Maribel is an accomplished accounting and finance professional with more than 23 years of experience across a variety of industries. As a Controller at Optima Office, she provides accounting oversight and helps organizations improve financial processes, procedures, and systems to support operational efficiency and business growth. Maribel has extensive experience implementing accounting best practices, managing month-end close processes, establishing internal controls, and supporting budgeting and forecasting initiatives. She is also skilled in software implementations and facilitating the transfer of financial data to external tax preparers, auditors, and other business partners. Her strong technical expertise and process-oriented approach enable her to streamline operations and enhance financial reporting accuracy.
Prior to joining Optima Office, Maribel served as a Controller and Senior Finance Manager for multiple organizations within the medical device manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries. Earlier in her career, she worked in public accounting as an auditor, serving clients across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, higher education, healthcare, investments, and other private and public sector organizations.
Maribel earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of San Diego and is fluent in both written and spoken Spanish.