Accounting & Finance Controller - Balance Sheet & Costing Expert

Gerry Cusicanqui Sandy Springs GA ***** www.linkedin.com/in/gerryc/

Experience

CONTROLLERS-USA, CONSULTING - February 2023 – Present (Main Companies follow)

POREX Filtration Group, Fairburn, GA – Revenue $80M

Consulting Controller May 2025 – Present

Porex partners with companies across industries when products need to manage the flow of liquids, air, and particles, including manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostics, consumer goods, electronics, automotive parts, and more.

Re-organized and supervise shared services (Malaysia) for A/R, A/P, T/B review and reconciliation. Payments to vendors and billing/collections to/from customers.

Bank management and Balance Sheet reconciliation.

Supervise and Improve Month-End closing activities, releasing financials by 4th business day

Supervise 1 Cost Accountant. BOM review, DL allocation, supervise and supervising cycle counts.

Ohers reports under ORACLE R12.

Woodbridge Corporation, Lithonia, GA – Revenue $50M

Consulting Controller Dec 2025 – Feb 2026.

Woodbridge Corp. concentrates in automotive comfort. The labs conduct industry-standard material analysis and comfort testing on foam pads, interior components, and fully-trimmed seats in or out of the vehicle for OEM and Tier 1 clients.

Analyzed Budget preparation and allocation by Department. Actuals vs Budget review for December 2025 and January 2026. Prepare Forecast for next 6 months

Review and implement Payroll mapping from ADP to ERP EPICOR

Approves Accounts Payables vouchers and sign checks.

Review costing structure: BOM, DL allocation, IL calculation based on budget.

Arrange for Audits of company accounts, prepare reports required by regulatory agencies, and completes Fiscal Year-End Audit binder.

YKK-AP of America, Dublin/Atlanta, GA – Revenue $250M

Consulting Controller Jun 2025 – Jul 2025. YKK AP America primarily manufactures commercial architectural windows, curtain walls, and entrance systems designed for performance, energy efficiency, and aesthetics in modern buildings, residential vinyl windows and doors.

Reorganized the Accounting and Cost Accounting areas, from job responsibilities.

Re-implemented Month-End Closing calendar and J/Es to be posted by individuals. B/S rec.

Cap-Ex implementation. Currently 10 Projects per month. Budgeting by department implemented

Financials package preparation. Cash Flow 13 weeks. YKK-AP used Google Suite (ERP: BPCS)

Harrison Poultry, Duluth, GA – Revenue $240M

Consulting Controller Oct 2024 – Apr 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 financial reports using MS Great Plains: I/S. B/S and individually by Product Line

Reconciled Balance Sheet accounts, from Bank Rec, A/R, A/P, Inventory, Prepaid exp., F/A & Dep

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

ToiToiUSA Alpharetta, GA - Revenue $25M

Controller Consultant Feb 2023 – Jul 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 Mar 2019–Jan 2023– CPG company: Chips, Tortillas, Chorizo, Cheese Manufacturer

●Re-organized Month-End-Close and Financial Statements Preparation -using MS Great Plains (Business Central)- 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 closure by 3 days or 20% cleaner.

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

●Reorganized A/R, collections of $600M reducing DSO from 53 to 40. Major retailer: Walmart (all US stores), Target, Publix, Amazon, Kroger, Albertsons, HEB, Aldi, Whole Foods, TJs, others

●Direct participation in fixing EDI tech. and billing with major customers like Sysco, Gordon, Target, using SPS,, eliminating 60% in errors. AP, Billing & Cash App automation using Bill & Ramp.

●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 Jan 2014 – Feb 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

●Borrowing Base analysis and Financial Covenants preparation (Monthly A/R, Inventories) and Qtrly Audit

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

CFO/Controller Jun 2009 – Dec 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 Jan 2007 – Jun 2009 (Electronic Wallet, POS, TopUps prepaid phones, InstaPay)

●Coordinated the acquisition of Emida Technologies (Miami, FL) and merged with DEBISYS (Foothill Ranch, CA). Plus, the acquisition of Q-COMM INT’L (UT), PE.Stone Canyon Venture Partners (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 new controllers for Colombia and Mexico. Meeting with local attorneys to facilitate local changes in alignment with local laws, implementing tax planning in coordination with a local E&Y firm

Education

●University Federico Villarreal: Bachelor of Science, Economics

●Universidad del Pacífico: Master, Business Administration

●CPA In Progress, to complete by December 2026

Licenses & certifications:

●TROVATA & Power BI - training (Chris Brown) – May 5, 2025

●DATARAILS – July 2024

●3C Software Cost and Profit Now - Issued 2024

Skills: Bilingual (English/Spanish), Cultural Adaptability, Leadership, Financial management, USGAAP, IFRS Principles, Tax Planning, Risk Management.

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