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LENIN N. ROMERO

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Accomplished finance executive with over six years of progressive leadership in the beef manufacturing industry. Demonstrates strategic acumen in GAAP and SOX compliance, cost optimization, and comprehensive financial oversight. Proven track record of delivering $1.2M+ in annual savings through procurement and process improvements. Expert in budgeting, forecasting, and implementing advanced BI solutions to support data-driven decision-making and drive operational excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Expense Control Manager

JBS USA
03.2022 - Current
  • Leads financial and procurement operations for two manufacturing facilities, directing a team of 34 finance, purchasing, and inventory professionals.
  • Orchestrated procurement optimization initiatives, realizing $1.2M in annual savings, exceeding corporate objectives by 20%.
  • Manages annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes for a $150M operating budget, ensuring strategic alignment and financial rigor.
  • Architected and automated KPI dashboards and trend analyses via Power BI and Qlik Sense to enhance operational visibility and accelerate executive decision-making.
  • Revamped vendor management protocols, reducing procurement cycle times by 30% and securing favorable contract terms.
  • Coaches and develops finance staff through targeted training and mentoring programs, boosting productivity by 15% and fostering cross-functional capabilities.
  • Ensures SOX compliance through rigorous internal control testing and adherence to financial reporting standards.
  • Led the successful transition to SAP S/4HANA, coordinating finance, IT, and operations teams to complete implementation three months ahead of schedule.
  • Presented monthly financial performance reviews and strategic insights to executive leadership, driving informed decision-making and accountability.
  • Implemented standardized cost-allocation models for overhead and labor, improving product cost accuracy by 12%.

Accounting Supervisor

JBS USA
09.2018 - 03.2022
  • Directed reconciliation of $55.5M+ in monthly agricultural commodities transactions, upholding SOX compliance and financial precision.
  • Standardized accounts payable workflows, reducing processing discrepancies by 25% and strengthening vendor partnerships.
  • Administered monthly inventory reconciliations for $5M+ in product valuations using BlackLine, guaranteeing audit readiness.
  • Conducted in-depth P&L analyses to identify and implement cost-reduction strategies, enhancing gross margins by 3%.
  • Coordinated documentation and process reviews for quarterly bank and USDA audits, achieving zero non-compliance findings.
  • Trained and mentored junior accounting staff, reducing onboarding time by 30% and enhancing team capabilities.
  • Collaborated with IT to automate reconciliation workflows using BlackLine, saving 10 hours per week and reducing manual errors.
  • Developed month-end variance analysis templates that streamlined reporting and highlighted key drivers of budget-to-actual performance.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance; Minor in Accounting

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2018

Skills

  • Financial Management: Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Cost Accounting & Control
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • GAAP & SOX Compliance
  • Business Intelligence: Power BI
  • Qlik Sense
  • Advanced Excel Modeling
  • KPI Development & Visualization
  • Operations & Procurement: Inventory Management
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Process Optimization
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Team Development
  • Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Coaching & Mentoring

Languages

Spanish (Native proficiency)

Timeline

Expense Control Manager

JBS USA
03.2022 - Current

Accounting Supervisor

JBS USA
09.2018 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance; Minor in Accounting

Temple University

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