Gerard Fuentes
About Gerard Fuentes
Gerard Fuentes is an Accounts Receivable Analyst with extensive experience in finance and accounting. He has held significant positions at Deloitte and Lear Corporation, and currently manages high-profile accounts at Transfix in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Work at Transfix
Gerard Fuentes has been employed at Transfix as an Accounts Receivable Analyst since 2022. In this role, he operates within the New York City Metropolitan Area, where he manages a portfolio of 30 high-profile accounts, including major clients such as Walmart, Niagara Bottling, and Big Lots. His responsibilities include invoicing, collecting, and full account reconciliation, handling an average of 20,000 invoices per month. Fuentes has maintained a record of zero outstanding balances for 90% of his accounts while working in a remote and SaaS environment.
Previous Experience at Deloitte and Lear Corporation
Before joining Transfix, Gerard Fuentes worked at Deloitte as an Auditor from 2000 to 2002. Following his tenure at Deloitte, he served as a Financial Controller at Lear Corporation from 2002 to 2011 in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico. During his nine years at Lear Corporation, he developed strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, focusing on issue resolution and customer service.
Education and Expertise
Gerard Fuentes holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and Finance from Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México, which he completed from 1997 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from Universidad de La Salle Bajío, A.C., from 2006 to 2008. His academic background provides him with a solid foundation in financial principles and management practices.
Achievements in Accounts Receivable Management
In his current role at Transfix, Gerard Fuentes achieved a significant reduction in past due balances, bringing totals of $10 million down to zero within an average of nine months per account. His effective management strategies have contributed to maintaining a high level of operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in accounts receivable processes.
Industry Knowledge and Software Implementation
Gerard Fuentes has gained comprehensive knowledge of logistics industry processes, encompassing both financial and operational aspects. He has been involved in implementing new features in the company's software aimed at reducing risks and optimizing operational capabilities, demonstrating his commitment to continuous improvement in the finance sector.