that influence the normal operation of the Co.
Enhancement of Employee handbook
TRANSFER TO INC.- FL. CA. SINGAPORE. BARCLEONA. DUBAI / GLASSWALL Jan 2014 thru June 2014
External consultant for both companies
Launched and conducted this new Company position to manage US operations. Accounting procedures.
Strategies for retention in US and accelerate US Business. Employee relations, training, recruitment and
benefits administration. International Tax matters
Researched on international tax matters
Controller for Florida
Executive benefits packages for Management.
Dealt with vendors, 401 K administration
Created of Employee handbook
Launched Accounting procedures and policies and created relations with external auditors
GAMMA USA, MIAMI - NY- CANADA, FL. 2012-2013
CFO Assistant / Controller
Reported to CFO and Shareholders. Launched and conducted this new Company position to control budgets
and reduce costs for each project. HR functions from beginning to end, including benefits, open
enrollments, vendors, terminations, new hires and legal issues.
Projects include:
2. SUSANA CHEMEN
* World Trade Center, NY *Miami Airport, MIA *Police Academy, NY *3 Columbus Circle, NY
Created and implemented cost sheet analysis to review profitability since the beginning of the
project.
Early identification of potential cost overruns
Reduced costs by 5-9 %
Developed financial forecasts and expenditure profile
Generated a guide for Estimating for future projects
Introduced and implemented accounting policies and procedures
Prepared documentation for annual audits – Improved AR Cycle. Created internal audit circuits
Operated Human resources functions including job descriptions, screening of job candidates,
conducting of interviews, new hire orientations, terminations, open enrollments Health insurance,
vendors,
Involved with Workers compensation, Liability Insurance, Assets.
ALEPH CORP – MIAMI, FL. 2008-2012
Real estate / Remodeling/ Investment
Senior Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst
Reported to CEO & Shareholders. Launched and implemented HR Department and Accounting procedures
Implemented procedures for cash flow activity for time saving and precise reporting
Performed month end closing
Completed budgeting and post analysis
Prepared and filed quarterly and annual income taxes and financial reports
Prepared financial statements, P & L, processed payroll
Formed and supervised HR Department
ESSIG POOLS INC – MIAMI, FL. 2004-2008
Accountant / HR Administrator
Managed payroll, commissions and benefits
Monitored and reduced ledger expenses, cash receipts, travel and lodging expenses
Managed AP and AR procedures
Created special promotions, designed advertising and established a referral fee program
Coordinated all media buying for trade shows and meetings
Developed and implemented strategic marketing plan for business
Built and maintained a clientele supported by 60 % of business referrals
EDUCATION
MBA Finance and Marketing – AIU Weston, Florida
Bachelor in Accounting – Universidad de Buenos Aires
Evaluations done by NACES - Accredited by The State of Florida
TECHNICAL / TRAINING SKILLS AND LICENSES- LANGUAGES
Exact Macola ES- GP Great Plains- Crystal Reports- Sage -MAS 200- Taxwise- CHH Tax software-
Intuit- QuickBooks-Opera- Rent Manager- ADP- Microsoft office products
National Notarist IRS Preparer
English proficiency Spanish, main language Hebrew Advanced Portuguese Fluent