Samia Cabezas

About Samia Cabezas

Result oriented team leader with 9 years of experience in consulting, finance and data governance including developing, supporting, andimplementing complex data driven solutions, managing cross-functional projects, and addressing regulatory and audit relatedfindings. A fast and eager learner, I am detail oriented and adapt to changing requirements quickly to address business goals.Comfortable with ambiguity, motivated self-starter, and thrive in fast-paced environments

Experience

1. Strategy Director, Finance Controllership

   American Express

   Mar 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Serve as a strategic leader and integrator across Finance Controllership, driving enterprise-critical initiatives that strengthen regulatory resilience, modernize Finance capabilities, and position the organization for long-term scalability and innovation. Act as a trusted partner to CLT leaders, Finance executives, and cross-enterprise stakeholders to translate strategy into execution across risk, technology, talent, and governance priorities.

Education

• American School of Quito

  High School Graduaate-IB Diploma

  1998 — 2012

• Bentley University

  Bachelor's Degree, Finance and Economics

  2012 — 2016

• Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

  Master's degree, Data Analytics

Skills

• Spss
• Customer Service
• Economics
• Spanish
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Teamwork
• Spanish-Speaking
• Corporate Events
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Research
• Planning & Organizing Skills
• Management
• Analysis
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• English
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Microsoft Outlook
• Tutoring
• Leadership
• Event Management
• Google Docs
• Outlook
• Business Basic
• Microsoft Office
• Analytical Skills
• Finance
• Public Speaking
• Databases
• Social Networking
• Facebook