A strategic thinker with 20 years of experience in U.S., Canada and Mexico leading teams from diverse cultures and nationalities. Skilled finance liaison between headquarter and country unit for implementation of financial processes, financial controls and ERP deployment. A professional who is passionate about team development, driving efficiencies and winning in the marketplace. Effective change manager who strives to increase role of finance via strategic thinking and business partnering. Highly motivated professional with strong background in financial reporting, planning and analysis, S&OP, strategy development and controls. Bilingual - English and Spanish.
This Commerce Life
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Fractional CfoThis Commerce LifeMexico City, Cdmx, Mx
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Cfo And Retail Channel DirectorAvera Aug 2021 - PresentMexico City Metropolitan Area• Member of the company leadership team• Leads the company’s finance function, retail channel expansion and IT function.• Have responsibility of company’s P&L, cash flow, commercial expansion to retailers and ERP (Oracle Netsuite) and system infrastructure.• Responsible for transforming the organization from a start-up model to a more structured corporate model with maintaining its entrepreneurial spirit and heavy expansion plans -
Ceo MexicoBed Bath & Beyond Oct 2019 - Aug 2021Mexico City Metropolitan Area• Member of the joint venture board and a key liaison of all investors• Leads the company’s leadership team (directors and VP) covering store operations, purchasing, marketing, finance, IT, legal, human resources and supply chain• Have full responsibility of company’s P&L and cash flow• Responsible for transforming the company to be an omni-channel organization with significant presence in the ecommerce marketplace -
Cfo And CooEdrington Jul 2018 - Sep 2019Mexico City Metropolitan Area• Set-up Edrington’s Mexico operations as a start-up company establishing statutory companies, banking relationships and operational policies and procedures• Reports to the country managing director and CFO of Americas division• Leading the finance, strategy and supply chain teams• Key member of the Direct to Consumers team which includes ecommerce initiative• Co-responsible for the company’s annual and 5-year P&L -
Cfo - MexicoBed Bath & Beyond Oct 2016 - Jul 2018Mexico City• Member of the Country Leadership team and leads the finance function of the company• Leading a team 6 departments - accounting & reporting, accounts payable, treasury, taxes, sales audit and financial planning & strategy• Led the system conversion and setting up process and procedures for the company´s growth strategy of increased presence in Mexico • Leading the ecommerce project for Mexico
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Finance Director - MexicoBest Buy Jul 2014 - Sep 2016Mexico City Area, Mexico• Member of the Finance Leadership team and leads the finance operations of the company• Leading a team of 26 within 6 departments - accounting & reporting, accounts payable, treasury, taxes, inventory management and sales audit• Leading the transformation of the controllership team to a more business partner team that provides insights and drives business decisions for the company.• Leading projects that drives margin improvement and process efficiencies for the organization -
Planning & Decision Support Lead - MexicoDiageo Jul 2012 - Jun 2014Mexico City Area, Mexico• Lead the strategy development process, investors communication reporting, financial planning & reporting and marketing decision support for Mexico.• Lead the business partnering initiative for Diageo Mexico finance including workshop, surveys, capability plans.• Lead the overall business performance management process and its improvement• Lead the tax reform project• Established a stronger team that only achieves company goals but ensures career development of each team member -
Administrative ControllerKraft Foods Mexico Feb 2010 - Jul 2012Mexico City• Lead the following functions: Accounting & Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Master Data, Tax Planning & Compliance and Internal Controls & Process Improvement• Track lead for the SAP implementation as it relates to Record to Report (RTR) and Procure to Pay (PTP).• Planned and executed the integration of Kraft Mexico and Cadbury Mexico, including tax strategies, operational impacts and accounting implications for local purposes (mergers)
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Finance Director, Us SalesCadbury Adams Nov 2008 - Jan 2010Parsippany, New Jersey• Lead the sales finance team which provided decision support to the sales team for trade spend investments and strategy by customer• Drove accurate and insightful analysis of revenue, customer investment and SG&A providing recommendations and ensuring compliance and understanding of decision rules.• Established a robust ROI (return on investments) assessment for relevant promotional/commercial activities and post to build on key insights -
Director, Financial Planning And ReportingCadbury Adams Nov 2006 - Oct 2008Parsippany, New Jersey• Integrated financial reporting and planning process for both markets, including strategy development – US and Canada• Responsible for all financial controls which includes external audits, internal audits and Sarbanes Oxley compliance• Responsible for finance and decision support for the Logistics and Customer Operations
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Director Of Sales & Operations PlanningCadbury Adams Aug 2004 - Oct 2006Toronto, Canada Area• Responsible for demand planning, demand supply integration and co-packing operations• Drove integration of sales, marketing and supply chain plans through the S&OP process• Provided financial decision support for brand profitability and product innovation
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Director, Financial ReportingConagra Foods Nov 2003 - Jul 2004Toronto, Canada Area• Responsible for financial planning, forecasts and analysis for international division which includes Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico, South America, Europe and Asia• Responsible for consolidation of monthly and quarterly management reporting• Responsible for accounting and controls with compliance to US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements -
Finance Director For MexicoSpectrum Brands - Rayovac Dec 2001 - Oct 2003
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Region Controller - Latin AmericaRayovac Jan 2000 - Nov 2001Boca Raton, Florida
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Financial AnalystDiageo Jan 1995 - Dec 1999
Stephen S. Education Details
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Society Of Management Accountants Of OntarioCma - Certified Management Accountant -
University Of TorontoAccounting And Finance
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Ipade Leadership Program -
Accounting And Finance
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Stephen S. works for This Commerce Life
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Stephen S.'s current role is Fractional CFO.
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Stephen S. attended Society Of Management Accountants Of Ontario, University Of Toronto, Ipade Business School, University Of Toronto.
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