Greater Houston
Bilingual, results-driven leader with 25 years of expertise in process optimization, financial strategy, and data analysis. Recognized for building high-performing, cross-functional teams and driving operational improvements that enhance cash flow, exceed revenue targets, and deliver measurable cost savings. I bring a proven record of success leading complex ERP implementations, M&A integrations, tax optimization and digital transformations across global organizations. My approach blends strategic vision with operational rigor, ensuring sustainable growth and resilience in fast-changing environments. Ten years ago, I overcame Hodgkin’s lymphoma after 14 months of intensive treatment and a stem cell transplant. That experience strengthened my perseverance, sharpened my leadership clarity, and deepened my commitment to leading and treating everyone with empathy, respect and purpose—qualities I bring to every business challenge. Specialties include: -ERP Implementations & Integrations -Strategic Financial and Tax Consulting -Budgets, Forecasts & Cash Flow Management -Inventory Controls & Cost Accounting -Mergers & Acquisitions -Change Management & Shared Services -Digital Transformation & Process Optimization -Audit, Internal Controls & US GAAP Compliance -Talent Development & Global Team Leadership Open to relocation and global opportunities. ✆ 832.540.2054 | ✉ [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-ramos-mba
Direct operations for the STAHL Americas business, overseeing a U.S.-based manufacturing site and a Canadian sales office. Lead a cross-functional team of 30 heads across finance, production, procurement, warehousing, HR, and IT. • Implemented automation solutions in SAP, reducing billing cycle time by 30%, accelerating AR collections, and cutting corporate credit card expense reporting time in half. • Rationalized Treasury bank account structure, improving liquidity visibility and control while reducing banking fees and administrative costs by 50%. • Implemented an inventory cycle count program, eliminating the need for a three-day plant shutdown for annual physical inventory, improving inventory accuracy by 15% while enhancing overall control and operational efficiency. • Developed and implemented an SAP month-end closing schedule, streamlining the process and reducing closing time by 20%.
Oversaw financial performance for private business consisting of a corporate office and three reporting units in the US. • Streamlined fleet operations, cutting maintenance expenses, and freeing up capital. • Obtained full forgiveness for PPP loan, strengthening liquidity and sustaining operations through COVID-19. • Maximized cash flow and increased productivity by revamping corporate credit card program to pay low-dollar, high-frequency vendor expenses through the program. • Improved financial reporting visibility by adding needed business dimensions, rationalizing chart of accounts while implementing process to monitor checks and balances. • Implemented process to report and pay sales commissions, reducing processing time four folds while improving its accuracy and compliance.
Oversaw reporting of $100M budget plan and KPIs. Led finance and procurement integration for twenty-five newly acquired US terminals, including Oracle Netsuite ERP rollout. • Enhanced financial performance accuracy by implementing, designing, and spearheading capital project reporting and procurement processes for newly acquired tank storage business. • Generated over $100K in additional revenue, facilitated more timely collections, and increased billing accuracy by performing revenue audits. • Standardized reporting process, enhancing efficiency and performance by creating a monthly financial package for leadership to analyze key metrics. • Increased terminal productivity and reduced expenses by designing, negotiating, rolling out, and managing procurement, fleet cards, and office supplies programs.