Ivan Marcano
Morrow, OH *****
*********@*****.***
Financial Director / Controller
Goal-focused executive with extensive experience directing corporate finance and accounting operations. Expertise in the administration of financial controls to maximize ROI. Team leader accomplished at harnessing team strengths to achieve success. Devotion to the complete fulfillment of compliance and reporting obligations. Adept at synchronizing the components of complex projects including the installation of financial systems. One of only 20 candidates to pass the CPA exam the first time.
Fiscal Planning
Strategic Planning
Corporate Treasury / Accounting
Cost Analysis and Reduction
Financial Audits
Regulatory Compliance
Profit and Revenue Optimization
Financial Management Systems
Professional Experience
Marcano’s Financial Services, Arecibo, PR
Sole Proprietor, 2006 – Present
Consulted with clients to identify opportunities for revenue generation and cost reduction. Audited clients’ financial operations to ensure compliance. Prepared financial statements and tax returns.
Maintained 100% compliance with fiscal regulations for all clients.
Pfizer – Cruce Dávila Operations, Barceloneta, PR
Finance Director, 1996 – 2006
Held primary responsibility for Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Statement of Cash Flows at a chemical and injectable pharmaceutical production plant. Set long-term strategies for company growth. Forecasted revenue and costs. Coordinated annual reviews and systems conversions. Prepared and submitted tax returns. Oversaw treasury and investments. Managed financial reporting, standard costing, and transfer pricing. Negotiated contracts with third-party vendors. Handled pension & savings plans.
Designated PR Financial Shared Services Leader for multiple clients, allowing corporate to focus on leadership objectives instead of operations management.
Maintained operational compliance with GAAP, SOX Section 404, local and federal regulations, tax grants, contractual specifications, and internal policies.
Prior roles in continuously responsible positions with Pfizer, including Finance Manager within the Cost and General Accounting department, with cross-training in the Logistics division. Additional positions in retail management/accounting and warehouse supervision with track record of success.
Education and Credentials
B.B.A. in Accounting, cum laude
University of Puerto Rico – Arecibo, PR
Licensure
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), License #5549
Technical Skills
GL+, SAP, Computron, Lotus, PRISM, MS Office
Languages
English (fluent); Spanish (fluent)
References available on request.