Luis Roca, CPA, MBA

Chief Financial Officer at LOCIN OIL CORPORATION
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Houston, Texas, United States, US
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Denisse Asurmendi

Luis is an excellent professional, self motivated, Results and people-oriented bi-lingual management professional with proven Finance andTreasury.

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Credentials

  • CPA
    Texas
  • Certified Public Accountant
    Texas

Experience

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Nov 2021 - Present

    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • VP of Finance
      • May 2020 - Nov 2021

      • Head of finance for engineering group with international project portfolio • Responsible for project economic analysis • Responsible for all accounting and tax related activities • Head of finance for engineering group with international project portfolio • Responsible for project economic analysis • Responsible for all accounting and tax related activities

    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • VP of Finance
      • May 2020 - Nov 2021

      • Project development group head of finance for midstream multicommodity terminal startup (LNG, Ethane, Ethylene, Propane, LPG, Propylene) • Responsible for fundraising process (debt and equity) • Pitchbook and financial model preparation • Budget and risk management guidance regarding off-takers and suppliers • Responsible for all accounting and tax related activities • Project development group head of finance for midstream multicommodity terminal startup (LNG, Ethane, Ethylene, Propane, LPG, Propylene) • Responsible for fundraising process (debt and equity) • Pitchbook and financial model preparation • Budget and risk management guidance regarding off-takers and suppliers • Responsible for all accounting and tax related activities

    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • VP of Finance
      • May 2019 - Feb 2020

      • Head of Finance for E&P division responsible for global financial operations (USA, Mexico, Brazil, UK, Africa, Middle East). • Responsible for overseeing and managing all financial activities of the E&P division, including key involvement in strategic planning, evaluation and sanctioning of projects, bid proposal, risk analysis, and evaluation of financing opportunities on E&P related projects. • Responsible for E&P division planning and forecast development, quarterly business… Show more • Head of Finance for E&P division responsible for global financial operations (USA, Mexico, Brazil, UK, Africa, Middle East). • Responsible for overseeing and managing all financial activities of the E&P division, including key involvement in strategic planning, evaluation and sanctioning of projects, bid proposal, risk analysis, and evaluation of financing opportunities on E&P related projects. • Responsible for E&P division planning and forecast development, quarterly business review and Board presentation support, analysis and recommendations on potential projects. • Managed cash forecasting and working capital management. • Financial liaison between business operations and the shared services functions (Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Human Resources) as it relates to E&P related projects. • Performed evaluation of M&A and partnership opportunities. • Responsible for oversight and development of Finance Managers (3 direct reports). Show less • Head of Finance for E&P division responsible for global financial operations (USA, Mexico, Brazil, UK, Africa, Middle East). • Responsible for overseeing and managing all financial activities of the E&P division, including key involvement in strategic planning, evaluation and sanctioning of projects, bid proposal, risk analysis, and evaluation of financing opportunities on E&P related projects. • Responsible for E&P division planning and forecast development, quarterly business… Show more • Head of Finance for E&P division responsible for global financial operations (USA, Mexico, Brazil, UK, Africa, Middle East). • Responsible for overseeing and managing all financial activities of the E&P division, including key involvement in strategic planning, evaluation and sanctioning of projects, bid proposal, risk analysis, and evaluation of financing opportunities on E&P related projects. • Responsible for E&P division planning and forecast development, quarterly business review and Board presentation support, analysis and recommendations on potential projects. • Managed cash forecasting and working capital management. • Financial liaison between business operations and the shared services functions (Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Human Resources) as it relates to E&P related projects. • Performed evaluation of M&A and partnership opportunities. • Responsible for oversight and development of Finance Managers (3 direct reports). Show less

    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Director of Corporate Planning
      • Jun 2018 - Feb 2019

      • Responsible for managing and providing leadership to the Corporate Planning department and developing personnel in support of their career growth. • Responsible for driving the corporate model and the 5 yr plan. • Developed and maintain corporate valuation tools and evaluated competitors' financial and market position. • Responsible for new country / market penetration strategy and execution. • Responsible for company’s global government relations strategy. •… Show more • Responsible for managing and providing leadership to the Corporate Planning department and developing personnel in support of their career growth. • Responsible for driving the corporate model and the 5 yr plan. • Developed and maintain corporate valuation tools and evaluated competitors' financial and market position. • Responsible for new country / market penetration strategy and execution. • Responsible for company’s global government relations strategy. • Provided support to commercial department on global tender negotiations (Brazil, Mexico, USA, Africa). • Evaluated M&A and new business opportunities (major investments, assets divestitures/purchases, opportunity costs), using various valuation methods in order to give recommendations and rank options. • Lead industry-level analyses to identify developing trends and opportunities. • Responsible for development of communication materials for Board of Directors meetings. Show less • Responsible for managing and providing leadership to the Corporate Planning department and developing personnel in support of their career growth. • Responsible for driving the corporate model and the 5 yr plan. • Developed and maintain corporate valuation tools and evaluated competitors' financial and market position. • Responsible for new country / market penetration strategy and execution. • Responsible for company’s global government relations strategy. •… Show more • Responsible for managing and providing leadership to the Corporate Planning department and developing personnel in support of their career growth. • Responsible for driving the corporate model and the 5 yr plan. • Developed and maintain corporate valuation tools and evaluated competitors' financial and market position. • Responsible for new country / market penetration strategy and execution. • Responsible for company’s global government relations strategy. • Provided support to commercial department on global tender negotiations (Brazil, Mexico, USA, Africa). • Evaluated M&A and new business opportunities (major investments, assets divestitures/purchases, opportunity costs), using various valuation methods in order to give recommendations and rank options. • Lead industry-level analyses to identify developing trends and opportunities. • Responsible for development of communication materials for Board of Directors meetings. Show less

    • Director of Corporate Finance & Planning
      • Oct 2015 - Jun 2018

      • Responsible for managing and providing leadership to the Corporate Finance & Planning function for 3 separate PE backed portfolio companies (First Reserve, ArcLight Capital). • Built the finance function from the ground up (from a one-man operation to a 4-member team). • Responsible for company cash management and debt sourcing. Raised $500MM in Equity and $800MM in Debt. • Acted as liaison between financial institutions and reserve engineers (reserve report). •… Show more • Responsible for managing and providing leadership to the Corporate Finance & Planning function for 3 separate PE backed portfolio companies (First Reserve, ArcLight Capital). • Built the finance function from the ground up (from a one-man operation to a 4-member team). • Responsible for company cash management and debt sourcing. Raised $500MM in Equity and $800MM in Debt. • Acted as liaison between financial institutions and reserve engineers (reserve report). • Managed investor relations, bank and private equity relationships and acted as key contact to legal and third parties during debt and equity issuance. • Acted as financial advisor for development projects and acquisition targets of over $1+ billion dollars in the Gulf of Mexico. • Acted as financial advisor to commercial and operations team on tender negotiation and review. • Performed due diligence in property valuation for acquisition and divestiture. • Responsible for the financial results presentation to board members, private equity investors, and debt holders. • Responsible for the preparation of the quarterly operating and capital budgeting process. • Acted as key contact to senior management and private equity investors in regards to finance and economics. • Built multiple custom economic models for new companies and property acquisition and divestiture. • Managed the energy derivatives/risk portfolio. • Performed industry peer comparative benchmarking analysis. • Implemented IBM COGNOS TM1 to consolidate and facilitate data gathering for quarterly budgets and ad-hoc analysis. This implementation reduced analysis man hours by 80%. • Responsible for all IT initiatives within the Accounting and Finance departments.

    • Sr. Manager Financial Planning & Analysis
      • Sep 2012 - Oct 2015

    • Sr. Financial Analyst
      • Sep 2009 - Sep 2012

    • United States
    • Renewable Energy Power Generation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sr. Financial Analyst
      • May 2007 - Sep 2009

      • Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the budget and forecast models of 40 business units. • Performed financial due diligence on accounting treatments for M&A transactions. • Responsible for the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual presentation of financial results to senior management. • Performed variance analysis on actual vs. budget results. • Developed and maintained Excel models (using VBA) in order to streamline the budget… Show more • Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the budget and forecast models of 40 business units. • Performed financial due diligence on accounting treatments for M&A transactions. • Responsible for the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual presentation of financial results to senior management. • Performed variance analysis on actual vs. budget results. • Developed and maintained Excel models (using VBA) in order to streamline the budget process. • Maintained the required monthly reporting packages for internal and external reporting. Show less • Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the budget and forecast models of 40 business units. • Performed financial due diligence on accounting treatments for M&A transactions. • Responsible for the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual presentation of financial results to senior management. • Performed variance analysis on actual vs. budget results. • Developed and maintained Excel models (using VBA) in order to streamline the budget… Show more • Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the budget and forecast models of 40 business units. • Performed financial due diligence on accounting treatments for M&A transactions. • Responsible for the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual presentation of financial results to senior management. • Performed variance analysis on actual vs. budget results. • Developed and maintained Excel models (using VBA) in order to streamline the budget process. • Maintained the required monthly reporting packages for internal and external reporting. Show less

    • Mexico
    • Wholesale Building Materials
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Treasury Analyst
      • Jan 2005 - May 2007

      • Responsible for the coordination and administration of a $300 million asset lease portfolio. • Provided budgetary and forecast support to Operations and Planning departments for forecasting future financing needs (5+ Year Plan). • Developed and maintained VBA Excel models for project and investment evaluations (IRR, ROC and NPV). • Coordinated the roles of financial institutions, operations, planning, procurement and other participants in the project & equipment financing… Show more • Responsible for the coordination and administration of a $300 million asset lease portfolio. • Provided budgetary and forecast support to Operations and Planning departments for forecasting future financing needs (5+ Year Plan). • Developed and maintained VBA Excel models for project and investment evaluations (IRR, ROC and NPV). • Coordinated the roles of financial institutions, operations, planning, procurement and other participants in the project & equipment financing process. • Continuous interaction with operation, legal and planning departments in the analysis of new projects. • Tracked financial commitments and plant / equipment financing costs for various new projects and joint ventures. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in the analysis of new projects and the transfer and assumption of equipment related to one multi-million dollar acquisition, three joint venture transactions and two business unit sales. Show less • Responsible for the coordination and administration of a $300 million asset lease portfolio. • Provided budgetary and forecast support to Operations and Planning departments for forecasting future financing needs (5+ Year Plan). • Developed and maintained VBA Excel models for project and investment evaluations (IRR, ROC and NPV). • Coordinated the roles of financial institutions, operations, planning, procurement and other participants in the project & equipment financing… Show more • Responsible for the coordination and administration of a $300 million asset lease portfolio. • Provided budgetary and forecast support to Operations and Planning departments for forecasting future financing needs (5+ Year Plan). • Developed and maintained VBA Excel models for project and investment evaluations (IRR, ROC and NPV). • Coordinated the roles of financial institutions, operations, planning, procurement and other participants in the project & equipment financing process. • Continuous interaction with operation, legal and planning departments in the analysis of new projects. • Tracked financial commitments and plant / equipment financing costs for various new projects and joint ventures. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in the analysis of new projects and the transfer and assumption of equipment related to one multi-million dollar acquisition, three joint venture transactions and two business unit sales. Show less

    • Staff Accountant
      • Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

      • Reviewed and reconciled Cash, PP&E, A/P, A/R, Expenses, Prepaid and Functional Expenses for over 30 clients. • Assisted in the Development of the Audit Report • Worked on various contract accounting projects • Completed documentation of internal and operational control procedures • Prepared financial statements and supporting schedules • Performed year-end inventories for various clients • Coordinated and participated in meetings between client… Show more • Reviewed and reconciled Cash, PP&E, A/P, A/R, Expenses, Prepaid and Functional Expenses for over 30 clients. • Assisted in the Development of the Audit Report • Worked on various contract accounting projects • Completed documentation of internal and operational control procedures • Prepared financial statements and supporting schedules • Performed year-end inventories for various clients • Coordinated and participated in meetings between client personnel and the audit team to discuss client expectations and audit discrepancies. Show less • Reviewed and reconciled Cash, PP&E, A/P, A/R, Expenses, Prepaid and Functional Expenses for over 30 clients. • Assisted in the Development of the Audit Report • Worked on various contract accounting projects • Completed documentation of internal and operational control procedures • Prepared financial statements and supporting schedules • Performed year-end inventories for various clients • Coordinated and participated in meetings between client… Show more • Reviewed and reconciled Cash, PP&E, A/P, A/R, Expenses, Prepaid and Functional Expenses for over 30 clients. • Assisted in the Development of the Audit Report • Worked on various contract accounting projects • Completed documentation of internal and operational control procedures • Prepared financial statements and supporting schedules • Performed year-end inventories for various clients • Coordinated and participated in meetings between client personnel and the audit team to discuss client expectations and audit discrepancies. Show less

Education

  • Rice University - Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management
    MBA, Finance
    2010 - 2012
  • St.Edward's University
    BBA, Accounting
    1999 - 2003
  • St.Edward's University
    BS, Computer Science
    1999 - 2003
  • Bahrain International School
    High School Diploma
    1996 - 1999

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