Financial Reporting Cost Accounting

Gerry Cusicanqui

Sandy Springs, GA ***** 714-***-**** **********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/gerryc/

Summary

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Results-oriented Controller with 15+ years of experience optimizing financial performance in multi-state and international environments. Expertise in streamlining financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, resulting in cost reductions of 5% at Emida Technologies. Excellent planning to successfully implement SAP-FICO at Gaytan Foods. Adept at adhering to SOPs, and policies in financial leadership, leading to a 20% enhancement in operational procedures. Proven track record of leading teams for optimal operations and conducting strategic financial planning to increase profitability in CPG Manufacturing environments.

Experience

Harrison Poultry, Duluth, GA – Revenue $240M

Consulting Controller October 2024 – January 2025 (Sale of Fresh or Frozen Chicken: Golden Goodness, Pollo El Dorado (Spanish), and Al Marwah, a halal product)

●Cleaned the books for the year-end closing of 2024

●Re-designed some Financial reports using MS Great Plains: I/S. B/S and individually by Product Line

●Reconciled all Balance Sheet accounts, from Bank Rec, A/R, A/P, and Inventory. Document all Accruals and Payroll or PTO.

●Analyzed all insurance Programs, Workers Comp accrual analysis (adjustment), and General Liability amortization analysis. Automated ADP Payroll and W/C calculation integrated into Great Plains

ToiToi USA Alpharetta, GA - Revenue $25M

Consulting Controller February 2023 – July 2024 (Manufacturer and Renter for Portable Toilets)

●Delivered financial oversight for a company with 250 staff across 4 states, leveraging accounting expertise to optimize operations

●Implemented accounts receivable and accounts payable automation by utilizing CorPay and Versapay new Apps with Beanworks & Bill.com, lowering processing time by 30+%

●Championed the integration of payroll with SAGE INTACCT, ensuring smooth data flow to reduce payroll processes by 40%

●Provided guidance and reorganized audited 401K Audits preparing timely and accurate financial documents and reports to maintain regulatory compliance with Ch Schwab & Dept of Labor.

●Improved payroll performance tracking by designing HR and KPI reporting, including W/C reports & GL integration enhancing decision-making.

Ole Mexican Foods, Inc Norcross, GA - Revenue $600M (9 Plants= 4 in GA, 1 TN, 2 TX, 1 CA, 1 MX)

VP of Finance/Controller March 2019 – January 2023 (Chips, Tortillas, Chorizo, Cheese Manufacturer)

●Re-organized Month-End-Close and Financial Statements Preparation -using MS Great Plains- for all 9 Entities and presentations to the Board, improving time for monthly discussion by 2 days

●Created detailed budgets by optimizing resource allocation to increase financial efficiency by 15%

●Reorganize Cost Accounting (BOM, Labor Absorption, WIP control) and Perpetual Inventory Control reducing month-end close by 3 days or 20% cleaner.

●Optimized cash flow by lowering days sales outstanding by 13 days to enhance liquidity management

●Reorganized accounts receivable/collections of $600M reducing DSO from 53 to 40

●Handled logistics by implementing advanced DSD and WMS solutions to boost distribution efficiency

●Supported the startup of new operations in Mexicali, Mexico from CapEx to Budget Implementation, payroll setup, Infor ERP, Lawyers, CPA’s, others, for this new $100M plant for US & Mexican markets.

Gaytan Foods, Inc Los Angeles, CA - Revenue $40M

Controller January 2014 – February 2019 (Pork Rinds Manufacturer for Retail Business)

●Formulated comprehensive budgets, aligning financials with key company goals to achieve a 15% increase in forecasted growth

●Streamlined operations (A/R, A/P, financial reporting, inventory management) by reducing discrepancies to enhance financial accuracy

●Improved cost accounting by introducing FIFO cost accounting to provide insights into labor costs

●Migrated ERP systems from SAGE 100 to NetSuite, improving functionality to boost financial reporting

Paragon Building Products Norco, CA - Revenue $50M (5 Plants= 2 in CA, 1 NV, 3 AZ)

CFO/ Controller June 2009 – December 2013 (Manufacturer of Stucco, mason & mortar mixes, cement, bagged sands)

●Reorganized manufacturing sites by updating financial reports and lowering staff by 5 members to maximize bottom-line performance

●Analyzed financial statements, preparing month-end close activities to maintain the accuracy of financial records and SOX compliance.

●Led the transition from MAS 500 to SAP-FICO, using system expertise to advance ERP functionality

●Enhanced HR processes by transitioning employees to a professional employer organization (PEO), saving $200,000 in worker’s compensation insurance premiums yearly

●Oversaw the acquisition of a $20M company by leading pre-acquisition financial analysis and planning, guaranteeing compliance

●Implemented Revenue Recognition (POC) for Construction in progress business, following ASC 606. Job Costing Analysis to BOMs, Direct Labor, and Indirect Labor

Emida Technologies Foothill Ranch, CA - Revenue $1.3 B

Corporate Controller January 2007 – June 2009 (Electronic Wallet, POS, TopUps for prepaid phones, InstaPay)

●Coordinated the acquisition of Emida Technologies (Miami, FL) and merge with DEBISYS (Foothill Ranch, CA). Later, the acquisition and merge of Q-COMM INT’L (Sandy, UT), funding from Stone Canyon Venture Partners (LA, CA)

●Re-designed Financial reporting for local and foreign subsidiaries under MS Great Plains.

●Implemented internal controls, expense reports, CapEx, accounts payable/receivable, petty cash, Interco reconciliation, and KPI’s for subsidiaries in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru under USGAAP & FASB 52.

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

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

●Recruited, trained, and mentored new controllers for Colombia and Mexico, including meeting with local attorneys to facilitate local changes in alignment with all local laws, implementing tax planning in coordination with a local E&Y firm

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Education

Universidad del Pacífico: Master, Business Administration

University Federico Villarreal: Bachelor of Science, Economics

Licenses & certifications

Artificial Intelligence Certification – Datarails - Issued 2024

3C Software Cost and Profit Now - Issued 2024

Skills: Bilingual (English/Spanish). Cultural Adaptability. Leadership. Financial management USGAAP Principles Tax Planning Risk Management Forecasting Cost Accounting Auditing

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