Acting Controller at two clients performing the following duties.Perform analysis and research of present and future financial performance.Complete analysis, modeling and research to support preliminary and adjusted forecast cycles.Provide business leaders support and actionable insights during the month.Develop company policies in compliance with legal standards and regulatory requirements.Main results: Reduced the month close period from 10 business days to 3 business days.Created weekly KPIs report to the senior management.

Senior Manager - Financial Accounting - Nov/17 - Abr/21Manager - Financial Accounting - Aug/16 to Oct/17Direct report to the VP of Finance with 04 staffs, personal level varied from new hires to managers, providing coaching, mentoring and performance review. In charge of Financial Reporting (Balance Sheet, Profit Loss, Cash Flow, and other KPIs), responsible of budget, forecast and strategic plan for the operating companies, such as Construction and Hospitality.Responsible for timely preparation and review of construction monthly draw application for progress payments to Owners/Cost Monitors/Lenders.Prepare year-end financial package and coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.Coordinated and review Statement of Adjustments for five buildings, total of 2,313 units.

Direct report to the Divisional CFO with 05 staffs, personal level varied from new hires to managers, providing coaching, mentoring and performance review. In charge of Financial Reporting (Balance Sheet, Profit Loss, Cash Flow, and other KPIs), responsible of budget, forecast and strategic plan.Safeguard assets and assured the accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audit, controls and checks across all departments.Participate on the Lean Sensei Project to reduce expenses.

Performed financial auditing of Canadian operating companies.Follow-up the issues from the internal auditors’ reports with the Canadian operating companies.Provided support for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audits and Federal Income Tax returns.Edited and summarized audit findings for Corporate and Operating Companies executives.Reviewed the Sales Tax set-up at the operating companies for the items.Assisted in special projects as assigned.

Performed operational and financial auditing of operating companies in USA and Canada.Provided support and review senior/staff auditors in performing auditing duties.Edited and summarized audit findings and adjustments for Corporate executives.Coordinated and presented training materials at the quarterly departmental training.Lead project on the update of department guide.Assisted in special projects as assigned.

Experienced in serving Oil & Gas and Manufacturing clients, including SEC reporting (10K and 10Q)Reviewed and prepare audit planning work paper to identify risk.Supervised the audit team on a daily basis. Directly supervised team sizes varies from 1-3 persons, personnel level varies from new hires to seniors.Reviewed audit work papers, generate review notes for deficiencies and ensure that the related documentation meets professional standards.Discussed audit findings with client management and propose audit adjustments and other remedial actions.

Lead and oversee the day to day operations of the integrated audit engagementsHeavily involved with SEC reporting, financial reporting, operational accounting, legal, Internal Audit and SOX, etc, i.e. each aspect of the SEC clientParticipate in the audit planning, risk and fraud identification, draft audit plan for Audit Committee of SEC ClientDraft SAS 61 communication to Audit CommitteeKeep abreast with the newly pronounced accounting literatures and ascertain the execution if it is applicable to the SEC client.Heavily involved in Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance for three years, since the SOX initial implementation three years ago. In 2007, lead the audit team for the implementation of the new pronounced Auditing Standard 5 (AS5)Draft the audit time budget, overall in charge of the budget versus actual status, be responsible for explanation of budget fluctuations to Audit Manager and PartnerCoordinator for the specialists used in the audit engagement, including Tax Specialist, Valuation Specialist, Computer Audit Specialist, FAS 123R Specialist, etc.Prepare review package for concurring audit partner review before the 10Q or 10K was filedReview and prepare audit planning work paper to identify risk.Supervise the audit team on a daily basis. Directly supervised team sizes varies from 1-3 persons, personnel level varies from new hires to co-seniorsLead senior for a multi-located engagement.Develop and motivate the audit team, provide feedback including formal and informal evaluation and counseling and career guidanceObtain and review clients’ internal financial statements and financial systems. Design audit programs and procedures to ensure those clients’ financial statements and internal controls are accurately tested and comply with laws and regulations.Review audit work papers, generate review notes for deficiencies and ensure that the related documentation meets professional standards.

Experienced in serving Manufacturing and Services clientsParticipated in the audit planning, risk and fraud identification, draft audit plan for Audit Committee of Public Clients in BrazilDrafted the audit time budget, overall in charge of the budget versus actual status, be responsible for explanation of budget fluctuations to Audit Manager and PartnerSupervised the audit team on a daily basis. Directly supervised team sizes varies from 3-5 persons, personnel level varies from new hires to co-seniors.Coordinator for the specialists used in the audit engagement, including Tax Specialist, Valuation Specialist, Computer Audit Specialist, etc.Review and prepare audit planning work paper to identify risk.

Provide administrative support to internal and external customer, regarding services agreements. Basic administrative duties.