►►Corporate Controller | CFO◄◄ ❖ Global Financial Planning and Management❖ Connect with me using: ►►►maugamezcano@gmail.com◄◄◄ All Invitations to Connect Welcome LION – LinkedIn Open Networker **************************** Recruiters, HR Managers, Hiring Managers connect with me to get access to my network deep in industry leadership. **************************** ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ I am an accomplished Financial Executive with demonstrated success developing and executing strategies to maximize cash flow generation and improved margin and profit. International experience includes various regions: North America, Latin America and Europe. My expertise lies in budgeting and forecasting, the consolidation and reporting of managerial and statutory financial information; internal and external audits; recommending accounting treatment and solutions for complex issues; and ensuring compliance to accounting and company procedures & policies. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ CORE SKILLS: • Budget Development & Management • Strategic Planning & Forecasting • Risk Management & Derivatives • Financial Due Diligence • Treasury and Funding • Asset & Inventory Management • Revenue Recognition • Stakeholder & Executive Management • Cash Management • Strategy & Organizational Development • Contract Development & Negotiations • Accounting Systems Transformation • Policy & Procedures Development • Financial Control & Audits • Financial Analysis • Regulatory Compliance • Continuous Process Improvement • International Accounting Standards • Training & Development ERP Systems –SAP; IFRS; US GAAP; Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; Sarbanes-Oxley; Language – Spanish & Italian; Construction Accounting (POC); Excel-based Financial Modeling; Internal/External Audits

Controller | Latin America @ • Directs all aspects of accounting, including general accounting, credit and collections, accounts receivable, accounts payable, account reconciliation, budget preparation, tax, cash and banking, and the preparation of consolidated financial statements and related reports. • Supervised the Americas’ general accounting, transactional activities and reporting functions to ensure accurate, timely and efficient processing within the general ledgers. • Direct and coordinate budgeting and forecasting activities for the rental business of gas compression business for the company in the Latin Region including Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia. • Manage relationship with internal and external auditors, acting as the principal contact with audit managers on quarterly reviews and annual audit; including coordination with the various subsidiary financial heads and the external auditors to identify and administer the audit process and required schedules. • Develop standard accounting, analysis and reporting procedures and the execution of overall financial controls. • Formulate and recommend policies on receipt and disbursement of funds, extension of credit, and fiscal and accounting matters. • Produce and manage budget and cash forecasting models. • Establishing US GAAP and IFRS and financial control concepts to ensure compliance with accounting standards and ensure integrity of financial information is maintained. From 2014 to Present (1 year) Houston, Texas AreaController Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc. @ • Directed and coordinated budgeting and forecasting activities, including timely submission for three manufacturing plants 2 in the USA and 1 in Canada. • Focused on customer service and satisfaction, including regularly communicating performance, and engaging key stakeholders for the purposes of evolving processes and service. • Created an organizational culture that values and demonstrates excellence, reliability, creative problem solving and high productivity. • Created and reported on KPI benchmarks used to evaluate each functional area’s performance and continuous improvements results. • Ensure timely reviews of daily AR, Inventory, AP and bank reconciliations. • Rationalized and aligned financial and operational work-flow processes with company objectives; and champion the harmonization and consistency of these best practices globally. • Maintained continuous lines of communication with regional management and Corporate office in Switzerland. • Oversaw operations for the legal entity in excess of $500M, thereof $300M+ are produced in the (3) plants. From 2005 to 2014 (9 years) Finance & Controlling Mgr. @ • Directed and coordinated budgeting and forecasting activities. • Worked closely with sales, marketing, purchasing and operations management to assist with the execution of budget and forecast commitments, including communication to management of both progress toward attainment and plans to affect course corrections as necessary. • Led the Finance & Accounting and IT departments. • Oversaw operations for the legal entity of $90M. • Ensured accurate and timely delivery of all relevant tax and regulatory documentation From January 2004 to May 2005 (1 year 5 months) Import/Export Credit and Treasuring Mgr @ • Performance of currency risk management by using various ways of hedging, such as forwards, back to back, but also Options (CALL’s, PUT’s) for projects in tendering phase. • Cash management activities, investing in secure instruments on a daily average in excess of US $80M • Obtained credit risk insurance for specific projects and countries (Credit Insurers, SACE, ERG, Hermes, etc.). • Analyzed contracts to identify potential risks. • Led the Commercial Services department. From 1998 to 2000 (2 years) Vicenza Area, Italy

Advance Management Program, Strategy & Leadership @ The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business From 2010 to 2011 Master, Administration @ School Of Business At Universidad Michoacana (Mexico) From 2000 to 2004 Mauricio Gamez is skilled in: IFRS, US GAAP, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, SAP, Transfer Pricing, Manufacturing, Cash Management, SAP R/3, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing