Carlos E. Reyes,

Accountant, MBA, SOX, PM, IFRS, Bilingual

(H) 651-***-**** (Cell) 651-***-**** E-mail: w6soyj@r.postjobfree.com

Dynamic International Financial Professional with more than 17 years experience in accounting and corporate finances (6 in US, 12 in Mexico); participating in numerous aspects of the business cycle, leading cross-functional projects and supervising personnel; Specializing in financial analysis and the review, implementation and improvement of internal controls and processes.

Good Principles & Values * Detail orientated * Team player * Energetic * Accountable * Adaptable

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Controller, Auto City Classic, Inc. Isanti, MN Jan 2008 - Current

• Responsible for all the daily accounting activities following accounting schedules, accounts receivable, accounts payables, accruals, general ledger, reconciliations, analyses, prepares journal entries and reviews accounting classifications, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• In charge of the preparation of monthly financial statements and provide ongoing financial analysis and strategic recommendations to top management

• Collaboration in the budgeting process

• Accountable for supervision of one direct and 15 indirect coworkers

• Preparation and control of international wire transfers to overseas suppliers

• Accountable for monitoring and reinforcing financial policies and processes

• Responsible for the preparation of Multi-state sales and used tax returns

• Supervise the payroll process

• Perform month and year end closing

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Successful implementation of procedures and controls that improved the administrative and accounting process, such as the creation of walking sales reports and development of detailed spreadsheets for better control of wire transfers to overseas suppliers

• Creation of detailed expense reports that help to recollect, organize, and analyze personnel expenses

• Implemented a paperless policy, reducing postage and stationery expenses of more than 70%. In addition, reduced the time of accounts receivable recovery

• Reinforcement of collections for main accounts, resulting in a reduction of approximately 40% on delinquent accounts.

Controller, Midwest Theatres, Fridley MN Sep 2005 – Jan 2008

• Responsible for all day to day accounting activities for three corporations

• Manage and monitor three staff accountants

• Creation of a detailed spreadsheet for fixed asset tracking and depreciation

• Monitored and supervision of the collection of delinquent accounts

• Preparation of financial statements and analysis as needed

• Collaboration in the budgeting and forecasting process

• Responsible to monitor and reinforce financial policies and processes

• Assistance with special projects and other duties as assigned

• Supervision of month and year end closing.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Successful integration of an accounting team with diverse skill sets.

• Creation of multiple reports for better control and analysis of main expense accounts

• Intense collaboration and support with ad-hoc analysis during a period of growth which resulted in the opening of three new theatres

• Reinforcement of collections resulting in 80% recovery of delinquent accounts.

Sub-controller, BD Real Resorts, Cancun Mexico Jan 1997 – Oct 2004

• Responsible for the preparation of financial statements package for top management, including analysis of variations and recommendations for up to 8 hotels

• Supervision and reinforcement of internal controls

• Accountable for 16 cashiers (front desk, restaurants, lobby)

• Collaboration in the preparation of yearly budgets

• Responsible for the control and collection of concessions for 5 hotels

• In charge to oversee the correct calculations and authorization of payments for hotel over-bookings to other hotels

• Construction Controller, responsible to manage the accounting cycle during the construction of the hotel Gran Caribe Real. Including ad-hoc reports and analysis

• General accountant of “Compañía Hotelera GCR”, owning company of hotel property

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Being selected as part of the M&A team responsible of the acquisition of 7 hotels from Grupo Situr Mexico.

• Creation of multiple reports that consolidate data from cross department sources for better analysis, interpretation and recommendation to top management.

• Successfully completion of audits from the lender financial institution and government authorities after the opening of the hotel Gran Caribe Real in Cancun.

• Lead the integration and solidification of a good accounting team during the construction project that concluded in the generation of new departmental leaders in the company.

Auditor, in Frito Lay México Feb 1996 – Jan 1997

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• Accountable for the review and evaluation of financial statements; monitor compliance with corporate financial policies and procedures; oversee internal controls and processes by means of periodic testing and review with the objective to analyze and prioritize business risk. Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization to identifying problems, developing solutions and recommendations that help drive improvement and increase bottom line results.

Auditor, in the firm KPMG México Sep 1993 – Feb 1996

Auditor, in the firm Ernst & Young Mexico Jun 1992 – Sep 1993

• Review of client financial statements and evaluation

• Oversee of client internal controls and provided recommendations for improvement

• Preparation of ad-hoc financial reports as requested

EDUCATION

• Mini Masters of Project Management - University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN 2011

• Executive MBA, Master in Business Administration – U. of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN 2011

• Post Graduate Seminar in Accounting & Finance

ITAM (Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México), México City, México 1996

• BA Accounting, Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Mexico

ITAM (Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México), México City, México 1995

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Native language Spanish

• Proficient in MS (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Power Point)

• Proficient in QuickBooks and knowledge in SAP and Hyperion Essbase, Planning & Smart View

• Certified in IFRS by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

• Certified Sarbanes-Oxley Expert (CSOE) with knowledge in COSO & COBIT

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• Active member of the board of directors of the National Society of Hispanics MBAs (NSHMBA). Currently serving in a leadership role as co-chair of the education committee

• Member of the Association of Latino Professional in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)

• Member of the Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Professionals Association (SOXCPA)

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