Open To Work
JUAN MANUEL SALINAS
Mission,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Controller with extensive expertise in public and private accounting and financial reporting. Boasting a 29-year track record of delivering exceptional accuracy in statement preparation and auditing, while ensuring compliance and financial integrity. Strong leader known for a calm demeanor and the ability to cultivate rapport across all organizational levels. Proficient in managing relationships with shareholders and board members, leveraging excellent mediation and negotiation skills to drive strategic outcomes.
Overview
2
2
Languages
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Controller
BETTCHER MANUFACTURING, LLC
Mission, TX
08.2010 - Current
- Responsible for coordinating the activities in the Finance department, including but not limited to Month and Year End close, GL reconciliations, Accounting, A/P, A/R, Payroll, Import-Export, MX-US Tax compliance;
- Responsible in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP;
- Ascertain company assets are properly accounted for and safeguard from loss including Management and control of fixed assets inventory;
- Ensure all Balance Sheet Accounts reconciliations are up to date and accurate;
- Maintain the month end close procedures and reporting requirements;
- Perform monthly variances analysis for the financial results including manufacturing variances and spending analysis by department for management review;
- Supervision of the MX-US Trade compliance, including maintain government certifications such as IMMEX, IVA, OEA.
- Assist in the maintenance of standard cost data and preparation of reports, analysis of monthly variances standard costs;
- Inventory variances analysis including the corresponding periodic cycle count results/adjustments in order to ensure the inventory valuation accuracy;
- Coordination of the twice a year physical inventory process and the corresponding reconciliation against the perpetual inventory and General Ledger;
- Track and report on periodic Metrics reports (KPI’s);
- Assist to CFO with the development of the annual budget and business plan along with several analysis reports related;
- Develop monthly forecast projections including P&L, BS, and Cash Flow;
- Maintain up to date in documentation and monitoring of internal controls;
- Leader in producing and keep up to date accounting policies and procedures;
- Driving the internal and external audits conducted for the company;
- Participate in finance department initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes and procedures. Manage staff of 9 people.
Finance Manager
EATON VEHICLE GROUP
Reynosa, MX
09.2007 - 08.2010
- Responsibility for General Accounting managing several ledgers (US, Swiss and Mex.), A/P Dept; Cost Accounting dept., accounting consolidation, I/C reconciliations, physical inventories coordinating and reconciliation with the perpetual inventory figures; Cost Outs projects monitoring and reporting , Development of Profit Plan & SP annual budgets; month end process responsibility, Sales, Std cost-margin & OVH variances analysis monthly reports; Maintain SOX audit compliance; Complete balance sheet reconciliations review; Supervise the Mexican tax laws regulations along with the different periodic obligations such as monthly and annual declarations, VAT refund requests to SAT and annual tax reports, responsible of attending the internal and external audits, Supervise the payroll elaboration and its several tax obligations shared with the HR department . Capital spending and fixed assets control; Monthly forecast development (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, WC). Prepare financial reports for the divisional corporate as well for the local staff monthly, quarterly and year end. Report to the Campus Controller. Manage staff of 6 people.
- International Company dedicated to manufacture Differential and actuation valves Products for the automotive industry Companies. Plant had 400 employees.
Finance Manager
TRW STEERING WHEEL SYSTEMS
Chihuahua, MX
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Responsibility for General Accounting managing several ledgers (US and Mex), Supervision of the Payroll process and all the tax regulation related to this, responsible of the Mexican Taxes obligations including monthly and annual as well the VAT refund requests to SAT and the annual tax reports , A/R, A/P, Cost Accounting dept. supervision, Cost Reductions programs monitoring, Responsible of internal and external audits, Development of OP annual budgets; P&L; US GAAP; Treasury management; variances analysis monthly forecast report; budget control strategies; physical inventories coordinating and reconciliation with materials dept.; capital expenditures and fixed assets control, compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act., monthly forecast development (P&L, Cash Flow). Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports. Report to the site General Manager and to a Senior Controller. Manage staff of 9 people.
- International Company dedicated to manufacture steering wheels for the automotive industry Companies. Plant had 950 employees.
Plant Controller
ARAMARK UNIFORM MANUFACTURING DE MEXICO
Coahuila, MX
01.2002 - 08.2006
- Full responsibility for General Accounting, MRO Purchasing, Payroll, Mexican Taxes several regulations(Income Tax, VAT, IMSS, INEGI and foreign Investment reports, etc.) also responsible for the VAT refund request to the SAT as well the annual tax reports for SAT and IMSS;
- Development of annual profit plan budget as well midyear outlook plan; P&L; US GAAP; Treasury management; Month end closing responsible, elaboration of monthly report variances analysis to plan; monthly budget control strategies to reach profits goals; responsible of internal and external audits; physical inventories coordinating and reconciliation to GL; fixed assets control, support to U.S. headquarters to establish the appropriate internal control procedures for compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Report to the facility General Manager and to Corporate Controller in USA. Manage staff of 5 people.
- Design and implementation of internal control procedures for Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Purchasing and Inventory departments.
- Development and implementation of budget control program for each department.
- Design of a report for manufacturing cost conversion and budget variances analysis.
- Development and implementation of an Inventory control for material supplies inventory.
- International Company dedicated to assembling work uniforms for American Companies. Plant has 500 employees.
Admin Manager
SARA LEE - CHAMPION ATHLETIC WEAR
Chihuahua, MX
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Full responsibility for General Accounting, Mexican A/P, Payroll, Treasury, MRO Purchasing and Mexican Tax (Income tax, VAT, IMSS, etc) monthly and annual declarations as well annual tax reports; preparation of profit plan annual budget, P&L responsibility, accounting and tax reports for consolidation with HQ in US and Mexico City; Budget control strategies; Prepare monthly financial reports, responsible for internal and external audits; development of monthly reports of mfg budget variances and mfg conversion cost. Reported to the facility General Manager and to the Corporate Controller. Supervised staff of 10 people.
- Design and Implementation of conversion cost and budget variances analysis reports.
- Development and implement of internal controls for Payroll and Accounting departments.
- Design and implement a budget control program.
- International company dedicated to assembly, printing and embroidery of sport clothes, with 1200 employees.
Plant Accountant and Admin Manager
SARA LEE HANES PRINTABLES
Coahuila, MX
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Full responsibility for General Accounting, Mexican Taxes (Income Tax, VAT, IMSS, etc) monthly and annual declarations as well annual tax reports; MRO Purchasing, Treasury and Payroll departments; reporting for accounting and fiscal consolidation with the HQ in US and Mexico City; Prepare monthly financial reports. Responsible for internal and external audits; Develop reports for manufacturing conversion cost and budget variances to plan; manufacturing efficiency analysis; fixed assets control. Coordinate the annual physical inventory for reconciliation with HQ; implementation of several internal control procedures and systems. Reported to the facility General Manager and to the Corporate Controller. Supervised of 11 people.
- Development and implementation of a payroll electronic payment for a 4x4 shift system.
- Development and implementation of a budget control system by department.
- Development of internal controls procedures and systems for payroll, accounting and purchasing.
- Involved in the development of company program for cost reduction projects in the facility.
- International Company dedicated to assembly of Hanes T-shirts, with 2100 employees.
Education
Master - Business Administration
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Diploma - Financial Management
Universidad Iberoamericana Campus Laguna
Bachelor Degree - Accounting
University of Coahuila
TorreónSkills
- Bilingual: native Spanish speaker with advanced English skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems
Accomplishments
- Introduced accounting procedures and stronger financial controls to improve financial reporting 50%.
- Led team of 9 in managing accounting functions for companies with international locations.
- Achieved MX Compliance certifications by completing government assessments with accuracy and efficiency.
- Reduced the total percentage of AP past due accounts from 15% to 1%.
- Implemented accounting and internal controls procedures to improve the MX VAT refunds on a timely fashion and eliminate the past due on this cash recovery.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridSalary Range
$140000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Corporate Controller
BETTCHER MANUFACTURING, LLC
08.2010 - Current
Finance Manager
EATON VEHICLE GROUP
09.2007 - 08.2010
Finance Manager
TRW STEERING WHEEL SYSTEMS
08.2006 - 09.2007
Plant Controller
ARAMARK UNIFORM MANUFACTURING DE MEXICO
01.2002 - 08.2006
Admin Manager
SARA LEE - CHAMPION ATHLETIC WEAR
01.2000 - 01.2002
Plant Accountant and Admin Manager
SARA LEE HANES PRINTABLES
01.1996 - 01.2000
Bachelor Degree - Accounting
University of Coahuila
Diploma - Financial Management
Universidad Iberoamericana Campus Laguna
Master - Business Administration
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley