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Joe P Carreno

Phone 661-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Innovative, results-oriented financial executive, capable of building focused teams, implementing rapid transitions, and positively impacting the bottom line and corporate culture, seeking position as CFO, Global Corporate Controller or VP of Finance in a successful Company. Ability to assess challenging situations, identify critical issues, then formulate and enact solutions quickly and decisively. EXPERIENCE

Global VP of Finance

Sigue Corporation

Sylmar, California

May-2015 – Present

Highly accomplished hands-on finance, tax and accounting professional with over 25 years of progressive leadership growth within a global business environment, results focused leader, with a record of leading, motivating, and inspiring large and diverse teams of professionals to operate as cohesive units to achieve the timely and demanding deadlines. Worked for one of the big five audit firms for 9 years. Highly skilled at communicating parameters of complex business transactions to both front-line leaders and senior executives utilizing advanced knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, Tax and local GAAP. Well-versed on international reporting. Skilled in treasury, cash management, banking, internal controls, audit, accounting, HR, budget and planning, extensive experience on tax, statutory and regulatory reporting on private and public sectors. Manage all aspects of global finance, tax, and accounting of a $3 Billion Company. Responsible for corporate financial statements including consolidation of 31 entities across the world, (7 Mexican entities, 3 in Centro America, 8 in the US and 13 across Europe and Africa. Prepare Corporate financial statements including balance sheet, statement of operations, cash flow and statement of stockholder’s equity. Oversee global monthly financial monthly close. Improved cycle from 10 to 5 business days. Oversee budgeting and planning and delivery of financial package that includes key performance indicators, ROIs etc. Manage all general accounting, tax, and financial reporting, including oversee budgeting and forecasting AP, AR, FA, PR, Treasury, HR, collections, cash management.

Work closely with divisional controllers to ensure alignment to meet the demanding deadlines. Provide accounting technical guidance as needed to ensure appropriate accounting standards, internal controls and compliance measures across all operating groups and subsidiaries. IFRS reporting Accountable for the global finance regulatory compliance including 50 state licenses in the US with approximately 150 estate audits/ examinations per year.

Manage external global audit with a big four firm with no material adjustments every year. improved cash flow by reducing (DSO) days of sales outstanding by 20% by aligning the collections personnel with high impact customers and by training managers in the company's collection policy. Reduced audit and tax assessments by 20% by negotiating fees taking over some of the field work in house. Reduced Licensing assessment fees by 25% by consolidating licenses from mergers and acquisitions and other business units. Reduced payroll cost by 10% by streamlining processes that increased efficiencies that resulted in cutting the overtime pay completely. Increase bottom line results by reducing operating expenses by 10% year over year. Due diligence /M&A support participated in several acquisitions throughout the years. Achieved post-acquisition integrations.

Developed cash flow forecasting.

Developed tax strategies.

Established cross functional leadership by developing and implementing comprehensive finance and accounting controls that support the company’s growth initiatives.

Performed staff training and development.

Senior executive support

Investor communication

Excellent communication skills (English-Spanish)

Well verse on VAT (Mexico)

Proficient in ERP’s

Implement cost-savings initiatives across the company. Provide financial support and advice for M&A

Global Corporate Controller

Sigue Corporation

Sylmar, California

May-2000 – 2015

• Mange the global accounting and finance units, by providing alignment to achieve the Company goals.

• Accountable for financial statements consolidation of 31 entities (7 Mexican entities, 3 LATAM and 13 across Europe and Africa)

• Developing and maintaining global accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting. IFRS

• Manage global external audit with a big four firm.

• Developing and monitoring compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP

• Responsible for the global External audit.

• Develop and implement global tax planning and compliance with local authorities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

• Oversee budgeting and planning, forecasting process to ensure accuracy and alignment with the Company goals.

• Drive cost-saving initiatives to achieve bottom-line goals.

• Lead all regional controllers by providing guidance, support and alignment with the company’s goals and objectives.

• Responsible for global regulatory and compliance including US state tax examinations from 50 states.

• Oversee Mexico VAT tax return making sure tax returns are prepared in a timely and consistent basis. Won $10M dollars lawsuit to Mexico SAT (VAT recovery)

• Develop and implement global Internal controls, policies and procedures.

• Hire and train key personnel.

• Manage foreign currency accounting, ASC-842 lease accounting, ASC-606 revenue recognition. Senior Manager Auditor

Arthur Andersen LLP

Los Angeles, California

1991-2000

• Manage multiple engagement teams and partner expectations simultaneously by scheduling, training, mentoring and managing staff. Oversee engagement teams on over 35 engagements per year.

• Lead staff training on new accounting standards for 40+ staff members, over 9 years of management and supervisory experience. Organize and manage the firm mentoring programs for all employees.

• Managed audit review, and compilation engagements for both public and private companies. Broad industry experience including retail, shipping, telecommunications, mining, oil and gas, construction, software, manufacturing, agriculture, franchising, insurance and employee benefit plans.

• Perform technical accounting research and implement new accounting standards. Work directly with external auditors to resolve questions.

• Review and approve audit staff workpapers and finalize audit reports for subsequent issuance; and serve as liaison with clients, senior management and third-party auditors. Evaluate, develop, and implement procedures to improve the effectiveness of the division. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in International Accounting

UNAM University, Mexico City CPA,

Cal state University

MBA in accounting at Bridgewater University

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Proven experience of problem-solving conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

• Strong capability in effective interviewing skills.

• Relevant financial and tax services experience, including internal audit or public accounting experience.

• Extensive experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US GAAP

• Bilingual English- Spanish

• Well verse on Mexican tax laws and compliance.

• Business strategies, Strong problem solving, written and verbal communication skills, manage any accounting software, Analytical, Self-management, Interpersonal skills, multi task focus on results, Microsoft package, MAS90, Great Plains, FRX, Quick books, Traverse, Hyperion, Microsoft Dynamics.

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