JORGE DAVID GONZALEZ VARGAS
San Diego
Summary
With over 20 years of experience, I have supported international manufacturing companies in increasing marginal profit and maintaining balanced cash flow statements. I have a strong background in developing and implementing internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley and US/MX GAAP for both public and privately owned corporations. Throughout my career, I have successfully led initiatives to reduce operating budgets by 4 to 5% annually. My expertise lies in applying financial concepts to assist management decisions, making me a valuable asset to any organization. As a respected leader, I can build and lead large groups of initiative-taking management teams focused on achieving revenue goals in a multisite operations environment. Additionally, I bring extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis. Known for driving financial performance and fostering collaborative team environments, I am reliable and adaptable, always focused on delivering results through strategic financial management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
Finance Director
Demant
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
- Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Implemented internal controls for enhanced compliance with regulatory requirements and reduced errors in reporting.
- Increased financial transparency across all departments through implementation of new, comprehensive budget tracking system.
- Reduced operational costs by renegotiating key contracts with suppliers, focusing on more favorable terms.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
- Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital.
- Improved financial performance through thorough analysis of company expenditures and revenues.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
Finance Director and Controller
Inventus Power
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
- Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
- Implemented internal controls for enhanced compliance with regulatory requirements and reduced errors in reporting.
- Enhanced stakeholder communication by producing clear, concise, and timely financial reports that supported informed decisionmaking.
- Coordinated with department heads to create realistic budgets that aligned with strategic goals, enhancing departmental accountability.
- Reduced operational costs by renegotiating key contracts with suppliers, focusing on more favorable terms.
- Increased financial transparency across all departments through implementation of new, comprehensive budget tracking system.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
Education
MBA - science in global leadership
USD
MBA - Business and Administration
CETYS
Diploma - top management
CETYS
BA - Accounting
ITT
Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoSkills
- High-Volume, High-Mix Manufacturing
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Tactical Financial Planning
- Operating Budget Administration
- Capital Budget Administration
- Analytical Skills
- Financial Skills
- Statistical Modeling
- CAPEX Analysis
- ROI Analysis
- Project Management
- Startup
- Financial reporting and analysis
- KPI tracking
- Account analysis
Certification
- English & Communications (G-Telp), 1996, San Diego State University
- TOEFL, CETYS
- Lean accounting & Cost standards courses
- Coaching for performance training
- Six sigma green belt & champion training
- ISO9000 & OSHAS, SOX and GAAP
- French Basic
System Skills
- MS Office
- AS/400 MRP
- Oracle-10.7/11i
- Khalix
- Hyperion
- QAD
- TRESS
- JDE
- SAP
- Dynamics 365
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Finance Director
Demant
12.2019 - Current
Finance Director and Controller
Inventus Power
04.2018 - 12.2019
MBA - Business and Administration
CETYS
Diploma - top management
CETYS
MBA - science in global leadership
USD
BA - Accounting
ITT
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