Lina Guarnizo

Contract and Credit Compliance Director Latam (Revenue Recognition Director) @Interpublic Group (IPG)

Miami, FL, US

In this role, I oversee LATAM revenue recognition and manage credit liabilities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and corporate policies. My responsibility here is to provide actionable financial insights by analyzing complex contracts and revenue structures, supporting data driven decisions on high-value agreements. I design and deliver revenue recognition training, co-developing a program widely adopted across agencies. During this tenure, I coordinate external audits to resolve regional revenue inquiries and ensure accurate reporting to corporate leadership. Key wins:• Managed revenue recognition for a $450M regional portfolio.• Streamlined contract inventories and interim agreements, aligning with revenue policies and Client Services Agreements.• Ensured revenue recognition compliance across 98 entities in 10 countries, including North America.• Directed LATAM revenue operations, supporting Shared Service Centers and back office teams.• Interpreted complex contract terms to guarantee precise financial treatment and compliance.• Presented key revenue insights at the annual Latin America Controllers Conference.• Implemented process improvements that accelerated revenue closing cycles and improved accuracy.• Contributed to strategic decisions as part of the LATAM RCT Senior Leadership Team.• Monitored Media Service Income over $250K, ensuring adherence to IPG agreements and standards.• Supported SAP Vantage system modernization across LATAM and North America.• Facilitated timely approvals at regional and corporate levels for LATAM and select North American operations.• Enhanced financial oversight by mentoring Area Controller Teams on revenue recognition best practices.

University of Miami Herbert Business School

MBA

Universidad del Rosario

Bachelor's degree