Hugo Rodriguez

Highly skilled and experienced financial professional practiced in applying proven techniques, strong business acumen and cost analytical insights to drive performance. An analytical thinker, and hands-on manager experienced in business process re-engineering, system implementations and scorecard design. Collaborates at all levels of an organization to maximize growth, optimize operational metrics, and achieve financial goals. Possess great people skills and proven strength in oral and written communication in both Spanish and English languages. Well versed in major ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP S4/HANA, Oracle Cloud, NetSuite, Microsoft D365, and SAGE 500.

Director, Corporate Accounting:

• Ensure that the accounting of transactions associated with the Company’s operations is in accordance with GAAP
• Responsible for accurate and timely preparation of the monthly consolidated financial results, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets. Oversee the monthly financial close process and analysis of the financial performance to identify areas of change and/or concern
• Direct the accounting reconciliations and rollforwards; work with different accounting teams to find, investigate and resolve the significant reconciling items among Company’s consolidated entities.
• Lead quarterly balance sheet review meetings with VP, Global Controller and VP, FP&ACoordinated and tracked both the interim and year-end financial statement audits; direct the compilation of all audit request items and review them for accuracy; prepare the audited financial statements and the related footnotes. Manage the audit process to make sure it is completed on schedule.
• Oversaw internal audit reviews conducted by the parent companies’ Internal Audit team, functioned as a liaison, and addressed any issues raised by the auditors.
• Developed working relationships with division business leaders; meet regularly with these leaders to present the financial results and discuss any operational issues present.
• Researched and analyzed new accounting and financial reporting issues; keep abreast of GAAP guidance as it relates to existing and new business operations to ensure transactions are recorded and reported properly in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensured that the Company’s financial policies and procedures are current and adhered to. Oversee the maintenance and refresh of all policies and procedures. Develop and communicate new policies and procedures as needed, enhance internal control processes, and ensure consistency in all financial reporting processes.
• Managed the monthly financial close calendar and ensured the Company meets its financial reporting deadlines, including the preparation of financial packages for senior management and the Finance Committee reviews.
• Managed staff performing financial reporting and consolidation tasks, including motivating, delegating, supplying feedback, mentoring and professional development.
• Provided both formal and informal training in accounting concepts to the Accounting Staff
• Supplied other support (i.e., special projects, ad hoc analysis, etc.) to VP Assistant Controller and SVP Controller as needed.

Education:

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Universidad Interamericana, San Juan, PR

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting, Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR

Certifications:

Six Sigma Black Belt: Ryder, Merck, and 3M

Six Sigma Green Belt: 3M

CPA: PR Board of Accountancy