I've had two distinctive position during my tenure with MasterCard: Business Leader – GBSC Relationship Management- Responsible for the transition of Latin America Subsidiaries into the Global Business Service Center (GBSC) including both Transaction Services and Accounting Services- Liaison between the GBSC and LAC and Europe Regions- Escalation resource for users of the GBSC services- Provide Training to MC employees in USA, LAC & Europe- Metrics/Data Gathering and AnalysisLeader/Business Leader Finance – Latin Region (LAC) - Responsible for SOX controls, documentation and management testing for the LAC- Lead in Organizational Effectiveness Task Force- Administrator of Help Desk for Contract Approval Tool for Region- Responsible for reviewing and approving certain Journal Entries in the Region- Regional Liaison with External and Internal Auditors- Monitor P&L variances for Region, Local Vs Oracle and Interco.- Regional Special Projects and Initiatives- Supervise work performed by Deloitte outsourcing service in Region- Supervise Latin Region Procurement Director and Facilities ManagerCFO Award Winner

During my tenure with Sony BMG I had two distinctive positions, as follow:Finance Director, International, Miami, FL-Responsible for overseeing financial aspects of international affiliates (Europe, Asia and Latin Region).- Monitored, controlled and analyzed budgets, forecast and actuals of all international affiliates including consolidated results (pre-close and final numbers)- Main contact and support for external and internal auditors and ensuring international affiliates complied with GAAP- Key international contact for Corporate Financial Reporting group from an operational perspective.- Worked with transfer pricing committee to set up policies and procedures worldwide.- Performed special projects with Russian and UK affiliates- Assisted international affiliates in evaluating internal controls.- Coordinated information needed for the Sony BMG joint ventureManager, Financial & Operational Auditing, Lyndhurst, NJ- Responsible for the management of financial and operational audits on a worldwide basis including data analysis.- Participate in the preparation of annual audit plan.- Preparation of audit reports and management reports- Preparation of annual performance appraisal of direct reports- Develop skills of audit staff and determine training needed.- Participate in the critique and preparation of company policies.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCEBerlitz International, New York, New YorkAudit Supervisor – Reporting to Audit Director Sterling Winthrop/Eastman Kodak, New York, New YorkSenior Audit SupervisorRJR Nabisco, Miami, FLAuditorArthur Andersen & Co., San Juan, Puerto RicoExperienced Staff