Henry Azarloza

CFO @ Westlake Pro, Inc.

About

My background as CFO has sharpened my business and financial skills, and given me the experience to effectively lead any finance operation. Presently, I am the CFO for a retail musical instruments, sound & recording equipment chain, where I streamlined and automated the accounting process, strengthened internal controls and provided essential financial analysis. Previously, I was the CFO for a retail food company for over eleven years, where I effectively managed the financial operations and was instrumental in growing the business from a single store into a multi-store chain across three states, with a 900% growth in revenue grossing over $120 million dollars. In addition to my financial management expertise, I am skilled in strategic planning and business consulting. Throughout my career, I have: •Procured multi-million dollar financing through proactive negotiation of funding agreements •Developed strategic planning, internal controls, forecasts and budgets •Lead in the development and upgrading of advanced computer systems

Country

United States

City

Los Angeles

Industry

Entertainment

Skill

GAAP, Financial Audits, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting

Experience

controller

familia dental

2012-12 - 2014-3 · 1 yr 4 mos

chief financial officer

westlake pro

2014-7 - Present · 12 yrs 3 mos

chief financial officer

west l.a. music

2007-3 - 2012-12 · 5 yrs 10 mos

* Maintain overall authority for the financial operations of the company, creating monthly reports and reviewing with owner. * Increased sales by establishing in-store financing and leasing through third party providers. * Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of monthly and year-end closings * Oversee centralized accounting activities such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales audit and purchasing. * Demonstrate leadership by creating an environment that fosters teamwork, diversity, and which supports and respects all team and company staff-members * Responsible for selecting, managing, developing, coaching, and motivating the team

chief financial officer

liborio markets

1994-6 - 2007-3 · 12 yrs 10 mos

* Prepare year end financial statements in accordance with GAAP for auditing by an independent CPA firm * Instrumental in company’s growth from one store into a multi-chain supermarket across three states and over $120 million in sales and 750 employees * Manage over 25 office employees in accounting, payroll, accounts payables, account receivables and inventory control * Created accounting system from inception, including inventory and internal controls * Conduct feasibility studies for acquisitions of new retail locations for future growth * File quarterly and annual reports summarizing and forecasting company business activities and financial position

staff accountant

western professional services

1991-1 - 1994-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

* Performed a full spectrum of accounting functions for all clients of the firm, consulted and advised clients on business decisions, budgeting and tax planning * Prepared financial statements for a wide variety of business clients including corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietors * Conducted analysis of tax consequences as related to investment alternatives * Supervised journal entries, general ledger posting and bank reconciliations