Luis Cruz Ramirez
@luiscruzramirez
I lead global internal audits, SOX compliance, and risk-control improvements.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At AESC, I directed the U.S. Internal Audit function and supported European audits across the U.S., France, and UK. I led SOX compliance across the U.S., UK, Japan, and China, closing 90% of action plans and identifying risks including $37M in unchallenged customer claims.
Across Snap-on, Adient, Motorola Mobility Mexico, and consulting engagements, I've led financial, operational, compliance, and controls reviews across North America, Latin America, and Europe. I strengthen control environments through practical audit methods, team leadership, process improvement, and investigations into issues such as fraud, sanctions exposure, and asset capitalization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Global Internal Audit Manager
AESC
Jul 2023 - Jul 2026 (3 years)
Directed the US Internal Audit function while supporting the European IA department, ensuring timely completion of financial and operational reviews and closure of 90% of action plans. Led SOX compliance activities across US, UK, JP & CN regions and improved end-to-end reviews with best practices.
Internal Audit Program Manager
Snap-on Inc.
Dec 2017 - Jul 2023 (5 years 7 months)
Monitored department's quarterly budget and led end-to-end financial, operational and compliance reviews across 4 business units worldwide. Led SOX 404 certification, defined anti-corruption/anti-fraud, PII and GDPR audit methodologies, and managed a team of two auditors.
Sr. Internal Auditor Americas
Adient
Feb 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 8 months)
Led end-to-end financial and operational reviews in the Americas region across 3 business units. Led SOX 404 controls testing and reported assessment progress during interim and roll-forward testing phases.
Business Analyst
Alexan Consulting Enterprise Services
Jul 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 6 months)
Developed system training documentation, trained end-users, and mapped program flows for the KOLEA project. Mapped 'As Is' and 'To Be' workflows, identified system gaps, and updated use case scripts for the EDAP project.
Internal Controls Manager
Motorola Mobility Mexico
May 2006 - Aug 2012 (6 years 3 months)
Led end-to-end financial and operational reviews in the LATAM region across 2 business units. Implemented a self-assessment audit program, streamlined supplier payment processes reducing overdue invoices by 40%, and defined KPIs for the LATAM shared service center.
Internal Audit Supervisor
Grupo TMM
Jul 2003 - Apr 2006 (2 years 9 months)
Supervised internal audit activities in Mexico City, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM CEM)
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Systems Engineering in November 1998.
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