Manager Financial

GUSTAVO TRIUS

**** ********** **. • Brentwood, TN 37027

615-***-**** • ******@*****.***

Dedicated and motivated Chief Financial Officer with 25+ years experience in business and financial consulting, operations and corporate credit management, and budget and legal administration. Background includes outstanding success facilitating business growth and increased revenue through strategic planning and marketing initiatives, business development, and service expertise. Effective multi-tasker, and a take-charge leader who thrives in busy, fast paced environments. Deliver high-level work ethic and reliability. Proven track record of excellence in client relations, cultivating relationships, as well as the coordination, planning, and direction of daily operations and administrative functions. Work with honesty and professionalism to earn respect, inspire cooperation and exceed business expectations. Accustomed to handling multiple and challenging responsibilities with a high level of integrity, a “can do” attitude, personal commitment, and professional demeanor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•Operational Leadership

•Budget / Resource Management

•Project Oversight

•Cost / Trend Analysis

•Bookkeeping / Auditing

•SAP / Oracle / GAAP

•Detail / Goal Oriented

•Proactive / Team Player

•Multi-Lingual

•Organizational Skills

•Interpersonal Communications

Customer Relations / Retention

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMFORT SUPPLY, INC. – Nashville, TN 2019-Present

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Assess and evaluate financial performance, long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts and provide insight for long-term and short-term growth. Communicated with CEO, COO, ESOP trustee, and executive leadership team to enhance current business practices. Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports, review and analyze results, and develop and maintain monthly operating budget. Identify, create, and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches, and/or new service offerings. Participate in weekly conference calls promoting financial literacy. Recruit, interview, hire, and supervise finance, accounting, and payroll staff. Ensure functionality of all accounting databases, systems, and financial software and accuracy of financial and management reporting in coordination with ESOP program. Oversee preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, month-end close process, and review all month-end general ledger accounts and balance sheets. Manage all cash, investments, and assets, explore new investment opportunities, maintain banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners. Remain up-to-date on audit best practices as well as state, federal, and local laws. Serve as key member of executive leadership team and round table discussion panel and key point of contact for external audits.

REFRICENTER GROUP, S.A. – Republic of Panama, Colombia, Honduras 2010-2019

Regional Chief Financial Officer

Managed all purchasing, accounting, human resources, accounts receivable/payable departments as well as 160 employees. Maintained group’s P&L, financial statements, and ensured adequate cash flow. Worked with President/CEO on strategic vision, development, and negotiated contracts and projects. Participated in establishing new business, assisted CEO and operations manager to identify new funding opportunities, drafting budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective clients and projects. Oversaw management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities; organizational revenue, expense, growth, profit, and balance sheet reports. Coordinate with external auditors on all generated reports and disperse reports to funding banks and investors. Developed and maintained internal control systems safeguarding company’s financial assets. Managed inventory levels, fixed assets, and assets purchased with bank funds and under lease. Ensured all government compliance standards were met and preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with general accepted accounting principles.

TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, STORE SUPPORT CENTER – Nashville, TN 2007-2010

Store Support Representative

Resolved configuration, troubleshooting, and installation POS/IT software/hardware concerns and advised IT group of additional service needs for 1,700+ stores. Assessed operational/procedural concerns including recalling cancelled purchase orders, cancelled distribution center transfers, and procured emergency store supplies. Tested new software functionality and implemented appropriate resolutions. Interpreted product and service information to Spanish speaking clientele.

OFFICE OF THE COURTS – Nashville, TN 2006-2010

Certified Interpreter / Translator

Interpreter and translator for Federal and District Courts and law firms throughout Tennessee.

SEA CENTRAL SHIPPING – Tampa, FL / Panama, Republic of Panama 2002-2005

Operational Manager

Oversaw global logistics management including vehicle and materials transportation. Established logistics and standard operation procedures. Managed all purchasing and procurement, logistics, and transportation coordination. Administrated budgets, P&L, controlled materials, and inventoried items according to establish standards. Reduced logistic expenditures and defined logistics plans.

CONTINENTAL BANK – Panama, Republic of Panama 1996-2002

Corporate Credit Manager

Supervised 6 credit assistant managers and $150M in construction, manufacturing, and commercial loans. Interpreted data; costs, yield, stability, future investment risks and trends, and economic influences. Created action plans for procurement based funds on financial analysis. Presented reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and entire industries to board of directors and corporate credit departments. Headed syndicated loans with multiple banks for large companies.

TOWER BANK, Assistant Manager – Panama, Republic of Panama 1994-1996

KPMG, Senior Financial Consultant – Panama, Republic of Panama 1992-1995

EDUCATION

ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY – Miami, FL

Master of Business Administration – International Business

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY – Murfreesboro, TN

Bachelor of Business Administration – Economics & Business Administration; minor - Finance

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