Patria Rivas-Mazahreh, CPA, PMP

Provide ongoing part-time advisory support to a family business, overseeing modernized accounting workflows and QuickBooks Online operations. Guide reporting accuracy, periodic compliance, and process enhancements to ensure operational clarity and informed decision-making.

Directed global capital reporting and workflow automation across IT functions, significantly improving reporting agility, data integrity, and executive visibility. Drove enterprise-wide month-end close optimization by eliminating inefficiencies and standardizing processes, reducing close timelines and manual interventions. Modernized technology procurement governance, removing approval bottlenecks and enhancing transparency between Finance, IT, and sourcing teams. Led resolution of systemic reporting gaps during multi-platform system integrations, safeguarding continuity and enabling data-driven decision-making across business units. Partnered with senior technology leaders to align financial frameworks with strategic initiatives, ensuring investment accountability and measurable business outcomes.

Oversaw accounting operations, close processes, and financial reporting for a consumer goods company, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance. Accountable for internal controls, audit readiness, banking covenants, and tax reporting across the finance function. Managed and coached a lean team, strengthening reporting consistency, documentation, and cross-functional support.

Managed revenue accounting and reconciliation across strategic business units, implementing enhanced methodologies that improved accuracy, compliance, and financial clarity. Recruited, mentored, and developed high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving process improvement.

Oversaw global transportation budgeting and KPI tracking, delivering actionable financial insights that supported strategic supply chain decisions. Enhanced monthly financial analysis processes, driving stronger alignment between logistics operations and financial performance goals.

Led sales audit operations for North American stores, ensuring full compliance and improving reporting integrity through targeted process improvements. Directed point-of-sale audit initiatives and staff development programs, enhancing team accuracy, efficiency, and operational standards.

Oversaw all accounting operations, budgeting, and financial reporting for a private apparel retailer.

Managed fund accounting, investor reporting, and financial analysis for private equity operations.

Performed financial close, reporting, and variance analysis for global research operations.