Accounting Manager

Eleazar (Eli) Pando

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Dallas, TX 75228

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Education:

University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

Master of Accountancy – Graduated in May 2011

Major Concentration: Financial Accounting & Auditing

Cumulative GPA: 3.73 / 4.00

Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresas (IPADE), Mexico City, MEX

General Management Program D-1

Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico City, MEX

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Work Experience:

Aug. 2012 to Sep 2016 EP Logistics, LLC El Paso, TX

Accounting Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

In charge of accounting department activities to include preparation, analysis, and timely distribution of monthly consolidated financial statements, annual budgets, variance analysis, and other periodic management reports

Maintain intercompany balances

Supervising due process of banking transactions

Preparing bank reconciliations, forecasting cash flow positions for parent and subsidiaries

Overseeing functions of accounts payable department, making certain full compliance with internal controls in processing vendor payments, expense reports, tax and payroll payments

Controlling activities of accounts receivable department, ensuring accurate management of billings, collections, cash receipts application, and providing immediate response to customer inquiries

Providing analysis and recommendations on negotiation and compliance of contractual obligations

Maintaining accounting controls by establishing chart of accounts, defining accounting policies and procedures in compliance with U.S. GAAP, and conducting various general ledger account reconciliations

Mar. 2006 to Nov. 2007 Orthofix do Brasil, Ltda. Sao Paulo, Brazil

Finance Manager @ Brazilian Subsidiary of Orthofix, Inc.; NASDAQ Symbol: OFIX

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepared quarterly package of financial statements for worldwide consolidation

Presented annual budget and provided periodic analytic reports

Managed bank accounts and banking relationships

Controlled cash flow, accounts receivable, and accounts payable

Invested funds and arranged for debt financing

Analyzed and explained budget variances to VP Finance at headquarters in McKinney, TX

April 2003 to Feb. 2006 Implantes y Sistemas Médicos, Inc. San Juan, PR

Controller/General Manager @ Puerto Rican Subsidiary of Orthofix, Inc.; NASDAQ Symbol: OFIX

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assumed General Manager responsibilities for overall performance of the subsidiary

Engaged in financial analysis to include forecasting, budgeting, cost reduction analysis, and review of operational performance

Analyzed and discussed budget variances with top management at corporate headquarters in McKinney, TX

Managed cash flow, inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable

Responsible for accuracy of monthly financial statements and other required informative reports

July 1999 to July 2001 Equipos Mineros de Monclova, S.A Monclova, MEX

Controller @ ISO 9000 Certified Steelworks Manufacturer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managed cash flow, collections, accounts payable and ensured tax and legal compliance

Prepared budget, special reports and supervised the financial reporting process

Conducted internal audits and coordinated works with external auditors

Established, monitored and enforced internal controls, policies, and procedures

Jan. 1991 to Feb. 1998 Grupo MVS Comunicaciones Mexico City, MEX

Corp. Finance/Administration Director @ Paid-TV/National Radio Broadcasting Company

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepared monthly consolidated financial statements

Conducted corporate bank negotiations

Coordinated due diligence activities to comply with SEC requirements and Mexican Stock Exchange in preparation of company‘s global IPO

Coordinated audits with Deloitte & Touché

Acted as member of cross-functional team submitting bid for acquisition of Television Azteca, 2nd largest national TV network in Mexico

Held oversight responsibility for accounts receivables (200,000+ subscribers)

Served as member of the Board of Directors during 8-year tenure

Feb, 1979 to Jan. 1991 Corporación Mexicana de Restaurantes Mexico City, MEX

Finance/Administration Director @ Listed Company on Mexican Stock Exchange; Symbol: CMRB

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for month-end close duties and financial analysis

Negotiated acquisitions of restaurant businesses

Accomplished special assignments with external auditors, consultants, and lawyers

Responsible for treasury management, and for continued tax and legal compliance

Served as member of the Board of Directors during 19-year tenure

Skills:

Languages – English, Spanish, and Portuguese

Software – Microsoft Office, Pro-System, Peachtree, QuickBooks Enterprise, CargoWise

Professional:

CPA candidate – Eligibility approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

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