International Controller

ORLANDO DIAZ

***** ******* *******, ********* ** 50323

Home Phone 515-***-****

E-Mail: ****@***.***

INTERNATIONAL CONTROLLER / INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Profile:

Highly motivated, hands on, and results driven professional with broad experience in International finance and accounting with companies in the retail, service and manufacturing industries. Extensive knowledge of controlling international operations, managing accounting staffs and the company’s overall internal reporting process for expanding businesses in Central America & Caribbean, South America, Asia and Europe.

Responsibilities have included: Plan, direct, and coordinate all international accounting functions including month-end close, financial reporting package, analytical review and preparation of financial statements to USGAAP, IFRS and Tax to ensure timely corporate reporting and statutory filings. Monitor and investigate variances in budget vs. actual. Guide financial decisions and protects assets by establishing, documenting, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls, policies and procedures (Sarbanes-Oxley). Provide management with information vital to the decision-making process. Assess current accounting operation, review recommendations for improvement and implement approved processes. Partner with Legal, Treasury, Tax, Logistics and Customs leaders to implement inter-company agreements and transactions. Review contracts to ensure compliance. Liaison between the corporate office and operations management in the International locations. Lead accounting related projects. Work closely with external auditors and tax advisors on various tax and accounting issues. Hire, train, retain and manage competent controllers in several countries. Lead HR & Payroll Benefits Administration. Build effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

Skills:

Thorough knowledge of accounting, internal controls and implementation of financial reporting packages. Analytical and problem solving skills. Strong work ethic. Strong organizational skills. Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication. Ability to work at various level within the corporation.

Specialties:

Expertise in setting-up and developing International accounting operations. Experience implementing new systems, policies, procedures and internal controls. Specific working experience in the US, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Dominican Republic, Trinidad, Jamaica, Malaysia, Taiwan and the UK. Bilingual English-Spanish. Working knowledge of Portuguese.

WORK EXPERIENCE

International Accounting Manager at Collective Brands Inc (Payless ShoeSource Worldwide) ($3.3 Billion Sales)

Retail industry - 2002 – Present (9 years)

Based in Topeka KS, Collective Brands Inc. is among the world’s preeminent footwear, accessory and lifestyle brand companies. Collective Brands is the holding company for Payless ShoeSource, Stride Rite, and Collective Licensing International. Our design, product development and sourcing functions are integrated within our global supply chain organization as well as the maintenance of a flexible and efficient global logistics network that enable speed to market while mitigates transportation cost.

International Finance Manager at EFCO ($150 Million Sales)

Construction industry - 2000 – 2002 (2 years)

Based in Des Moines IA, EFCO’s purpose is to provide products and services to the construction industry for efficient forming of concrete and concrete support systems. EFCO’s Vision is to become the Concrete Forming System of choice worldwide by offering customers a superior value-added product backed by on-site training and customer service. With a strong core ideology EFCO has grown into an international operation with manufacturing facilities and sales offices around the world.

International Controller at EFCO

Construction industry - 1996 – 2000 (4 years)

Regional Controller at EFCO

Construction industry - 1994 – 1996 (2 years)

Accounting and Finance Manager at EFCO

Construction industry - 1986 – 1994 (8 years)

Plant Controller / Distribution Manager at AGAVEN

Based in the Venezuela operation of AGA Lidingo, Sweeden. AGA was the world leader company in the air gases industry. Recently merged with LINDE, Germany.

Chemical industry -1976 – 1996 (10 years)

Education

Central University

Bachelors, Accountancy

Several Finance and Operations Management Seminars in the, U.S. Venezuela, Brazil, and Peru. Various study trips in Brazil, Argentina, Denmark, Finland and Sweden. Temporary Finance Manager assignment in Argentina and Malaysia. Certified Lean Six.

LinkedIn:

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/orlando-diaz/16/aa0/16

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