CalCPA
Javier Brown
1106 WEST 73RD STREET ( LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90044
javierbrown@ ( (323) 354-0953
Management Profile
Banking Operations ( Accounting ( Financial Services
Dynamic and accomplished senior manager with comprehensive experience across Bank Management and Accounting functions. A proven leader with the ability to build and motivate high performing teams. Skilled analyst and strategist with the demonstrated ability to improve efficiency and increase revenues through the implementation of effective policies and the nurturing of strong client relationships. Fluent in English and Spanish. Core competencies include:
|ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS |New Business Development |Staffing & Teambuilding |
|Auditing / Risk Mgmt. |Strategic Planning |Mentoring and Coaching |
|Financial Reporting |Relationship Management |Communications |
Professional Experience
DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION — BELMOPAN CITY, BELIZE
Senior financial officer at this financial institution, owned by the Belize government, that provides development funding to small and mid-size enterprises in agricultural and industrial sectors.
Chief Accounting Officer & Financial Controller, 4/2009 to 1/2014
Held full responsibility for management of the Accounting and Finance Departments. Hired, trained, and managed personnel including the Accounts Manager, MIS Manager, and HR Manager. Directly accountable for compliance with all regulatory requirements, including those of the Banks and Financial Institutions Act of the Central Bank of Belize and financial performance requirements of the Caribbean Development Bank. Administered Sage 100 Standard Accounting system. Provided Risk Strategy reporting.
➢ As a member of the Board and Management Credit Committee, approved loans of all sizes, including development projects to $5M and syndicated loans to $10M.
➢ Evaluated alternative strategies for capital deployment that improved turnaround time on project evaluations, increasing project quality and overall profitability.
➢ Developed many process improvements, including changes to internal controls, reporting and automation infrastructure, which greatly improved the efficiency of the lending process.
➢ Influential contributor to company restructuring and acquisition of $50M in new capital at a concessionary rate from the Caribbean Development Bank.
BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES — Belmopan City, Belize
Founded and developed consulting practice to assist individuals with investment decisions.
Financial Consultant, 9/2006 to 3/2009
Created and executed business strategy to build and grow client base. Participated in many networking and marketing opportunities, aggressively prospecting for leads and referrals. Developed and presented educational seminars on investment topics. Counseled and advised clients regarding investment decisions based on their individual goals and risk tolerance.
➢ Offered a wide range of instruments, including fixed income and equity securities.
➢ Prepared comprehensive financial plans based on careful and complete analysis of individual circumstances and goals.
➢ Developed business plans for clients seeking capital financing for business goals.
➢ Prepared corporate and individual tax returns.
ATLANTIC BANK LTD. — Belize City, Belize
Full service private commercial bank headquartered in Belize, with 13 branches across the country.
Regional Manager, West Region, 7/1997 to 4/2004
Advanced rapidly to achieve the leadership role managing strategy and performance in this significant region. Built and mentored a relationship banking team focused on achieving increasingly aggressive revenue goals and profitability, providing daily coaching on customer service, account management, and the comprehensive banking services offered by ABL. Worked directly with clients to address their individual needs and develop targeted financial solutions.
➢ Oversaw Branch Managers, providing guidance and strategic suggestions to ensure achievement of annual and mid-term goals.
➢ Created a strong team that worked together on the successful launch of a new branch in Placencia, Belize; named Manager of the Year for this outstanding achievement.
➢ Provided the strong leadership and motivation to consistently achieve/exceed Regional goals; achieved 125% of new business development target in 2001, set at $10MM in assets.
ATLANTIC BANK LTD. — Belize City, Belize
Manager, Commercial Lending, 6/1996 to 6/1997
Coordinated a broad range of sales and service programs to build and sustain profitable customer relationships. Developed and implemented cross-sell strategies to generate revenue growth of bank products including deposits, loans, and other services. Point person in determining customer needs and seeing the process through from initial contact through needs analysis, recommendations, and close.
➢ Increased credit portfolio by $31.3 million.
➢ Drafted and implemented policies and procedures that reduced non-performing accounts by 15%.
➢ Conducted credit analysis training programs for credit officers to advance their expertise.
CENTRAL BANK OF BELIZE — Belize City, Belize
Bank Examiner, 7/1992 to 5/1996
Performed off-site surveillance and onsite examinations to assess adequacy of capital, asset quality, earnings, liquidity, and compliance with regulations. Evaluated, interpreted and reported on risks associated with practices and policies of banks and bank holding companies in Belize.
➢ Actively participated in the floating of first Central Bank Bonds program issued for the construction of the new Central Bank Building.
Education and Credentials
BS IN FINANCE / MINOR IN ECONOMICS & ACCOUNTING
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE, Buckhannon, WV
Professional Certification
DIPLOMA IN BANKING ~ GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BANKING, LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Personal Financial Planning Certificate ~ UCLA EXTENSION
Accounting Certificate, UCLA EXTENSION
CPA Licensure – Successfully passed CPA exam
Professional Development
BANK OF AMERICA, COMMERCIAL LENDING • DALE CARNEGIE, LEADERSHIP & TEAM BUILDING
Strong computer proficiencies include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Sage 100 Standard and Advanced ERP in support of GL systems; A/R, bank reconciliation and electronic reporting
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