Management Accounting

RAYMUNDO GONZALEZ, CPA

**** ***** ****** **** * Houston, TX 77069

713-***-**** Mobile ********.*****@*****.*** 281-***-**** Home

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Season financial executive with proven results and skills driving the P&L, maximizing cash flow and adding tangible value to the company’s Balance Sheet. Self motivated and aggressive, strategic leader offering a unique blend of operations, financial, and management expertise producing significant financial gains and meeting operational objectives. Extensive hands-on International Finance & Management consolidation experience throughout the Latin and South American regions. Primary strengths are exceptional leadership, analytical and communication management skills at all corporate levels.

* Profit, Cash Flow & Asset Optimization * Budget & Cash Forecast Analysis * Manufacturing, Operations & Corp. Management * Financial Reports & Consolidations

* GAAP, IFRS, SOX & FCPA Compliance * Accounting Policies & Procedures

* MIS/ERP system Upgrades & Conversions * Financial Audits & Tax Returns

* Acquisitions & Merger Experience * Project Accounting & Reporting

* Corp. Tax & SEC Reporting * Risk Management Assessments

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aggregate Technologies, Inc. Since - 01/03

Houston, TX 77070

CFO/Controller – Full cycle accountant/executive with complete P&L responsibilities for manufacturing company with multiple E&C/manufacturing operations within the United States and Mexico. Strategic partner providing financial & business management consulting services throughout the organization.

Analyze all financial data from day to day operations between P/L, Balance Sheet and Cash-flow reports, research any and all discrepancies against the company budget, increased profit margins by 18%.

Work with department managers & senior executives developing year end strategic plans & budget reports.

Manage all communications between insurance, banking, legal, IT, HR and auditing teams. Recommend benchmarks for measuring financial and operating performance of operating departments. Upgraded ERP accounting system from QuickBooks to Microsoft Great Plains software & FRX consolidated reports.

Prepare yearly budget and vigorously monitor any and all variances with respect to actual performance. Conduct monthly and yearend financial meetings with company’s President and CEO to verify that operations are running profitable & in accordance to budget, reduced operating cost by 13%.

Manage and trained an office staff of nine accountants, motivate & educate all supervisors and managers to ensure all HR policies & procedures are being followed, reduced overhead/overtime hours by 23%.

Responsible for the month end and year end closing cycles for the company, reduced monthly closing cycle from nine to five working days by eliminating monthly mistakes posted to the general ledger.

Chief -liaison between management and corporate auditors with respect to the preparation of all reviews and corporate tax returns, able to surpass investor EBITDA and capital/debt restructuring goals set by CEO.

Monitor and review all daily work being processed by our internal staff of A/R, A/P and Payroll departments, ensuring internal controls are being followed while at the same time eliminating errors & waste. Manage the preparation of all consolidations needed for month and year end financial reporting.

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Kvaerner Oilfield Products Inc. 02/00 to 01/03

Houston, TX 77036

Controller /VP Latin America Div. – Accountable for all phases of Accounting and Financial Operations for multiple Latin American manufacturing division with a net worth of well over $785 million combined, worked in San Paulo, Brazil as an expatriate for two years managing several ongoing projects.

Analyze financial performance of International Subsidiaries. Research variances of key financial indicators from P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash-flow compared to budget and forecast, ensure financial reporting information and consolidation was in compliance with all applicable GAAP, SOX and IFRS requirements.

Reduced cost by 11% by introducing stringent resource management and budgeting policies, and eliminating unproductive administrative support functions within the multiple sites and or offices in Brazil.

As Corp., Liaison developed strong trust within International Management team, manage a staff of twenty five employees from different departments and or divisions, improved employee morale by working closely with foreign management and supervisors regarding all HR issues ensuring fair treatment of all employees.

Implemented new ERP system (JD Edwards) which streamlined our entire financial reporting and cost accounting system, develop and maintain strict cash management and forecast functions to maximize use of company funds and or assets. Assisted in the negotiation of favorable $25M line of credit with Chase bank.

Strengthened our global financial consolidations by introducing Oracle Hyperion Financial Management software which in turn allowed us to enhance our overall budgeting and forecasting models to provide updated financial data and analysis on a monthly, quarterly and yearly bases.

Manage the month-end closing process, reviewing all balance sheets reconciliations and communicating directly with our CFO & COO personnel to target and resolve all accounting issues. Manage to accelerate the month-end close from eight to five working days simply by streamlining the accounting process.

Chief liaison between auditors & country controllers with regard to the preparation of all tax returns & yearly audits. Identify weakness to eliminate fraud, waste & corruption. Monitor all foreign and domestic finance and accounting functions, vigorously monitor budget cost thus enhancing profit margins by 13+%, established effective internal controls to ensure financial data integrity and credibility.

Western Energy International Inc. 06/86 to 02/00

El Paso, TX 77012

DBA: Western Energy Dominicana Inc.

Western Energy Honduras Inc.

Puerto Rico Liquilux Gas Corp.

Liquilux de Panama

Hidrogas de Venezuela

CFO/Controller - Coordinated financial and MIS activities for International Oil & Gas Company and various manufacturing subdivisions with an operating budget of over $550 million. Traveled throughout Central and South America as company financial liaison, conducting internal review and audits, responsible for all foreign startup operations and acquisitions. Ensured all financial consolidated reports were in compliance with all U.S. Federal & International law, three year expatriate assignment in Mexico City.

Analyzed and interpret all financial data generated from the company’s Latin American Operations, consolidated monthly, quarterly & year-end financial activity results of 14 international operating units.

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Developed and implemented systems and procedures to improve internal controls and operating effectiveness while increasing profit margins by 19%, able to cut consolidation time by 25%.

Promoted from Assistant Controller to Controller/CFO in 1990, improved profitability through fiscal accountability in all operating units and strengthened internal controls within our foreign companies.

Prepared initial business strategic plans and presentations to raise capital for early stage startups in the manufacturing, consumer products and service sectors for medium size oil & gas enterprise, enhance client business strategies operations and financial results for overall entity.

Partnered with operations, legal and marketing teams to develop initial business plan for LPG tank manufacturing startup plant in Monterey, Mexico which required significant interaction with local Mexican attorneys and Big 4 auditors (PWC). Worked closely with local Venezuelan attorneys in an effort to consolidate three operating units into one corporate entity creating substantial savings on shared services.

Implemented policies, procedures and back office system to develop solid infrastructure supporting operations, finance, sales and marketing to sell and deliver proprietary LPG storage tank containers to clients and open market throughout the entire Latin American region.

Create, coordinate and review all foreign and domestic operating budgets with the Board of Directors and Operations Management, enhanced a 19% EBITDA increase via revenue enhancements & cost reductions.

Supervised country controllers in due diligence concerning all foreign acquisitions, accelerated the month-end closing cycle & consistently has clean audit reports which adhered to FCPA statutory requirements.

Active presence and hands-on management of financial activities throughout Latin America which included Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Puerto Rico and Panama. Established first three year strategic plan, budgetary system and consolidated financial statements for the company.

Automated our ERP accounting system & streamlined work methods resulting in a more efficient use of personnel and company resources. Worked with Latin American country controllers regarding the installation of JD Edwards Oil & Gas accounting system which standardize financial reporting throughout the company enhancing the quality of reports being generated to Board of Directors & senior management.

Coordinate the implementation of all accounting functions in foreign locations, maintained cash management & forecasting system to maximize use of company funds. Assisted in the preparation of all quarterly and year-end SEC reporting, consistently used my Spanish bilingual skills in the negotiation of favorable financing terms with BANAMEX & BANCOMER in Mexico and other operating countries.

Merged and reorganized nine business units into one worldwide division, managed the staffing & training of all personnel in Latin America and established financial reporting transparency & credibility.

Maintained finance & accounting statutory reporting requirements and assured all corporate policies & procedures were being met which protected the integrity and transparency of our foreign financial data.

Developed and implemented cost-cutting measure that reduced company overall expenses by 17%.

Once on board brought the company from the brink of bankruptcy by structuring the workout of payroll tax liens, realigning staff functions, and negotiating favorable payment arrangements with vendors.

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Coopers & Lybrand 02/82 to 05/86

El Paso, TX 77012

Senior Accountant/Auditor - International accounting firm specializing in U.S./Latin American (NAFTA) operations. Responsible for audits and financial statement preparation for businesses in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and non-profit organizations.

Provided financial consulting services and assisted in the start-up of multiple IPO’s emphasizing the need for confidentiality. Advised clients on issues pertaining to U.S. GAAP/FASB standards.

Performed all degree of audit and review services, planned, prepared and projected taxes for clients. Ensured clients stayed in compliance with tax regulations and other government regulatory requirements.

Trained entry level staff accountants in auditing techniques, business cycles and accounting theory. Prepared financial statements and reports for clients with multiple foreign & domestic operations .

Reviewed and evaluated client’s internal accounting control structures along with the development of auditing policies and procedures pertaining to U.S. and Latin American ongoing operations.

Presented final audit review reports to senior partners and clients which summarized and made recommendations that influenced our clients to improve their processes and accounting internal controls.

Analyzed and implemented new accounting & reporting standards and or pronouncements from FASB to SEC, made recommendations to clients and drafted comments or responses to new accounting standards.

Played a pivotal role in the financial analysis of the business model or plan for several Petrochemical and Manufacturing clients which helped them secure various refinancing and or set up initial lines of credit.

EDUCATION

University of Texas

BBA (Finance & Accounting)

Certified Public Accountant (Texas)

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Fluently bilingual in English and Spanish highly proficient in reading & writing

Working knowledge of the Portuguese language

Uncompromising integrity and demonstrated leadership skills

Strong intellect and keen analytical mind.

Highly organized, dedicated and committed to professionalism.

Work well under pressure/deadlines with attention to detail.

Proficient with Excel/Word/PowerPoint applications.

Experienced in MS Office/Outlook (XP, Vista & Window 7), ERP/MS Great Plains,

FRX Consolidations, ERP/JD Edwards, Job Scope, Oracle/Hyperion Consolidations, PeopleSoft, Spira, Penta, Real World Accounting, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Platinum, Timberline, Solomon….

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