Jorge Rodríguez
Public Accountant
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About me
I am a Plant Controller and finance leader with over 20 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations in regulated industries, including medical devices, diagnostics, automotive, electrical, and textile manufacturing. I have worked extensively across Mexico and the United States, developing strong expertise in cost accounting, financial governance, operational control, and cross-border manufacturing environments.
Throughout my career, I have held hands-on leadership roles, serving as Plant Controller and sole finance authority on site, building and stabilizing finance functions, and partnering closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, and executive leadership. My experience includes implementing cost accounting systems, strengthening internal controls, supervising IMMEX and inventory governance, supporting manufacturing footprint transfers, and validating cost savings and capital projects. My focus has consistently been on protecting margins, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and enabling sustainable operational growth.
I am recognized for my analytical rigor, disciplined execution, and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. I value structured decision-making, clear accountability, and strong financial controls as the foundation for operational excellence. I approach leadership with a balance of technical expertise, clear communication, and emotional intelligence, believing that effective finance leadership must support both the business and the people behind it.
Beyond my professional roles, I am committed to continuous learning, professional integrity, and knowledge sharing. I believe that strong financial leadership is built not only through results, but through consistency, trust, and long-term perspective.
Experience
20+ years in manufacturing finance
Plant Controller / IMMEX environments
Regulated industries (Medical & Healthcare)
U.S. & Mexico manufacturing experience
Cost accounting & financial governance
Services
Financial Leadership & Plant Controlling
Plant Controller support for manufacturing operations
Financial governance for growing and regulated manufacturing environments
Acting as hands-on finance leader or sole finance authority on site
Strategic financial business partnering with operations and leadership
Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance
Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance
Design, implementation, and validation of cost accounting systems
Standard cost structure development (Labor, Material, Overhead)
New product costing and quote validation
Review and optimization of BOMs and routings in collaboration with Engineering
Manufacturing variances analysis (Labor, Material, OH)
Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and scrap analysis
Annual standard cost roll-ups and rate validations
FP&A, Budgeting & Performance Management
FP&A, Budgeting & Performance Management
Budget preparation and execution control
Forecasting and scenario analysis
Expenses vs Budget vs Forecast analysis by department
Financial modeling and profitability analysis by product, project, or customer
Preparation and presentation of dashboard P&L reports to management
Financial insights to support pricing, investment, and growth decisions
Inventory, IMMEX & Operational Control
Inventory, IMMEX & Operational Control
Inventory governance and reporting
Inventory accuracy improvement and reconciliation
IMMEX / Annex 24 reconciliation supervision
Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory analysis and reserve validation
Support for inventory audits and physical counts
Risk mitigation related to inventory and operational disruptions
Process Improvement & Cost Optimization
Process Improvement & Cost Optimization
Identification, supervision, and financial validation of cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives
Financial oversight of continuous improvement projects
Expense control and operating cost optimization
Validation of savings sustainability and financial impact
Audit, Compliance & Advisory Support
Audit, Compliance & Advisory Support
Internal and external audit support
Strengthening of internal controls and audit readiness
Support during regulatory, tax, and statutory reviews
Finance function assessments and gap analysis
Transition of finance activities from third-party or shelter models to in-house operations
Project-Based & Advisory Services
Project-Based & Advisory Services
Financial support for manufacturing footprint changes (U.S.–Mexico transfers)
Finance and cost accounting support during startups or expansion phases
Short-term or interim finance leadership support
I bring disciplined financial governance and measurable results that protect margins and support strategic growth.
Education
Master’s Degree in Senior Management – Universidad Humanitas
Master’s Degree in Education – Universidad IEXPRO
Public Accountant – Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
Cost Engineering Certificate – CETYS Universidad
Payroll Certificate – ECCA Institute
CPA Certification Preparation Program – IMCP and active member of the Mexican Institute of Public Accountants
Systems
SAP, Oracle, IQMS, MFGPro, Infor, AS/400, System21, Misys, Sage 300, MacroPro.
Promoting Organ Donation
Promoting Organ Donation
I dedicate part of my time to organ donation activism, promoting -The Kidney Project- with the University of California San Francisco UCSF for Latin-America.
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