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Rafael Souza

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Chief Financial Officer | CFO | Finance Director | Controller Americas at Hyster-Yale Group
📍 Greenville, North Carolina, United States

Rafael Souza is the Chief Financial Officer and Americas Division Controller for Hyster-Yale Group. With a background at PwC and Heineken, he specializes in US GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, and SAP. A recommendation highlights him as business-oriented with impressive strategic thinking. He holds an Executive MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral.

Originally from Brazil, Rafael relocated to the USA two years ago for his role, a journey he describes as a profound evolution. He is actively involved in his new community through the Greenville Chambers Leadership Institute, gaining insights into local government and law enforcement operations to foster his growth.

Unique fact: Rafael is using a local leadership program to integrate into his new home country and understand its civil structures.

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Current Role
Chief Financial Officer | CFO | Finance Director | Controller Americas
Location
Greenville, North Carolina, United States
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Global Finance Standards
His profile lists specific expertise in Brazilian GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP, honed through roles at PwC and Hyster-Yale Group.
Leadership Development
He is currently participating in the Chamber’s Leadership Institute to continue his professional and personal growth.
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Career

Work history

2-2017
Chief Financial Officer | CFO | Finance Director | Controller Americas
Hyster-Yale Group
12-2015 - 2-2017
Financial Controller
Hyster-Yale Group
1-2012 - 12-2015
Controller
JCB
1-2010 - 1-2012
Internal Audit Manager
The HEINEKEN Company
1-2006 - 1-2010
Senior Auditor
PwC
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Education
3-2022 - 2-2024
Executive MBA
Fundação Dom Cabral
2012 - 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
2003 - 2006
Bacharel em Ciências Contábeis
Universidade de Sorocaba
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