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* Leadership & Team Development: Manage and mentor a large Credit & A/R team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on results and continuous improvement.* Credit Risk Management: Develop and implement credit policies and procedures to minimize risk and support sustainable growth.* Customer Financial Analysis: Analyze customer financial data, approve or deny credit applications, and establish appropriate credit limits.* Collections Oversight: Lead the collections process, prioritize past-due accounts, and implement effective strategies to ensure timely payments.* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales and other departments to assess customer creditworthiness and balance risk with revenue growth opportunities.* Process & Technology Improvements: Identify and implement process enhancements and technology solutions to streamline operations and improve data visibility.

• Responsible for leading and managing the integration of Capital Expenditure process for both cement companies within SUMMIT Materials post-merger, overseeing a total Capital Spend Budget of $150 million.• Evaluate and assess capital investment projects, with a combined annual investment exceeding $100 million, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and financial targets.

Alpharetta

• Reduced Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) from 66 days to 41 days within a 4-year period.• Led the automation of the NTO and Lien Waivers project, resulting in an increase of secured Accounts Receivable from 5% to 75%.• Managed the daily operations of the Credit and Collections Department, ensuring efficient and compliant audit processes. • Negotiated a $250K yearly contract with a shared service center for collections and credit services support, optimizing cost-effectiveness and service quality.• Implemented a deduction management process, successfully reducing customers' deductions from $6M to less than $1M.• Evaluated customers' financial data to assess risk and make informed credit decisions, approving credit limits of up to $1.2M.• Developed and implemented procedures to minimize front-end operational errors, thereby ensuring smooth Accounts Receivable downstream processes.• Designed and implemented monthly Accounts Receivable reporting and analysis for Senior Management, tracking key metrics such as DSO, Collection Effectiveness Index, and Total Past Due.• Initiated and managed legal actions, including construction liens, claims court proceedings, and bankruptcies, to protect the organization's interests and minimize financial risks.

Medellin

• Reduced Unapplied Cash from $40M to $1M within 60 days. • Structured the Cash Application process for SUMMA, covering the Colombian and US regions, leading a team of 25 cash application processors. • Maintained cash application efficiency rates of over 95%, ensuring high accuracy levels in Accounts Receivable and Cash Position reporting.• Provided integral support for Internal and External Audits, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and accuracy in financial processes.

Medellin

• Successfully supported the SAP go-live initiative in the US region, overseeing critical modules such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and General Ledger. • Implemented strategic system changes to align with evolving business requirements, including the introduction of customer statements, integration of down-payment functionality, automation of cash application processes, and implementation of a three-way match system.

Sao Paulo

• Played a key role in the SAP implementation for all Latin American countries within the Owens Illinois group, encompassing Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. Areas of responsibility included Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and General Ledger.• Designed regional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the LATAM countries within the Owens Illinois Group, including detailed procedures, identified risks, and corresponding mitigating controls, ensuring consistency and compliance across the regions.

Medellin

• Maintained a total Accounts Receivable (AR) rate of 95%, ensuring a consistently positive cash flow position.• Led the Treasury team to successfully achieve Corporate Cash Flow and Working Capital Goals, driving financial stability and growth.• Executed timely disbursements, including vendor, payroll, and third-party payments, contributing to efficient cash flow management.• Collaborated with the Internal Control Department to execute internal audits and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company policies, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance standards.

Colombia

• Reviewed and assessed accuracy of Financial Statements throughout the execution of audit procedures in several industries such as beverages, manufacturing, and services.

Executive Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.96

Ccra - Certified Credit & Risk Analyst, Credit Management

Cba - Certified Credit Business Associate, Credit Management

Master'S In Internal Control And Audit, Audit And Internal Control

Bachelors Of Science In Accounting, Accounting And Finance