Eduardo Antonio Sense Gachineiro

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FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE

Finance executive with 25 years experience in the energy, banking, manufacturing and service areas. Multi-tasker with fluent written and spoken Portuguese, English and Spanish. Solid knowledge of applicable US-GAAP and IFRS practices for international companies. Ample knowledge of the reporting and consolidation software Hyperion and qualified user of the Office package. High-performing profile with leadership and command over remote and on-site teams. Flexible controller who adapts seamlessly to constantly evolving finance processes and technologies in different market segments.

Budget Preparation and Analysis Project Controlling Finance Reporting P&L Management

Finance Planning Financial Reports Consolidation Rolling Forecasting and Analysis

Hyperion and Various ERPs (Syteline, TOTVS, JDEdwards)

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Identified $250,000 overpayment to a subcontractor by conducting detailed technical and analytical review of project estimation vs actual. Increased gross profit margin by 2.2%.

Developed an accurate tool for job estimation, expediting and improving accuracy of results. Eliminated chance of lost opportunities.

Supported the sales team in winning the biggest project ever for the business unit, by responding quickly to customer changes in requirements.

Implemented complete package of finance reports to integrate small family-owned business into corporate structure. Met deadlines within first month with clarity and transparency.

Led the complete start-up of a business unit operation in Brazil from inception; included obtaining all operational registries, ERP selection and implementation. Completed process enabling company to do business in half the normal time.

Negotiated with the biggest Brazilian oil company, Petrobras, to recover over US$ 1M in federal and state taxes.

CAREER HISTORY

Sulzer Chemtech USA, Inc. – Humble, Texas 2013-2015

Regional Controller - Americas

Performed consolidated financial monthly closing of 4 subsidiaries across North and South American regions. Managed five direct reports in four countries (U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil) and $100 million budget. Oversaw monthly rolling forecast in local currency for each country as well as the consolidated currency of corporate office.

Supported sales team by providing accurate estimate for a $33 million project in Ecuador. Increased profitability with margins exceeding 28%.

Developed a standard model for rolling forecasting for the region, expediting the process and allowing other non-finance departments have a simplified view of the financials.

Led the implementation on the Brazilian affiliate of a corporate cost savings program that allowed affiliate to adjust to the downturn on the economy by improving efficiency and consequently increasing profitability by nearly 4%.

Sulzer Services Brazil Ltda – Porto Alegre, Brazil 2011-2013

Controller

Charged with integration of acquired family-owned business into corporate structure. Adapted existing corporate internal controls to meet Brazilian regulations and developed procedures for existing staff to be in compliance with corporate standards.

Merged two subsidiaries in Sulzer Brazil, simplifying reports and consolidating reporting lines. Saved at least $100,000 annually.

Convinced General Manager to change the way business was managed internally which motivated local staff to be engaged and committed. All changes, including delegation of authorities and risk assessment, were implemented within first quarter after acquisition.

Led implementation of the ERP’s Syteline and Siger/Rech, enabling company to meet deadlines in compliance with corporate chart of accounts.

Talaris Brasil Comercio de Maquinas Ltda – Sao Paulo, Brazil 2008-2011

Administration and Finance Director

Successfully started-up the operation of a business unit in Colombia, working in partnership with a local law firm.

Negotiated early payment of initial down payment with company’s largest customer in Brazil which provided funding for start-up. Avoided need to borrow money from head office or banks, working 100% with local resources.

Developed and implemented a complete process of internal controls following corporate guidelines in order to avoid fraud and keep 100% transparency for business.

Actively participated on the negotiations and implementation of factory in Manaus Free Trade Zone via a contract manufacturer agreement.

Implemented ERP Microsiga/TOTVS.

WFI Telecom Networks Ltda – Sao Paulo, Brazil 2007-2008

Controller

Oversaw cash flow management and financial reporting.

Implemented POC methodology to improve financial reporting quality and adapt to Brazilian GAAP. Resulted in showing more realistic operational result.

Developed a plan to negotiate outstanding debts with key suppliers, prioritizing strategic ones.

Negotiated a credit line with local bank to eliminate delayed payments to suppliers. Reduced interest expense by over 40%, delivering higher profitability.

Koch Tecnologia Quimica Ltda – Sao Paulo, Brazil 2005-2007

Latin America Controller

Implemented a complete set of standardized financial reports across the Latin America region allowing management to budget for the following year based upon accurate and reliable financial data.

Significantly improved the quality of the information reported to the headquarters, facilitating the visualization and interpretation of the results achieved by the affiliates in the region through a clearer and more objective reporting system

Oversaw finance controlling and reporting of the four subsidiaries of the ChemTech group in Latin America to their respective Business Units controllers in the US, achieving excellent results regarding meeting deadlines with efficiency and quality.

Led a negotiation with Petrobras enabling company to recover over US$ 1M in federal and state taxes by splitting the billing between equipment and services.

Metapath Software International Brasil Ltda – Sao Paulo, Brazil 2001-2005

Latin America & Caribbean Controller

Led finance operation for the region, including control and consolidation of Latin American and Caribbean results with operations in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Panama. Improved and standardized all financial processes across the region.

Formed a new accounting and finance team in the Mexican affiliate in order to support the projected growth of that operation with total adherence to the internal policies and procedures.

Participated on the strategic plan of the company evaluating personnel needs, investments in new equipment. Suggested cost reductions which led to a $100k/year savings.

Implemented a deal review process in which every significant proposal was subject of discussions between all relevant parties involved before sending it to the customer. Resulted in a 15% increase in margins on those discussed.

Prior Experience includes Accounting positions with Mobil Oil Brazil and Baxter Hospital.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MBA, International Corporate Finance, Fundacao Getulio Vargas, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

BS, Economics, Mackenzie University, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

Certified Accounting Technician, Accounting, FECAP, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

Tax Specialist for Latin America

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