Rodrigo de la Cruz is applying for a Finance Manager position. He has over 20 years of experience in project controls, accounting, and finance management for engineering and construction projects in Mexico and the Middle East. His background includes managing budgets, schedules, cost monitoring and financial reporting. He led teams and played a key role in migrating systems to SAP. He is seeking to contribute his strategic and analytical skills to help organizations achieve their goals.

1. Rodrigo de la Cruz
• Poza Rica, Mexico 93162
rodrigodelacruzg@hotmail.com
• +521 782888 5445 (Mobilel)
As a diligent, challenge-driven Project Controls with proven success in directing and creating budgets,
schedules, and controls for overall operations and construction and engineering projects, I believe my
background may be of interest to you, your requirements and qualifications outlined in the Finance Manager
position suggest a close parallel with my experience.
During my successful career, I have continually leveraged expertise in project economics, corporate accounting
functions, regulatory compliance, and internal control plans to help organizations achieve business objectives. If
given the opportunity, I will effectively apply my professional experience and be a major contributor to the
success of your organization.
The following highlights indicate that I am well positioned to excel in this role:
• Extensive experience in managing all phases of project budgets, schedules, and documentation,
ensuring primary goals of cost containment, quality, and deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Effectively directed and performed all aspects of project accounting for large complex Middle East
based energy production focused construction projects.
• Successfully managed and coached multinational / multicultural teams in execution of accurate general
accounting, monthly closing, project billing, cost monitoring, profitability analysis, and monthly financial
statement consolidation functions.
• Leveraged strong technical abilities to serve as financial lead on migration of legacy ERP system to
new SAP applications and designed, implemented, and trained staff on accounting functionality.
As you will see in the enclosed resume, I am a strategic-thinking management professional possessing the
experience, capability, and decision-making talents needed to contribute as a member of a cohesive
management team. Confident in my ability to make an immediate impact on our business goals, I look forward to
speaking with you and discussing how I can contribute to the success of your organization.
Thank you for taking the time to review and consider my credentials.
Sincerely,
Rodrigo De la Cruz

2. Rodrigo De la Cruz
Poza Rica, Mexico 93200 rodrigodelacruzg@hotmail.com
• +52 1 782888 5445 (Mobile)
Project Controls
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING LEADERSHIP / COST CONTROL / US & MEXICAN GAAP / ERP SYSTEM SUPER USER
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS / BUDGET / INTERNAL AUDIT / FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION &
CONSOLIDATION
DILIGENT, INSIGHTFUL ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL OFFERING DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN LEVERAGING HIGHLY REFINED
ANALYTICAL SKILLS TO CONTRIBUTE TO SUCCESS OF INTERNATIONAL, HIGH-PROFILE PROJECTS AND CORPORATIONS.
WELL-ROUNDED EXPERTISE IN ALL FACETS OF CORPORATE AND PROJECT ACCOUNTING, INCLUDING MONTHLY CLOSING,
JOURNAL ENTRIES, ACCRUAL SCHEDULES, CASH FLOW AND PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS, JOB COSTING, FORECASTING,
BUDGETING, AND MANAGEMENT REPORTING.
Open-minded, persistent team leader possessing courage to make tough choices, accomplish objectives, and
manage change. Significant global exposure complemented by ability to direct, coach and motivate multinational
/ multicultural staffs. Engaging communicator skilled at building, strengthening, and retaining relationships
across all organizational levels. Bilingual fluencies in English and Spanish.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRENGTHS:
• Corporate Accounting and Finance
• Policies and Procedures
• Cost Reduction and Avoidance
• Foreign Exchange Gain / Loss
• Financial and Management Reporting
• Banking and Ledger Reconciliations
• Budget Development / Administration
• Forecasting / Analysis / Modeling
• Monitoring Corporate / Project Billing
• Tax Planning and Compliance
• Team Leadership and Development
Professional Experience
TransCanada, San Juan del Rio, Mexico March 2013-PRESENT
PROJECT CONTROLS, SAN JUAN DEL RIO, MEXICO
Mexico Project Controls, who supports the Pipeline and Facility project teams with governance and project
controls, primarily in the execution phase.
Projects: Tamaz Extension el Sauz. US$ 555 Million.
Client : CFE – Comision Federal de Electricidad.
• Assist with documentation and implementation of existing and/or new processes and process
improvements, and ensure processes are adhered to for commitments, and project changes.
• Compare current status vs. established baselines and forecast to analyze the variances.
• Identify future potential cost and schedule impact and provide guidance to project teams.
• Develop and maintain project and/or integrated program schedules.
• Preparation, consolidation and analysis of project schedule reports assuming accountability for
accuracy, completeness, and timeliness;
• Monitor and improve project management and contractor effectiveness through analysis of project
performance and progress metrics.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager(s) to ensure sufficient project controls support in achieving project
objectives.
• Coordinate the preparation and analysis of projects reports and scorecards.
• Review and analyze Contractor monthly progress work and performance.
• Analyze installed quantities and expenditure of hours to derive earned value.

3. ALSTOM POWER, INC, Morelia, Mexico August 2011 – August 2012
Project Controller, Morelia, Mexico
Project: Los Humeros 9 y 10 US$ 95 Million.
Client : CFE – Comision Federal de Electricidad.
• Managing general and cost accounting activities associated with the project Los Humeros A and B.
• To review and approve bid tabulations for commitments for all major purchase orders, contracts, and
sub-contracts and approve critical changes.
• To review and approve project control plans including trend programs, project cost estimates, forecasts,
schedules, financial reports, and commitments that exceed assigned budgets.
• Periodically review change order controls to ensure all changes are being handled properly.
• Implementing internal controls, compliance, and reporting.
• Managing expenditure and treasury approval processes.
• Developing and managing project budgets and cash forecasts
• Liaising with the Project Director to develop budgets and verify expenditures are incurred within the
approved budgets.
• Preparing cash flow, forecast and any other liquidity report as required by management
• Overseeing the accounting management of commercial contracts for EPC and other supply agreements
and managing construction invoicing and loan draw requests process to ensure vendors invoices are
compliant with contract and financing covenants, and that invoices are paid within contracted terms are
in accordance with lender, governmental, board, and other required guidelines.
• Overseeing the independent audit process; Preparing and planning the audit process; Managing
financial reporting and managing for the overall audit process and interface.
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT INTERNATIONAL, INC., Houston, Texas March 2000 – March 2010
Project: Pearl project GTL US$5 billion.
Client : Qatar petroleum.
Accounting Supervisor, Doha, Qatar (2006 – 2010)
Provided accounting support to projects developed and delivered by leading global technology-driven
engineering, procurement and construction company employing 50,000 individuals at worldwide locations.
Directed and performed all aspects of project accounting for large complex Middle East Pearl Gas to Liquids
project. Managed and coached multinational / multicultural team of 8 accounting professionals in execution of
accurate general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliation, monthly closing, project billing, cost
monitoring, profitability analysis, and monthly financial statement consolidation. Evaluated all processes
performed and ensured compliance with GAAP standards, governmental regulations and internal controls.
Controlled and reconciled intra / intercompany transactions by applicable currency and location. Served on
management team of joint venture between corporation and Japan Group Corporation (JGC) with accountability
for consolidation of unaudited financial statements.
Selected Achievements:
♦ Consistently delivered financial statements to internal and external auditors ahead of schedule for each
fiscal year during tenure.
♦ Recognized $20M in un-reconciled project billings for Dubai billing team.
♦ Served as finance team ERP system lead and played key role in migrating data from legacy to SAP
system, along with designing, implementing, and training staff on accounting functionality.
♦ Recipient of honors and recognition for contributions to success of Pearl project.
Lead Accountant, Mexico City, Mexico (2004 – 2006)
Lead Accountant, Carmen City, Mexico (2000 – 2004)
Provided accounting support to $650M offshore gas processing venture during project construction and closing.
Led all phases of monthly closings, analysis, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, tax filings, and auditing.

4. Evaluated monthly performance indicators, identified discrepancies, and advised management on key financial /
tax issues. Reviewed internal processes and controls ensuring compliance with company standards, Mexican
GAAP, and United States GAAP. Coordinated and managed audits processes with internal partners, Mexican
tax authorities, and external auditing firms. Prepared and presented operational budgets, business plans, and
project management reports.
Selected Achievements:
♦ Selected to serve as member of final financial team responsible for closing project tax, accounting, and
audit functions for Mexican and American purposes.
♦ Led Mexican IRS audit and provided support needed to recover $20M in taxes.
EUZKADI- CONTINENTAL MEGALLANTAS, Xalapa Veracruz, Mexico 1999 – 2000
Auditor
Managed internal audits for regional distributor and seller of Continental automotive and truck tires.
Prepared comprehensive operational and financial audits for 4 branches located throughout Mexico. Evaluated
accounting, financial, and operation functions assuring compliance with corporate policies and internal control
standards. Established and developed high performing team of auditors and provided training and coaching on
auditing procedures.
** ** **
Additional experience included Auditor with Contaduria Mayor de Hacienda and Financial Advisor with
Peralta and Associates
Education and Credentials
Master in Business Administration (MBA), 2008
INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO Y DE ESTUDIOS SUPERIORES DE MONTERREY (ITESM) –
Campus Ciudad de Mexico
Project Management, 2011
INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO Y DE ESTUDIOS SUPERIORES DE MONTERREY (ITESM) –
Campus Ciudad de Mexico
Advanced Certificate Degree in Taxation, 1996
UNIVERSIDAD VERACRUZANA – Campus Poza Rica, Mexico
Bachelor Degree in Certified Public Accounting, 1991
UNIVERSIDAD VERACRUZANA – Campus Poza Rica, Mexico