Strategic Business Partner with Balance of Operation and Financial Acumen. Highly accomplished results driven and strategic business Leader with +25 years of achievement in Finance, Supply Chain and Operations Management within starts up and global multibillion dollar organizations. Public Accountant (CPA equivalent) / Auditor with solid global perspective and broad experience in P&L management, strategy development and a proven track record of achieving significant financial and organizational value. Consistent success in finding profitable growth opportunities, improving operations, strengthening discipline, and driving business model transformations. Areas of Expertise:Strategic Planning | General Management | Finance | Supply Chain Management | Operational Efficiency | Performance Improvement | Business Model Optimization | Business Process re-engineering | Digital Transformation | Cross Functional Leadership | Program Management | Change Management | KPIs | Acquisition Integration | M&A | Leveraging of IT | Restructuring | Pricing/Cost Optimization | Shared Service Center | Compliance | Cash Flow Management | Corporate reporting | US GAAP | Accounting | Financial Planning | Audit.Background:• International management experience and good knowledge of the Latin American market. • Worked in local/global operations and profitably growing companies from the start-up phase to over $1 billion in revenue. • 100% focused on customers, consumers and business profitability.• Recognized for delivering timely, consistent, accurate financial results; being open and collaborative, with knack for building trust and being a motivational leader who successfully builds strong teams.• Proven results in driving strategy development and delivering results in high – pressure, mission critical situations. • Recognized success in building and leading multi functional and diverse teams with high performance (talent developer)• High profile role in Mergers & Acquisitions experience - acquisitions and due diligence associated with businesses ranging from $5MM to $150MM • Extensive experience in operational Process Excellence Initiatives leading to increased efficiency by boosting productivity and reducing costs.• Strong compliance experience under complex environments•Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), FCPA knowledgeable. Familiar with Hyperion, JD Edwards and SAP.