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)
