Diego Salazar

About Diego Salazar

My name is Diego Salazar, and I am a Manager at Alvarez and Marsal. I am a graduate from Texas A&M University with a BBA in Accounting and MS in Management Information Systems (not looking for tax opportunities).

Experience

1. Manager

   Alvarez & Marsal

   Dec 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Led the design and implementation of an EPM system (OneStream) overseeing requirements, timelines, budgets, training, and internal audit coordination for new consolidation enhancements, supporting finance transformation objectives.• Established an Architecture Review Board aligned with transformation management principles to standardize IT practices and enterprise digital governance to oversee product portfolio, finance, and technology management.• Developed product vision, roadmap, and go-to-market strategy for a pilot SaaS solution, establishing governance and operational frameworks that support scalable growth.• Assessed business units and product portfolios for a pharmaceutical client to align recommendations with EBITDA and cash flow optimization goals to drive long-term value optimization initiatives.• Documented 120+ existing financial reporting processes, identified improvement opportunities, and collaborated with internal auditors to ensure compliance with established internal controls.• Performed bi-weekly payroll audits for a government agency to verify proper authorization and ensure expenses were disbursed from the correct approved grants.• Supported organizational change management by leading an executive transition studio for a new CHRO, conducting interviews and workshops to develop a 180-day plan tied to strategic initiatives.• Developed and managed consulting deliverables, including budget-to-actuals, project plans, go-to-market strategies, business development materials, project charters, and workshop content.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor's degree, Accounting

  2015 — 2019

• Texas A&M University

  Master of Science - MS, Management Information Systems

  2015 — 2020