Carlos Briones

Finance Controller with 24+ years of experience leading accounting, financial control, and compliance operations for multinational organizations in the automotive, technology, nonprofit, and corporate events industries, across LATAM, North America, and Europe. Expert in month-end and quarter-end close, financial statement preparation, internal controls, and regulatory compliance under IFRS, US-GAAP, and Mexican NIF, including SAT and CFDI fiscal requirements. Proven track record partnering with executive leadership and global headquarters in Germany, the United States, and Sweden to deliver accurate, audit-ready financial reporting, disciplined budget control, and multimillion-dollar CAPEX and fixed-asset oversight.

Recognized for building audit-ready financial environments, strengthening internal control frameworks, leading multicultural accounting and finance teams, and implementing SAP-based financial solutions. Open to relocating to Mexico City.

FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND LEGAL DIRECTOR at PRONUS EVENTS MEXICO (2025-09 – Present)

• Lead corporate financial strategy, ensuring profitability, sustainability, governance, compliance, and long-term business growth.
• Direct the FP&A function, including budgeting, rolling forecasts, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and strategic planning.
• Develop financial scenarios, risk management frameworks, and executive insights to support business decision-making.
• Implement financial controls, KPI dashboards, and monitoring systems to improve revenue visibility, cost management, and operational efficiency.
• Optimize expenses through supplier negotiations, process improvements, and strengthened approval workflows.
• Restructure finance operations by establishing governance frameworks, processes, and responsibilities aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive financial discipline, value creation and control/follow with the legal team all the legal requirements of the internal aspects.
• Maintain statutory compliance with Mexican NIF accounting standards and SAT/CFDI fiscal requirements across all financial operations.

REGIONAL FINANCE MANAGER LATAM FOR BRAZIL, CHILE, GUATEMALA & MEXICO at TECHNOSERVE USA (2023-03 – 2025-09)

• Managed regional finance operations, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, local regulations, and international financial standards.
• Led FP&A activities, including budget consolidation, forecasting, cash flow projections, and financial performance analysis.
• Prepared executive financial reporting for corporate headquarters, investors, and international stakeholders.
• Strengthened internal controls and financial governance processes, supporting audit readiness and operational transparency.
• Managed month-end closing processes, reconciliations, treasury activities, vendor payments, and financial reporting.
• Developed financial indicators to improve cost control, performance monitoring, and strategic decision-making.
• Led multicultural finance teams, improving operational efficiency and reporting quality.

ACCOUNTING & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER FOR BRAZIL AND COLOMBIA at SKF DE MÉXICO S.A. DE C.V. (2022-04 – 2023-02)

• Led accounting and administrative operations, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Managed financial processes under IFRS standards, including reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Coordinated month-end closing activities, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Strengthened control frameworks and supported internal and external audit processes.
• Managed administrative processes, supplier relationships, and operational improvements.
• Ensured full compliance with Mexican statutory accounting and fiscal regulations (NIF, SAT, CFDI) alongside IFRS reporting standards.

CHIEF OF FINANCE | FIXED ASSETS & INVESTMENT PROJECTS at AUDI MÉXICO S.A. DE C.V. (2013-11 – 2021-07)

• Led financial management for strategic investment projects and industrial expansion initiatives.
• Managed IFRS capitalization processes for a $2.6B USD investment, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit traceability.
• Controlled a portfolio of 35,000+ fixed assets, 300+ major investment projects, and 10,000+ secondary projects.
• Directed CAPEX governance, investment planning, depreciation forecasting, and five-year financial projections.
• Prepared executive financial reports for Audi AG Germany, including P&L, Balance Sheet, CAPEX execution, and investment performance.
• Served as Finance Business Partner for Production, Engineering, Logistics, Procurement, and Human Resources.
• Supported successful internal and external audits with global consulting firms, including PwC and EY.
• Lead the financial reporting for ARO (Audi Regional Office).

REGIONAL CONTROLLER NORTH AMERICA & CANADA at T-SYSTEMS MÉXICO S.A. DE C.V. (2011-01 – 2013-10)

• Managed regional financial controlling activities across North America and Canada under US-GAAP standards.
• Led budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis processes.
• Prepared monthly financial statements, P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and executive reporting packages.
• Developed financial models to evaluate profitability, margins, cost centers, and business performance and supported executive decision-making through financial insights.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting & Finance – Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla (1999)