1. JOSE HEBERTO MENDEZ
BILINGUAL ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL
Excellent history of accurately and efficiently supporting overall accounting functions, systems and best practices.
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, General Ledger, AP and AR functions. Expert at
developing and delivering timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management within strict deadlines.
Ability to analyze cost control and provide key financial information to support corporate goals for key decision-
making. Promote core values and company culture through personal demonstration of work ethic and integrity.
Strive to help others be successful. Excellent interpersonal interface with customers, employees, vendors and
business partners. Grasp and adapt readily to demands of any role and any fast paced and demanding environment.
AREAS of EXPERTISE and SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
-Manufacturing & Retail -Self-Directed Individual Contributor or Manager
-Consolidated Financial Statements, Revenue Recognition -Strong Management Skills & Work Ethic
-GAAP, General Ledger, Balance Sheet, P&L -Excellent Business Acumen
-Cost Center Accounting, 10 Years as AP Manager -Work Well Under Pressure
-Professional Staff Training & Development 80+ Employees -Adaptable, Flexible, Quick Study
GP MOBILE, LLC | Dallas TX
Sun Holdings Subsidiary
Retail Store Manager 3/2016 to 7/2016
Oversee entire sales, service and customer service store operations end to end including personnel scheduling, including
product inventory, in-store promotions and product launch. Lead recruitment and training for store hires.
Manage merchandising crew, oversee and resolve inventory discrepancies including shrinkage issues.
SUN HOLDINGS, LLC | Dallas TX
Franchisee of 500+ Restaurants & 83 T-Mobile Stores Operated By GP Mobile, LLC
Accounting Manager/Sr. Financial Analyst (Concurrent Roles)
Accounting Manager 6/2014 to 3/2016
Manage accounting for 43 restaurants Cici’s Pizza and 14 Krispy Kreme Donuts stores. Oversight for AP and Revenue.
Prepare financial statements to review with Executive Management and District Managers.
Record and reconcile daily sales and deposits, research discrepancies and communicate to the proper departments.
Prepare month end close, post payroll, journal entries, expenses and accruals, sales taxes and bank reconciliations.
Analyze the financial statements, actual vs. budget and positive/negative trends and provide explanation of the cost and
operational expense deviations.
Prepare sales and use taxes to the different counties and states, (TX, FL, OK)
Review vendor invoices and related unit costs of expenses and services (against agreements).
Financial Analyst (Due Diligence for Acquisitions)
Analyze and evaluate financial statements on prospective acquisitions and holding companies.
Evaluate (prospective seller) income statements to determine the value of the business to be acquired (80+ reviews).
Investigate and analyze number of locations included in the deal, verify if any real estate is included and make the proper
evaluation, analyze the leases and their terms.
Prepare Income Statements Pro-Forma of the prospect based on current concepts/models already owned and
determine where improvements are needed (costs, operational expenses, G&A expenses).
. Present comparative evaluation of the financial information to shareholders.
. Participate in the due diligence of the prospect acquisition and report any discrepancies found during the process.
. Assist in transition of the new acquired business to merge with the company policies and requirements for processes
and systems established or to be implemented.
2. Jose Heberto Resume
GRUMA CORPORATION | Irving, TX
Global Food Manufacturing and Distribution Company
Staff Accountant II and Cost Card Facilitator 4/2008 to 4/2014
. Managed accounting operations, month end close, account reporting and reconciliations.
. Completed monthly, quarterly and annual corporate balance sheet reconciliations for liabilities and prepaid spare parts.
. Performed monthly and quarterly analysis and provided narratives for the variances in trend and against budget.
. Formulated price and usage variances to allocate cost variances.
. Analyzed headcount for two (2) manufacturing plants to address discrepancies of actual versus budget.
Staff Accountant I 6/2001 to 4/2008
. Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations.
. Reconciled corporate bank accounts transactions monthly, quarterly, and annually.
. Performed field audits for inventory control and researched discrepancies for several manufacturing plants.
. Facilitated month-end close processes, invoicing, journal entries and account reconciliations.
GRUMA MISSION FOODS | Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Warehouse Manager 4/1997 to 2/2001
. Oversaw shipping and receiving operations with 80 employees and 120 routes and more than 50 customer pick-ups.
. Reduced operating budget by 15% and incomplete orders by 5% implementing new policies and procedures.
. Initiated manufacturing and distribution processes, which decreased over production of 35% with a 100% of order fulfillment.
. Developed/implemented controls for manufacturing/distribution processes with MIS support for AS400/SAP transition.
. Oversaw shipping and receiving warehouses and providing safety and new system training to 80 employees.
DOVETAIL MEXICAN FOODS | Compton, CA
Consumer Food Products Manufacturer
Operations Manager 4/1991 to 4/1997
. Oversaw manufacturing operations and processes including inventory warehousing and distribution.
. Through efficient operation, enabled company to grow from minus $50k to $500k profit annually.
. Successfully managed transition from manual recording operation system to complete integrated system SAP.
. Active role to bring closing process from two weeks to one day with new ideas and suggestions.
GRUMA CORPORATION | Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico
International Internal Auditor (Subsidiaries, Plants, Warehouses) 1/1988 to 3/1991
. Completed regulatory, pre-implementation and risk-based audits to achieve business objectives.
. Verified that company controls were in compliance with established policies.
. Extensive experience with Financial Statements Audits.
. Lead internal auditor with a team of 10 auditors (food audits and external audits of quality system)
MAR-HINO AUTO PARTS SA | Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Financial Manager, AP and AR Manager 8/1977 to 8/1987
EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration 1979
Centro de Estudios Universitarios, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Excellence in Manufacturing Management, CalState University, Fullerton, CA,
Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements, IEE, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Analysis and Evaluation of Financial Information for Industrial Projects, FONEI, Mexico D.F.
SOFTWARE and SYSTEMS
Intermediate Knowledge AS400, SAP R3, MAS 90, Microsoft Suite
Quickly Incorporate Proprietary Applications & New Methodologies