Elisangela Cavalcanti (M.Acc, MBA)

Finance & Accounting Projects | United States

About

Results-driven Accounting and FP&A professional with strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis within US GAAP environments. Recognized for partnering with executive and operational leaders to support data-driven decisions, optimize financial processes, and strengthen internal controls. Extensive experience managing monthly close, financial consolidation, audit support, and compliance in complex, multinational organizations. Brings a hybrid background combining corporate finance leadership with hands-on business operations, ERP-driven environments (SAP, Oracle, Essbase), and process optimization initiatives. Known for translating financial data into actionable insights through KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics. Core strengths include: • Financial Reporting & FP&A • Management of accounting closing cycles • Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management • US GAAP, Internal Controls & Audit Support • ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Essbase) • Process Improvement & Business Transformation • Cross-functional and international finance operations Experience supporting multinational and cross-border finance operations in English and Portuguese, with professional working proficiency in Spanish.

Country

United States

City

Tampa

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Audit Support, Financial Statement Analysis, SOX Compliance, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, General Ledgers, Financial Forecasting, Early-Stage Startups, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Startup Development, Transfer Pricing, Balance Sheets, Treasury Accounting, Project Management, Banking Accounting, Balanced Scorecard, Key Performance Indicators

Experience

Finance & Accounting Projects | United States

2017 - 2023 · 6 yrs

United States

Strategic finance-focused initiatives aligned with U.S. accounting standards and corporate finance practices. • Completed Master of Accounting (USA) with focus on financial reporting and compliance • Strengthened expertise in US GAAP, audit support, and financial analysis • Independent Business Owner of a retail (grocery) startup in NY

Finance Development Project Leader / Head of Finance

IBM

2007 - 2013 · 6 yrs

Brazil

Led finance transformation, consolidation, and reporting initiatives in multinational environments. • Structured finance and accounting processes for new business operations • Led FP&A consolidation and financial analysis for Latin America units • Implemented internal controls and reporting aligned with US GAAP • Partnered with global stakeholders to improve financial visibility Head of Finance | Cognos (IBM Group) • Managed financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting • Supported merger and integration with IBM • Strengthened revenue recognition, internal controls, and audit processes

Project Controller

Tishman Speyer

2006 - 2007 · 1 yr

São Paulo Area, Brazil

• Managed financial performance of real estate investment projects • Developed budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analysis • Prepared executive-level financial reports for global leadership

Assistant's Controller

Siemens PLM Software (inactive)

2003 - 2006 · 3 yrs

São Paulo Area, Brazil

• Led accounting consolidation and reporting for multiple entities • Implemented US GAAP reporting and SOX-related controls • Supported audits and internal control assessments