Alfredo Lugo Email & Phone Number

Miami, Fl, Us

Madrid, Madrid, Es

Key member of the executive leadership team responsible for the evolution and execution of the corporate Finance and Operations strategy, as well as the safeguarding of company assets. Areas of accountability encompass strategic planning/execution, financial systems and reporting, financial planning and analysis, internal controls, budgeting, and treasury functions with emphasis on spearheading growth and continually improving processes. Provide leadership for a staff of 10, reporting directly to the CEO. ✔Oversee the corporate finance department applying standard principles of accounting, cost determinations, and statistical analysis for all offices in Europe and the Americas. ✔A highly visible position with a diverse span of responsibilities critical to the company's fiscal health, operating efficiency and bottom-line performance. Involved in all strategy, policy, operational, and investment decisions.✔Effectively protect the company’s assets by implementing tight internal controls, ensuring accurate financial trends analysis and projections, and generating alternate ideas and suggestions to improve operating performance. ✔Designed and implemented a comprehensive program of financial controls, implemented new policies/procedures for effective revenue assurance, and instituted staff accountability programs. Surpassed annual profit plans each fiscal year in this role. ✔Developed a high-performance finance team to drive disciplined growth and strengthen controls within the organization to reduce the cash flow cycle. ✔Work with the Chief Executive Officer and board in developing the company’s financial strategic plan and capital plan. ✔Established a centralized procurement team securing discounts of up to XX% from vendors. ✔Developed a system of A/R reducing the time to collect from 300 days down to 45 days.

Provided consulting services for companies in the construction and land development industries. Projects included land development, single family home developments, multifamily units, and commercial sites. ✔Developed the business strategy and purchased land for a housing project of 250+ units. ✔Conceived, designed and supervised sustainable urban planning development with a team of architects and engineers. ✔Prepared and presented feasibility studies, business plans, marketing plans, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and project implementation schedules. ✔Liaised with the central and local government of the Republic of Panama on the approval of over 250 housing units including plans, zoning changes and environmental permits.

Proactively recruited by a startup real estate development company, responsible for directing overall operations and P&L management for projects over $75MM. Oversaw all aspects of the finance function including A/P and A/R, budgeting, cash flow management, financial planning and analysis, journal entries, G/L, financial statements, month-end closings, reconciliations, and taxes.✔Prepared and presented feasibility studies, business plans, marketing plans, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and project implementation schedules. ✔Managed all fiscal responsibilities including preparing and reviewing budgets. ✔Protected the company’s assets by implementing tight internal controls, ensuring accurate financial trends analysis and projections, and generating alternate ideas and suggestions to improve operating performance. ✔Oversaw the preparation of financial statements to be presented to the Board of Executives and different financial institutions. ✔Liaised with the central and local government of the Republic of Panama. ✔Assessed opportunities for improvement to drive cost savings and efficiency.✔Created and developed accounting procedures to increase cash flow and minimize costs.

Responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle encompassing planning, directing, and coordinating commercial and residential building projects. Managed all aspects of finance including A/P and A/R, budgeting, cash flow management, financial planning and analysis, journal entries, G/L, financial statements, month-end closings, reconciliations, and taxes.✔Prepared bids, selected contractors and negotiated performance contracts.✔Directed the company’s financial goals, objectives, budgets and cash management strategies. ✔Prepared financial reports and directed investment activities.✔Negotiated prices with vendors, monitored and evaluated supplier performance, and developed new sources. ✔Monitored progress of projects and performed regular inspections to ensure that project plan including budget, schedule and quality were being maintained. Ensured conformance with project design and client expectations. ✔Consistently completed all projects on time, within budget parameters and in accordance with client specifications.

Key member of the startup team accountable for establishing the financial structure of the company and overseeing ongoing finance and operations of this commercial landscaping company. Areas of accountability encompassed strategic planning, financial systems and reporting, processes and system improvements, internal controls, forecasting, budget management, and overall operations.✔Prepared and executed the financial decisions of the company. ✔Assisted ownership with special projects assessments regarding new business opportunities and product offerings. ✔Prepared monthly reconciliations, sales tax payable, and balanced sheets. ✔Monitored receivables, general ledgers accounts and the company’s cash flow.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Prior experience includes Professional Baseball Player with the Detroit Tigers

🎓 Bachelor Of Business Administration Degree In Accounting

Graduate Work Toward A Master In Management Information Systems Degree