Joel Rivera, MBA, CMA

Commander
DISC Type : D

Controller at Brizo Construction, LLC.

Greater Houston, United States

Overview

Joel is a senior finance executive with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as Controller at Brizo Construction, LLC. A Certified Management Accountant with an MBA from the University of Houston, he specializes in optimizing financial operations. Colleagues have described him as "level-headed" and "astute. "

Outside of his finance career, Joel is a real estate investor, developing financial models for his peer network to expand income streams. He has also dedicated time to family caregiving, a testament to his commitment and character.

Unique fact: Joel completed specialized home hemodialysis training to personally support a family members care.

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Candid & Clear

Decisive

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

Financial Operations
Has extensive experience directing external financial filings, accounting functions, audits, and complex close processes for multi-billion-dollar global organizations.
Team Leadership
Proven track record of leading and developing large, high-performing finance teams, including overseeing a department of over 50 professionals at a previous company.
Strategic Consulting
Leveraged his IFRS expertise to provide strategic consulting to a major petrochemical client, focusing on strengthening governance, compliance, and internal controls.

Media Appearances

Joel has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Controller at Brizo Construction, LLC.
5-2025
Professional development at Career Break
10-2023 - 4-2025
Vice President, Controller at Varel Energy Solutions
10-2021 - 10-2023
Consultant/ (Controller) at - SABIC engagement
8-2020 - 10-2023
Graduate Student/ CMA Testing Phase/ Real estate investor/ Caregiver at Self-employed

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Houston
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from University of Houston

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Exp : N/A Location : Greater Houston, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Controller at Brizo Construction, LLC.
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Insights For Selling To Joel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joel is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joel

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joel move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Joel take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Joel

Personality Compatibility


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