Marcela Casalli

Finance and Accounting executive with 18+ years of international leadership experience managing accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, internal controls, audit, tax compliance, and business transformation initiatives across Oil & Gas, Technology, Hospitality, Consulting, and Shared Services environments. Proven success leading multinational teams of up to 50+ finance professionals across North and South America, supporting executive leadership, Boards of Directors, and global stakeholders. Extensive expertise in IFRS, US GAAP, SOX compliance, ERP implementations, process optimization, and cross-functional business partnering.

Accountant at ARP CPA (2026-01 – Present)

• Support personal and corporate tax preparation, payroll, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and compliance activities.
• Expanded practical knowledge of Canadian tax, payroll, and regulatory requirements while continuing to pursue senior finance leadership opportunities.

Finance & Accounting Lead at Next Goal Agency (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Reported directly to company directors and led accounting operations, treasury, payroll, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Managed budgets, financial analysis, and executive reporting.
• Led accounting system and CRM enhancements to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities.
• Partnered with Sales, Education, and Marketing teams to support operational and financial decision-making.
• Directed audit activities and compliance reviews.

Financial Planning & Accounting Manager at Rincon Club (Hospitality & Resort Operations) (2013-01 – 2023-12)

• Reported directly to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Directed all finance, accounting, reporting, treasury, tax, budgeting, and forecasting activities for a multinational hospitality group.
• Led a finance organization of 12 professionals across two countries and three operating locations.
• Presented monthly financial performance, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
• Served as principal advisor on financial, accounting, tax, and business matters.
• Led annual audits, compliance reviews, and internal control initiatives.
• Implemented digital transformation projects and end-to-end process improvements that enhanced efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Regional Financial Controller at Despegar.com (Online Travel Technology Platform) (2011-01 – 2012-12)

• Reported directly to the Vice President of Finance.
• Led finance and controller organizations across ten countries throughout the Americas.
• Managed more than fifty finance professionals across multiple branches.
• Directed consolidated financial reporting under IFRS and US GAAP.
• Oversaw tax planning, compliance, transfer pricing, and internal controls.
• Led SOX implementation initiatives and due diligence reviews.
• Coordinated successful external audits and finance transformation projects.

Corporate Accounting Manager at Globant (Technology & Software Development) (2011-01 – 2011-12)

• Reported directly to the CFO.
• Managed regional accounting close processes and supervised a team of 10 accounting professionals.
• Supported SEC reporting requirements and corporate governance initiatives.
• Coordinated IPO preparation activities and due diligence for acquisitions.
• Led ERP implementation and internal control enhancement projects.
• Managed external audit relationships and compliance activities.

Finance & Accounting Manager at IT Convergence (Technology Consulting) (2008-01 – 2011-12)

• Reported directly to the CFO and US executive leadership.
• Directed accounting, treasury, planning, reporting, and tax functions across six countries.
• Led a multicultural finance team supporting operations in North America, South America, Asia, and India.
• Prepared financial statements under IFRS and US GAAP.
• Conducted monthly executive business reviews and performance reporting.
• Managed external audits and transfer pricing compliance initiatives.

Business Venture Manager at EXXONMOBIL (OIL & GAS) (2004-01 – 2006-12)

• Led enterprise-wide financial systems transformation projects impacting more than 500 users.
• Directed cross-functional teams including Finance, IT, Operations, Planning, and Engineering.
• Managed organizational change, stakeholder communications, training programs, and system implementation.
• Delivered significant project cost savings compared with similar international deployments.

Upstream General Accounting Supervisor at EXXONMOBIL (OIL & GAS) (2002-01 – 2004-12)

• Led a team of seven accounting professionals supporting upstream operations and joint ventures.
• Directed financial reporting, treasury accounting, intercompany transactions, SOX compliance, and month-end close activities.
• Managed accounting systems administration and financial interfaces.

Financial Reporting Coordinator | Downstream Accounting Supervisor | Regional Project Associate | Procurement Sourcing Specialist at EXXONMOBIL (OIL & GAS) (1997-01 – 2002-12)

Senior Auditor at Price Waterhouse Cooper (1995-01 – 1997-12)

Master of Business Administration in MBA – Catholic University of Argentina

Bachelor of Public Accounting in Public Accounting – Central University of Venezuela

Certified Accountant in Accounting – Federation of Public Accountants of Venezuela (1996-01)