Manager Accounting

SUMMARY

Seasoned leader with experience managing Fortune 500 downstream oil & gas country and regional financial operations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

EXPERIENCE

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2014-2015 Global Procurement Coordinator

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Managed global internal controls support and training across 33 countries in 4 continents

Stewarded annual global procurement budget and reporting with focus on process and cash flow improvement

Led successful globalization of procurement activities resulting in price and tax reductions

2013-2014 Regional Finance Manager

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Directed financial activities including accounting, taxes, reporting, budgeting & stewardship, internal and external audits & controls, risk, credit and treasury

Oversaw 350 stations, 4 terminals, 200 employees, 30 finance employees for Puerto Rico/Dominican Republic

Managed the finance integration of Chevron acquisition in Puerto Rico: 180 stations, 100 employees and 2 terminals

2012-2013 Country Finance Manager, Regional Deputy

Finance Manager – Central America

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Directed financial activities, including accounting, systems, taxes, financial reporting, planning & stewardship, internal audits & controls, financial risk, credit and treasury for Puma Guatemala

Oversaw 600 stations, 10 terminals, 800 total employees, 130 finance employees for Puma Central America

Advised transition into Central America of 500 stations, 650 employees, 2 refineries, 8 terminals & 2 airports

1978-2011 EXXONMOBIL

2011-2011 Country Finance Manager Panama City, Panama

Managed country finances during transition period of sale of company assets in Central America

Coordinated effective financial transition during sale of ExxonMobil markets to Puma Energy

2004-2011 Lead Retail Controls Adviser

Panama City, Panama

Led internal audits and controls activities for Retail Latin America & Caribbean (27 countries) maintaining strong audit results and minimizing irregularities and controls gaps

Coordinated numerous internal controls assessments and supported annual corporate internal audits

Managed increased controls activities during sale of company markets in Mexico and Peru

2000-2004 Senior Controllers & Financial Analyst

Miami, Florida

Centralized and standardized financial reporting and Controllers’ activities and processes for the Americas

Executed JD Edwards & SAP Financial Modules implementation for the Americas (27 countries)

1998-2000 Country Finance Manager

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Directed financial activities, including accounting, payroll, taxes, IT, financial reporting, budgeting, stewardship, internal audits & controls, general services, credit and treasury

Minimized headcount by centralizing accounting and financial activities and processes into an Accounting Center

1997-1998 Country Finance Manager

Georgetown, Cayman Islands

Directed financial activities, including accounting, payroll, taxes, IT, financial reporting, budgeting, stewardship, internal audits & controls, general services, credit and treasury

Migrated accounting and financial activities and processes to a centralized Accounting Center

1996-1997 Senior Controllers Adviser

Mexico City, Mexico

Supported consolidation of Financial Departments between the Chemical and Lubes Divisions

1992-1996 Country Finance Manager

Seroe Colorado, Aruba

Directed financial activities, including accounting, payroll, taxes, IT, financial reporting, budgeting, stewardship, internal audits & controls, general services, credit and treasury

Managed transition and cessation of company activities after sale of assets to Coastal in Aruba

EDUCATION

University of Panama: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Certified Public Accountant

University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School: ExxonMobil Enterprise Leadership Program

ADDITIONAL

Languages: Fluent English, Fluent Spanish, Basic Portuguese

Key Training: Controls Integrity Mgmt., Sarbanes-Oxley Audit Process, Fundamentals of Project Mgmt., Masterful Presentations

Other: Legally authorized to work in the US. Location flexible & immediate availability. Manager & professional contributor.

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