ROBERT D. ZEISLOFT, CPA
*** ******** ********** **** ( Loveland Ohio 45140
513-***-**** ( abnd7v@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications for: Senior Level Accounting
Personal Summary
Extensive and diverse experience in the financial and management arena
within both public and private industries.
Excellent experience in all financial functions including executive
reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, tax planning, mergers and
acquisitions, initial stock offerings, and cash management.
Management of accounting, human resources, information technology and
facility departments.
Proven analytical and deductive skills.
Proactive with the ability to lead team efforts and maximize talents.
Areas of Expertise
2. Cash Management
3. Acquisition Analysis
4. Policy Development
5. Strategic Planning
6. Profit & Loss Responsibility
7. Financial Analysis/Consultation
8. Shareholder & Client Relations
9. MIS / Human Resources
Professional Experience
LOVELAND FINANCIAL SERVICES (Sales, Consulting & Tax Work) Sept 2009 -
Present
Sole Proprietor
DISPLAY SPECIALTIES, INC. (Manufacturer, Importer and Distributor) 1997 -
Aug, 2009
Director of Finance (Responsibilities - All accounting and IT Functions)
Accomplishments include:
. Played key role in the due diligence and consummation of the sale of
the Company, enabling continued growth and expansion in the industry
. Directed acquisition and implementation of Oracle Financials, allowing
Company to increase revenue by over 50%, expanding from national sales
presence to an international importer and exporter.
. Negotiated all financing arrangements with banks, providing
flexibility and opportunity to prosper.
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. Integral participation in the acquisition of out-of-state
manufacturing company and organization and development of foreign
subsidiaries in China and Luxembourg.
. Directed the company through cost-cutting efforts, reducing operating
expenses by 15% through outsourcing of local manufacturing/printing
divisions and other cost-saving efforts.
. Directed development of informational databases, allowing company to
effortlessly expand reporting sophistication, focusing on critical
strategic metrics.
. Led management of health insurance programs, maintaining average cost
increases of less than 7 percent annually.
. Established stock incentive, sales compensation and bonus programs,
rewarding key associates for significant contributions.
. Directed the conversion of profit-sharing - 401(K) Plan allowing
company to keep in pace with emerging market trends/capabilities.
HILLTOP RESEARCH, INC. (Clinical & Pharmaceutical Testing) 1990 -
1997
Vice President, Finance and Administration (Responsibilities - All
accounting, human resources and IT functions)
Accomplishments include:
. Analyzed and directed the acquisition of a significant publicly held
company.
. Integral role in obtaining venture capital from several firms in
anticipation of taking company public.
. Managed successful merger of three autonomous companies
. Directed acquisition of stock from disgruntled shareholders.
. Authored human resources management manuals and developed
comprehensive training programs, increasing morale and employ
effectiveness.
SKYLINE CHILI, INC. (Restaurateur, Food Processor & Franchisor) 1984
- 1990
Controller & CFO (Responsibilities - All accounting, grocery sales and IT
functions)
Accomplishments include:
. Leadership role in increasing sales from $18 million to $45 million,
increasing earnings eight fold.
. Successfully directed both private and initial public stock offerings.
. Played key role in SEC financial reporting and Management Disc
. Developed plan and led sales efforts in grocery product line,
increasing revenues 300% within two years.
. Led the acquisition of several franchised restaurants, providing
better financial results
. Negotiated financing of an $8.25 million industrial development
revenue bond, allowing for new facility expansion and processing
efficiencies.
ARTHUR YOUNG & COMPANY ( Former Big 8 CPA Firm) 1980 - 1984
Supervising Senior - Tax Department
Audit Senior
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MAIN HURDMAN & CRANSTOUN (National CPA Firm) 1978 - 1980
Audit Senior
Academic Credentials
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TAXATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTANCY
University of Cincinnati ( Miami University
(All coursework completed except final dissertation)
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT - State of Ohio
Additional Training
Customer Satisfaction Training Dimensions of
Professional Selling
Simplified Strategic Planning Covey Leadership Seminar
Technology Skills
Strong working knowledge of Oracle Financials and Oracle Discoverer
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
Experience with MAS90
Willing to Travel/Relocate