Milene Cruz

About Milene Cruz

Seasoned finance executive with extensive experience of progressive responsibility in leading global organizational finance, P&L and ERP/IT transformations. Directed enterprise-wide SAP and Oracle deployments, driving a 30% improvement in data integrity and a 15% reduction in reporting cycle times. Proven in building high-performing finance teams, optimizing CapEx/Opex controls, and deploying scalable FP & A processes across North America and South America. Skilled in cost optimization, financial systems implementation, regulatory compliance (GAAP/IFRS), and leadership of multinational cross‑functional teams.But beyond systems and spreadsheets, my true passion lies in mentoring others, empowering teams to grow, adapt, and lead. Whether it’s guiding a new analyst through their first close cycle or coaching a team through a major ERP rollout, I thrive on helping others see their potential and contribute to something bigger.Accounting is more than compliance, it\'s about strategy, integrity, and impact. I\'m here to keep learning, keep growing, and help others do the same.Core Competencies: Financial Management & Analysis: Cash Flow Forecasting | Budget and Cost Management |Financial Planning, Reporting, and Analysis | Variance Analysis | Financial Statements | Cost Accounting | Financial Close Activities & Year-End Close | General Ledger Management | Accounting Standards & Principles: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)| Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)| Internal & External Audits Support | Accounting Policies & Procedures | Systems & Tools: ERP Deployment (Oracle & SAP)| Hyperion Financial Management | Financial Control Tools | Business Strategy & Transformation: Business Process Reengineering | Digital & Business Transformation | Risk Identification & Mitigation | Business Plan Development | Continuous Improvement | Leadership & Project Management: Team & Project Management | Finance and Accounting Activities | Financial Analyst | Staff Supervision & Development | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Process Standardization | Data Conversions. System knowledge:SAP | Oracle | Lawson | Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)| BI Reporting | BlackLine | Power BI | Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Sharepoint and Teams)

Experience

1. Accounting Manager

   INTELIE

   Sep 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• Universidade Federal Fluminense

  Master's Degree

• Centro Universitário São José de Itaperuna

  Bachelor’s Degree

• Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

  Extension Course