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Cleuza Dias

@cleuzadias

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Finance Manager at ACADIAN SEAPLANTS who recovered BRL 18 million in Brazilian tax credits.

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking leadership positions in Finance, Controllership, Accounting, Tax, and FP&A, drawing on experience in national and multinational environments.

At ACADIAN SEAPLANTS, I managed finance, accounting, and tax for Brazil and Mexico, with regional responsibilities across LATAM and support for EMEA activities. I prepared international financial reporting and corporate working papers for the Canadian headquarters.

I handled month-end closing, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and results analysis, alongside tax compliance and planning. I also managed intercompany processes and coordinated payroll, internal controls, and audit activities.

Earlier, in my accounting and tax work, I recovered approximately BRL 18 million in ICMS and ICMS-ST credits related to interstate sales, and approximately BRL 5 million in ICMS, PIS, and COFINS credits related to indirect materials used in production. I also participated in SAP R/3, B1, and HANA implementations and process-improvement projects.

At SOTREQ S/A – CATERPILLAR, I was responsible for tax, billing, and accounting activities for eight branches in São Paulo state. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Sciences with an active CRC, an MBA in Controllership and Auditing, and a postgraduate degree in Human Resources.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Finance Manager LATAM & EMEA

Acadian Seaplants

Aug 2019 - Jul 2026 (6 years 11 months)

Managed financial, accounting, and tax operations for Brazil, Mexico, and Italy, with regional responsibilities across LATAM and support for EMEA. Oversaw month-end closing, FP&A, tax compliance, intercompany processes, and inventory control.

Professional Accountant

Outsourcing Experience

Feb 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 7 months)

Performed accounting, tax, and financial outsourcing activities, including international financial reporting, balance sheet analysis, and intercompany transactions. Managed foreign exchange closing, payroll, and ancillary tax obligations.

Accounting Tax Financial Reporting Balance Sheet Analysis Account Reconciliation Accounts Payable And Receivable Intercompany Foreign Exchange Payroll Tax Planning Internal Audit Process Improvement

Accounting & Tax Coordinator

Sotreq S/A – Caterpillar

Feb 2011 - Jan 2016 (4 years 11 months)

Managed the Tax Department, billing, and accounting activities for 8 branches in São Paulo. Oversaw tax books, SPED EFD, ancillary obligations, and supported internal and external audits.

Tax Management Billing Accounting SPED EFD ICMS IPI ICMS ST PIS COFINS ISS IRRF INSS CSRF Income tax Social Contributions Budgeting Forecasting Standard Costing Investment Performance Management Training

Administrative Manager

Tubaco Indústria e Comércio Ltda.

Nov 2008 - Nov 2010 (2 years)

Responsible for Tax, Accounting, Billing, and HR activities. Prepared accounting, financial, and budget management reports, and supported audits and tax planning.