1. Cesar Garza
12331 N. Gessner Rd
Houston, Texas 77064
Ph. # (281) 678-1339
Title: Public Accountant
Education
University: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey –Campus Monterrey
(ITESM)
University of Phoenix: Master in Business & Administration (MBA)
Courses
-CPA Certification in progress -University of Texas (Pending Tax & Regulation)
-ISO9001 Quality Management Systems (Certification to perform audits within the organizations)
-ISO14001 Training on Environment Management
-OSHA Training on Law and regulations (Safety and Health)
-Six Sigma Training and certification
Work Experience
• Company Name: TTOSTADAOSTADA RREGIAEGIA RRESTAURANTSESTAURANTS (6)(6)
Title: Accountant/Finance Manager from Feb 2014 to date
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
-Responsible for preparation and analysis of Financial Statements.
-Month End Closing and General Ledger Maintenance.
-Intercompany Reconciliation and Consolidation of six restaurants and one corporate unit.
-Supervise Accounts Payable Process.
-Approve and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms
and conditions, including quality and competitive prices on meat, vegetables, etc.
- Supervise Bank Reconciliations Process (check register versus bank information)
-Texas Sales and Use Tax filing requirements
-Human Resources control (Form l-9, W-4, etc.)
-Attention and Support to External Audits Reviews and State Auditors.
-Review and Analysis of main Provisions (Legal, Payroll, Tax, Insurance, etc.)
Achievements and Goals Reached:
- Identify and develop procedures and policies in the following areas: Purchasing, Inventory and
logistics to improve internal control and better efficiency in the Company’s administration.
-Weekly and Monthly operations review to identify areas for cost reductions.
- ITEMS Project to review and correct (if necessary) the inventory and cost accounts in all the
“items” on Quick Books to ensure accurate financial information reported on BS and P&L.
-Menu Costing (compiled and calculate food cost on 50 different menu dishes).
-Analysis of Cost Variances (Prime Cost) and discussion with restaurant managers
2. • Company Name: AARCELORRCELOR MMITTALITTAL VINTONVINTON
Title: Purchasing Manager from July 2011 to Dec 2013
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Forecast procurement needs
-Create and implement KPI’s
-Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and customers
-Order materials and services as per negotiations on quotations
-Approve and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms
and conditions.
-Track purchasing activity and price measurements
-Ensure supplier compliance with site and company safety requirements
-Assist departments in developing and implementing purchasing strategies for new products
-Help to lower the cost on secure agreements.
-Coordination with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices
Achievements and Goals Reached:
- Effectively measure of key performance indicators (KPI’s) to meet business goals and objectives
such as inventory turnover, inventory efficiency, average lead time and AP turnover.
- Responsible for planning, and buying materials, parts and equipment in a timely and cost
effective way, while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
• Company Name: AARCELORRCELOR MMITTALITTAL
Title: Accountant/Finance Manager from November 2007 to June 2011
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
-Responsible for preparation and analysis of Financial Statements
-Month End Closing and General Ledger Maintenance
-Fix Assets and Depreciation Control
-Supervise Accounts Receivable Process (Collections & Customer Credit Analysis)
-Supervise Accounts Payable Process (Payment to vendors, warehouse receptions, etc.)
- Supervise Bank Reconciliations Process (check register versus bank information)
-Capital Expenditures Control and Interface with General Ledger
-Texas Sales and Use Tax filing requirements
-Attention and Support to External Audits Reviews, State Auditors and 401 K Audits.
Achievements and Goals Reached:
-Monthly operations review to identify areas for cost reductions and operational improvements,
providing explanations and business solutions.
-Analyze financial performance against key business factors that will enable management to
determine progress against budgets.
• Company Name: BBORDERORDER STEEL, INC -STEEL, INC -
3. Title: Accountant Manager from February 1999 to October 2007
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
-Responsible for preparation and analysis of Financial Statements
-Month End Closing and General Ledger Maintenance
-Fix Assets and Depreciation Control
-Analysis of Cost Variances and discussion with operations
-Inventory Control & Depreciation.
-Review Accounts Receivable Interface vs. General Ledger
-Review Accounts Payable Interface vs. General Ledger
-Analysis Bank Reconciliations & Interface vs. General Ledger
-Capital Expenditures Control and Interface with General Ledger
-Texas Sales and Use Tax filing requirements
-Attention and Support to External Audits Reviews, Bank Auditors, State Controller Auditors and
401 K Audit.
-Support to Physical Inventories
-Review and Analysis of Provisions (Payroll, Vacations, Legal, Medical, Insurance, Prop. Tax,
Workers Compensation).
-Budgeting and Forecasting.
-Conducted variance analysis (actual vs. budget) on Balance Sheet and Income -Statement
accounts.
Achievements and Goals Reached:
-Leader for Implementation of a new ERP – BAAN System; Financial ,Administrative &
Manufacture Modules and their interface with General Ledger , AP, AR, Inventory, Warehouse,
Purchases, Sales, Banks.
-Study and analysis with affiliated companies to take advantage of the Group synergies in order
to reduce costs and expenses on medical insurance and machinery insurance.
-Analyze financial performance against key business factors that will enable management to
determine progress against budgets
• Company Name: Villacero Group
Title: Auditor Supervisor from Dec ’97 to Jan’99
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Achievements and Goals Reached:
-Planned and performed financial audits to the Company’s Production Plants.
-Prepared lengthy audit reports for review by the Company’s Administration.
-Prepared and supervised internal audits in different companies (Cintacero, Corey Group and
Border Steel) to inform the Board of Directors.
References:
-Mr. Ramachandran
Controller- ArcelorMittal
Phone # 915-217-6056
4. -Mr. Kesavan
COO-- ArcellorMittal
Phone# 832-6939087
-Mr. Gerardo Salinas
Ex-President Border Steel
Phone# 915-474-7145
-Mr. Hernan Guajardo
President Cutinho- Ferrostal
Phone# 281-830-9086
Career Summary:
An experienced accounting/finance manager with strong background in Internal Control
Procedures, Financial reporting & Auditing, results-oriented with analytical solving. Accept
challenges and produce high quality work. A team player with a track record of consistent
contribution to the growth and profitability of the businesses served.