Simera Professional Key (SPK)

Carlos A

Paraguay

Financial Controller | Senior Accountant

$ 4,700/month

10+ yrs exp

Accounting and Finance leader with 19+ years of experience spanning Big 4 audit (EY), controllership, and CFO roles across multinational and US-based companies. Proven track record managing full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-entity/multi-country consolidations for organizations in construction, agribusiness, and real estate. Skilled in bridging US GAAP and IFRS reporting, building financial infrastructure from the ground up, and leading cross-functional…

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Budgeting
  • Cash Management
  • Finance Reporting
  • Forecasting
  • Case Management
  • Consultancy
  • Financial Management
  • Funnel Management
  • Gusto
  • Power BI
  • Reporting
  • Revenue Calculation
  • Rippling
  • Sap Business One
  • USGAAP
  • Financial Reporting
  • Auditing
  • Financial Statements
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Accounting Software (QuickBooks, Xero)
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Xero
  • Cashflow management
  • PowerBI
  • Document Management
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • AI Consultant
  • Odoo
  • controller
  • internal Control
  • Cost reduction
  • Accouting
  • Procurement management
  • Riplling
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
  • Programme Management
  • Catalog Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Senior Accountant
  • AppFolio
  • Microsoft 365 Corporate
  • financial law
  • Quickbook online
  • Financial Routines
  • SAP HANA
  • SLA Compliance
  • Revenue Protection
  • SAP / S4HANA
  • controlling

Carlos A

Paraguay

Financial Controller | Senior Accountant

$ 4,700 /month

10+ yrs exp

Intro Video

Accounting and Finance leader with 19+ years of experience spanning Big 4 audit (EY), controllership, and CFO roles across multinational and US-based companies. Proven track record managing full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-entity/multi-country consolidations for organizations in construction, agribusiness, and real estate. Skilled in bridging US GAAP and IFRS reporting, building financial infrastructure from the ground up, and leading cross-functional…

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Budgeting
  • Cash Management
  • Finance Reporting
  • Forecasting
  • Case Management
  • Consultancy
  • Financial Management
  • Funnel Management
  • Gusto
  • Power BI
  • Reporting
  • Revenue Calculation
  • Rippling
  • Sap Business One
  • USGAAP
  • Financial Reporting
  • Auditing
  • Financial Statements
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Accounting Software (QuickBooks, Xero)
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Xero
  • Cashflow management
  • PowerBI
  • Document Management
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • AI Consultant
  • Odoo
  • controller
  • internal Control
  • Cost reduction
  • Accouting
  • Procurement management
  • Riplling
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
  • Programme Management
  • Catalog Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Senior Accountant
  • AppFolio
  • Microsoft 365 Corporate
  • financial law
  • Quickbook online
  • Financial Routines
  • SAP HANA
  • SLA Compliance
  • Revenue Protection
  • SAP / S4HANA
  • controlling

Financial Controller | Senior Accountant

US Companies 100% Remote
April 2024 - July 2026

Managing and overseeing financial records, ensuring accurate and timely month-end and year-end closings, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements. Handled complex journal entries, monitored cash flow, ensured compliance with GAAP and tax regulations. Performed budgeting and forecasting activities, assisted in external audits, and provided financial insights to guide decision-making. ERP: QuickBooks Online; Oracle Netsuite; AppFolio, Xero, SAGE Intacct. Industries as Senior Accountant: SaaS, Construction, Property Management, Manufacturing Industries as Financial Controller and Fractional CFO: Construction

CFO

Ascent SA
July 2021 - February 2024

Led cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes, achieving a 15% cost reduction within the first year. Presented financial statements directly to shareholders and regulatory authorities. Owned cashflow management, controlling, budgeting, forecasting, banking relationships, financial statements, and WIP schedules. Directed Treasury, Procurement, Accounting, AR, and AP departments. ERP: SAP Business One.

Financial Controller

Agrinvest
April 2020 - November 2020

Led investment projects from development through implementation and follow-up. Presented financial statements to shareholders based in Germany. Managed controlling, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, banking, and stock exchange reporting. Completed specialized training in Green Bonds.

CFO

Sociedad de Gestion Colectiva APA Paraguay
July 2018 - February 2020

Transformed financial reporting processes, reducing report generation time by 30% and enhancing accuracy. Executed the organization's first-ever remittance of royalties abroad to multiple international societies (Author and Composer Rights). Managed all foreign and additional reporting as a member of the CISAC Confederation (headquartered in France). Led planning and controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management. Improved revenue collection through joint initiatives with the Licensing and Revenue Department. Directed Treasury, Accounting, Documentation, Distribution, IT, and Procurement departments.

Senior Accountant

South American River Company SA _ SARCOM SA
July 2015 - July 2018

Led implementation of the 1C ERP platform for an agribusiness / river port operation. Owned all local and tax reporting, signing financial statements for authorities and shareholders. Managed all foreign and IFRS reporting for a Luxembourg-based headquarters. Directed planning and controlling, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and investment payback analysis.

Internal Audit Manager

Grupo Kress - Frutika (Agribusiness)
July 2014 - June 2015

Led audit management for agribusiness sector operations. 4 Companies of the group.

Financial Controller

Universidad Americana, red ilumno
July 2012 - June 2014

Built and managed financial models and controls for the university's finance function

Senior Accountant

ManpowerGroup Paraguay (HR Services)
July 2009 - June 2012

Finance Presentations to HQ - Milwaukee - USA, Financial Statements Reporting. IFRS to US GAAP conversion. All foreign reporting, Planning and Controlling, Budget, Forecast, Cashflow. ERP

AABS, Exp. Senior _ Exp Senior in Audit

EY - Ernst & Young Paraguay (Professional Services)
January 2003 - June 2009

Big 4 Audit working: Statutory Financial Statements Audit. Reporting Financial Statements Audit. Internal Controls Audit. Advisory: Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) review for multinational companies. Continuous training in Asuncion, Paraguay and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Industries audited: Multinational, Agribusiness, Shipping, Commercial and Services, NGO entities

Smart Scores

Communication
75
Role Fit
100
Adaptability
70
Problem-solving
70

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