Group Controller

JAVIER PIMENTEL, MBA

ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Results-driven, analytical accounting professional offering experiences gained working in the accounting/finance fields coupled with a MBA in International Business. ***********@***.*** Tel. 562-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proven, financial expert who performs as a key business partner and provides critical financial knowledge to management. Demonstrated ability to learn and teach new concepts in multi-cultural environments, easily adapt to change and manage multiple concurrent tasks. Innovative, high-energy person with excellent organizational, quantitative and communication skills coupled with a track record of success and the capacity to assume increasingly significant responsibilities.

• GAAP • Training & Mentoring • Cash Management • International Business Mgmt.

• General ledger • Accounts Receivable • Accounts Payable • Financial Analysis Cost Accounting • Staff Management • Budgeting & Forecasting PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JONATHAN ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 2024 – Present Jonathan Engineered Solutions is leading manufacturer of precision ball-bearing slides, brackets, trays, sheet metal & sheet metal assemblies, cable management systems, plastic components, fasteners & precision machined components including ruggedized assemblies, kits, and custom engineered products from carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Major markets: Military/Defense, Aerospace, Server/Data Storage, and other industrial corporations worldwide. GROUP CONTROLLER

• Overseeing accounting departments in corporate office at Irvine, California and manufacturing operation in Mexicali

(Mexico) with consolidated revenues of $180MM

• Reporting to the V.P. of Finance

• Managing 12 subordinate employees, directly and indirectly, responsible for managing and overseeing finance, general accounting, cost accounting, receivables, payables, external audits, internal controls, treasury management, import/export compliance, budgeting, forecasting and more.

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements according to U.S. GAAP.

• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts for corporate entity and oversee accounts for all 6 divisions in the group.

• Preparation of weekly revenue reports, bookings, and cash flow forecasts.

• Support internal and external financial reporting requirements.

• Manage external tax and audit requirements.

• Support in preparation of budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data.

• Coordinate A/P and A/R activity for all divisions with other team members.

• Provide financial status of the company by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data. CORONA CLIPPER, INC., (Venanpri Group) CORONA, CALIFORNIA 2023 – 2024 A leader in the marketing and manufacturing of professional and consumer tools for the lawn and garden, landscape, irrigation, construction, and agriculture markets. With a retail and distribution network that extends throughout the United States and Canada.

CONTROLLER NORTH AMERICA

• Overseeing North America divisions including California, Kentucky, Monterrey (Mexico) and Veracruz (Mexico) with consolidated projected revenues of $120MM

• Reporting to the Director of Finance

• Managing 9 employees directly and indirectly, responsible for managing and overseeing finance, general accounting, cost accounting, receivables, payables, external audits, internal controls, treasury management, budgeting, forecasting and more.

• Coordination of month end close, preparation of financial statements and consolidations.

• Motivation and training of accounting team.

• Lead cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.

• Maintain compliance with government agencies and coordinated external audits.

• Maintain internal controls and D.O.A. guidelines.

• Supervise revenue recognition, standard cost, and inventory valuation processes.

• Led cash management and banking, including actively managing AR and AP.

• Overseeing fixed asset management and tax.

• Manage VAT refund filings related to Mexico operations.

• Lead implementation of AP automation project.

• Support implementation of MRP system in Mexico facility. LUXFER, INC., RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 2021 – 2023

A leading, manufacturing company of composite cylinders, subsidiary of a public listed group. FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

• Overseeing North America divisions including Riverside, Pomona and Calgary, Canada with consolidated projected revenues of $150MM

• Reporting to the Global VP of Finance

• Managing 5 subordinate employees who directly supervise a total of 6 employees and responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the accounting, finance, cost accounting and payroll staff.

• Managing all aspects of the company’s financial ledgers and accounting records.

• Preparation of financial reports, forecasts and budgets.

• Supervision of month-end closing process, monthly reporting and system uploads.

• Monitoring compliance with internal controls in a Sarbanes-Oxley environment.

• Managing preparation of annual financial statements and related US GAAP disclosures.

• Coordinate with external auditors to complete annual accounting audits and periodic SOX controls audit.

• Overseeing corporate payroll function and related reporting.

• Manage physical inventory counts, adjustments, standard cost revisions and manufacturing budgets.

• Participation on implementation of ESKER and EXPENSYS systems. DENSITRON CORPORATION, CORONA, CALIFORNIA 2004 - 2020 A leading, publicly listed manufacturer and distributor of electronic displays. V.P. OF FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES

• Overseeing US divisions in Southern California and Nevada with $15MM and $33MM in annual revenues respectively.

• Member of the Executive Management team.

• Participation in all activities related to Corporate Governance (U.K.).

• Management of accounting, finance, payroll, and tax operations for various business divisions.

• Identify monetary resources and developing action plans to meet budgets.

• Development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and policies for accounting, finance, and human resources functions.

• Coordination of annual audits and tax returns with CPA firms.

• Leadership in the creation of the annual budgets and monthly forecasts, variance analysis and development of correction action plans.

• Lead in SAP project implementation and system conversions.

• Liaison with CFO at U.K. corporate office to ensure the accuracy of general ledger accounts.

• Management of a team of highly skilled accounting professionals and operations group.

• Negotiation of lines of credit and management of covenants for over $1.3 million with local banks.

• Comprehensive financial analysis and due diligence to support acquisitions, mergers, and buyout projects.

• Delivery of more than $100,000 in annual savings through pricing negotiation with Asian component suppliers.

• Analysis, approval and follow up reviews on capital spending projects.

• Coordination of resources and timetables with user departments and IT services.

• Recommendation of information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization processes, identifying problems, and anticipating requirements.

• Various Human Resources supportive functions including coordination of recruitment efforts, payroll processing, 401k management, medical insurance.

• Maintain knowledge of state and federals labor laws and changes.

• Coordination and negotiation of business insurance policies INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA (Now Infineon Technologies) 1994 – 2004 A renowned, global, publicly traded manufacturer of semiconductors. CORPORATE ACCOUNTING SENIOR ANALYST (2002 – 2004)

• Collaborated with Corporate Controller to guarantee the validity of general ledger accounts.

• Analyzed balance sheets to support month end close and consolidation process.

• Devised and implemented Days of Sales Outstanding model and analysis method for Global Accounts Receivable departments.

• Supported Corporate General and Administrative (G&A) managers by designing and deploying monthly forecast systems.

• Managed the creation of G&A operational budgets and expenditure variance analysis.

• Monitored and maintained procedural applications related to credit worthiness of new and existing accounts in addition to providing financial analysis that supported credit line decisions. COST ACCOUNTANT (1998 – 2002)

• Directed the finance and cost accounting functions for the engineering and manufacturing group.

• Instrumental in the creation of the annual business plan supporting a group with up to $100 million in revenue.

• Led the creation of quarterly forecasts by division and product lines.

• Authored numerous reports including yield and production, quarterly review package and capital project updates.

• Orchestrated the monthly and quarterly close process.

• Conducted detailed investment analysis for capital equipment purchases up to $3 million.

• Leveraged innate creative talent to create a key measurable reporting package including throughput, spending, variances, and inventory analysis.

• Reduced month-end close reporting cycle time from seven to three days through leading an implementation of WIP inventory tracking system and training of all users.

• Led the maintenance of cost accounting and reporting systems including reporting of cost of goods manufactured, manufacturing variance analysis, Bill of Materials and standard cost development. Other positions:

Assembly Operations Analyst (1997-1998) Temecula, California Global budget, global financial reporting process implementation (China/India), subcontracting operations support. Experience in Latin America:

Financial Planning Manager at Mauiladora Assembly Facility (1994-1997) Tijuana, Mexico

$250MM annual budget, monthly financials, budgeting process, variance analysis, capital project management, monthly financial reviews in Spanish and English, Finance for Non-Financial Managers training for Mexican and US Employees. Senior Consultant at Coopers & Lybrand (1993) Tijuana, Mexico Auditing, Supply Chain Mgmt., Business Process Reengineering, Partnered with US consultants on major projects with transnational companies (Quaker Oats, G.M., Xerox) EDUCATION

MBA – INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY POMONA, CALIFORNIA HUMAN RESOURCES CREDENTIAL PROGRAM

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA BACHELOR OF ARTS - ACCOUNTING

CENTRO DE ENSEÑANZA TECNICA Y SUPERIOR

LICENCIATURA EN CONTADURIA PUBLICA MEXICALI, MEXICO OTHER SKILLS

• PROFICIENT IN MS EXCEL, ACCESS, POWERPOINT, WORD, SAP MRP & SAP BUSINESS ONE, SQL REPORT WRITER.

• EXPERIENCE WITH HYPERION/ESSBASE EXCEL

• ERP: SAP, BPCS, EPICOR

• FOREIGN LANGUAGES: BUSINESS LEVEL SPANISH – FLUENT VERBAL & WRITTEN

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