Experience

International Grains & Cereal

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller Manager International Business

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Greenville, Texas, United States



International Grains and Cereals, LLC

• Controller and Human Resources Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Jul 2019

  Greenville, texas



Empresas Polar

• Venezuela
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Internal Audit Manager

  • Jun 2001 - Mar 2016

  Head of internal audit department for multiple subsidiaries of Empresas Polar Group in the US and Venezuela with revenues up to $1B, including packing plants, breweries, distribution centers, and soft drink plants. Took lead role in risk-based audit planning, scheduling, recruiting, and risk assessments; evaluated findings, conducted reviews, presented results to Audit Committee, and oversaw implementation of recommendations. Managed special audit engagements for corporate units, shared service… Show more Head of internal audit department for multiple subsidiaries of Empresas Polar Group in the US and Venezuela with revenues up to $1B, including packing plants, breweries, distribution centers, and soft drink plants. Took lead role in risk-based audit planning, scheduling, recruiting, and risk assessments; evaluated findings, conducted reviews, presented results to Audit Committee, and oversaw implementation of recommendations. Managed special audit engagements for corporate units, shared service units, fleet divisions, and due diligence. Updated audit programs for COSO and SAP system implementations. Coached, trained, and mentored junior and senior members of company audit staff. Developed and maintained strong relationships with managers (Operations, HR, Accounting, Logistics, and Sales), advising them on internal control optimization and cost saving opportunities. Show less



Arthur Andersen

• Denmark
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audit Manager

  • Apr 2000 - Apr 2001

  Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela Reporting directly to partner in charge of local office, planned and assisted in financial and internal audits of Venezuelan corporate clients and international subsidiaries in the timber, mining, and manufacturing industries. Delivered guidance on the preparation of US GAAP financial statements and other advanced accounting matters to multinational corporations, including foreign currency translation, purchase accounting, and financial statements adjusted for inflation. Performed consulting… Show more Reporting directly to partner in charge of local office, planned and assisted in financial and internal audits of Venezuelan corporate clients and international subsidiaries in the timber, mining, and manufacturing industries. Delivered guidance on the preparation of US GAAP financial statements and other advanced accounting matters to multinational corporations, including foreign currency translation, purchase accounting, and financial statements adjusted for inflation. Performed consulting services related to due diligence engagements and reviews of special transactions (acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, etc.). Engaged in recruiting, training, and marketing activities to ensure top talent on audit engagements and to increase firm client base. Show less



Deloitte

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Audit Associate and Audit Manager

  • Oct 1991 - Mar 2000

  Oklahoma, US and Venezuela Quickly promoted from audit staff to audit manager within five years of hire. Oversaw financial statement and internal audit engagements for multinational and local Venezuelan companies. Provided training to audit staff and clients in subjects ranging from US/Venezuelan GAAP to FASB 52 to financial statements adjusted for inflation. Prominent Clients: Oil, Gas, Petroleum: CITGO Petroleum Corporation, Baker Hughes Automotive: Chrysler, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Chemicals:… Show more Quickly promoted from audit staff to audit manager within five years of hire. Oversaw financial statement and internal audit engagements for multinational and local Venezuelan companies. Provided training to audit staff and clients in subjects ranging from US/Venezuelan GAAP to FASB 52 to financial statements adjusted for inflation. Prominent Clients: Oil, Gas, Petroleum: CITGO Petroleum Corporation, Baker Hughes Automotive: Chrysler, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Chemicals: BASF Government: The Cherokee Nation Manufacturing: Hilti, Inc , Laufen International Ceramic Tile, Inc. Show less