Muthuraman

About Muthuraman

A highly accomplished and results-driven GLOBAL FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE with extensive experience in financial development, risk management, process automation, stakeholder management, operations management, and strategic planning. Proven aptitude for leading and transforming finance, operations, and system implementations across the world. Extensive record of providing financial management to multinationals across various sectors. Balances business acumen with exemplary leadership, can do attitude and communication skills to maximize business objectives and facilitate financial excellence.Specialties: Business/Finance Process Transformation, Finance Function Restructuring, Business / Finance strategy, Financial planning, Cost accounting, IT System/ERP Implementations, Global Operations, Forecasting Improvements, Project execution, Program management, Multi-lingual Challenges, Mergers & acquisitions, Divestitures, Plant rationalization, Cost saving initiatives, Business acumen, Internal audit, Sarbanes Oxley, Lean six sigma, Strategic/Synergy initiatives, Insourcing/Outsourcing, Standard setting, Long range planning, Make vs. Buy decisions, Fraud Investigations and FCPA compliance.

Experience

1. Corporate Controller

   Epson America Inc.

   May 2023 — Present

   Led as a senior financial executive responsible for driving business and risk management strategy, cross-functional priorities, high-quality financial reporting, and organizational culture of innovation and technology transformation while building high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive environment.$3B business in USA, Canada, and Latin America. Oversaw internal and external reporting, record to report, forecasting, annual business plan, accounts payable, and domestic / international taxes. Led team of seven direct reports and 194 indirect reports based in five countries (USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina).• Facilitated culture and talent development, including tone setting, evaluation, and compensation for 200+ associates.• Delivered consistent high-quality results with effective management of operational finance, accounting, and budget processes, as evidenced by multiple internal plus external audits and regulatory exams completed without exception.• Brought a business partner mindset by initiating regular meetings with business leaders.• Provided thought leadership and initiated the process to centralize and create shared service functions.• Participated and contributed in top level management (C-Suite) meetings to restructure and right size.• Identified and initiated cost savings opportunities through critical analysis of existing processes.• Improved efficiency of internal reporting through rationalization of reports and activities.• Achieved continuous improvements in the day-to-day activities through involvement of the whole team.

Education

• CIMA

  Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - London-UK, Financial Management, Strategic Financial Planning, Management Accounting.

  1985 — 1988

• University of Bradford

  MBA, Business Strategy, Operations, Finance

  1997 — 1998

• The Wharton School

  Global C-Suite Program