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OFADirector of Finance
Mar. 2023Hollywood, Florida, United States
FCEChief Financial Officer
Apr. 2010 - Mar. 2023Miami, Florida, United States• Lead and manage financial and strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems to contribute to a healthier financial position and higher profitability across the entire organization.
• Leadership, direction, and management of financial and accounting team.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders across the company to define KPIs to track performance and allocate opportunities, measure risks to drive new business initiatives to deliver higher revenue, increase sales and margins.
• Optimize efficiency, market position, and profitability by contributing critical information; information included reports of evaluation and optimization in processes in all areas, to deliver clue insights of the company.
• Direct financial, technical, and operational functions while ensuring alignment with company strategy and cash management to target working capitals and resource allocation.
• Overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting. Advising on long-term business and financial planning.
• Lead and streamline the finance team for optimal results and accurate financial position and performance.
• Establish and develop relations with senior management and stakeholders.
• Defining key metrics and performance indicators to evaluate overall business performance.
• Create ad-hoc materials, interpreting and explaining for C-suite and Board. Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and members of executive management team. • Played a key role in boosting revenue by developing and implementing an in-house software that will integrate global operations, develop financial models and reporting tools for precise information needed for business growth and continuous improvements to financial processes and revenue generation.
P & P, Inc.Chief Financial Officer
May. 2002 - Mar. 2010Miami, Florida, United States• Ensure the accurate and timely closing of the monthly financials.
• Ensure financial statements are issued accurately in accordance with GAAP.
• Review reconciliations prepared by the accounting team on a monthly basis for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of resolution.
• Develop, maintain, document, and oversee the appropriate policies, procedures, and systems to assure that the company has proper accounting records and controls to improve the effectiveness of the entire organization.
• Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, auditors, etc.
• Oversee finance strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships.
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds, as needed.
• Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans.
• Evaluate historical product costing and determine accuracy to support growth and profitability.
• Oversee the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions. Reconcile AR & AP.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures. Maximized profitability by overseeing terms of sales and purchases, retaining customers and suppliers, and developing new opportunities.
• Spearheaded strategic negotiations to position the company as the key supplier to major companies within the industry.
FC LLCChief Financial Officer
Apr. 2001 - May. 2002Miami, Florida, United States• Revamped and restructured the company by creating financial models to standardize budgets and the planning process, including cash flow, budgeting, revenue, and cost and expense analysis. • Oversee the operations of the Accounting Department, which includes accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting.
• Ensured alignment with parent company practices by taking post-acquisition transfer and controlling functions. • Work with other department heads to monitor the overall financial health of the company and make recommendations for improvement.
• Direct the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports while ensuring that the reported results comply with GAAP.
• Compare sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Work with the President and other executives to coordinate planning, establish priorities for the planning process, and suggest improvements.
• Study long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth.
• Produce the annual budget and forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Work with external auditors and provide needed information for the annual audit.
IF USAChief Financial Officer
Mar. 2000 - Apr. 2001Miami, Florida, United States• Oversaw global operations in Ecuador, Spain, and the USA with 1.5K+ employees.
• Innovated and proposed new investments and reporting systems based on country-specific analysis.
• Develop effective finance and accounting strategies for the benefit of the company.
• Develop and manage forecasting, and service and product pricing models, informing day to day operations.
• Manage detailed cash management across all companies.
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and presentation of monthly operating budgets and annual company operating including monthly P&L, budget, and cash forecasting.
• Facilitate organization audits and implement changes to process and practice enhancing compliance and audit standards.
• Assure that all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters comply with policy and regulations.
• Oversee all aspects of billing, revenue, and accounting teams and responsibilities.
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
IF USAFinancial Controller
Mar. 1999 - Mar. 2000Miami, Florida, United States• Planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions.
• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements.
• Coordinating activities of external auditors.
• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process.
• Managing the budget process.
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes.
• Evaluating accounting and internal control systems.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed.
• Developing and monitoring business performance metrics.
• Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance.
• Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff.
• Innovated and proposed new investments and reporting systems based on country-specific analysis.
Deloitte & ToucheFinancial Advisor - Auditor
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 1998Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador• Helping clients identify, remediate, monitor and manage enterprise risk
• Performing internal audit and assurance activities, consulting with engagement leadership on strategic plans and other business matters, and helping to anticipate emerging risks
• Helping clients improve their information technology controls or technology risk management programs
• Implementing business-aligned cyber risk management programs, processes, and systems
• Assisting with compiling, analyzing and documenting facts for matters under investigation or in litigation
• Focusing on the development and implementation of data-driven strategies for regulatory compliance and surveillance
• Helping advise clients on strategic decisions through the use of financial modeling, financial analysis, and valuation
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