Alejandro Olmedo
Shared Services Sr Manager @Kärcher North America Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Shared Services Sr Manager @Kärcher North America Inc.
Led the transfer and stabilization of the Shared Services Center to Monterrey.• Managed and developed a Shared Services team supporting operations in Mexico, the United States, Canada, LATAM, and Europe (Germany).• Delivered centralized finance services supporting LATAM entities across multiple functions.• Strengthened operational efficiency and governance within KGS Americas by improving procedures, SLAs, and internal controls through root cause analysis.• Prepared and coordinated the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and financial forecasts, with ongoing monitoring of variances against plan.• Managed month-end close activities, including general ledger planning, execution, and reporting.• Consolidated financial results for multiple legal entities across regions.• Implemented and monitored KPIs across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Travel & Expense, and General Accounting.• Ensured compliance with local legal and tax regulations for LATAM entities in Peru, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico.• Administered annual 1099 reporting in compliance with IRS requirements.Key Achievements:• Selected to travel to Germany to share best practices and lead the replication of KPIs designed and implemented in Monterrey for adoption across Europe and Asia.• Improved the travel expense audit and service process (SLA), reducing average processing time from 15 days to 1 day.• Implemented an escalation process for employees with overdue travel and expense reports, improving compliance and timeliness across USA, Mexico, and Canada.
EDUCATION
TecNM - Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance, General
Universidad Tecmilenio
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services
ABOUT ALEJANDRO OLMEDO
Financial Operations Specialist with over 12 years of experience leading global accounts payable functions. Recognized for driving operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives, while mentoring and developing high-performing teams that support sustainable, long-term growth and cost optimization.Organized and adaptable, with attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and strong professional integrity. Comfortable navigating change with resilience and a positive approach.
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