Nerio Urdaneta
About Nerio Urdaneta
Nerio Urdaneta serves as the Vice President and Controller at Aegis Chemical Solutions, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in financial management, having held various roles in accounting and finance across several companies in the Houston, Texas area.
Work at Aegis Chemical Solutions
Nerio Urdaneta has served as Vice President & Controller at Aegis Chemical Solutions since 2014. In this role, he has implemented continuous improvements in the Accounts Receivable B2B process and automation in Accounts Payable. Urdaneta led the creation of a framework for ERP implementation, enhancing operational efficiency. He oversees a team of sixteen, directly leading three individuals. His responsibilities include maintaining professional relationships with auditors, banks, and external consultants, as well as developing advanced analytics to improve financial operations.
Previous Experience in Financial Management
Before joining Aegis Chemical Solutions, Urdaneta held various positions in financial management. He worked at Subsea 7 as Financial Accounting Manager from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, he was with Champion Technologies in multiple roles, including US Accounting & Finance Supervisor and Senior Corporate Accountant for Latin America. His career also includes experience as an Accounts Payable Supervisor and Business Team Lead in SAP FI-CO at Champion Technologies, as well as a Senior Accountant at Live Nation Entertainment.
Education and Expertise
Nerio Urdaneta holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Universidad del Zulia, completed between 1997 and 2002. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Finance from the University of St. Thomas (TX), which he earned from 2019 to 2022. In 2022, he completed an Executive Course in Mergers & Acquisitions at Imperial College Business School. His educational background supports his expertise in financial management and accounting.
Professional Development and Skills
Urdaneta has developed advanced analytics to enhance financial operations at Aegis Chemical Solutions. His role requires maintaining professional relationships with various stakeholders, including auditors and banks. He has demonstrated leadership by overseeing a team of sixteen and implementing significant process improvements in financial operations. His skills in financial management and ERP implementation are notable aspects of his professional development.