Elvis Antonio de Santana
Email: ************@***.*** • Phone/WhatsApp: +1-305-***-****. • Location: Orlando, FL, USA. • Nationality: Brazilian. • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elvissantana • Languages: English (Fluent) Portuguese (Native)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Finance and ERP systems integration leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in multinational environments. Founder of EffiCore Financial Solutions, a U.S.-based consulting firm focused on enhancing SME productivity through strategic financial process redesign and enterprise technology. Expert in tax compliance, cash flow optimization, and ERP deployment. Demonstrated record of advancing national economic interests through scalable consulting models that improve financial resilience and productivity across small and medium-sized businesses.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Financial Systems Implementation (Oracle, Synchro, RM, Mastersaf)
SME Financial Process Optimization
IFRS & USGAAP Compliance
ERP & Automation Strategy
Tax Compliance (Brazilian and U.S. Structures)
Strategic Financial Planning & Cash Flow Management
Productivity Consulting for SMEs
Leadership in National Economic Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EffiCore Financial Solutions — Orlando, FL, USA
Founder & Principal Consultant • 2024–Present
- Designed and launched a national consulting firm offering productivity-focused financial consulting and ERP integration for U.S.-based SMEs. - Developed and implemented a service model projected to generate over $1.35 billion in economic value across 300 SMEs over five years. - Provided financial redesign, tax automation, and technology transformation strategies to enhance profitability and reduce SME failure rates. - Aligned EffiCore’s mission with U.S. economic development policies related to job creation, SME competitiveness, and digital inclusion.
Spal do Brasil (Automotive Components) — São Paulo, Brazil
Senior Manager, Finance, HR, Accounting & Tax • 2013–2018
- Directed a cross-functional department responsible for IFRS/USGAAP reporting, treasury, credit, payroll, and budget control. - Implemented internal financial controls, improving cash flow forecasting and audit readiness. - Oversaw ERP-based reporting systems and reduced financial reporting cycle time by 30%.
WBR Brasil (Startup - Market Research) — São Paulo, Brazil
Finance and Administrative Lead • 2012
- Built the company’s entire financial infrastructure from inception. - Managed accounting, HR, payroll, tax, and budgeting during initial market entry.
Fundacao Abrinq Save the Children (NGO) — São Paulo, Brazil
Finance Analyst – Budget Control & Donor Reporting • 2011–2012
- Prepared grant-compliant reporting for national and international donors in multiple currencies. - Conducted variance analyses and led annual budgeting processes.
Unisys do Brasil — São Paulo, Brazil
South America Financial Reconciliation Analyst • 2010
- Acted as liaison between Brazilian/LatAm subsidiaries and Global Shared Services. - Standardized reconciliation processes across multiple countries for audit compliance.
Deloitte Touche Outsourcing — São Paulo, Brazil
Financial Analyst (Trainee to Senior) • 2003–2010
- Participated in ERP implementations for global clients including Google and MSX International. - Deployed Oracle financial modules (AR, AP, GL, PO, RI) and integrated Synchro for tax automation. - Delivered financial consolidation and tax advisory for multinational clients.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s in Accounting — Universidade Ibirapuera, São Paulo, Brazil • 2006
Professional Certifications & Courses
- Oracle ERP Financials (AR, AP, GL, PO, RI) — Deloitte - Synchro Tax Automation Platform — Google - Direct and Indirect Taxation — Deloitte - Financial Systems Reconciliation & Automation — Deloitte - Advanced Excel & Financial Modeling — Various
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent (Business, Financial, Legal)
Portuguese: Native