Roger J. Dexter
Bethel, CT *****
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BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
A capable, experienced financial executive with a strong, diversified background ranging from corporate and
securities industry CFO to Manager, Big Four CPA firm. An accomplished, multi-talented CPA with expertise in
handling multiple aspects of accounting and financial functions.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Public Consolidations of Multi-Unit MIS Implementations
Accountant Corps MIS Management
Responsibility Tax Strategy and Preparation Human Resources
Accounting Government Relations Labor Management &
Public Accounting Registered Securities Negotiations
Treasury Representative -Series 7 Board of Directors -
Foreign Exchange Securities Industry Reporting & Policies
Compliance
Budgets and Forecasts Banking Relations
Securities Analysis
SEC Reporting & Computer Literacy
Registrations Money Management Marketing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Professional Practice – Consultant, Bethel, Ct. July 2002 - Present
Specializing in SEC reporting & compliance, Sarbox, internal control review & issues.
Executor to & settlement of family estate.
Jan. 2002 – June
LYNCH INTERACTIVE CORPORATION, Rye, NY (ASE: LIC)
2002
Consultant
Performed annual & quarterly SEC review & reporting for this multi -media mini-conglomerate Liason with
independent audit firm. Interpreted recent FASB & SEC pronouncements for implementation.
LYNCH CORPORATION, Rye, NY ( ASE: LGL ) May 1997 - Dec.
2001
Chief Financial Officer Jan. 2000 - Dec.
2001
CFO with full responsibility for the strategic planning, development and leadership of the entire corporate financial organization for
this $150 million electronics and machinery manufacturer operating 3 subsidiaries. Directed financial planning and analysis,
treasury, accounting, tax, budgeting, internal & external reporting, MIS and administrative functions Successfully transitioned
Co. to new corporate headquarters location in Providence, R.I..
Consultant May 1997 -
Dec.1999
Engaged by Chairman of the Board, Mario Gabelli, to assist in corporate financing and spin -off. Performed
quarterly SEC work, tax review and special projects. Responsible for annual audited financial statements a nd
annual report.
GABELLI & COMPANY, INC., Rye, NY (ASE: GBL) Nov. 1996 -
May 1997 Consultant
Hired as consultant to the securities broker/dealer to assist CFO with special projects. Prepared and filed monthly
and quarterly Focus reports with NASD. Marketed money management services to established personal
institutional and high net worth relationships.
MORAN ASSET MANAGEMENT, Greenwich, CT Nov. 1986 - Nov. 1996
MORAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. (Securities Brokerage)
Vice President/Treasurer-CFO
Recruited to become the first in-house financial officer in growing money manager and institutional brokerage
firms. Also functioned as securities analyst and money management marketer.
THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, New York, NY June 1979 - Nov.
1986
Vice President, Finance-CFO
Recruited to improve financial condition of institution in deficit. Managed accounting, MIS, personnel, and
purchasing departments.
BURKE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, White Plains, NY July 1973 - June 1979
(Affiliated with New York Hospital and Cornell Medical College)
Chief Financial Officer
Recruited to newly created position to improve financial control and manage ten departments, including
accounting, MIS, purchasing, admitting, medical records, patient accounts, and dietary.
ERNST & YOUNG, New York, NY June 1965 - July 1973
Audit Manager
Responsible for major clients, including a top 60 Fortune 500 conglomerate, a major magazine corporation, a
national fast food chain, a major New York City teaching hospital and several securities broker/dealers.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ACTIVITIES: (past and present)
Treasurer - Board of Directors, Local Development Corporation, Instructor - CPA Review Course
Member - Board of Directors, Fordham Prep Alumni Association, New York City Cultural Institution Roundtable,
American Institute of CPA's, New York State Society of CPA's
EDUCATION:
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY College of Business Administration. New York, NY.
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, May 1965
IBM Executive Seminar. San Jose, CA.
COMPUTER:
Various accounting software applications including Platinum and Real World in both networked and PC
environments. Proficient in Windows, Excel 5.0, and Lotus 5.0.
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS:
Coached youth sports: football, baseball, basketball and soccer. Enjoy golf and sailing.