Antonio L Rodriguez Sauza
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic finance executive with a proven track record at Colonial Iron Doors, adept in corporate financial analysis and transformational leadership. Successfully restructured operations, reducing liabilities by 65% while enhancing profitability through strategic budgeting and cost management. Expert in multi-site management, driving efficiency across diverse teams and locations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO
Colonial Iron Doors & Rasa Arte Metalico
San Antonio, Texas
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Directed corporate operations across two companies in two countries, including five U.S. locations. Supervised over 70 employees in finance, administration, operations, manufacturing, and marketing. Reported directly to ownership with full decision-making authority.
- Designed and implemented corporate financial strategy, including P&L statements, cash flow forecasting, and unit cost analysis (materials, labor, freight, installation, reprocess).
- Managed all bank transactions personally to ensure liquidity and avoid operational disruptions, even when sales were below break-even.
- Developed payment plans for debt obligations, negotiating with creditors and government agencies to reduce liabilities by up to 65% and create payment plans (e.g., reducing a $29,690 debt to $10,391).
- Separated factory and distribution units financially, creating independent accountability for costs and profitability.
- Expanded sales strategy by onboarding external clients, reducing dependency on a single revenue stream, stabilizing operations, and lowering unit costs through higher production volume.
- Oversaw all legal matters (contracts, government compliance, tax negotiations, cross-border duty strategies).
- Implemented multi-site expense tracking systems, budget provisions, and financial forecasting tools for seven business units (Corp., RASA, STX, ATX, HTX, DTX, WTX).
- Directed operations through four functional areas: Finance: led reporting, invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, and debt restructuring. Administration: centralized legal, HR, banking, and IT systems. Operations: improved tracking systems for installations, inventory, and reprocessing. Manufacturing: optimized production goals, implemented flexible contracts, and reduced customs duties legally.
- Key Achievement: Successfully kept both companies running for two years despite below break-even sales in most months, through meticulous money management, debt restructuring, and operational efficiency.
Finance Manager
Colonial Iron Doors, LLC
San Antonio, USA
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Led financial planning and reporting for a multi-location operation, optimizing cost control and enabling informed decision-making at the executive level.
- Developed city-level expense reporting system, tracking payroll, freight, raw materials, and administrative costs.
- Built a cost-per-unit model for product types (single doors, double doors, with/without active windows) that provided visibility on margins and informed pricing strategies.
- Created an installation cost calculator (labor, components, fuel, and overhead) that standardized bids and improved profitability tracking.
- Presented budget adjustment plans aligned with sales performance, identifying cost reduction opportunities during low-revenue periods.
- Supported executive decision-making by providing clear reporting packages on costs, sales goals, and variances.
Project Manager
Colonial Iron Doors, LLC
San Antonio, USA
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Directed installations and project coordination across multiple cities, building a scalable Master Project Management System that became a foundation for company-wide efficiency.
- Managed 7 installation teams across 3 cities, including scheduling, procurement, and issue resolution.
- Designed and maintained an inventory management system for iron units and glass, recording arrival dates, quality notes, and dispatches-streamlining scheduling and reducing delays.
- Created the Master Project Management system, tracking daily installations, completion rates, reprocess costs, and project status to measure operational efficiency.
- Reported on installation output by project type (new construction, remodels, gates, railings), enabling accurate forecasting and capacity planning.
- Improved customer satisfaction by implementing a service-tracking log, ensuring timely scheduling and resolution of outstanding work.
Sales Staff
Corporación Sierra Madre
Monterrey, Mexico
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Generated U.S. and Canadian leads through outbound sales.
- Supported market entry certification processes.
- Managed customer relations, returns, and collections.
Billing Claims Coordinator
Becton, Dickinson & Company
San Antonio, USA
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Processed billing claims, recalls, and PIR cases in SAP.
- Supported new hire onboarding and assisted in system operations.
Finance / Sales Department
Irving Motors Corp
San Antonio, USA
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Coordinated loan agreements, trade-ins, and credit approvals.
- Explained financing terms and interest rates to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2017
Skills
- Corporate financial analysis
- Operations strategy
- Multi-Site Management
- Business Restructuring
- Transformational leadership
- International business coordination
- Negotiations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budgeting
- Cost management
- Team Leadership
- Organizational Development
- SAP 60
- Accounting Software
- Project coordination
- Basecamp
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
CFO
Colonial Iron Doors & Rasa Arte Metalico
08.2023 - 09.2025
Finance Manager
Colonial Iron Doors, LLC
12.2021 - 07.2023
Project Manager
Colonial Iron Doors, LLC
06.2019 - 11.2021
Sales Staff
Corporación Sierra Madre
02.2019 - 06.2019
Billing Claims Coordinator
Becton, Dickinson & Company
06.2018 - 02.2019
Finance / Sales Department
Irving Motors Corp
01.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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