Julian Behar

• Managed financial operations for diverse industries as Interim CFO and CFO advisory role, focusing on pre-sale preparation and post-sale integration
• Led financial reporting, M&A activities, and strategic planning, ensuring compliance and optimal performance
• Enhanced sale conditions by identifying cost savings and revenue strategies during sell-side processes
• Executed post-transaction integration, reducing month-end close from three weeks to two days
• Negotiated financing and significantly increased sale prices through pro forma add-backs
• Reduced operational costs by 20% through streamlined processes and advanced accounting software
• Improved EBITDA margin by 15% through operational efficiency optimization
• Managed a diverse team of 23 professionals across 7 locations
• Cut operational costs by 8% across 2 major projects, resulting in $0.6 million in annual savings
• Enhanced client profitability by 12% by implementing robust financial strategies
• Oversaw budgeting projects with cumulative budgets of $8 million per quarter
• Revamped financial strategies increasing EBITDA by 12.5% by leveraging cost accounting insights
• Increased financial reporting accuracy by approximately 20% by automating budget forecasting processes
• Realigned strategic planning approach, improving company EBITDA by 8% in one year
• Reduced budget discrepancies by 30% by implementing precise forecasting methodologies
• Improved cost savings for clients, resulting in a 15% reduction in overhead expenses
• Successfully reduced operational costs by $0.4 million annually by streamlining financial processes and renegotiating vendor contracts.
• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Oversaw successful acquisition and integration of competitor, significantly increasing market presence and product diversity.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
• Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
• Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.

• Provided financial and accounting services to clients including divestiture and carve out, closing balance sheet, financial statement preparation and SEC reporting for newly acquired or disposed of entities
• Assisted with the financial aspects of a sale of the business and established financial policies, practices and procedures for functional areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting, budgeting and financial reporting
• Prepared carve out financial statements, transitional service agreement terms and conditions, and addressed operational issues arising from the separation of business
• Provided subject matter expertise including mergers and acquisitions, technical accounting, analytical, and project management consulting to support divestiture
• Prepared carve out financial statements in preparation to sell a business unit
• Worked with management to identify the components and methodology to determine and allocate expenses based on time, hours, or headcount (e.g., shared services, stock options, pension)
• Oversaw purchase accounting entries and purchase price allocations for opening balance sheets
• Responsible for IFRS conversion and preparation of consolidated financial statements of acquired entities under IFRS and US GAAP
• Performed accounting research and authored position papers related to the accounting treatment of transactions
• Responsible for the SEC reporting and preparation of 8-K, 10-K, and 10-Q financial statements and filings arising from the acquisition of a business.
• Prepared detailed reports analyzing portfolio performance against established goals, ensuring transparency and accountability to stakeholders.

• Real estate partnership
• Responsible for overall project management for research and renovation projects including pro forma analysis, financial management, securing financing and engaging contractors, architects and construction companies.
• Negotiated mutually beneficial contracts with partners, ensuring long-term collaboration and success.
• Identified potential partners through thorough market research and networking events, resulting in new business opportunities.

• Provided merger and acquisition due diligence services to financial and strategic buyers in US and Latin America
• Assisted clients in financial services, consumer products, manufacturing, beverage, advertising, cable and television, oil and gas for acquisitions in US and Latin America
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
• Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.

Audit manager responsible for overseeing and managing the audit process

• Managed a team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on accounting standards and best practices to ensure high-quality audit results were delivered consistently.
• Implemented risk-based auditing strategies, resulting in better identification of potential issues.