Joel Rivera, MBA, CMA in

Joel Rivera, MBA, CMA

Commander · DISC type D
Controller at Brizo Construction, LLC.
📍 Greater Houston, United States

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.

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Current Role
Controller
Location
Greater Houston, United States
Personality Overview

How Joel shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Joel cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

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Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Houston
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
University of Houston
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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