JOS LUIS VILCHIS
CPA, MBA
248-***-**** ( ********@*****.***
Bilingual professional with extensive knowledge of corporate treasury,
global cash management, debt restructuring, investments, project
management, financial analysis, and management of currency exposure.
Pragmatic problem solver with international experience in manufacturing,
health care, and automotive industries, building long lasting business
relationships with domestic and international banks, customers and
suppliers. Adaptable leader fostering cross-cultural teamwork, driven to
achieve global corporate objectives by emphasizing continuous improvement,
involvement of personnel, integration of suppliers, respect for company
policy, and a commitment to total quality.
International Treasury ( Liquidity and Operational Planning ( Debt
Restructuring
Foreign Exchange Operations ( Strategic Planning ( Risk Management ( HR
Benefits ( 401K Plans
Banking Web Platforms ( Credit Management ( SOX Compliance ( AR and AP (
Staff Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GERRESHEIMER GLASS, INC., Vineland, New Jersey ( 2008-2009
Corporate Cash Manager
Manage & Supervise Treasury projects and Cash Management operations for
International Manufacturing group specialized in Pharma and Life Science.
Assist Management with Setting hedging and Cash Management policies
consistent with liquidity needs in North America and Mexico. Supervise Cash
posting, Accounts Receivables, Billing flows, Bank reconciliations, Risk
process and keep insurance certificates update. Deeply involved in
Negotiate refinancing of internal debts, responsible for coordinate
Corporate FX exposure & Hedging strategies, Daily cash reports to the
Treasurer and Financial Director, Coordinate with Management Bonus benefits
and plan asset investment. Help Manage bank negotiations for loan facility,
Capital Structures and revolving Credit Facilities.
( Develop and implement Cash pooling structure and improve Monthly
Forecast reporting.
( Assist Corporate Finance Director with liquidity projects, Cash
Forecast and Investments.
( Implement repatriation of surplus between divisions outside of the
US.
( Put into practice strategies for FX operations and compliance with
FAS 133 and 52.
( Improve Accounts Receivable posting and flow process.
( Monitor Cash Collections, Cash payments and Banking Services.
( Support negotiations to restructure and refinance credit lines, rates
and fees
( Concentrated American business with 2 banks and reduce bank accounts.
VALEO ENGINE COOLING-NAFTA REGION, Auburn Hills, Michigan ( 2004-2008
Cash Manager, NAFTA
Assist NAFTA Finance Director to plan profitability of leading global
automotive supplier group by optimizing cash management function in NAFTA
region by negotiating new debt terms, reducing DSO, reduce unapplied Cash
and over dues. Oversee risk management strategy in NAFTA Region,
Responsible for currency exposure and hedging in the Region. Apply and
enforce internal control policies in NAFTA Region. Supervise intercompany
account reconciliation among divisions. Analysis and develop Cash Forecast
models in the NAFTA region
( Consolidated financial reporting among NAFTA Divisions.
( Support Finance Director with investments projects and state
unclaimed property returns.
( Reduced over dues by 80%
( Implemented Electronic payments among all the sites in NAFTA Region.
( Reduce unapplied cash in USA and Mexico.
( Develop a repatriation policy for the surplus in NAFTA Region
JOSE LUIS VILCHIS ( Page 2 ( ********@*****.***
VALEO ENGINE COOLING-TRUCK DIVISION, Jamestown, New York ( 2000-2004
Cash Manager
Support Finance Director with all the key process of Treasury, Analyze cash
reports, ROA, indebtedness, and company investments. Generate cash reports
with recommendations, post the entries in Mac-Pac, Prepare monthly Cash
forecast and yearly Cash budget, analyze discrepancies in BS accounts, and
reduced past due accounts. Responsible for the hedging of several
currencies and help develop relationships with national banks.
( Develop Treasury Structure according with Group guide lines.
( Received corporate recognition for "$0 USD over due" in 2003.
( Implement system platform for Treasury (E-CASH)
( Create Treasury policies for well control of the operations.
( Develop and Implement FX & Hedging structure.
( Assist Financial Director to develop Banking Relations.
VALEO CLIMATE CONTROL SA de CV, ( 1998-2000
Financial Analyst
Analyzed daily financial reports for sales pricing, accruals, and
overheads. Prepared monthly forecasts and mid / year budgets. Explained
differences between budget, forecast, and actual for every financial report
by month, quarter and year. Follow CAPEX investments, analyzed Return of
Assets and company indebtedness, and proposed accruals accordingly.
( Improve Collection rate & reduce over dues
( Help improve Capex ratio by 2%
( Improve Budget accuracy
( Improve Working Capital
( Develop Cash flow follow up
SINGER INTERNATIONAL SA de CV, ( 1994-1997
Internal Auditor Junior
Audited 120 stores nationwide, review and documented store daily operation,
cash flow, inventory, AR/AP and P&L. provided comprehensive risk assessment
and audit planning to identify relevant risks. Generated practical and
value-added recommendations to improve EBTDA, address control weaknesses
and enforce company policies in every store, and communicated results to
senior management. Provided follow up on previously reported audit issues.
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EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration in Tax Accounting
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
AFP# 285413
COMPUTER SKILLS
Excel ( PowerPoint ( Access ( Hyperion ( Treasury Direct ( JPMorgan access