J. ROBERT MILUNAS
Decatur, Georgia
actidr@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Dynamic operations-oriented senior finance executive with the ability to conceptualize and execute business plans while maintaining focus on profitability and positive cash flow.
Able to multitask in a team environment utilizing a hands-on leadership style.
Proven ability to automate both financial and operational activity resulting in increased efficiency and targeted cost reductions.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
SOX 404 Documentation & Testing
SEC / IPO
Strategic Planning
Mergers and Acquisitions
Cash Management
MIS Development / Implementation
Financial Analysis / Budgeting
Non-Bankruptcy Turnarounds
CFO Consulting /Forensic Accounting
Financial System Implementation
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Hired and trained staff to facilitate appropriate management reporting and cost containment resulting in $300 thousand in cost reductions.
Centralized all accounting activity resulting in accurate and immediate management reporting for an entity with revenue in excess of $80 Million.
Specified and implemented management information systems resulting in improved efficiencies and 40% staff reductions.
Initiated system of internal financial controls preparing firm for manufacturing production activities resulting in a successfully alliance with a public company.
Implemented an automated accounting system, which resulted in a 20% reduction in staffing costs while reducing closing cycle from 14 to five days.
Successfully acquired and integrated 5 acquisitions totaling $50 million to create an $80 million business over a 12 month period.
EXPERIENCE
2GoCFO, Atlanta,GA 2009 - present
Senior Consultant (Long term Contract Assignments)
Providing CFO for startups and mid size companies
Successfully implemented process improvement protocols
Created SOX documentation including flowcharts and checklist for non profit
Installed financial reporting and internal controls for international telecom co.
Completed SOX review and testing for VOYA Financial
National Retirement Partners, San Juan Capistrano, CA 2006 – April 2008
Corporate Controller
National Financial Service Organization specializing in brokerage and 401k advisory services.
Designed and Implemented internal controls and accounting protocols for a startup organization while aggressively acquiring and integrating 30 entities.
Hired and trained staff in all procedures. Initiated treasury functions utilizing automated procedures offered by two banking institutions.
Successfully completed a private RegD offering raising $31 Mil.
LynGp and EFC (National Consulting Firms) 2004 -2005
SOX Consultant
Cherokee International Tustin, CA. & Brussels, Belgium
International electronics manufacturer of circuit boards
Implemented Sarbanes Oxley (SOX 404) processes and internal controls
Conducted testing of documented processes to assure compliance and implementation prior to successful auditor review (Deloitte)
Dothill, San Diego, CA
Documented Sarbanes Oxley (SOX 404) processes and implemented remediation controls for an international manufacturer headquartered in Southern California.
Conducted extensive review of financial data and recommended automated controls to eliminate prospective reporting errors.
Conducted extensive SOX testing prior to auditor testing (Deloitte).
DDI Corp (Circuit Board Mfg.) & Natl. Comm. (TV Broadcasting), South Cal & Multiple Sites
Initiated Documentation of SOX 404, protocols, recommended and implemented appropriate remediation protocols for a national media firm.
Conducted SOX testing of controls at the firm’s corporate headquarters and remote geographic subsidiaries.
Prepared documented results of testing for external auditor review (PWC / KPMG).
ABRIDGED EXPERIENCE (Details Available Upon Request)
NCS HealthCare, Inc., Cleveland, OH Chief Financial Officer / Controller, Southwest Region
ConsumerHealth, Inc., Newport Beach, CA Vice President – Finance / Chief Financial Officer
Beech Street, Inc., Irvine, CA, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Times Mirror Cable, Inc., Irvine, CA, Assistant Controller
Mattel Inc., El Segundo, CA, Manager Consolidated Accounting
EDUCATION
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
M. B. A. Degree, Accounting
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
B. S. Degree, Psychology / Math
Marist School, Atlanta, GA
Diploma, College Prep
MILITARY
Officer U.S. Army
1st Lieutenant
Honorable Discharge
Bronze Star