Carlos Sosa
About Carlos Sosa
Carlos Sosa serves as the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at Beauty Industry Group, where he collaborates with senior leadership to oversee FP&A activities. He has extensive experience in accounting and finance, having held various managerial positions at USANA Health Sciences and Control4, among others.
Current Role at Beauty Industry Group
Carlos Sosa serves as the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Beauty Industry Group since 2021. In this role, he collaborates closely with the CFO and Finance Directors to oversee FP&A activities. His responsibilities include assisting Controllers with month-end closing processes and analytics, which involve preparing reports for the Board of Directors. He also plays a significant role in developing and publishing weekly scorecards that track various business metrics, including sales, forecasting, and customer service.
Previous Experience at USANA Health Sciences
Carlos Sosa has extensive experience at USANA Health Sciences, where he held multiple positions over a span of six years. He began as the International Accounting Manager from 2008 to 2012, followed by a role as Senior Cost Accountant from 2007 to 2008. He then advanced to the position of Regional Controller from 2012 to 2018, and finally served as the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis from 2018 to 2021. His tenure at USANA involved significant contributions to financial management and analysis.
Accounting Management Experience
Carlos Sosa has held various accounting management positions throughout his career. He worked as an Accounting Manager at Control4 for six months in 2006-2007 and as a Senior Cost Accountant there from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he served as the Controller at Arosnet Internet Services from 2002 to 2004 and as an Accounting Manager for the United Nations in Honduras from 1999 to 2001. These roles provided him with a diverse background in financial oversight and accounting practices.
Educational Background
Carlos Sosa studied at the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, where he earned two Bachelor's Degrees. His studies in Accounting and Operations Management spanned from 2010 to 2012. This educational foundation has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his financial management roles.
Key Contributions to Business Performance
At Beauty Industry Group, Carlos Sosa has made significant contributions to business performance management. He has implemented a job requisition process to ensure budget alignments and supports senior management in understanding business performance through budgeting and rolling forecasts. His work in developing metrics for various operational areas has enhanced the organization's ability to track and improve its performance.