Marco A. Garza
El Paso,TX
Summary
Versatile Corporate Controller with proven track record providing transformative leadership to growing organizations. Expertise in Costing and Budget. Committed to developing robust standards, internal controls and processes while minimizing risk. Proficient in SAP and Excel.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Controller for the Sites AOO and CFN
Solvay Fluorides LLC
Houston, Texas
2018.01 - 2022.03
- Resposibile for the Financial Statements preparation for both sites , Alorton (AOO) and Juarez (CFN), with special focusing in the variances providing support to the plant management teams, in proactive and collaborative mode, deliver accurate financial information and reports in a timely manner -
- Contributing on monthly closing cost analyses and suggest plan for improvement of financial performance
- CapEx tracking & contribute to informed decisions for strategic growth and investments - Product Cost design and update - In charge of internal control to support assets protection, optimization, and project capitalization
- - Budget and best forecast preparations on a yearly basis - Transfer pricing set up
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and management teams.
Site Controller
Solvay Flúor México SA
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
2014.01 - 2018.12
- Responsible for Financial Statements preparation with special focusing in the production variances
- Annual Budget preparation , forecast and Fixed expenses control and analysis
- Actively participated in the month end closing process for the plant including journal entries, variance reporting with explanations,
- Reconciled and documented support for the Balance sheet accounts in a monthly basis - Created monthly business review presentations for the other non-financial managers in the plant and upper management
- Responsible for the payroll and travel expenses administration for the sales office located in Mexico City -
- Conducted treasury activities including cash flow analysis and cash management -
- Team leader in the SAP implementation as ERP -
- Team leader in the SBS back and front offices implementation -
- Responsible for the plant insurance and all the assets
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for business with monthly expenses.
Accounting Manager
SOLVAY FLUOR MEXICO SA
Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, México
1998.06 - 2014.12
- Responsible for financial statements preparation
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures.
- Implemented cost control procedures and cost management processes,
- AP and Ar control
- Responsible for preparation and tax returns
Controller
EMBOTELLADORA MIZARLO SA DE CV
Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, México
1994.06 - 1998.05
- Responsible for the financial statements preparation - Responsible for A/R, credit management, collection, created reports displaying sales trend and collection rates for upper management on a monthly basis - Responsible for A/P, credit management, and pay according with the PO terms - Responsible for the company’s tax reports - Responsible for the annual transfer price study and mark-up analysis - Fixed assets control - Reconciled local and external inventories of the company’s warehouses throughout its different locations in Mexico - Responsible for coordinating and key contact with external and internal auditors - Responsible for the IT support team
General Accountant
Embotelladora MIzarlo SA
Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, México
1993.06 - 1994.05
- Responsible for the Financial statements preparation under MexGaap principal and their branches (6) located across Chihuahua state
- Responsible for all the tax matters of the company
- Responsible for payroll of 350 employees -
- Responsible for A/P, A/R, and company inventories
- Treasury activities
General Accountant
Cesta Punta Deportes SA
1991.06 - 1993.05
- Responsible for the financial statements for the principal offices and 6 branches accross Mexico
- Responsible for all the fiscal and administrative tasks and activities for the main office
Accounts Payable Coordinator
PROMEDICO DE JUAREZ SA DE CV
Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, México
1988.06 - 1991.05
- Responsible for AP in Pesos and USD
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
Accounting Supervisor
1988.01 - 1991.01
- Responsible for the A/P, for Mexican Pesos and USD - Auxiliary aide in the tax reports preparation
Auditor Jr
DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS
Juarez, MX
1987.01 - 1988.01
- Auxiliary aide in the fiscal & financials audits performed to several customers of the company
Education
Master of Science - Administration
Universidad Autónoma De Cd. Juárez (UACJ)
Ciudad Juarez11.1998
Bachelor of Science - Public Accounting
Instituto Tecnológico De Cd. Juárez (ITCJ)
Ciudad Juarez06.1988
Skills
- Strong attention to detail, analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills; independent, self-motivated and
- Teamwork oriented
- Experience communicating and presenting financial reports and analysis to internal and external customers with
- Experience with SAP
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Financial Transactions
- Financial and Cash Flow Analyses
- Expense Analysis
- Financial Statement Presentations
- Cash Flow Management
- Internal Control Systems
Timeline
Site Controller for the Sites AOO and CFN
Solvay Fluorides LLC
2018.01 - 2022.03
Site Controller
Solvay Flúor México SA
2014.01 - 2018.12
Accounting Manager
SOLVAY FLUOR MEXICO SA
1998.06 - 2014.12
Controller
EMBOTELLADORA MIZARLO SA DE CV
1994.06 - 1998.05
General Accountant
Embotelladora MIzarlo SA
1993.06 - 1994.05
General Accountant
Cesta Punta Deportes SA
1991.06 - 1993.05
Accounts Payable Coordinator
PROMEDICO DE JUAREZ SA DE CV
1988.06 - 1991.05
Accounting Supervisor
1988.01 - 1991.01
Auditor Jr
DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS
1987.01 - 1988.01
Master of Science - Administration
Universidad Autónoma De Cd. Juárez (UACJ)
Bachelor of Science - Public Accounting
Instituto Tecnológico De Cd. Juárez (ITCJ)