Frederic Gambarutto

• Managed financial reporting and compliance for diverse investment portfolios, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Prepared detailed monthly financial statements and variance analyses.
• Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
• Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes, enhancing accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions.
• Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
• Led audits and coordinated with external auditors for seamless reviews.
• Collaborated with investment teams to assess financial performance metrics.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive financial models for forecasting.
• Trained junior accountants on best practices in financial management.
• Developed strategies that streamlined accounting systems and processes, improving overall departmental efficiency.
• Created new procedures for more efficient workflow within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Led audit engagements for a portfolio of clients, including planning, execution, and completion
• Reviewed working papers, financial statements, and audit findings to ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP and auditing standards (ISA or PCAOB), enhancing audit quality
• Assessed internal controls, identified areas of risk, and recommended process improvements, strengthening client operations
• Communicated directly with clients’ finance teams and senior management to discuss audit findings and resolve issues
• Coordinated with tax and advisory service lines to deliver integrated solutions, improving client service delivery

• Carrier Global Corporation
• Bacardi

• Coordinated audit engagements under team leader supervision; mentored junior members and trainees
• Provided coaching and feedback to junior members of the engagement team
• Reviewed financial and accounting records, supporting documents, and tangible assets for compliance and accuracy
• Assessed effectiveness of clients’ internal controls to ensure operational integrity
• Verified and tested financial statements and supporting disclosures

• DHL Global Forwarding
• L’Occitane Group

In a company of 250 consultants, I managed two P&Ls, contributing to a consolidated annual revenue of $35M.

• Oversaw financial reporting for two Alten France entities, delivering insights on revenue trends, P&L performance, and balance sheet health
• Developed annual budgets and projected financial implications of ongoing merger to support strategic decision-making
• Analyzed key financial indicators such as normalized EBITDA, working capital requirement, and cash flow statements
• Coordinated financial management for a 3-person team, ensuring alignment on accounting, accounts receivable, and financial reporting tasks
• Supervised the implementation of Oracle NetSuite ERP, including project phases, testing, and general ledger mapping

Mid-Market Portfolio (Revenue $50M–$500M) – 45 SMEs and Intermediate-Sized Enterprises (ETIs)
Client types: industry, IT services, retail, transportation, digital, etc.

• Analyzed and monitored counterparty and credit risk to ensure compliance and mitigate potential losses
• Prepared financing proposals and presented to credit committee to secure funding for client projects
• Coordinated complex transactions with specialized business lines, enhancing structured financing and cash management solutions.

• Created comprehensive business plans to guide strategic initiatives.
• Prepared performance reports to evaluate dealership operations and identify areas for improvement
• Consolidated financial results from dealerships to provide comprehensive insights for decision-making