Product Development Inventory Control

Eduardo A. Pineiro, mba

Whitby, Ontario 416-***-**** ***************@*****.** linkedin.com/in/eduardopineiro

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER SENIOR ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Microsoft award-winning, results driven accounting professional with broad financial experience with multi-currency reporting across diverse industries including manufacturing, software and food processing. Dynamic record of accomplishments in exceeding profit targets and reducing costs, and for successfully managing simultaneous projects within set deadlines. Adept at implementing Adaptive Planning, Budget Maestro, NetSuite, JDEdwards and SAP financial solutions, driving incremental operational improvements through advanced technology, improved processes and efficient execution. Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, including IFRS and foreign exchange transactions. Fluent in English and Spanish. Expertise includes:

Financial Reporting ERP Implementation Forecasting Financial Analysis Internal Controls

Multi-Currency Cash Management Inventory Control

CAREER HISTORY

Eduardo Pineiro - Consulting Jan 2023 – Actual

Halenda’s Fine food, assisted with Financial reports (BS and P&L), Cash projection and Cost analysis – Sep/ October 2023

Santa Fe Import/Export Created in Excel Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow, developed Inventory control and Budgeting system –Nov 2023/ July 2024 – May/June 2025

ActiveCyber, LLC - Texas June 2022 – Jan 2023

As a contractor Implemented and fulfilled the reporting requirements for different customers

Created Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Income statement at Consolidated level and by Business units

Uploaded information from accounting system into Adaptive Insights

Created different sheets to manage Revenue and Expenses within Adaptive

Calculated commissions sheets

Remodeled the Organizational Hierarchy within Adaptive to meet the reporting requirements

Prepared the documentation for all sheets and processes within Adaptive

Created all reports in Office connect, including special Cash Flow and variances analysis requested by the Board of Directors

Ethoca – Mastercard 2015 – Nov 2021

Senior Accountant

Reported to Controller. Responsible for NetSuite implementation, NetSuite Administrator, Month end and Year end closing.

Designated as company subject matter expert and implemented NetSuite, resulting in a robust single currency reporting system for decision makers, eliminating extensive manual rework.

Redesigned the Issuers commission calculation, reducing the timing for report submission from 9 to 3 days.

Supported resolution of escalated AR issues, creating new reports and analysis to better understand customer historical data.

Created a new workflow to automatically manage Intercompany transactions, avoiding differences in manual calculations due to different currencies.

Ensured internal controls were met and audit compliant. Identified and developed controls where gaps existed.

Geosoft Inc. 2008 - 2015

Geosoft provides software and services for earth exploration from its head office in Toronto and offices in the US, UK, Brazil, Australia and South Africa.

Financial Controller 2014-2015

Reported to CFO. Responsible for all global finance activities, including management reporting, planning and forecasting, financial analysis, external reporting, internal controls and cash management. Led 7 direct reports.

Reduced the global month-end close from 11 business days to 3 by re-engineering the accounting processes.

As NetSuite Administrator, oversaw implementation and successful transition from Maestro platform resulting in a robust tool to analyze business outcome and strategies.

Introduced planning and forecasting systems including Budget Maestro and Adaptive Insights to meet the evolving multi-currency reporting requirements of the organization.

Designed and developed analytical tools to support Professional Services to provide a more accurate understanding of all current and future projects replacing an obsolete manual tracking system.

Managed the financial structure and reporting methodology for the global company ensuring compliance with local procedures and legislation.

Collaborated with VP Finance, Senior Accountant, and Managers globally to ensure accurate, timely and complete financial reporting to the Executive team monthly, with support and issue resolution as needed.

Provided ongoing analytical review of the company's global results, financial position and growth for business units through detailed monthly management reporting, including commentary and explanation of variances to budget.

Coordinated the annual budget process for business units to ensure a smooth and timely process as well allowing business interactions in a shorter period of time, typically 6 weeks.

Oversaw the SR&ED process, including preparation of the claim, reviewing and resolving tax issues with the CRA, to ensure benefit is not cancelled.

Researched, analyzed and monitored financial factors to capitalize on business opportunities and minimize the effects of competitive activity. Ongoing financial evaluations of new business models and opportunities supported the decision to move from a monthly maintenance business to SASS model, which improved revenue.

Directed activities of the Finance team - provided policies and procedures to maintain accurate records and optimum accounting controls and services.

Senior Financial Analyst 2008-2013

Oversaw financial reporting, administration, compliance and business analysis of Geosoft and its regional business units.

Ensured the integrity and accuracy of models for revenue, direct cost and margins.

Developed standard monthly analysis of market segment and product results against plan and forecasts.

Led monthly meetings with Sales VPs and Managing Directors to report results against targets and to update revenue assumptions for forecasts.

Halenda’s Fine Foods (Canada) 2006 - 2007

An award-winning processor of quality fresh meat, deli, smoked and prepared meats, employing more than 120 people.

Controller

Responsible for developing cost preparation and analysis for all company production.

Managed the re-engineering process within administration, resulting in better internal controls, reducing conflicts of interest, and more efficient AR collections.

•Collaborated with the production line to achieve Ontario requirements for HACCAP certification. Ensured all processes within the production plant were accurately captured in the systems, and that all personnel strictly adhere to safety procedures according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

•Successfully implemented a real time inventory control system within a four-month period which improved ability to control production in any stage, including raw materials inventory.

NYGÄRD International 2002 - 2006

Assistant Controller

Responsible for preparation of the annual budget for two plants in Winnipeg. Prepared monthly and year-end financial statements for these plants. Advised on system changes and modifications.

•Freight process audit resulted in monthly savings of $15K for the Nygärd Moderate division.

•Achieved savings of $300K+ by evaluating, redesigning and implementing new production line controls.

•Audit of the internal product development systems resulted in recommendation of changes and new procedures affecting the gross margin of between 10% and 30% for the Moderate division.

Prior to 2002 held progressive accounting positions in Canada and South America.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Adaptive Planning Certification, 2022

Developing Employee Talent, Wilson Learning, 2014

Conflict Management for Managers and Supervisors, Agree Inc., 2013

Situational Leadership, Wilson Learning, 2012

Building Relationship Versatility, Wilson Learning, 2012

The Coaching Leader, Forrest Company Limited, 2012

Powerful Financial Analysis, CGA Ontario, 2011

Master’s Degree in Business and Administration, School of Business Management Engineering,

University of Buenos Aires, 1998

Certified Public Accountant, School of Economic Science, University of Buenos Aires, 1992

COMPUTER SKILLS

NetSuite ACCPAC-Sage 500 Budget Maestro 5.9, 7 Adaptive Insights Excel

SAP J.D. Edwards World & One World Minotaur

RECOGNITION & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Microsoft Award, MVP Excel, 2012-2015

Treasurer, Toastmasters Queens Quay Club Toronto, 2010-2015

Microsoft Community Contributor Award, 2011

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