Eduardo Alonso Flores Gonzalez
Alamosa,Colorado
Summary
Motivated Director of Finance promoting more than 15 years of proficiency in identifying and analyzing trends and partnering with other departmental leaders. Action-oriented individual with experience tracking actual business results against plans, including Investment and growth scenarios. Offering exceptional issue resolution, startegic planning and staff training skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Pepper Equipment CO
01.2023 - Current
- Direct the finance operations of the company, control operations run a risk assignment to prevent potential risk.
- Enhanced company profitability with strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting techniques to ensure optimal resource allocation.
- Optimized cash flow management through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and investment activities.
- Reduced overhead costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing targeted cost-saving measures across various departments.
- Improved internal controls and risk management strategies to safeguard company assets and minimize potential losses.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team in developing long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes by implementing efficient Finance Presentation and Analyses and optimizing data management.
Chief Financial Officer
Sam Pecan Company
04.2016 - 06.2022
- My role is to establish the guidelines with which the finance department will function optimally
- I also see the safeguarding of the company's assets, monitoring the company's internal control and report, and reviewing the company's financial information
- Align finance operations to the strategies of the company
- Specifically, my activities are focused on managing the company's financial operations, which include:
- Internal Control Monitoring and strategic planning
- Financial Modeling, Risk Assessment, and Compliance reports
- Financial Planning
- Execution of Financial Metrics KPIs
- Cost Accounting, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
- Review of General Ledger and all its processes, US GAAPS
- Oversight of the Treasury area, and oversight of Payroll and Human Resources
- Supervision of AR and AP and Account reconciliations
- End of Month and Annual Closing
- Cost Control; Budget and Forecasting
- FP&A
- Follow up on bank loan reports
- Tax Planning and Presentation
- Finance Staff Management
- Strategics
- Audits follow up with CPA
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing new accounting software and automation techniques.
- Increased cash flow by optimizing working capital management and reducing outstanding receivables.
- Enhanced profitability with cost reduction initiatives, such as renegotiation of supplier contracts and process improvements.
- Ensured accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal policies.
- Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
- Managed risk effectively through comprehensive insurance coverage review and implementation of robust internal controls.
- Negotiated favorable credit terms with banks for increased borrowing capacity and reduced interest expenses.
- Oversaw the successful completion of external audits, addressing any recommendations promptly to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources efficiently across the organization.
- Implemented tax planning strategies that minimized liabilities while ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team, encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Championed effective communication between finance personnel and other departments to facilitate cross-functional collaboration on projects and initiatives.
- Led treasury management efforts by optimizing cash investments while mitigating exposure to foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Drove business expansion into international markets through meticulous research, risk assessment, and establishment of legal entities abroad.
- Advised Board of Directors on strategic financial matters, providing insightful recommendations backed by thorough analysis.
- Established strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, analysts, and regulatory agencies to promote transparency and build trust in the organization''s financial management.
- Managed complex capital projects from inception through execution, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints and delivering expected returns on investment.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
- Worked closely with audit team to hedge against or mitigate operational risks.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Authored, evaluated and reviewed reports to highlight company financials to key stakeholders.
- Set and monitored effective financial policies to analyze company financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions.
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
- Developed future financial plans to inform critical decision-making related to spending cuts, rightsizing labor force and timing planned business investments.
- Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions.
- Created, planned, and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Analyzed inventory strategy, reduced expenses and renegotiated contracts with vendors to increase profit margin.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Oversaw production, pricing and distribution activities to generate profit for company.
Financial Controller
Eastman Livestock
03.2013 - 03.2016
- My main activities were to oversee and supervise all the company's finance and accounting operations, including the following specific activities
- Internal Controls, and Risk Assessment - Budgets and Forecasting - Staff management - Overseeing of sales and purchase department - Tax compliance management - Payroll supervision - Human Resource Recruiting and Hiring - Supervision of Sales and IT department - Treasury - FP&A - End of Month and Cost accounting.
- Managed a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Identified areas for operational improvement through detailed financial analysis, leading to increased profitability and reduced expenses.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Conducted regular variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify trends or issues requiring further investigation or action by management staff.
- Streamlined revenue recognition procedures for improved accuracy in sales forecasting.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
General Accountant
Amglo Bravo
02.2012 - 05.2012
- My brief management was temporary, and briefly, my activities were
- Accounting management which includes all its aspects and compliance with all fiscal operations of the company, - To carry out the costs and financial management of the company
- To carry out the cyclical inventories - Follow up on the corresponding audits - Month-end closing and financial statement reporting - Payroll supervision - Statistical reporting from INEGI, informative reports, etc
- In charge of the treasury - Execution of Financial Metrics
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining accurate records and timely payments to vendors while collecting outstanding invoices.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of GAAP regulations for proper recording of transactions across all aspects of the business operation.
Corporate Accountant
Industrias Zaragoza
04.2007 - 04.2011
- Juarez city
- In charge of supervising the accounting of the operations of various branches of the group in Mexico
- Accounts Receivable and Account Payables supervision
- Bank reconciliations, supervision, and elaboration of payroll
- Supervise the compliance of Tax operations, and state and federal obligations with monthly and annual due
- Revision of financial statements
- Operational internal audit follow-up to branches in charge.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Tax Assistant
Deloitte
01.2005 - 02.2006
- My activities were to assist in consulting and advising the firm to its clients on Social Security and Taxes
- A significant part of my work consisted of assisting in the auditing process of such areas, in which I specifically reviewed: - That the social security information of the firm's clients was correct
- That filing federal, state, and local taxes followed current regulations
- I assisted in preparing the annual tax calculation of the clients, their interim payments, refunds, compensations, and crediting of their taxes.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate tax preparation services.
- Assisted with IRS audits, gathering necessary documentation and successfully resolving issues on behalf of clients.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex tax returns accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained strong client relationships by providing personalized support, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Education
M.D. - Accounting
Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN08.2022
M.B.A - Management
Universidad Autonoma De Chihuahua
Juarez CIty, Mexico01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Instituto Tecnologico De Ciudad Juarez
Juarez City, Mexico09.2011
Skills
- Strategic planning, Internal Controls, Risk assessment, Financial Modeling, Financial Leverage, Finance, Sales, and IT staff management, General ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, end of month, FP&A, SG&A, KPIs, Budgeting and Forecasting, Cash flow, variances analysis, Tax Compliance, Payroll Management, Investment Analysis and Capital raising techniques
- Debt Management
- Cost Control
- Process Improvement
- Risk Management
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Planning
- Investment Analysis
- Performance Metrics
- Revenue Recognition
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Capital Allocation
- Data Analysis
- Internal Controls
- GAAP Compliance
- Business Forecasting
- General Ledger Accounting
- KPI Tracking
- Risk Mitigation
- Financial Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Intuit QuickBooks
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Finance
Pepper Equipment CO
01.2023 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
Sam Pecan Company
04.2016 - 06.2022
Financial Controller
Eastman Livestock
03.2013 - 03.2016
General Accountant
Amglo Bravo
02.2012 - 05.2012
Corporate Accountant
Industrias Zaragoza
04.2007 - 04.2011
Tax Assistant
Deloitte
01.2005 - 02.2006
M.D. - Accounting
Purdue University
M.B.A - Management
Universidad Autonoma De Chihuahua
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Instituto Tecnologico De Ciudad Juarez
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