Leslie Elizondo
Finance Manager - Certified as " International Manager"
Smyrna (30082) Georgia
Professional Status
Unemployed
Available
About Me
My contribution in a company can be described with excellent communication skills, analysis, proactivity teamwork and leadership. These characteristics have helped me reach successfully all the responsibilities and goals given to me professionally. Communication is one of the most important characteristics, it enables one to know exactly how, when and what is expected from me ; leaving aside any misunderstandings; allowing me and the company reach the established goals. The analysis of my responsibilities and goals is also key to create a wide vision of possible difficulties that can be presented.
Along with analysis comes pro-activeness which aside of identifying the problems; I'm interested in being part of the solutions. The achievement of solutions is not always given by one-self; teamwork and leadership is an important quality I can contribute to achieve solutions.
Along with analysis comes pro-activeness which aside of identifying the problems; I'm interested in being part of the solutions. The achievement of solutions is not always given by one-self; teamwork and leadership is an important quality I can contribute to achieve solutions.
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Since January 2016
Atlanta
United States - Georgia
- Progressive financial & operational leader, skilled negotiator, financial analytical strategist and a trusted senior manager with a rapid career progression, hands-on experience in budgeting, accounting, and forecasting, convergent in complying internal control policies, record of working in a fast-paced environment and challenging growth scenarios demanding keen business acumen. Driver for operational and financial efficiency establishing key metrics at all levels optimizing performance and bottom line. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Finance Manager
Global Telesourcing LLC.
December 2012
to September 2015
Full-time
Monterrey
Mexico
- POSITION SUMMARY:
Instrumental in the creation and development of the Finance & Accounting department, key member of leadership team involved in daily decision-making, oversee all financial and operational functions, liaison for various company stakeholders, structured and managed fast paced growth increasing revenue 100%. Managed a team of 7 and reported directly to U.S.A CFO. - ABOUT GLOBAL TELESOURCING:
GT is a provider of premium inbound and outbound telesales for some of the world’s most recognized brands. GT'S Fortune 100 clients include leaders in the telecommunications, entertainment, and energy industries, to name a few.
GT is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and operates a call center in Monterrey, Mexico. - PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS at GT:
Manage growth involved in increasing revenue from $5 million - $10 Million usd by the addition of new lines of business in a period of 1 year.
Initiate, coordinate & manage a $6M build up able to contribute with 120 production seats & 76 trainee seats . The completion of the building stands for + $5 Million usd of revenue annually.
Creation of an internal Finance and Accounting department by migrating in a timely and successfully way all general accounting activities performed externally.
Implementation of cost Centers per client for profitably analysis. - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AT GT:
Oversee daily activities within month end closing of General Accounting, Treasury, Payroll and Facilities Management
Coordinate and prepare annual operational expense budget as well as quarterly forecast updates as required.
Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, and supporting analyses, along with meaningful commentary to explain results to various levels within the organization.
Provide financial analysis and trends to identify potential weak areas and develop solutions.
Ensure understandable financial targets are established at all levels in addition with providing monthly updates via presentations to the management team of performance versus budget, forecast and prior year.
Oversee activities carried out by external firms – i.e. Federal and State tax activities / Transfer Price Study / Annual accounting and tax audits.
Vendor Contract Management and Negotiation of current, new and special projects.
Perform Key Business purchases.
Internal Control Analyst
Arca – Continental, S.A.B de C.V.
July 2010
to August 2011
Full-time
Monterrey
Mexico
- POSITION SUMMARY:
Vocal in coordinating and executing auditing and compliance programs. Conducted audits and ongoing reviews of organization controls, operating procedures , and compliance with policies and regulations. Actively assessed the adequacy and extent of programs designed to safeguard organization assets. Role had no direct reports and reported directly to the Internal control Manager. - ABOUT ARCA CONTINENTAL
Arca Continental produces and distributes non-alcoholic beverages and snack foods under The Coca-Cola Company brand and Bokados . Arca Continental was formed in 2011 through the merger of Embotelladoras Arca S.A.B. and Grupo Continental S.A.B., making it the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America and one of the largest in the world. - MY PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AT ARCA-CONTAL:
Complete mapping and analysis of the “Cooperative Marketing Budget Process Flowchart” allowing the identification of 10 procedures that enabled the company to recover $600k USD annually.
Execution and analysis of Arcas’ foreign business unit Due Diligence; supporting its 2010 plan of acquiring new businesses to diversify Arcas’ products in key territories of the United States. The acquisition was accomplished in 2011.
Action plan creation for the Project “Standardization of Financial Policies” due to the merging of Embotelladoras Arca and Grupo Continental in 2011, establishing a good team work between Arca and Grupo Continental to create, share and improve Financial Policies that will guide “Arca – Continental” operations.
Fraud and error prevention by identifying and correcting 5,000 SAP ERP accounts with critical non-fulfillment of “segregation of duties”. - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AT ARCA-CONTAL:
Coordination of the COSO Project which involves: Process Improvement, Documentation and Consistency between the 3 bottlers of Arca Group.
Coordination, execution and analysis of administrative reviews done in different areas of the company which require the support of Corporate Internal Control Dpt. (i.e Due Dilligence).
Participation in the Segregation of Duties Project .
Financial Analyst
Embotelladoras Arca S.A.B de C.V.
April 2008
to June 2010
Full-time
Monterrey
Mexico
- POSITION SUMMARY:
Detail-oriented Financial Analyst with strong analytical skills, a consensus-driven communicator; liaise across various business units , able to undertake difficult mandates and meet tight deadlines.Role had no direct report and reported directly to Finance and Accounting Manager. - ABOUT ARCA:
Arca, through its subsidiaries, produces, distributes and sells beverages under The Coca-Cola Company Brand and proprietary brands. Formed in 2001 through the merger of three of the oldest bottlers in Mexico is now the second largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America. Its operations span the Northern region of Mexico. - MY PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AT ARCA:
Reconcile profits between Arca Corp. and its business units obtaining 100% accuracy in the established margins by analyzing and monitoring financial information in a day to day base.
Coordinate efficiently the operation between distribution centers, associate companies and corporate accounts payable by establishing a close and supportive communication.
Efficient monthly write off or proper registry in intercompany reconciliations by identifying out of balance records clarifying, communicating and enforcing the consideration or write off of them.
Annual Improvement of $350K USD within the companies account receivable aging by identifying the significant and aged balances and establishing a close follow-up relationship with the client. - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AT ARCA:
Responsible of accounts payable between corporate offices and associated companies due to the delivery of product directly to our distribution centers.
Responsible of invoicing to the bottlers of the Group, product invoiced to Arca´s Corporate office, due to product delivered and received to Arca´s Distribution Centers.
Monthly Corporate Billing & Accounts Receivable.
Monthly Reconciliations and write off of past due items between holding and subsidiaries operations.
Responsible for month end closing of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Sales.
Provided information to auditors in annual audits.
MBA with a Marketing Specialization
Grenoble Graduate School of Business in France
September 2011
to July 2012
Bachelor in Accounting and Finance
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
August 2003
to December 2007
- Analytical Skills: Ability to visualize, gather information, articulate, analyze, solve complex problems, and make data/fact decisions.
- Business Partnering: Partner with Key Stakeholders and Business Partners to align on business priorities and drive effective solutions.
- International Environment and Business Experience: Certified as "International Manager" by EQUIS, AACSB & AMBAs
- Knowledge in Key Functional Areas - Finance / Accounting / Marketing / Internal Control / Human Resources.
- Excellent Communication Skills.
- Team Management: Interest in having close contact with teams to meet a common goal by prioritizing, conjointly establish performance objectives and review progress.
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English: Fluent (spoken and written) TOEFL IBT score 99 pts. , TOEFL PBT 597 pts.
Advanced
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Spanish: Native Language
Expert
- Work permit in Mexico and United States
- Available to Travel
