Erwin Hidalgo
Katy,TX
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with expertise in managing North America operations and leading shared services teams. Implemented ASC 842 lease accounting and streamlined month-end close cycles while enhancing SOX controls. Collaborated with Finance, Tax, Treasury, and IT to produce consolidated financial statements and variance analyses. Developed junior staff and led projects, including M&A purchase accounting and system implementations for improved reconciliation and reporting.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Accountant, North America Region
BMC Software
Houston, USA
10.2016 - Current
- Oversaw Global Shared Services team (four indirect reports) in Pune, India for North America Region, reviewing 30 account reconciliations and ensuring compliance with journal entry and accounting policies for fixed assets and prepaid expenses.
- Managed financial closing process by overseeing controls, account balances, and journal entries (manual accruals and prepaid) to ensure timely and accurate month-end close within 10 days.
- Partnered with tax, financial reporting, and treasury teams to resolve complex accounting issues, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.
- Reviewed, performed and documented financial and operating SOX controls related to accruals for P2P, OTC and Reporting.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between financial analysts, business units, and shared service centers to streamline AP, credit collections, and fixed asset processes.
- Reviewed lease accounting under ASC842 for building and equipment agreements, determining appropriate accounting treatment.
Financial Reporting Accountant
Equinor (Former Statoil)
Houston, USA
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Prepares quarterly financial statements and yearly a full set with footnotes under IFRS.
- Prepared and analyzed quarterly financial reports for the offshore division, supporting parent company reporting requirements in Norway.
- Coordinated variance analyses with revenue, JV, property, and general accounting teams, providing actionable insights that informed management decisions.
- Oversaw financial closing process by reviewing posted journal entries, achieving timely and accurate close within 5 days.
- Reviewed account reconciliations from cross-functional teams, verifying accuracy and compliance with internal controls to mitigate financial risks.
- Reviewed, performed and documented financial and operating SOX controls related to offshore division.
Financial Reporting Accountant
UniversalPegasus International
Houston, USA
12.2012 - 12.2015
- Prepared and analyzed full sets of financial statements and disclosures for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in accordance with US GAAP, delivering insights to senior management and the parent company.
- Conducted variance analyses, presenting insights to senior management and the parent company to inform decision-making.
- Oversaw the financial closing process, including review and posting of journal entries and cash receipts, and analysis of balance sheet, overhead, and SG&A variances.
- Oversaw month-end review of balance sheet accounts, direct overhead, and SG&A to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Assisted in preparing Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, enhancing transparency and understanding of financial performance.
- Supplied financial information and support to internal personnel for budgeting and forecasting, facilitating accurate financial planning.
- Prepared daily cash reports and weekly cash forecasts.
Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting (Started as Senior Accountant)
Servisair LLC
Houston, USA
03.2009 - 12.2012
- Led external and internal financial reporting, including preparation of quarterly consolidations under US GAAP for domestic and international entities.
- Prepared divisional reporting under IFRS using Magnitude, submitting monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports to the parent company in France.
- Developed covenant compliance reports, lease commitment schedules, monthly cash flow statements, and reconciliations between US GAAP and IFRS, and prepared budgets for balance sheet and cash flow.
- Implemented process improvements in financial reporting, streamlining reporting cycle and enhancing timely financial insights.
- Acted as key liaison between company and auditors for semi-annual reviews and year-end audits, facilitating compliance and accuracy.
- Analyzed capital acquisitions for compliance with US GAAP and IFRS, supporting strategic investment decisions.
- Prepared and reviewed journal entries for capital leases, workers' compensation, and property and casualty insurance, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Developed and maintained financial reports in AS400 system to enhance management decision-making capabilities.
Audit Senior Associate
KPMG LLP and Mir Fox and Rodriguez
Houston, USA
06.2006 - 12.2008
- Conducted quarterly and annual financial statement audits for SEC and non-public clients in various sectors, including manufacturing, food, energy, and not-for-profit.
- Supervised engagement teams of 1 to 3 members at Associate and Intern levels, delivering audit services for clients with revenues of $200 -$300 million.
- Utilized expertise in lease accounting, capitalization of interest, oil & gas financial reporting, and revenue recognition to enhance audit quality and compliance.
- Executed substantive test work and analytical procedures for audit engagements, ensuring adherence to professional standards and enhancing audit reliability.
Assurance Manager
KPMG Cardenas Dosal, S.C.
Mexico City, Mexico
03.2001 - 03.2006
- Led engagement teams and full scope audit engagements for diverse clientele in commercial products and manufacturing industries.
- Developed audit programs for assigned engagements while overseeing budgets and ensuring timely progression.
- Evaluated annual reports under IFRS, US GAAP, and Mexican GAAP for select engagements, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Prepared formal communications to management which identified and discussed significant control and other deviations to the companies financial statements or financial reporting.
- Major clients including Jugos del Valle, CCL Container Industries, Nestle, DaimlerChrysler, and Tecebim (Bimbo Company).
Education
Bachelor's degree - public accounƟng
Universidad La Salle A.C.
Mexico City, MexicoSkills
- Financial consolidation
- Budget forecasting
- US GAAP
- IFRS
- SOX Compliance
- Internal Controls
- CoStar
- OneStream
- BlackLine
- HFM
- Magnitude
- Oracle
- SAP
- BusinessObjects
- JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Principal Accountant, North America Region
BMC Software
10.2016 - Current
Financial Reporting Accountant
Equinor (Former Statoil)
12.2015 - 09.2016
Financial Reporting Accountant
UniversalPegasus International
12.2012 - 12.2015
Manager, Financial Reporting and Accounting (Started as Senior Accountant)
Servisair LLC
03.2009 - 12.2012
Audit Senior Associate
KPMG LLP and Mir Fox and Rodriguez
06.2006 - 12.2008
Assurance Manager
KPMG Cardenas Dosal, S.C.
03.2001 - 03.2006
Bachelor's degree - public accounƟng
Universidad La Salle A.C.