Jesus Rodriguez

About Jesus Rodriguez

Highly skilled, results-driven Strategic Financial Controller with an MBA in Accounting and a proven ability to drive financial transformation, optimize business performance, and enhance operational efficiency. With deep expertise in Oil & Gas, Industrial Services, and Construction, I specialize in financial operations, FP & A, strategic planning, and risk management, leveraging my proficiency in SAP, Oracle, Workday Adaptive, Trimble Viewpoint, QuickBooks, and Power BI to streamline workflows, strengthen financial reporting, and align finance with corporate objectives.A bilingual communicator (English & Spanish) and trusted financial partner to C-suite executives and operational leadership, I ensure seamless collaboration across finance, operations, and business development. With experience leading teams of up to 40 professionals, I excel in mentorship, process optimization, cost control, and cash flow management, having successfully negotiated vendor contracts, enhanced financial controls, and implemented strategies that delivered over $2M in cost savings.During a corporate transition at Geostock Sandia, I served as Interim CFO, leading intercompany revenue growth, policy alignment, and operational efficiencies. This experience reinforced my ability to navigate complex financial landscapes, optimize resources, and implement financial strategies that drive long-term profitability and scalability.With expertise in full-cycle accounting, POC & WIP, CAPEX management, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, I provide data-driven financial insights that improve decision-making, profitability, and business growth. I have led ERP migrations and process automation projects, enhancing reporting accuracy, month-end close efficiency, and financial governance across multi-entity operations. My ability to develop internal controls, strengthen risk management frameworks, and drive automation has led to cost reductions, operational improvements, and stronger financial positioning.I hold an MBA in Accounting and a BBA in Accounting from Sam Houston State University, equipping me with the strategic vision and technical expertise to drive financial success across industries. My leadership spans Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Technology, Manufacturing, and Industrial Services, making me highly adaptable to evolving business needs.I welcome the opportunity to connect with organizations seeking a strategic financial leader to drive transformation, optimize performance, and accelerate business growth.

Experience

1. Division Controller

   Taurus Industrial Group, LLC

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Serve as Division Controller for Taurus Industrial Group, a private equity-backed, multi-entity industrial services conglomerate operating across the U.S, Mexico, and Canada. Oversee two of four independent divisions with full P&L accountability, responsible for driving financial transformation, reporting modernization, and margin improvement. Lead all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, ERP integration, and profitability strategy in a service-based, high-volume environment. Collaborate directly with the CFO, division presidents, and operations leadership to align finance with business execution, long-range goals, and enterprise-level strategy.Key contributions:• Reduced month-end close cycle by 35% and improved audit readiness through standardized reconciliations and inter-division reporting workflows.• Led enterprise-wide ERP implementations of Trimble Viewpoint and ADP, cutting the close cycle by 25% and improving reporting integration across business units.• Implemented Workday Adaptive Planning to elevate forecasting, scenario modeling, and capital allocation, supporting 15% revenue growth.• Developed Power BI dashboards and performance KPIs that enhanced executive-level reporting and drove a 20% profitability increase.• Created job costing and variance tracking systems that reduced project overruns by 30% and improved accountability at the field level.• Instituted governance frameworks and financial controls that increased department efficiency by 35% and strengthened audit compliance.• Built and led a high-performing North American finance team of 30+ professionals supporting multi-site, cross-border operations.Proficient in Excel, Power BI, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Trimble Viewpoint. Skilled in aligning financial systems, data, and talent to improve decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and operational clarity in dynamic, investor-driven environments.

Education

• University of Houston-Downtown

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting

• Sam Houston State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting

Skills

• Project Management
• U.s. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Gaap)
• Accounts Payable
• Access
• Project Accounting
• Budgets
• Supervisory Experience
• Customer Retention
• Strategy
• Accounts Receivable
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Management
• Financial Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Customer Experience
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Direct Sales
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Accounting
• Inventory Management
• Human Resources
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Gaap)
• Oil/Gas
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Financial Reporting
• Oracle Database
• Downstream Oil & Gas
• Sap
• Teamwork
• Team Management
• Team Leadership
• Management Accounting
• Payroll
• Supervisory Skills
• Leadership
• Customer Support
• Oil Industry
• Microsoft Office