Leonam Menezes

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ABOUT LEONAM MENEZES

Finance executive with 30+ years of experience in finance, tax and accounting areas, including 20+ years in leadership roles. Since 2010, I have served as Finance Director, acting as a strategic business partner aligned with corporate objectives. I bring a deep understanding of sales, supplier relations, and distribution channels, transforming finance into a business-oriented partner. Experience in CRM platforms including Salesforce, D365, and Vtiger, integrating ERP data to support business decisions. Experience across LATAM regions, acting as a business partner, managing internal and external accounting firms, preparing consolidated reports, leading FP & A, pricing strategies, etc. I have the capacity to manage several activities simultaneously and I am always committed to deadlines and budgets. Adaptable to organizational changes, including leadership and ownership transitions. I feel enthusiastic about embracing new challenges in my career.Experience in import and export, manufacturing (PPB - Basic Productive Process), tax compliance, inventory control, logistics, and cost analysis.Specialize in pricing strategies for hardware, software, leasing, maintenance, outsourcing and service contracts. Comprehensive understanding of import costs, VAT, upfront taxes, PPB, withholding taxes, rebates, price protection, FOB operations, margin analysis and regional tax complexities in Brazil. Strong experience in client and supplier engagement, offering tax advisory, credit solutions and funding strategies.Extensive knowledge in controllership and accounting: planning, budget, FP & A, managerial reports, IFRS, US GAAP, revenue recognition, Intercompany, audit, due diligence, merger process, statutory and fiscal accounting. Experience in finance routines, payroll, Sarbanes & Oxley, internal controls, taxes, income tax, transfer price, fixed assets and tax assessments.Solid treasury experience: cash flow, accounts receivable/payables, funding, investments, hedge and credit analysis.Led ERP implementations including Oracle, SunSystem/Infor, and Mastersaf. Experienced in overseeing IT, operations, logistics, billings, contract administration, HR/payroll and legal.