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Manuel Tafoya

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Mexico and Central America Controller at SUMITOMO Drive Technologies. at Sumitomo Drive Latin America
📍 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

Manuel Tafoya serves as the Mexico and Central America Controller at Sumitomo Drive Technologies. With a Masters in Finance from UANL, he has extensive experience in financial control, costing, and auditing from his time at global manufacturing firms like MAHLE and LEGO.

He appears to be a dedicated professional who publicly expresses pride in his companys achievements and celebrates his teams successes.

His career uniquely spans diverse manufacturing sectors, including automotive, toys, and industrial machinery.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Mexico and Central America Controller at SUMITOMO Drive Technologies.
Location
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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Manufacturing Finance
His career at MAHLE, LEGO, and Sumitomo is centered on financial control and costing within global manufacturing environments.
Financial Performance
His roles consistently involve driving financial performance, managing budgets, and analyzing KPIs to meet strategic objectives.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Mexico and Central America Controller at SUMITOMO Drive Technologies.
Sumitomo Drive Latin America
3-2023 - 7-2025
Plant Controller
MAHLE
11-2017 - 4-2023
Mexico Shared Service Center Controller
MAHLE
9-2015 - 10-2017
Finance Manager
MAHLE
2-2011 - 6-2014
Business Unit Controller
LEGO
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Education
2010 - 2012
Maestría en Finanzas
UANL
1998 - 2002
Contador Público
Universidad Juarez del Estado de Durango
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