Carlos Diaz

About Carlos Diaz

Versatile, cross-cultural Senior Manager leveraging strong analytical and problem solving skills to ensure positive outcomes for global market leader in oil & gas, professional services and \"Big 5\" accounting. I have effectively managed numerous large-scale projects to consistently improve profitability, productivity and market position. I offer a collaborative approach that involves working closely with cross-functional teams and multiple departments to facilitate important changes, resolve business-critical issues and implement optimal financial solutions for both on-site and off-site locations around the world. As a self-starter with a strong desire to succeed in whatever I do, I have an inherent ability to identify and remove barriers to operational excellence. My multifunctional abilities allow me to develop and implement workable solutions that fuel the success of key business initiatives. I have a proven record of harnessing technology to meet changing business needs and client requirements. One of my proudest achievements was to reduce exposure in FX (50%) and credit (20%) areas for the Latin American region at Baker Hughes. Throughout my diverse and successful career, I have earned a solid reputation for meeting the goals and objectives of any organization with which I am associated. Specialty SkillsCorporate Finance, Treasury, General Accounting, Joint Ventures, Internal Controls, Turnaround Strategies, Auditing, Strategic/Tactical Planning, Process Analysis & Redesign, Technology Alignment, Project Planning & Delivery, Staff Training, Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Business Plans, General Management, Analytical Problem SolvingProficiencies: Dual Currency Accounting, Inflation Accounting, US GAAP, Capitalization, SEC Reporting, Regulatory Compliance; SAP, Hyperion and MS Office.Chartered Public Accountant - Canadian Citizen.

Experience

1. Senior Finance Manager - Latin America

   Baker Hughes

   Jan 2015 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Currently directing regional financial operations for this $2 billion unit with 4,500 professionals in 9 countries. Facilitate internal/external audits and enforce full regulatory compliance. Establish and update financing options for a diverse customer base. Succeeded in reducing FX exposure in the region by 50% and credit exposure by 20%; piloted a variety of business plans and special projects. Key contributor to optimizing resources and exploiting new business opportunities for 8 product segments in Latin America. Implemented strategies to repatriate profits from countries throughout Latin America.

Education

• University of Toronto

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance

  1989 — 1991

• Western University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

  1986 — 1989

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Contract Negotiation
• Corporate Finance
• Ifrs
• Risk Management
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Cash Flow
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Auditing
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Modeling
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Sap
• Internal Controls
• Variance Analysis
• Project Management
• Cost Accounting
• Operations Management
• Financial Analysis
• Consolidation
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Us Gaap
• Energy
• Financial Reporting
• Management
• Internal Audit
• Accounting
• Finance