Danielle Alfaro Girard
Smyrna
Summary
Resourceful accounting professional with experience in reporting financial trends, budget management, performing risk assessment, and streamlining accounting operations to improve accuracy. Promoter of a collaborative environment to ensure all stakeholders adapt to the evolving business needs. Proven to handle high-volume operations and deliver reliable results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Control Analyst
Mitsui USA
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted self-review tests aligned with the company’s risk matrix and internal control procedures; reported key findings and presented actionable recommendations to senior management.
- Collaborated with external auditors during interim and year-end reviews by preparing necessary documentation and maintaining clear, timely communication to address audit inquiries.
- Utilized SAP and data analytics tools, including HighBond, to analyze internal continuous monitoring activities, identify control gaps, and strengthen compliance.
- Supported international expansion and transformation initiatives by evaluating new business models in Mexico through cross-border collaboration, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
- Participated in LATAM damage control meetings, assisting the Director in implementing remediation plans for customer credit lines and mitigating financial risk.
- Developed cross-functional expertise in inventory reconciliation; monitored inventory positions using SAP, created summary reports, and resolved discrepancies in collaboration with global business units.
- Performed J-SOX testing for trade business and Trade Service Center (TSC) operations, confirming that controls were effectively designed and operating as intended across international teams.
Accounting Specialist
Total Group, LLC
07.2016 - 08.2022
- Responsible for many accounting tasks, which included accounts receivable and payable, and expense reporting with minimal supervision.
- Monitored status of aging accounts, researched customer concerns, proposed solutions for delinquent accounts, promptly negotiated terms, and offered customers diverse payment options to avoid collections.
- Audited the financial reports and reviewed with management to measure each department's performance.
- Reconstructed and monitored the membership program to increase customer retention and create consistent revenue.
Accountant
North Atlanta Fireplace & Sparkle Grill
02.2014 - 07.2016
- Analyzed overhead expenses, negotiated set costs with vendors.
- Coordinated and finalized franchise reporting packages.
- Administered payroll for employees, oversaw sales commissions and processed payroll tax payments.
- Forecasted, scheduled, and monitored project timelines, expenses, and profits.
Leasing Manager
General Services Corporation, GSC
03.2011 - 02.2014
- Built strong relationships with clients through organized community events, transparent customer service, resulting in 95-100% lease occupancy.
- Optimized unit turnover times by working closely with maintenance staff to prioritize repairs and cleaning tasks.
- Prepared detailed financial reports for the corporate property owners.
- Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control.
- Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
Education
MBA - Legal and Governance
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12.2025
Bachelor’s in Business Administration - Leadership
William Peace University
Raleigh, NC01.2013
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Data analytics
- GAAP compliance
- Team collaboration
- Cash flow and collections
- Process improvement
- Financial analysis
- Client relations
- Documentation and reporting
- Risk assessment capabilities
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Internal Control Analyst
Mitsui USA
08.2022 - Current
Accounting Specialist
Total Group, LLC
07.2016 - 08.2022
Accountant
North Atlanta Fireplace & Sparkle Grill
02.2014 - 07.2016
Leasing Manager
General Services Corporation, GSC
03.2011 - 02.2014
Bachelor’s in Business Administration - Leadership
William Peace University
MBA - Legal and Governance
Middle Tennessee State University
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