Cesar Cortes

Cesar Cortes has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple industries. Cesar currently works as the Finance Director at BRP since 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Amsted Rail from 2016 to 2022, where they held the position of Multi Controller. In this role, they led the finance department and was responsible for accounting, costs, taxes, treasury, legal, internal control, and payroll.

Before Amsted Rail, Cesar worked at Jarden Corporation as a Controller from 2013 to 2016. Here, they oversaw various finance functions including accounting, costs, taxes, treasury, logistics, and payroll. Cesar implemented a cost system based on standard hours, resulting in improved product profitability. Cesar also designed a strategic tax plan that gained VAT certification and enabled tax savings of 22%.

Prior to Jarden Corporation, Cesar worked at AuRico Gold Inc. as an Assistant Controller from 2011 to 2013. In this role, they led the financial department and managed accounting, costs, taxes, and treasury. Cesar implemented a scorecard for performance evaluation and successfully met requirements in various staff areas such as inventory, purchasing, fixed assets, sales, and capital projects.

Cesar's earlier experience includes roles at General Motors as a Finance Planning Manager from 2006 to 2011, Tecnica Aplicada en Madera as a General Manager from 2005 to 2006, Compresores y Herramientas Electricas y Neumaticas as a General Accountant from 2003 to 2003, Proeficiencia as a General Accountant from 2001 to 2003, and Colap SA de CV as a Sub Accountant from 1999 to 2001.

Overall, Cesar has a strong background in finance and has held various leadership roles where they have demonstrated expertise in areas such as financial management, cost control, tax planning, and performance evaluation.

Cesar Cortes holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, which they completed from 2003 to 2004. Cesar also holds a degree in Public Accounting, specializing in Accounting and Finance, which they attained from the Instituto Politécnico Nacional between 1996 and 2000.