Gerry Cusicanqui

Sandy Springs, GA ***** 714-***-**** adyo83@r.postjobfree.com

Profile of Qualifications

Dynamic Leader Dedicated to Executing Cost Savings & Maximizing Bottom-Line Performance; Skilled in Driving Global Manufacturing (i.e. Food, Furniture, Building Products) Industry Success

Highly Accomplished Leader who excels within competitive global markets to make sound financial, accounting, cost-saving, and / or operational decisions that align with a corporation’s mission, vision, values, and goals. Influential Strategist who champions process efficiencies while analyzing high-value financials, implementing budget controls and metrics reflecting trends, mitigating risk, and driving sustainable practices. Bilingual Communicator (Spanish) who builds synergistic relationships with C-level executives and business teams, and who contributes impeccable ethics and integrity while seeing the “big picture” at all times. Top Performer who exhibits proven talent with ERP systems and implementation, skill with Excel (h-v/lookups, Pivot Tables, SUMIF), and knowledge of GAAP principles.

Core Competencies

Full-Cycle Accounting Financial Analysis / Reporting Metrics Trends Tracking

Cost Accounting Budget Control Strategic Planning Risk Mitigation / Management

Profit / Loss Internal Controls Team Building / Training / Leadership IT Operations Payroll

Forecasting Auditing Expense Control GAAP Principles Process Optimization Tax Planning

Professional Experience

Inland Seafood - $260M Tucker, GA

Sr Controller Jan2023– Present

A $260M seafood distributor with plants in 8 States: AL, LA, GA(2), NC, SC, ME(2), FL. Control of Intercompany sales, Perpetual Inventory. Payroll. Expenses. Financial Statements preparation.

Control over A/P & A/R, Accounting, Cash Mgmt. Responsible to report Borrowing Base Compliance to Banks.

Implementation of new ERP system: MS D365 or F&O. Perpetual Inventory Control under Standard (PPV control)

Olé Mexican Foods, Inc. - $600M Norcross, GA

Vice President of Finance 2019 – Jan2023

Capitalize on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking accounting, finance, and cost accounting initiatives for high-value operations within the U.S. and Mexico for this high-quality food manufacturer.

Responsibility for Financial Statement preparation for HQs and Subs.

Successfully revamped comprehensive collections and cash application processes.

Led new Monterrey-Mexico operations project preparation, including CapEx and budget.

Re-designed financial reporting for local and foreign subsidiaries under ERP Great Plains & Infor. SOX control

Reorganized a Direct-Store-Delivery system by efficiently coordinating the implementation of new DSD and Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions.

Consultant (Self-Employed) Various Locations, CA

Controller 2014 – 2018

Leveraged broad scope of industry knowledge toward managing financial and / or accounting initiatives for multiple California-based companies to align with corporate goals and key objectives.

●Chief Financial Officer – Premium Windows, Inc., Paramount, CA (2018)

●Corporate Controller – Indo-European Foods, Inc., Glendale, CA (2017)

●Gaytan Foods, City of Industry, CA ($25,000);

●Evans Manufacturing, Garden Grove, CA ($50 Million);

●VanLaw Manufacturing, Fullerton, CA ($70 Million);

●AMSCAN / Party City, Orange, CA ($3.2 Billion);

●SeaCatch Seafoods, City of Industry, CA ($100 Million);

●WNG Real Estate, Irvine, CA ($500 Million);

●Impresa Aerospace Manufacturing, Gardena, CA ($24 Million); and

●Ramone Industries, Lake Forest, CA ($12 Million)

Professional Experience (continued) Page Two

Paragon Building Products Norco, CA

Controller CFO 2009 – 2013

Maximized bottom-line performance by reorganizing multi-state manufacturing sites to boost results within competitive markets, including bringing financials up-to-date and reducing staff from 11 to six (6).

Presented breakeven analysis to the Board of Directors of this $50-million annual revenue-generating business, along with driving aggressive sales plans and expense controls to exceed operational goals.

Efficiently performed department-specific financial analysis of income statements and balance sheets. Prepared all month-end close, journal entries, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.

Performed financial and business analysis for profit / loss statements, earnings variation analysis, mix analysis, and ad-hoc reporting. Analyzed standard cost and variance. Coordinated physical inventories.

Regularly collaborated with financial institutions (i.e. JPMorgan Chase & Company, Farmers National Bank), as well as CPAs, RSM Global – McGladrey, implementing SOX control. Also regularly dealing with attorneys, and insurance brokers.

Re-implemented Cost Accounting Analysis: BOMs, Direct Labor and Indirect Labor. Cost Analysis by Job Order and discussions with Operations Dept to justify the variances.

Successfully designed detailed financial reports using FRx.

Re-implemented MAS 500 to later migrate to MAS 90 (SAGE 100).

Launched policies and procedures, including 12-Weeks Cash Flow Projection.

Reorganized Accounting, HR, & IT functions reducing five (5) HC equal to $200,000.

Improved PAYDEX Score from 55 to 75 allowing American Express extend L/C for $500,000.

Reduced month-end closing by one (1) day by integrating ADP Payroll with general ledger.

Reorganized risk management (i.e. general liability, workers’ comp, 401(k), medical, CAF-125).

Transitioned employees to P.E.O. to reduce workers’ comp premium by $200,000 per year.

Emida Technologies Foothill Ranch, CA

Corporate Controller 2007 – 2009

Drove the strategic redesign of financial reporting for local and foreign subsidiaries under ERP Great Plains for this $1.3-billion multinational company, including saving three (3) days in month-end closings.

Implemented internal controls, expense reports, CapEx, accounts payable / receivable, petty cash, interco reconciliation and metrics for subsidiaries in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru under US GAAP and FASB 52.

Strong participation in the Acquisition and Merger of the entities DEBISYS (Foothill Rach, CA), EMIDA TECHNOLOGIES (Miami, FL) and Q COMM (Sandy, UT).

Prepared and filed $350,000 in refunds from IRS-based excise taxes (i.e. Verizon, T-Mobile).

Saved $62,000 annually by switching to Bank of America for 12,000 daily ACH transactions.

Collaborated with local Peruvian auditors and attorneys regarding VAT issues, including facilitating transfer price studies and dividend remittances with support of key attorneys.

Recruited, trained, and mentored a new controller for a Columbia-based business, including meeting with local attorneys to facilitate local changes in alignment with all local laws.

Recruited and trained a new Controller for a financial package in Mexico, including implementing tax planning in coordination with a local E&Y firm due to new tax laws in 2008 and saved $300,000; resolved a transfer pricing study issue with Ochoa and Associates; additionally, negotiated bank fees with high-profile HSBC, Banorte, and Banamex.

Russ Bassett Whittier, CA

Controller 2005 – 2007

Strategically steered all facets of accounting for this office furniture manufacturer generating $250 million in annual sales, including implementing metrics and key indicators to align with business goals.

Developed and implemented profit-generating solutions to meet project-specific objectives and adhere to product / discipline strategy. Contributed to ad hoc projects and new initiatives.

Successfully implemented efficient cost systems, BOMs, and standard variances.

Performed all monthly financial reporting and presentation to the Board of Directors.

Designed financial reporting using FRx, cost accounting, CapEx analysis, and budgeting.

Negotiated price reductions (i.e. Steel & Reliance – $300,000, AW & Staub Metals – $150,000).

Revamped the IT area for 50 local users and 11 remote locations under an SAP environment.

Professional Experience (continued) Page Three

La Reina Family Brands Los Angeles, CA

Corporate Controller 2000 – 2005

Led targeted financial decision-making for a group of food manufacturers (i.e. three (3) “C” Corps and one (1) LLC), including La Reina, Inc. (250 EEs, $18M), Sierra Madre Foods (110 EEs, $1M), Anita’s Mexican Foods, Inc. (125 EEs, $18M), and Aranda’s Manufacturer (10 EEs, $2M)

Accounting, Finance & IT Operations

Spearheaded the reorganization of accounting, finance, and IT operations for a conglomerate of 500 EEs. Trained and mentored staff in migrating to MAS 90 / 200, Crystal Reports, and various modules.

Prepared accruals, vacation, fixed assets depreciation, and benefits entries and oversaw standard cost system and variances with plant management. Presented all monthly financials to the Board.

Launched a new companywide Cost Reduction Committee.

Served as a valued member of the Strategic Planning Committee.

Refinanced debt to reduce interest costs with positive cash flow impact of $500,000.

Saved $500,000 in workers’ compensation via PEO and $100,000 in general ledger programs negotiations.

Successfully eliminated three (3) HC or $100,000 by centralizing accounts payable / receivable and collections in the headquarters’ office.

DSD Division (Direct-Store-Delivery)

Mentored and managed a results-focused team of 60 drivers completing routes in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and Ventura, including supervising barcoding inventories and EDI implementation.

Exhibited proven experience in monitoring and auditing slotting fees charged-back by stores.

Built and sustained highly profitable relationships with such clients as Del Taco, Albertsons, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Costco, Spoons Grill & Bar, and Stater Bros. Markets.

Education, Technical Summary & Professional Affiliations

Universidad del Pacífico: Master of Business Administration Lima, Peru

University Federico Villarreal: Bachelor of Science in Economics (Emphasis in Accounting) Lima, Peru

Technical Summary: MSO MAPICS BPCS ERP AccPac (Sage 300) Produce Pro MAS 500 SQL Epicor BAAN InSite SISTEMA Tress CONTPAQI, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Microsoft Visio, Great Plains Infor Peachtree (Sage 50) Intuit QuickBooks MAS 90 / 200 (Sage 100)

As a Member of the CFOs community in LinkedIn, proposed debates regarding COSTING areas.

1.Idle Capacity expenditure and how to book/treat with Income Statements?

2.Inventory Valuation: Would you include any of SG&A expenses for valuation?

3.PPV (Purchase Price Variance). When using standards how would you book the Price Variances?

Permanent Trainings:

A.A.I (Artificial Intelligence) DATARAILS: Financial planning and analysis platform; INTRO/ F/U, Trevor Egan – May 26, 2023

B.COST & PROFIT NOW, Major Seminar for some LinkedIn Members, -8/2/2023 https://www.3csoftware.com/costprofitnow#venue

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