Erick Prado
About Erick Prado
Erick Prado serves as the Director of Revenue Accounting at Benson Hill, where he has worked since 2021. He holds an MBA in International Business from Saint Louis University and has extensive experience in financial management across various roles in companies such as Anheuser-Busch and Monsanto.
Work at Benson Hill
Erick Prado serves as the Director of Revenue Accounting at Benson Hill, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the functions of billing payments and accounts receivable, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. He manages intercompany transactions and accounting for grower contracts and customer billing. Additionally, he takes ownership of financial close processes, ensuring that deadlines are met and projects are prioritized effectively. His work involves close collaboration with operations and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams to analyze balance sheet and income statement variances.
Education and Expertise
Erick Prado earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on International Business from the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University, studying from 2014 to 2016. Prior to this, he studied Business Administration and Management at Boston College, where he achieved a degree in Economics in 2009. He also holds a Diploma in Corporate Finance from Tecnológico de Monterrey, obtained in 2011. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in finance and management, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
Before joining Benson Hill, Erick Prado held various roles in finance and accounting. He worked at Anheuser-Busch as a Senior Manager in Planning and Performance Management from 2019 to 2021, where he managed financial reporting and analysis. Prior to that, he was a Manager in Planning and Performance Management at Anheuser-Busch from 2017 to 2019. His experience at Monsanto Company included positions such as Senior Cost Analyst, International Accountant for Latin America North, and Treasury Analyst, where he managed financial processes and improved accounting efficiencies.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Erick Prado has demonstrated a capacity for managing complex financial processes and improving operational efficiencies. At Monsanto Company, he successfully captured costs on taxes while overseeing accounting and financial reporting. He has also proactively identified issues and implemented process improvements to streamline accounting processes. His ability to analyze financial data and provide insights into potential risks has contributed to effective financial management in his roles.