Tiago Couto
@tiagocouto
Trilingual accounting professional and entrepreneur with 15+ years in audit and accounting.
BrazilWhat I'm looking for
I am a trilingual accounting professional and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience across audit, accounting consulting, and financial management. I hold a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and have worked at Big Four firms and led my own accounting consultancy.
At Phoenix Consultoria Contabil I managed technical, financial and administrative operations, implemented accounting systems that cut software costs by ~51%, and helped increase partners' profit distributions by 122.10% on average. At PwC and Deloitte I coordinated audit teams, performed SOx/COSO internal control testing, and reviewed financial statements under IFRS, US GAAP and BRGAAP.
I prioritize precise accounting, robust internal controls, and practical financial planning, delivering operational efficiencies, compliance with regulatory requirements, and clear, actionable reporting to support client decisions and business growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managing Partner
Phoenix Consultoria Contabil Ltda
Nov 2010 - Present (15 years 2 months)
Founded and managed accounting consulting operations, improving partner profit distributions by 122.10% and reducing software costs ~51% while implementing accounting, tax and financial controls and ensuring regulatory compliance (IFRS, Brazilian tax filings).
PRCoordinated independent financial statement audits and SOx/COSO internal control work, led teams to deliver audit reports in Portuguese and English, and identified client opportunities to drive future engagements.
Performed and supervised audit procedures, mapped and tested internal controls under COSO/SOx frameworks, and prepared audit reports supporting senior staff and managers across engagements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UJUniversidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Master of Accounting, Accounting
2015 - 2017
Master's Degree in Accounting focused on advanced accounting standards and internal controls completed between March 2015 and June 2017.
Faculdade Moraes Júnior / Mackenzie (Rio de Janeiro)
Bachelor of Accounting, Accounting
2005 - 2008
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting completed from February 2005 to December 2008 with coursework in accounting, auditing, and taxation.
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