Elizer Baltazar
About Elizer Baltazar
Elizer Baltazar is a Group Financial Controller with extensive expertise in IFRS, USGAAP, and SOX compliance. He has held various financial leadership roles in technology and high-growth companies, including significant experience in preparing for company exits and completing major IPOs.
Work at Thought Machine
Elizer Baltazar has been serving as the Group Financial Controller at Thought Machine since 2022. In this role, he focuses on financial management and compliance, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial sector. His responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Previous Roles in Financial Management
Prior to his current position, Elizer Baltazar held several key financial roles. He worked at Bumble as Group Financial Controller from 2020 to 2022, and at Endava as Deputy Group Financial Controller from 2018 to 2020. He also served as the UK and Ireland Financial Controller at Publicis Sapient for one year in 2017-2018.
Expertise in Financial Compliance
Elizer Baltazar possesses extensive expertise in IFRS, USGAAP, and SOX compliance. His knowledge in these areas supports his ability to build robust financial policies and processes, particularly in high-growth and technology-focused companies. He has a keen interest in private equity, which informs his approach to financial strategy.
Educational Background
Elizer Baltazar studied at Saint Mary's University in the Philippines, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting & Finance. This educational foundation has equipped him with the necessary skills for his extensive career in financial management.
Significant IPO Experience
Throughout his career, Elizer Baltazar has successfully completed two significant IPOs. The first was on the NYSE, valued at $1.1 billion in July 2018, and the second was on NASDAQ, valued at $13 billion in February 2021. These experiences highlight his capability in managing complex financial transactions.