JEFFREY
BRENNER
(W) 877-***-****
SOMERSET N.J.08873
(H) 732 -873-2280
Email: *****@***.***
(cell)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
A senior Financial /Operations Executive who is a
self starter, focusing on problem
solving and results. A creative and innovative
thinker who has implemented programs
to increase employee retention and reduce operating
costs. A team builder that empowers
employees to succeed by providing them with the
training, guidance and authority.
EXPERIENCE:
2000-Present CFO ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. Paramus, N.J.
A consulting company providing operational and
financial services to emerging and
middle market companies in the areas of onsite
CFO functions, financing/banking,
business planning, productivity
improvement/cost savings, risk management,
management information systems, employee
benefits and mergers/acquisitions.
Managing Director
* Directs the activities for all consulting
and interim management engagements.
Performed and completed the engagements for
a software company, an incentive
marketing company, a database marketing
company, a hazmat response company,
a franchising business and a retail
business.
* Accomplished securing financing and banking
relationships, obtaining substantial cost
savings, establishing financial reporting,
developing employee benefit programs, and
recommending new accounting systems for
all clients.
* Worked with distressed / troubled companies
in the areas of collateral examination and
monitoring, financial modeling / analysis, workout
assistance & financial reporting.
1998-2000 IBS INTERACTIVE, INC. Cedar Knolls, N.J.
An emerging high growth NASDAQ public company
specializing in providing
full service E-Commerce, IT Consulting & Network
Services solutions to
corporations, institutions and government
agencies.
Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer
* Supervised the growth of the company from
$2million in revenue and 25 employees
to $32 million in revenue and 375
employees.
* Directed the day-to-day operations of the
company including sales, facilities,
operations, customer service, internal
systems, accounting & human resources
* Developed and implemented organizational
structure, compensation programs and
strategic alliances.
* Developed and implemented the banking and
risk management functions.
. * Located, negotiated and integrated 10
acquisitions, which resulted in substantial revenue
growth.
. * Assisted in the IPO process, 10K and 10Q
public reporting.
* Built and implemented the company
infrastructure including hiring staff, developing
procedures, installation of enterprise
systems, and developing financial reporting.
* Participated in a $7million capital raise
for a public company. .
* Developed metric reporting that
established operating guidelines,
identified problem areas and assisted in
increasing operating efficiencies.
1985-1998 DATABASE AMERICA COMPANIES, INC; Montvale, N.J.
A $65M company providing direct marketing,
information technology and computer services.
Senior Vice President-Finance and Administration
* Directed the operations of a $25 million
Marketing Information division.
* Developed the organizational structure,
hired the staff, developed and
implemented the procedures, and
selected/installed the enterprise systems.
* Established a minority (10%) leveraged
ESOP resulting in a higher employee retention
rate and a 3x multiple upon the sale of
the company.
* Developed and implemented a five year
plan, obtained a $15million credit facility
* Managed the functions of accounting, tax,
internal systems, credit/collections
and treasury along with the banking,
relationships and benefits administration.
* Supervised internal technology activities
including the development and implementation
of the accounting, human resources,
purchasing and credit /collection systems.
* Instituted cost control programs that
yielded a 10%+ cost savings.
* Developed metric reporting that
established operating guidelines,
identified problem areas and assisted in
increasing operating efficiencies.
1974-1985 AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING, INC. Roseland, N.J.
Director of Financial Administration-Commercial
Services Group 1981-1985
* Focused on business analysis, planning,
budgeting, financial controls and support.
* Financial administration and coordination
of policies, procedures and activities
for the divisions within the group.
* Responsible for compensation planning,
capital expenditure planning and strategic
planning.
. Controller-Operating Services Division
1977-1980
Hardware Controller-Operating Services Division
1974-1977
* Financial and administrative responsibility for capital
investment evaluation, financial
analysis, forecasting, product support,
and accounting activities for a $10 million division.
* Supervised a staff of six.
1973-1974 COGAN, BELL& CO. N.Y.C. N.Y. Public Accounting Firm
Senior Accountant
1972 -1973 SINGER CO; Stamford Ct.
Division Accountant Climate Control Division
1970 -1972 MARTIN MARIETTA CORP; Bethesda MD
Corporate Staff Accountant
EDUCATION: MBA Accounting, City
College of New York
BBA
Marketing and Finance, George Washington University
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: National Association of Accountants
Financial Executives Institute
COMPANY BOARD AFFILIATIONS: Board member and Advisor to a Direct Marketing
company
COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS: Founder and President of the RiverVale
Education Foundation
Former
Vice President of Temple Beth Shalom
Officer
of Zahal Shalom.
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