Todd R. Brown, C.P.A.

**** *. ********* **. 480-***-****

Gilbert, AZ 85298 Email: fkq35p@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE: An accomplished leader with strong influence and success in the development and management of core processes and best practices. Excels in the selection, training, and development of diverse teams with a proven ability to motivate and direct people to successfully accomplish goals and objectives. Demonstrated proficiency to analyze situations, articulate solutions, negotiate terms, and execute initiatives. Extensive experience with preparing budgets, forecasting, audits, financial analysis, cash management and ERP systems.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

LEADERSHIP NEGOTIATION TEAM DEVELOPMENT

ANALYTICAL ORGANIZATION PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

LEADERSHIP: Successfully organized and led a team of 18 sales professionals through an intensive two month training program in preparation for the opening of a large private master plan community forecasted to generate in excess of $500M in revenue. 95% of the individuals successfully completed the training, meeting or exceeding the pre-established benchmarks of competency and proficiency.

TEAM DEVELOPMENT: In a rapid growth environment, developed new hiring strategies and a training and development program to provide growth opportunities for new and current team members. Led and executed these strategies and successfully hired and trained ten individuals within a short period of time, while simultaneously developing and facilitating promotions and career growth within and outside of the department.

ANALYTICAL: By comparing duration, cost efficiencies, schedules, subcontracts, and vendor payments, assessed the status of multiple construction contracts amounting to approximately $60M. Due to the application of detailed analysis, increased efficiencies, and re-examination of scopes of work, $300k of additional savings was realized.

ORGANIZATION: Organized and implemented financial statement preparation, monthly close, tax preparation, tax reporting and payment, forecasting and budgeting, inter-company transaction, and profit distribution procedures for fifteen foreign and domestic entities, related to an exclusive real estate community development in Mexico. The companies have distributed in excess of $5M of after-tax profits, to ownership partners, within the past three years.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Reviewed the current purchasing and contracting process, solicited team feedback, compared benchmarks, and enhanced the process to be more specific and conducive to the working environment. Managed implementation, adherence, continued improvements. This process and vigilant management was a significant contributor to realizing $1.3M in cost savings over three contracts, totaling approximately $20M.

NEGOTIATION: Presented a bid proposal for a $5M construction contract in Mexico. Played a central role in the analysis and preparation of costs, package presentation, review, market analysis, market benchmarking, and projected profitability. Awarded the contract with a winning bid of $50k less than the next closest bidder.

EDUCATION

MS, Accountancy (Emphasis in Risk Management) – University of Notre Dame

BS, Accountancy (Minor in Spanish) – Arizona State University

LANGUAGE

SPANISH, Written and Spoken

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in large ERP systems and MS Office Suite

Competent with Crystal Reports, Timberline, small & large Relational Database applications

Todd R. Brown, C.P.A.

3647 E. Turnberry Ct. 480-***-****

Gilbert, AZ 85298 Email: fkq35p@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Accomplished bi-lingual financial professional with outstanding proven success in multiple industries and Leadership roles in Finance, Sales, and Operations, seeks a challenging executive level position in a fast-paced organization with positive long-term growth. Industry exposure: Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Investment, Internet, Telecommunications, Government, Financial Services, and Manufacturing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONTROLLER 2005 - Present

Discovery Land Company, Scottsdale, AZ / Los Cabos, MX., 11/2008 - Present

Oversee accounting, finance, and purchasing functions of the construction and development activities of an exclusive, high-end community, consisting of 60 customer lots and 80 developer built units located in Los Cabos, Mexico. Sales prices range from $2.5M to $39M US dollars per unit or lot.

• Manage cash flows in US dollars and Mexican National Pesos with monthly reporting to Corporate CFO and Corporate Controller

• Provide analysis and strategic guidance for the company to navigate Mexican laws and the current real estate environment

• Manage audits and preparation of financial statements with US and MX GAAP standards

• Prepare and implement business, construction, accounting and finance procedures and policies

• Maintain a cash flow model which serves as the business plan for the Mexican project – includes modeling IRR, distributions, cash flows, sales, department budgets, and G & A costs

• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements, one resulting in a specific cost savings in excess of $1M US in 2010

• Established new processes between US and Mexico, integrating cultures, languages and currencies

• New processes led to the MX division improving from the lowest performing operations to one of the best; and recognized as a best practice and a model for other projects to adopt

• Manage and oversee Monthly and Annual Tax Calculations in accordance with Mexican and US tax laws, including VAT, ISR, ERTU and calculations and filings

Brown Family Communities, Tempe, AZ, 3/08 – 11/08

Oversaw general accounting and direct financial reporting functions, including monthly G/L, close and preparation of financial statements with presentation to senior management.

• Managed preparation of annual tax returns and tax calculations

• Provided analysis of new product releases, and value engineered direct construction costs

• Prepared ad hoc analytical reports and presented findings to ownership and senior management

Shea Homes/ Active Adult Division, Gilbert, AZ 1/2005 – 3/2008

Rotational part of career development plan, (Sr. Management Career Development Rotation 2006 – 2008), involving specific rotations through two identified disciplines – Construction and Sales

• Positions during rotation included Field Manager, Community Representative, and Assistant Sales Manager

• Successfully completed one release of homes from trench to deliver

• Met sales goals, demonstrated knowledge and mastery of sales processes, participated in sales improvement initiatives

• Hired and trained 18 Community Representatives in preparation for successful opening of Private Golf Club Community located in SE Phoenix Valley

• Created and implemented operational processes in construction and sales that was used as “Best Practices”

• As Assistant Controller – Reporting (2005 – 2006), recruited, hired, trained, mentored, and supervised team of seven staff accountants and one Community Development Account

• Oversaw general accounting, direct financial of reporting functions of the Active Adult Division

• Developed and maintained system of internal accounting controls, policies and procedures

• Reduced monthly closing time from six days to three within a six-month period

Todd R. Brown, C.P.A.

3647 E. Turnberry Ct. 480-***-****

Gilbert, AZ 85298 Page 2 Email: fkq35p@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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INTERNAL AUDIT 10/2003 – 01/2005

Allied Waste Industries, Scottsdale, AZ

Planned and conducted internal audits and investigations for company, with annual revenues of $5.5B, 10M residential, commercial, and industrial customers in 118 major markets in 37 states.

• Prepared formal audit reports for C-Suite executives, Board of Directors and Audit Committee

• Set up and ensured compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) relative to internal audits

CONTROLLER, DIRECTOR of FINANCE 11/2002 – 10/2003

Westview Financial, Inc., Mesa, AZ

Prepared and monitored monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets, and forecasts

Maintained and managed GAAP accounting functions, state banking compliance, and tax requirements

SENIOR AUDITOR 05/1999 – 11/2002

Ernst & Young, Phoenix, AZ

Managed audit teams consisting of two to six people, completed audit of financial statements in time budgeted and in accordance with deadlines established

• Prepared audited financial statements for small to large private companies

• Participated in the audits of SEC required filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K

• Worked closely with the preparers of the SEC filings, researching and providing guidance and consultation

EDUCATION

MS, Accountancy (Emphasis in Risk Management) – University of Notre Dame

BS, Accountancy (Minor in Spanish) – Arizona State University

LANGUAGE

SPANISH, Written and Spoken

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in large ERP systems and MS Office Suite

Competent with Crystal Reports, Timberline, small & large Relational Database applications

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