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JOSE ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ

Ponce, Puerto Rico 00730-3419
787.605.4488 robekpr@hotmail.com

CONTROLLER ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Multitalented senior accounting professional with more than 20 years of experience driving business development
and process control for major companies, including waste management entities. Proven ability to partner with
senior management to promote business growth, leveraging analytics and financial performance indicators to
support critical business decisions and market activities. Excellent departmental leader providing the process
oversight and direction necessary to enable seamless processes across all areas of accounting and associated
systems and workflows. Demonstrated track record of leading innovative initiatives to identify and pursue new
markets, revenue streams, and opportunities. Dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.


Accounting Finance Internal Controls Reporting GAAP Compliance Credit & Collections Billing
Invoicing Accounts Payable Business Strategy Profit & Loss Revenue Generation Project Management
Process & Policy Development Financial Statements Executive Support Financial Analysis Bank Relations
Balance Sheets Vendor Negotiations Team Leadership Performance Management Continuous Improvement


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACCURATE SOLUTIONS & DESIGNS, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 2013
Developers of innovative electrical systems focused on implementing new developments in energy saving technology.

Independent Consultant
Recruited for to develop strategic enhancements to the accounting system and processes. Evaluated existing
processes to identify gaps and areas for improvement. Delivered strategic recommendations. Supported
personnel in implementing recommendations and realizing improvements.

Selected Achievements:
Promoted improvements within internal departments via more accurate, transparent financial statements.
Provided previously nonexistent visibility and granularity in key metrics by creating a suite of management reports.

LM WASTE SERVICE CORP., San Juan, Puerto Rico 2008-2013
$22 million waste management company with 4 landfill and 3 dump transfer locations.

Controller
Led enterprise-wide accounting and payroll. Defined and implemented internal controls in alignment with
corporate policy and statutory requirements. Managed reporting deadlines and all mandatory financial filings and
returns. Handled reconciliations, financial statements, and documentation in compliance with GAAP. Prepared
analyses supporting bids, market development, annual budgeting, and leadership decisions. Optimized company
cash flow through adroit management of credit and collections. Supported capital expense and asset
management. Contributed to audits. Recruited, trained, and supervised staff.

Selected Achievements:
Increased waste collection 38% through a strategic approach to business planning and process optimization.
Renegotiated supplier contracts to achieve double-digit savings on parts, tires, diesel, and maintenance.
Boosted invoice collection by 45% through formalized of credit, collection, and invoicing procedures.
Lowered a government fine by 42% through analysis and renegotiation.
Revolutionized the accounting. function through task automation, internal controls, collection protocols.
Improved processes for Charts of Accounts, P&L reports, Balance Sheets, and spreadsheets.
Reduced process time and raised accuracy via ADP deployment.
Established a foundation for departmental budgeting by defining accounting policies and procedures.
Reduced accidents and prevented future fines through an open-door policy and a safety-oriented job role.

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RICOMINI BAKERY, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 1996-2008
$12 million baked goods manufacturing company.

Controller
Directed accounting and payroll operations, controls, processes, strategy, reporting, reconciliations, filings, returns,
and GAAP compliance.. Assisted with pricing, profitability, and market development. Supported financial analysis,
budgeting, auditing, and compliance. Oversaw credit and collections. Managed accounting and payroll teams.

Selected Achievements:
Significantly enhanced profitability, rising 300% from 1996 to 2008.
Pioneered new market penetration in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.
Coordinated establishment, planning, and launch of 5 new stores in pivotal market locations.
Fostered adoption of international standards by observing best practices in France, Italy, Spain, and the U.S..
Introduced a franchise system, which realized $800,000 in annual revenue.
Raised operating margins 15% in 18 months; sales increased 25% in 3 years and cash flow grew 25% annually.
Boosted reporting efficiency by 85% by driving process automation for all accounting systems.
Engineered operational efficiencies that lead to a 10% headcount reduction.
Defined a clear organizational structure with 4 discretely defined departments.
Gained $200,000 in net profit through development of new discovery companies to 600% in resale value.
Delivered 85% growth in annual cash flow by facilitating profitable acquisition and reinvestment of real estate.
Fostered a culture of continuous process improvement with objective metrics for quality and outcomes.

EMPRESAS BINET MENDEZ, Hormigueros, Puerto Rico 1991-1996
Local road construction, asphalt, and repavement startup.

Controller
Led all aspects of accounting, finance, payroll, auditing, capital expenses, financial analysis, credit and
collections, budgeting, reporting, filing, compliance, and executive support. Led accounting and payroll teams.
Executed special projects. Liaised with banks and insurance companies on jobs in progress.

Selected Achievements:
Generated 30% growth by optimizing documentation processes and implementing results-based incentives.
Drove 25% growth in procurement and inventory process accuracy.
Delivered 55% growth in revenues by expanding the line of bonding with the insurance company 866% per project.
Eliminated 90% of accidents, allowing increased incentives from the State Workers Insurance Fund.
Raised the standards for quality of data provided to management, stakeholders, and the insurance company.
Introduced a scalable business model through a full company restructuring.
Defined and implemented a strong financial plan that featured standards for financial accountability.
Drove ongoing process improvements through cultural transformation, using standardized metrics.
Secured financing for major projects by partnering with local banks to gain lines of credit.

Additional roles include J unior Accountant and Senior Accountant for CPA firm Ivan H. Aranda &
Associates. Also served as Controller for Empresas Tito Castro Construction, Inc. Details on request.


FORMAL EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Major, Finance Minor
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce, Puerto Rico

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Real Estate Condominium Administrator FDA Food Service Courses Leadership
Human Resources Labor Law Recycling Waste