Ramiro Perez

Full P&L responsibility for creating business plan and growth strategy, defining offering & delivery models, establishing partnerships, and building operating infrastructure in all Baja California Sur. Championed quality, cost reduction, continuous improvement and operational excellence best practices, achieving a 97% customer satisfaction rating.

Member of the executive team reporting directly to CEO, responsible for Finance, HR, IT, Customer Service and Supply Chain departments. Partnered with CEO and VP, Chief Commercial Officer in creating and implementing strategies in support of CHARLY USA's vision, mission, and goals.

Served as strategic partner to CEO and private equity board in managing long-term strategic plan and commercial real estate development, as well as day-to-day financial aspects in both US and Mexico. Led negotiations with banks to refinance company loans and secured revolving credit line during COVID-19.

Hands-on finance executive partnering directly with private equity CEO, focused on providing strategic, best-in-class daily financial planning and analysis and operational processes to meet company growth and profitability objectives. Prepared and presented monthly close financial statements and KPIs to CEO, Board, and Investors.

Reporting to the CFO, supported the sales, marketing, and logistics divisions of the $750 million privately held company with financial analysis and cost cutting recommendations. Restructured and enhanced monthly reporting, long-range planning, forecasting, business analysis, credit & collections, purchasing & procurement & accounting modules for $80MM US & $5MM Dominican Republic markets.

Reporting to the CFO, supported the sales, marketing, and logistics divisions of the $750 million privately held company with financial analysis and cost cutting recommendations. Directed annual plan review process and strengthened Key Operating Indicator (KOI) accountability by partnering with senior level department and corporate managers across multiple business units and international countrie

Directed $167 million division of large publicly traded commercial real estate company, accountable for strategic planning, development, and leadership of entire finance function. Reduced financial closing cycle from 13+ days to 5, implementing process controls for A/P, A/R, and GL.

Joined Universal Studios Entertainment Company as a direct report to the Director of FP&A team; promoted across multiple finance areas within 8-year tenure. Led all financial reporting, budgeting, general accounting, return on investment (ROI) business cases and other divisional financial matters.

Joined Universal Studios Entertainment Company as a direct report to the Director of FP&A team; promoted across multiple finance areas within 8-year tenure. Reviewed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for accuracy; coordinated financial, fiduciary and compliance audits with internal and external auditors.

Joined Universal Studios Entertainment Company as a direct report to the Director of FP&A team; promoted across multiple finance areas within 8-year tenure. Consolidated monthly financial statements and reported weekly cash flow for US & International motion picture operations.

Worked effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress. Developed internal audit scope, performed internal audit procedures, performance of field work and prepared internal audit reports.

Established new US business accounts opportunities between USA, Panama & South Africa trade missions.

Executive MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA.

BS in Finance and Accounting from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA.