Alberto Magallanes
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic bilingual executive with extensive experience in financial analysis and strategic planning at Avery Dennison. Proven track record of transforming financial performance, achieving a 29% profitability turnaround. Expertise in cost accounting and project management, driving continuous improvement initiatives across global operations while fostering team collaboration and accountability.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
SR DIRECTOR EMBELEX AND AFTERMARKET
Avery Dennison, RBIS Apparel Solutions Americas
Dallas, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Leading corporation in the manufacturing and distribution divisions in the apparel industry of EMEA and the Americas.
- Responsible for M&A and DD, and leading a team sport Emblem, external embellishment, and work wear business Unit.
- Owning the Financials of 15 Entities in Americas, Asia, and Europe. In line for Finance VP successor Plan.
- GLOBAL FINANCE, SR DIRECTOR EMBELEX AND AFTERMARKET at Avery Dennison
EUROPE, ME, AND AMERICAS FINANCE DIRECTOR
Avery Dennison
08.2018 - 02.2023
- Directing the financials of 22 manufacturing facilities in 17 countries.
- First 2 years in the Americas region, and after a quick successful process get promoted to lead Europe and Middle East regions.
- I lead the operations in: United States, Mexico, Brazil, Honduras, Columbia, Peru, Dominican Republic, UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, Norway, Netherlands, Turkey, South Africa, Mauritius, and Dubai.
- Responsible of the Regional M&A leadership.
- Utilizing financial strategic planning to evaluate and align budgets, projections, cost allocation, entity plans, and personnel plans for over 10,000 employees. Serve as business advisor and strategic financial director overseeing the forecasting, scenario modeling, and costing analysis. Collaborating with shareholders to grow equity value.
- Building and Developing a new team focused on financial growth while maintain Accounting Accuracy.
- Increasing profitability from a 13% loss to a gain of 16%.
- Cash cycle Improved by 77%.
- Restructuring and refining the On-shoring regions, reducing costs while expanding globally.
- Americas, Europe, Middle East.
NA CORPORATE FINANCE DIRECTOR
PKC Group
San Antonio, TX
06.2013 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: Designing and Manufacturing Corporation for the automotive commercial vehicle industry servicing North America.
- Lead finance and business teams, providing strategic solutions to maintain and improve profitability while sustaining cash flow for the North America region.
- Oversaw the financial analysis and strategic planning of nine manufacturing plants in North America, including seven Mexican-based plants, two US-based distribution centers, and an accounting share center.
- Maintained over 400 million average sales for three years with a cyclical market reduction.
- Increased profitability by 10%, keeping consistent cash flow in North America.
CORPORATE CONTROLLER
Alstyle/ENNIS Inc.
Anaheim, CA
11.2011 - 06.2013
- Company Overview: Apparel and printing manufacturer and distributor consisting of 400 US employees and 6,000 employees in Mexico.
- Control of the financials for manufacturing plants in Mexico, distribution centers in the US, and sales offices in the US and Canada.
- Formulated forecast accuracy metrics, manufacturing costs, price strategies, cash flow improvements, and commodity market analysis.
- Created and implemented financial projection process.
- Reported directly to the CFO.
- Accomplished corporate cash flow incentives by implementing change management strategies to financial projection process.
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Plexus Electronics
El Paso, Texas
04.2004 - 11.2011
- Company Overview: Leading electronic engineering and manufacturing services provider with over 600 employees.
- Responsible of Finance and Accounting departments, IT, customs and Trade Compliance, Legal compliance, Government relations, and Assets Security with over 30 employees.
- Oversaw investment process for the Costa Rica project, providing financial guidance to the manufacturing process and inventory control.
- Enhanced profit level from a loss of 23% to a gain of 7%.
- Launched a restructure of Mexican entities resulting in a reduction in cost of over two million dollars.
- Achieved reduction of 490 thousand dollars monthly by completing inventory adjustments for scrap, cycle count, and material loss.
CONTROLLER
TRW Automotive
Aguascalientes, Mexico
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Additional Experience
CONTROLLER
FCI Electronics
Juarez, Mexico
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Additional Experience
CONTROLLER
Emerson (Therm-O-Disc)
Juarez, Mexico
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Additional Experience
FINANCE MANAGER
EWD Yazaki, LLC (Chrysler, Corp.)
Juarez, Mexico
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Additional Experience
COST ACCOUNTING MANAGER & FINANCE SECTION MANAGER
TOSHIBA
Juarez, Mexico
01.1988 - 01.1996
- Additional Experience
Education
MBA - Finance
Phoenix University
El Paso10-2010
Bachelor of Art - Accounting
Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Juarez
Juarez, MexicoSkills
- Bilingual executive
- Financial analysis and consolidation
- Cost accounting and compliance
- Customs and treasury management
- Legal compliance expertise
- Project management skills
- System implementation strategies
- Continuous improvement initiatives
Affiliations
- Participating in Community service guiding young people to find a path
Professional Development
- MRP and Computer Environments: AS400, MFG Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, Hyperion, Cognos, JDE
- SOX Implementation, US GAAP
Timeline
SR DIRECTOR EMBELEX AND AFTERMARKET
Avery Dennison, RBIS Apparel Solutions Americas
02.2023 - Current
EUROPE, ME, AND AMERICAS FINANCE DIRECTOR
Avery Dennison
08.2018 - 02.2023
NA CORPORATE FINANCE DIRECTOR
PKC Group
06.2013 - 07.2018
CORPORATE CONTROLLER
Alstyle/ENNIS Inc.
11.2011 - 06.2013
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Plexus Electronics
04.2004 - 11.2011
CONTROLLER
TRW Automotive
01.2002 - 01.2004
CONTROLLER
FCI Electronics
01.2001 - 01.2002
CONTROLLER
Emerson (Therm-O-Disc)
01.1998 - 01.2001
FINANCE MANAGER
EWD Yazaki, LLC (Chrysler, Corp.)
01.1996 - 01.1998
COST ACCOUNTING MANAGER & FINANCE SECTION MANAGER
TOSHIBA
01.1988 - 01.1996
MBA - Finance
Phoenix University
Bachelor of Art - Accounting
Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Juarez
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