Roberto Cabrera
About Roberto Cabrera
Roberto Cabrera serves as the Chief Financial Officer and People Leader at Acer, where he has worked since 2018. He has a strong background in finance and tax management, with previous roles at Deloitte, EY, and Acer, and holds multiple degrees including an Executive MBA.
Work at Acer
Roberto Cabrera has been with Acer since 2013, holding various positions within the company. He served as Senior Tax Manager from 2013 to 2015 and then as Controller from 2015 to 2017 in São Paulo, Brazil. Since 2018, he has been the Chief Financial Officer and People Leader, based in Barueri, São Paulo. In his current role, he has played a key part in promoting digital transformation, integrating technology into financial and HR processes. He has also managed compliance with SOX internal controls, ensuring robust financial governance.
Education and Expertise
Roberto Cabrera holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from USCS - Universidade Municipal de São Caetano do Sul, completed from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his education with an MBA in Tax Management from Fundação Escola de Comércio Álvares Penteado, completed in 2013. He also studied Financial Project Management at Live University in 2014. Most recently, he achieved an Executive MBA in Business Economics and Management from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas in 2023. His educational background supports his expertise in finance and tax management.
Background
Before joining Acer, Roberto Cabrera gained significant experience in tax management. He worked at EY as a Senior Tax Consultant from 2004 to 2007 and at Deloitte as an Indirect Tax Manager from 2007 to 2013. He also served as a Tax Supervisor at Ind. De Artefatos E Borrachas Benflex Ltda. from 2000 to 2004. His extensive background in tax and finance has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current leadership role at Acer.
Achievements
During his tenure at Acer, Roberto Cabrera has successfully led the finance area through a period of crisis, supporting the company's transformation efforts. He has been involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities, contributing to Acer's strategic growth initiatives. Additionally, he developed tools to enhance tax routines, aiming to streamline processes and achieve cost savings for the company. His focus on integrating technology into financial processes has also been a significant aspect of his contributions.