Corporate Controller

• Sep 2021 - Present

Director Of Accounting

• Aug 2019 - Sep 2021

Director of Accounting and Finance North America

• Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

Finance Leader for the Cargill Agricultural Supply Chain North America. Business Group reaches across Canada, United States and Mexico, with an asset footprint that includes over 150 grain elevators, grain export facilities, oilseeds crush plants, biodiesel facilities, and farm service centers. Lead and provide direction to the accounting and finance managers in the processing, grain origination, grain export and crop inputs product lines across NA with a primary focus on commodity gross… Show more Finance Leader for the Cargill Agricultural Supply Chain North America. Business Group reaches across Canada, United States and Mexico, with an asset footprint that includes over 150 grain elevators, grain export facilities, oilseeds crush plants, biodiesel facilities, and farm service centers. Lead and provide direction to the accounting and finance managers in the processing, grain origination, grain export and crop inputs product lines across NA with a primary focus on commodity gross margin accounting and analysis. Overseen activities include commodities p&l close, gross margin analysis, budgets preparation, controls; balance sheet, working capital and other financial metrics. Partner with Finance COE’s, FP&A, Shared Services, Managing Directors and other commercial leads to help achieve business objectives. Lead a team that provides financial reporting & accounting activities at the Group level across US & Canada including month end close, Group consolidation, coordinate budget process, manage internal and external audits, ensuring US GAAP compliance, partner with Cargill Business Services on execution of day to day accounting processes. Act as liaison with Corporate Financial Reporting, Tax, Law and other internal corporate functions

Director Of Accounting and Finance - Processing

• Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

Provide direction to the accounting and finance managers in the processing product line that consists of 17 processing plants across the soybean crush, softseeds crush and biodiesel segments. Oversee activities that include p&l close, review and analysis of financial information, budgets, controls, balance sheet review among others. Partner with other A&F leads, finance COE’s, functional and commercial leads to help achieve business objectives. Played a key leadership role to plan and… Show more Provide direction to the accounting and finance managers in the processing product line that consists of 17 processing plants across the soybean crush, softseeds crush and biodiesel segments. Oversee activities that include p&l close, review and analysis of financial information, budgets, controls, balance sheet review among others. Partner with other A&F leads, finance COE’s, functional and commercial leads to help achieve business objectives. Played a key leadership role to plan and execute the transition of certain accounting activities and responsibilities to Cargill’s shared service centers in India and Costa Rica, as well as design and set up a new A&F organizational structure for the retained employees after migration of work.

Accounting and Finance Manager

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

Lead a team that provides financial and accounting processes at the Group level including management & financial reporting, budgeting and oversees accounting activities for the business Group across the U.S, Canada and Mexico. Provide guidance, preparation and support for internal and external audit reviews, commodity position reporting and other accounting and financial requests Manage the Global Hedge Room, which provides futures and options clearing services to business globally… Show more Lead a team that provides financial and accounting processes at the Group level including management & financial reporting, budgeting and oversees accounting activities for the business Group across the U.S, Canada and Mexico. Provide guidance, preparation and support for internal and external audit reviews, commodity position reporting and other accounting and financial requests Manage the Global Hedge Room, which provides futures and options clearing services to business globally across Cargill. Oversee internal and external derivatives compliance. Accountable for performance management, talent development, succession planning and engagement of the accounting and finance team Provide ongoing financial expertise and information to the business Group leadership and other functional leaders to help achieve financial objectives Developed and lead an effort to standardize financial reporting across the Business Group to allow product line, functional and regional reporting. This included redesigning the general ledger structure across 3 geographies and 3 former business units to help enable the use of analytical tools (Tableau, Power BI) by FP&A and A&F teams

Finance Manager

• Aug 2011 - May 2016

Financial Manager for the grain origination and crop inputs business in the US. The Business operates 110 grain elevators and crop inputs facilities across the US and employs 1,600 employees. Responsible of timely and accurate consolidated financial and management reporting to the Enterprise, Business and Corporate Financial Reporting. Partner and provide direction to Regional Controllers and accounting teams to ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, tax and internal control… Show more Financial Manager for the grain origination and crop inputs business in the US. The Business operates 110 grain elevators and crop inputs facilities across the US and employs 1,600 employees. Responsible of timely and accurate consolidated financial and management reporting to the Enterprise, Business and Corporate Financial Reporting. Partner and provide direction to Regional Controllers and accounting teams to ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, tax and internal control requirements. Partner with Business Leadership for P&L results analysis and key financial metrics forecasting Lead or support Business and Corporate initiatives at various degrees including reorganizations, expense management and process improvement projects. Lead the Business budget process coordinating all Business Functions and Regions. Work closely with the Customer Price Risk Solutions and the Derivatives Compliance groups to ensure regulatory compliance of risk management product offerings and advisory services. Point of contact for the internal and external auditors and other corporate functions (Tax, Law, Shared Services, Corporate Financial Reporting) Identify, develop and coach a highly engaged finance team.

Accounting Manager

• Apr 2009 - Jul 2011

Accounting Manager for the flavor systems business in the US. The business provides flavor solutions and ingredients for the food and beverages industries. Responsible for all aspects of the month end close process for the US opeartion, ensuring accurate financial statements and management reporting in compliance with Corporate, Enterprise and Business Unit requirements. Responsible for the annual budget process, SG&A budgeting, monthly spending analysis and short term debt… Show more Accounting Manager for the flavor systems business in the US. The business provides flavor solutions and ingredients for the food and beverages industries. Responsible for all aspects of the month end close process for the US opeartion, ensuring accurate financial statements and management reporting in compliance with Corporate, Enterprise and Business Unit requirements. Responsible for the annual budget process, SG&A budgeting, monthly spending analysis and short term debt forecasting. Lead and develop a team of finance professionals Effectively engage centers of expertise (Tax, Corporate Financial Reporting, Law) as appropriate

Financial Analyst

• Jun 2007 - Apr 2009

Financial Analyst for the flavor systems business in the US. The business provides flavor solutions and ingredients for the food and beverages industries. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of the Beverage category and the Global Blends and Compounds product line P&L’s for the U.S. Supervise Mexico’s branch financial reporting and internal control. Partner with category Commercial Management to analyze and improve business results through customer and product… Show more Financial Analyst for the flavor systems business in the US. The business provides flavor solutions and ingredients for the food and beverages industries. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of the Beverage category and the Global Blends and Compounds product line P&L’s for the U.S. Supervise Mexico’s branch financial reporting and internal control. Partner with category Commercial Management to analyze and improve business results through customer and product profitability analysis Sales and contribution margin budgeting and forecasting

Cost Accounting Supervisor

• Feb 2006 - Jun 2007

Cost Accounting Supervisor for the grain & oil seeds supply chain business in Mexico. The business operates multiple grain elevators and import/export locations in Mexico. Supervise a team responsible for P&L, budgeting and daily position reporting of imported grains businesses, vessel freight, a crush facility and a grain port terminal. Reconcile monthly P&L’s with commercial estimates. Partnering with the commercial team to understand P&L variances and implement actions and controls… Show more Cost Accounting Supervisor for the grain & oil seeds supply chain business in Mexico. The business operates multiple grain elevators and import/export locations in Mexico. Supervise a team responsible for P&L, budgeting and daily position reporting of imported grains businesses, vessel freight, a crush facility and a grain port terminal. Reconcile monthly P&L’s with commercial estimates. Partnering with the commercial team to understand P&L variances and implement actions and controls to reduce them. Collaborated with other functions such as trade execution, credit, general accounting, plant operations and shared service center.

Country Controller

• Nov 2001 - Nov 2005

One of the world’s largest dedicated security technology companies with offices in 34 countries. Responsible of all financial reporting and accounting matters of the Mexico subsidiary One of the world’s largest dedicated security technology companies with offices in 34 countries. Responsible of all financial reporting and accounting matters of the Mexico subsidiary

Country Controller

• Aug 1997 - Nov 2001

Networking company with offices in 30 countries that provides communications infrastructure for enterprise-class customers Country Controller, Head Accountant & Accounting Assistant. Responsible of all financial reporting and accounting matters of the Mexico subsidiary Networking company with offices in 30 countries that provides communications infrastructure for enterprise-class customers Country Controller, Head Accountant & Accounting Assistant. Responsible of all financial reporting and accounting matters of the Mexico subsidiary