Erick Jiménez
Senior Finance Leader | Risk Management | SOX & ESG Compliance
Mora
Summary
Seasoned finance leader with 15+ years of expertise in risk governance, SOX compliance, and strategic financial management within multinational organizations. Proven ability to drive operational efficiencies, lead transformational initiatives, and establish strong internal control environments. Adept at managing large teams, standardizing global financial processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to align with corporate strategic goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager, Americas Internal Controls
Baxter International Inc
Heredia, Provincia de Heredia
10.2018 - 04.2025
- Lead global internal control frameworks, ensuring compliance with SOX Act (Sections 302/404) and mitigating emerging control risks.
- Drive ESG compliance initiatives, aligning financial governance with evolving sustainability regulations and corporate objectives.
- Spearhead policy enhancements, automation, and process optimization, ensuring risk-intelligent control environments.
- Oversee financial reporting accuracy, implementing risk-based balance sheet reconciliations and governance improvements.
- Mentor a team of 9-10 professionals, fostering leadership, regulatory compliance acumen, and operational excellence.
Risk & Control Supervisor
Glaxosmithkline
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed financial risk assessments and compliance frameworks, enhancing data protection and governance processes.
- Advised on ERP transition projects, ensuring seamless JDE Edwards to SAP migrations with risk mitigation controls.
- Collaborated with external auditors and corporate finance teams, ensuring process alignment with statutory requirements.
Audit Consultant & Specialist
BDO Inc.
01.2006 - 07.2015
- Developed and executed audit strategies, ensuring alignment with IFRS and SOX compliance guidelines.
- Led risk identification and mitigation frameworks, strengthening corporate financial controls and reporting standards.
Education
Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA) -
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
United States 05.2001 -
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -
Colegio De Contadores De Costa Rica
(Costa Rica’s Official Accounting Association) 05.2001 -
Bachelor’s Degree (Licenciatura) - Public Accounting
Universidad Internacional De Las Américas
05.2001 -
Skills
- Financial Governance & Risk Management (ICFR, SOX, FCF Controls)
- Shared Services Leadership & Process Standardization
- Strategic Stakeholder & Customer Relationship Management
- ESG & Sustainability Reporting Alignment
- Operational Leadership & Change Management
- Cash Flow & CAPEX Oversight
- Statutory & Regulatory Compliance (US GAAP, IFRS)
- ERP & Finance Systems (JDEdwards, SAP, Workiva, Alteryx, Blackline)
Accomplishments
- Financial Risk Mitigation & Compliance Leadership: Led a comprehensive manual journal entry risk assessment, flagging 600 non-compliant transactions and identifying 150 unauthorized users. Strengthened access controls and fraud prevention training, achieving a 95% reduction in unauthorized transactions and earning Baxter's 2023 Finance Leadership Award for Controllership Excellence.
- Driving Operational Efficiency Through Centralization: Spearheaded Baxter’s SOX testing consolidation across Americas, EMEA, and APAC, migrating risk oversight to Kuala Lumpur and optimizing control governance. Successfully reduced 400 controls to 300, streamlined compliance processes, and generated $0.6M in annual savings, strengthening audit readiness globally.
- Enhancing ESG Transparency & Strengthening Philanthropic Impact: Led valuation restructuring for corporate donations, shifting to Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC)-based valuation—increasing Baxter’s reported ESG contributions by $6M. Implemented governance controls validated by external auditors, ensuring long-term transparency and investor confidence.
- Optimizing Account Reconciliation Efficiency & Preventing Financial Losses: Resolved backlog for $50M in overdue reconciliations, optimizing frequency based on financial risk exposure. Reduced monthly reconciliations from 33K to 22K, cutting manual workload by 34% while maintaining accuracy. Prevented a $300K financial discrepancy, reinforcing governance reliability.
- Strategic Vendor Payment Optimization & Cash Flow Enhancement: Conducted global vendor governance analysis, addressing 42% of supplier inconsistencies and unlocking renegotiation opportunities. Improved payment terms across 1,000 vendors, driving a $9M increase in free cash flow, establishing a governance model for sustainable financial health.
Leadership & Recognition
Coach of the Year, Global Finance Leadership Awards (Baxter International, 2022)
Member, The Global Institute of Internal Auditors (#3043545)
Timeline
Senior Manager, Americas Internal Controls
Baxter International Inc
10.2018 - 04.2025
Risk & Control Supervisor
Glaxosmithkline
02.2016 - 09.2018
Audit Consultant & Specialist
BDO Inc.
01.2006 - 07.2015
Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA) -
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
05.2001 -
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -
Colegio De Contadores De Costa Rica
05.2001 -
Bachelor’s Degree (Licenciatura) - Public Accounting
Universidad Internacional De Las Américas
05.2001 -
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