- Responsible for the startup structuring process in BRA and USA.- Work directly with the shareholders to steer strategic decision-making.- Ensure short-term and long-term growth plans are viable and lead strategic initiatives around capital financing options to support the company.- Manage all accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Receivable, GL, Payroll,GAAP accounting (including revenue recognition).- Drive process improvement and efficiency initiatives within the… Show more - Responsible for the startup structuring process in BRA and USA.- Work directly with the shareholders to steer strategic decision-making.- Ensure short-term and long-term growth plans are viable and lead strategic initiatives around capital financing options to support the company.- Manage all accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Receivable, GL, Payroll,GAAP accounting (including revenue recognition).- Drive process improvement and efficiency initiatives within the finance function, utilizing technology and automation to streamline financial reporting and analysis. •Track KPIs and prepare financial reports.- Manage outsourced accounting team to ensure a timely close process.- Monitor and evaluate financial performance indicators, identify trends, and propose corrective actions to drive financial efficiency and profitability, taking into account the specific financial regulations in each jurisdiction. Show less

- Acted as a strategic partner to the shareholders to drive financially-grounded decision-making and accountability company-wide.- Developed legal and tax strategies in BRA, COL, MEX, and USA.- Monitored all legal issues involving the company or the industry.- Supervised and mentored the team.- Oversaw the month-end close process, including approval of monthly journals, review and analysis of the Balance Sheet and P&L Statement, and account reconciliations.- Managed all… Show more - Acted as a strategic partner to the shareholders to drive financially-grounded decision-making and accountability company-wide.- Developed legal and tax strategies in BRA, COL, MEX, and USA.- Monitored all legal issues involving the company or the industry.- Supervised and mentored the team.- Oversaw the month-end close process, including approval of monthly journals, review and analysis of the Balance Sheet and P&L Statement, and account reconciliations.- Managed all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll, regulatory filing requirements, and financial reporting locally and overseas.- Managed relationships with external tax and accounting firms.- Responsible for cash management functions. Oversaw and approved payments.- Ensured accurate and timely invoicing, collections, and cash application.- Implemented and maintained robust internal controls to safeguard assets.- Set up the new financial and reporting system (Finnegans).- Identified and implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.- Collaborated with sales on new deals with price, tax, and contracts analysis. Show less

- Prepared accurate financial reports that reflected the organization's financial position, including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flow Statements.- Implemented and maintained robust internal controls to safeguard assets, minimize risk, and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.- Coordinated month-end and year-end closing processes in compliance with IFRS, including accounts reconciliation, accruals, and review of journal entries.- Collaborated with… Show more - Prepared accurate financial reports that reflected the organization's financial position, including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flow Statements.- Implemented and maintained robust internal controls to safeguard assets, minimize risk, and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.- Coordinated month-end and year-end closing processes in compliance with IFRS, including accounts reconciliation, accruals, and review of journal entries.- Collaborated with internal and external auditors during financial audits,- Led the setup of the new Cash Management System (Oracle R12)- Led and directed activities of the manager treasury operation and cash manager.- Provided insights and guidance to support cross-functional teams in new business.- Established and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiated and granted loans generating USD 1.5M annual profit.- Monitored the day-to-day financial operations within the team (Treasury, AccountsPayable, and accounting). Coached and developed the team, both direct and matrix reports, and ensuring effective alignment with matrix functions. Show less

- Integrated planning for Cinemark-Hoyts M&A, providing recommendations for process improvements and efficiency gains within the finance function.- Monitored cash balances and cash forecasts.- Established and maintained effective work relationships with local and foreign banks.Risk Management: corporate insurance policies.- Led and review monthly financial and operating reporting packages and commentary for Monthly Business Reviews (MBR) with corporate executive management.-… Show more - Integrated planning for Cinemark-Hoyts M&A, providing recommendations for process improvements and efficiency gains within the finance function.- Monitored cash balances and cash forecasts.- Established and maintained effective work relationships with local and foreign banks.Risk Management: corporate insurance policies.- Led and review monthly financial and operating reporting packages and commentary for Monthly Business Reviews (MBR) with corporate executive management.- Prepared internal and external financial statements in accordance with US GAAP andLocal GAAP, including financials for Board meetings.- Prepared financial forecasts and annual budgets.- Collaborated with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and SOX testing.- Managed the AR, AP, and Treasury team: allocated work streams across resources, prioritized deliverables, QA'd the team's output, provided guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the team's success. Established best practices incorporating KPIs. Achieved improvements of -30% PPC and -70% bad debts.- Ensured accurate and timely invoicing, collections, and cash application. Show less

- Managed the company's Cash Flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure efficient and effective treasury operations (Excel and Tableau).- Conducted financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.- Developed financial models to support decision-making in the C-Level.- Participated in short-term investments initiatives and managed currency risk.- Established and maintained effective work relationships with banks and other external stakeholders… Show more - Managed the company's Cash Flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure efficient and effective treasury operations (Excel and Tableau).- Conducted financial analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.- Developed financial models to support decision-making in the C-Level.- Participated in short-term investments initiatives and managed currency risk.- Established and maintained effective work relationships with banks and other external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines, company policies, and relevant legal regulations (Transfer Price, financial covenants, Central Bank policies).- Handled payments/receipts in foreign currency through the foreign exchange market.- Controlled and monitored the P&L Actual x Budgeted x Forecast, analyzing results and KPIs that impacted financial performance.- Assisted with monthly close processes / reporting in Microsoft Dynamics and Hyperion.- Performed B/S Reconciliation (Fixed Assets, Inventories, Cash & Banks, Investments,- Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable).- Conducted analysis on processes to identify areas of improvement in quality and/or efficiency. Show less

- Monitored and managed the financial aspects of USD +1 billion outsourcing contracts (Unilever, SulAmérica, Algar Telecom, P&G, Google). This included overseeing revenue, profitability, and costs. Analyzed financial performance to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.- Ensured compliance with all contractual obligations related to financial and operational performance.- Prepared regular reports and presentations on financial and operational performance… Show more - Monitored and managed the financial aspects of USD +1 billion outsourcing contracts (Unilever, SulAmérica, Algar Telecom, P&G, Google). This included overseeing revenue, profitability, and costs. Analyzed financial performance to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.- Ensured compliance with all contractual obligations related to financial and operational performance.- Prepared regular reports and presentations on financial and operational performance, including YoY, YTD and QoQ analysis. Provided insights and recommendations to enhance performance and profitability.- Ensured compliance with SLAs and met specified timelines.- Prepared necessary JE, analyses, and reports to support the monthly financial close for assigned areas/accounts. Ensured compliance with US GAAP, local GAAPs, and IFRS.- Performed B/S and I&E reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.- Conducted internal and external audits in collaboration with the PWC team to assess financial controls and compliance. Show less

- Processed vendor trade and expense invoices. Prepared accounts payable payments.- Reconciled monthly vendor statements.- Generated required month-end reports for accounts payable.- Reviewed tax holds, managed tax software, validated submitted tax certificates, and maintained contact with vendors to ensure certificate compliance.- Performed OPEX analysis, ensuring compliance with company policies, US GAAP, and statutory regulations.- Managed foreign payments and oversaw… Show more - Processed vendor trade and expense invoices. Prepared accounts payable payments.- Reconciled monthly vendor statements.- Generated required month-end reports for accounts payable.- Reviewed tax holds, managed tax software, validated submitted tax certificates, and maintained contact with vendors to ensure certificate compliance.- Performed OPEX analysis, ensuring compliance with company policies, US GAAP, and statutory regulations.- Managed foreign payments and oversaw Central Bank of Argentina reports (Com 3602/4237).- Conducted detailed cost-of-goods analysis, including materials, import costs, freight, and other expenses.- Collaborated with the Accounting team during the monthly and quarterly financial close process.- Performed balance sheet reconciliations for bank accounts, suppliers, taxes. Show less

- Responsible for performing and analyzing bank account reconciliations in AR, UY & US.- Performed credit card reconciliations with ERP JD Edwards.- Made journal entries for credit card statements with large volumes of data.- Assisted with external and internal audit inquiries for control compliance as necessary.- Had overall administrative control of 10 stores, including cash flow control, billing control, and daily closing control.