Fred Ferrer Email & Phone Number

Katy, TX, US

Katy, TX, US

• Sabre Financial Group provides Capital Advisory, M&A Advisory, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and other fractional/transactional CFO services to small and mid-market businesses throughout the US and.
• Capital sourcing
• Economic/investment modeling
• M&A consulting – identification, vetting, and related due diligence of target companies
• Business sale and exit strategy consulting – identification of buyers and related sale/exit supportFractional CFO Services:
• Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)

Retail store that sells from loose leaf teas to 100% Cuban and Italian coffee, we promise to provide the highest quality tea and coffee served by the friendliest staff for the best value in town. Currently own and operate 3 locations in Houston.

Houston, Texas, US

Paris, Courbevoie, FR

• Appointed as an officer of the company with traditional CFO tasks, with heavy emphasis on Cash Flow and Working Capital management.
• Direct staff of 15 with 7 direct reports with responsible for Finance and Accounting, Treasury & Risk Management, Credit & Collections, Contract Administration, Billing, and Purchasing.
• Manage the company’s self-insured health care program.
• Achieved significant improvement in Accounts Receivable aging and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Reduced DSO 10 days in 2016.
• Cut overtime $800,000 in first year by forming team to oversee pay structure and better utilize manpower.
• Earned Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification, July 2016.Strategic Planning & Execution, Financial Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Modeling, Internal & External Auditing, Budget Development & Management.

Paris, Courbevoie, FR

• Managed all finance and accounting functions of 75 locations in North and South America with $200 million in annual revenues. Supervised fifteen personnel and reported directly to the CFO.
• Supervised accounting and finance personnel in Houston and the regions, U.S. GAAP reconciliations.
• Ensured all projects were in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) work processes, FAS 133, and other accounting standards. Worked with internal and external auditors to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conducted management reporting, statutory reporting to local agencies, performance parameter analysis, annual budget preparation, tax planning, and designing and maintaining internal controls system.
• Created and managed FP&A group. Oversaw cash management including forecasting and investment strategies, support long-term financing activities, and managed foreign currency exchange issues.
• Integrated over $20 million in various acquisitions. Led the financial team of 5 internal and external employees and total team of 10 to 15 across different disciplines in acquiring 4 companies. Oversaw system.

Paris, Courbevoie, FR

• Reporting directly to the CFO, managed all accounting and finance related activities of locations in South America with $50 million annual revenues. Supervised accounting and finance personnel in all regions, ensuring.
• Managed A/R and AP, cost controls, mergers and acquisitions, and statutory reporting to local agencies.
• Analyzed performance parameters, prepared annual budget and forecasts three times a year, assisted with tax planning, implemented internal controls, worked with internal and external auditors, and controlled cash.
• Supervised a staff of 3 employees locally and 15 in foreign locations.Strategic Planning & Execution, Financial Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Modeling, Internal & External Auditing, Budget Development &.

• Reporting directly to the Controller, managed all activities related to the finance and accounting functions of power plants in Indonesia, Korea, The Philippines, China, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.
• Supervised accounting and finance personnel in Houston and Asian regions, U.S. GAAP reconciliations, and ensured all projects were in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley work processes, FAS 133, and all other accounting.
• Conducted management reporting, performance parameter analysis, annual budget preparation, statutory reporting to local agencies, and tax planning, and managed foreign currency exchange issues.
• Designed and maintained system of internal controls; worked with internal and external auditors; managed cash including forecasting and investment strategies, and supported long-term financing.Strategic Planning &.

• Directed accounting of worldwide terminals, pipelines, and liquefied natural gas projects in the U.S., Europe, Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. Managed a staff of 17 professionals. Supervised accounting and.
• Conducted U.S. GAAP reconciliations, management and partnership reporting, preparing annual budget, statutory reporting to local agencies, tax planning, maintaining system of internal controls, cash management.
• Involved in the valuation process and worked with potential companies to sell assets so the company could exit the business.Strategic Planning & Execution, Financial Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Modeling.

• Managed all finance and accounting activities in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Mexico. Supervised eight Houston employees, accounting and finance personnel in the regions, and reported directly to the Controller.
• Oversaw U.S. GAAP reconciliations, management reporting, performance parameters analysis, annual budget preparation, statutory reporting to local agencies, and tax planning.
• Designed and maintained internal controls system, directed cash management including forecasting and investment strategies, supported long-term financing activities, and managed foreign currency exchange issues..
• Headed financial start-up of the Brazil office in Rio de Janeiro. Selected a location, hired staff, and setup policy and procedures. The office started with 5 employees and in 5 years grew to almost 500 employees..

Reviewed project economics and conducted necessary due diligence of potential mergers and acquisitions in the Latin America region. Converted project models in conformance with U.S. GAAP, worked with tax, legal, development, and operations groups on project and contract review and structuring. Large emphasis was based on structuring fees and services.