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Education
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Mission
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Rafael Rodriguez Gonzalez

Rafael Rodriguez Gonzalez

Contralor
Guadalupe,Nuevo Leon

Summary

Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 20 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

MISA (MISA-NATIONAL METAL PROCESSING, SA)
San Jose Iturbide, Gto.
01.2022 - Current
  • Reporting to Kim Hee-Jun as Controller Corporative
  • MISA serves customers in central Mexico markets, including automotive, residential appliance and electric appliance manufacturers
  • Advance experience in Annual Budget preparation and presentation. Advance experience in monthly forecast, P&L and Balance, YTD and Quarters analyst variances, Conversion cost analyst (Headcount, Labor, Overhead), Continuous Improvement Plan, Capex, Sales & GP Bridge, Month closures and supervise the Accounts receivable, payable, intercompany, Fixed Assets, international trade, costing and taxes areas.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Accounting Manager

IMPRO INDUSTRIES MEXICO, S DE RL DE CV
San Luis Potosi, SLP
04.2020 - 12.2021
  • Reporting to Marco de la Torre as Controller Corporative
  • Impro is a leading global manufacturer of high-precision, high-complexity, and mission-critical components for diverse markets, Investment casting, Sand casting, Surface, Aerospace
  • CAPEX administration, cash flow, CIP advances, Approve advances to brokers and constructor companies, Cash forecast, month end reports, analysis variations.
  • Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
  • Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
  • Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Plant Controller

TENMFG DE MEXICO S DE RL DE CV
Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Reporting to Becky Chance Controller Corporative
  • Sheet metal fabrication, plastic injection molding, mechanical assembly
  • Shortened accounting closing cycle while maintaining financial accuracy better meeting deadlines
  • Designed efficient accounting roles, supporting processes effectively close the books each month
  • Tax state and federal compliance.
  • Streamlined budgeting processes for increased accuracy and efficiency in resource allocation.
  • Enhanced financial performance by implementing cost-saving measures and process improvements.
  • Improved cash flow management through diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.

Accounting Manager

CG MEXICO REMOTE CONTROLS, S de RL de CV
Apodaca, Nuevo Leon
09.2015 - 08.2019
  • Reporting to Erik Schulz Controller Corporative

My position is prepare & analyze the financial results, monitor and validate the accounting and taxes, make forecast, provide actual and projected financial information for decision making by management, analyze the result of exchange rate changes, make an abnormal expense, make a month end cash position, make a KPI´S about conversion cost and accounts receivable, responsible about accounts receivable, accounts payable, intercompany, costs and international trade.

  • Shortened the accounting closing cycle to 3 business days goal 100% compliance
  • Designed efficient accounting roles, supporting processes to effectively close the books
  • Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
  • Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
  • Assisted executive management in making informed business decisions with accurate ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.

Accounting Manager

Sogefi Engine Systems México, S de RL de CV
Apodaca, Nuevo Leon
04.2012 - 06.2015
  • Reporting to Thierry Coquio as NAFTA CFO

My position is prepare & analyze the financial results, monitor and validate the accounting and taxes, make forecast, provide actual and projected financial information for decision making by management, analyze the result of exchange rate changes, make an abnormal expense, make a month end cash position, make a KPI´S about conversion cost and accounts receivable, responsible about accounts receivable, accounts payable, intercompany, costs and international trade.

  • Reduction overdue in 3% generating extra 60K USD to cash flows
  • Shortened the accounting closing cycle to 4 business days goal 100% compliance
  • Managed all internal and external audits
  • Closing financial audit in the month of January as a corporate goal of 100 % compliance, Completed annual Sarbanes Oxley questionnaire for Corporate in France.
  • Reviewed analyzed, and improved the overall effectiveness of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.

Plant Controller

De Todo en Alambre de Aguascalientes, SA de CV
Apodaca, Nuevo Leon
03.2006 - 04.2012
  • Reporting to: Derek Martin as Branch Manager
  • MRP cost module implementation
  • Implementation of monthly closings base 52 weeks (4-4-5) time reporting 4 working days
  • Negotiate with customers billing Exchange from Pesos to USD generating more stability.
  • Used [Software] and [Software] to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
  • Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
  • Improved cash flow management through diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
  • Handled ad-hoc requests from corporate finance, providing detailed insights into plant performance and strategic initiatives.

Education

DIPLOMADO IFRS -

UVM
01.2023

CONTADOR PUBLICO Y AUDITOR -

UANL
01.1992

Skills

  • Accounting expertise (Mexico and US)
  • Consolidation processes
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • A/P – A/R Procurement experience
  • ERP migration experience
  • Ability to work successfully within a team and offer productive contributions
  • Statutory audits
  • Microsoft AX, SAP business one, Oracle, AGES (AS400) Shopworx, MRP Syspro, E-Scala, Fourth Shift, Glovia, Compac
  • MS Office, high level Excel
  • Focus on results
  • Leadership Teamwork
  • Assertive
  • Dynamic and analytical communication
  • Skilled in Hyperion
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Budgeting
  • Process Change Improvements
  • Account and Ledger Reconciliations
  • Budgeting and Variance Analysis
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • P&L Tracking
  • Account Analysis Expertise
  • Cash Flow and Reconciliation
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis

Mission

Develop, implement, and execute financial strategies that benefit profitability and liquidity objectives through leverage, efficiency, investment, and resource management.

Languages

Spanish
English

Diplomas

  • Time administration
  • ISO Quality program in NM of Mexico
  • 5'S Quality Program Train in Forja Rey
  • 6´S Quality Program in L&P 2008
  • Lean Manufacturing in L&P 2008
  • SAP Business One
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