Didier Guigon

Director of Finance at Depaul USA
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Chicago Area
Languages
  • French -
  • Spanish -

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Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Finance
      • Oct 2014 - Present

      My responsibilities include all financial and reporting aspects for Depaul USA, not-for profit organization. Depaul USA provides people experiencing homelessness with purpose and hope for a positive future. Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and a stake in his or her community My responsibilities include all financial and reporting aspects for Depaul USA, not-for profit organization. Depaul USA provides people experiencing homelessness with purpose and hope for a positive future. Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and a stake in his or her community

    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Mar 1994 - Apr 2014

      Manage debt and equity investments in US, Caribbean and Latin American telecommunications markets; Hired as Chief Financial Officer, initially for the Caribbean operations, promoted in 1999 to manage all Central American operations, including responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, taxation, treasury and all accounting functions. Responsible for investment of funds received from the $500m sale to Millicom S.A. in 2008. Create all of the systems… Show more Manage debt and equity investments in US, Caribbean and Latin American telecommunications markets; Hired as Chief Financial Officer, initially for the Caribbean operations, promoted in 1999 to manage all Central American operations, including responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, taxation, treasury and all accounting functions. Responsible for investment of funds received from the $500m sale to Millicom S.A. in 2008. Create all of the systems, processes, methodologies and financial relationships required for compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) set by the International Accounting Standards Board. Implemented the first annual consolidated budget in Year 2004, orchestrating the budget process with every department and the senior management teams of each country, resulting in the presentation of the final budget to the CEO and the Board of Directors. Reviewed reports and projections against actual results. Analyzed company operations to pinpoint opportunities and areas that needed to be reorganized, down-sized, or eliminated. Played a leading role in creating organic and external growth, resulting in a 111% increase in the consolidated EBITDA and a 76% increase in consolidated revenues within a five-year period. Managing the Due Diligence process and efficiently spearheaded more than $30M of successful company acquisitions. Hired and managed a geographically and culturally diverse staff. Developed a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating requirements. Show less Manage debt and equity investments in US, Caribbean and Latin American telecommunications markets; Hired as Chief Financial Officer, initially for the Caribbean operations, promoted in 1999 to manage all Central American operations, including responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, taxation, treasury and all accounting functions. Responsible for investment of funds received from the $500m sale to Millicom S.A. in 2008. Create all of the systems… Show more Manage debt and equity investments in US, Caribbean and Latin American telecommunications markets; Hired as Chief Financial Officer, initially for the Caribbean operations, promoted in 1999 to manage all Central American operations, including responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis, taxation, treasury and all accounting functions. Responsible for investment of funds received from the $500m sale to Millicom S.A. in 2008. Create all of the systems, processes, methodologies and financial relationships required for compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) set by the International Accounting Standards Board. Implemented the first annual consolidated budget in Year 2004, orchestrating the budget process with every department and the senior management teams of each country, resulting in the presentation of the final budget to the CEO and the Board of Directors. Reviewed reports and projections against actual results. Analyzed company operations to pinpoint opportunities and areas that needed to be reorganized, down-sized, or eliminated. Played a leading role in creating organic and external growth, resulting in a 111% increase in the consolidated EBITDA and a 76% increase in consolidated revenues within a five-year period. Managing the Due Diligence process and efficiently spearheaded more than $30M of successful company acquisitions. Hired and managed a geographically and culturally diverse staff. Developed a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating requirements. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Manager
      • Oct 1985 - Mar 1994

      In charge of statutory audits of mid-size and large corporations

    • Audit Senior, Chicago
      • Jan 1988 - Jun 1990

    • Audit Assistant
      • Oct 1985 - Jan 1988

    • Audit Manager
      • Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

      Led the planning, coordination and resolution of technical issues and execution of the audit of Financial Statements. Led the planning, coordination and resolution of technical issues and execution of the audit of Financial Statements.

Education

  • EDHEC Business School
    Bachelor, Business
    1981 - 1984
  • Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales du Nord (EDHEC)
    Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Finance
    1981 - 1984
  • College Stanislas (France)
    Baccalaureat, 1978
    1974 - 1979

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