Customer Service Accounting

ROBERT C. FISHER

**** **** ******** **** ***** Phoenix, AZ 85044 602-***-**** *********@*****.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Results oriented financial leader with broad base of expertise in accounting, budgeting,

reporting, financial analysis, costing, mergers and acquisitions, and systems. Expert in GL

consolidations and system implementations/conversions for global Fortune 100 companies. A

Six Sigma Greenbelt with proven ability to control costs, mitigate audit exposures, and drives

process efficiency. Systems experience includes SAP, Oracle, Hyperion HFM, Essbase, Crystal

reporting, Deltek, Syteline ERP, Visual, and Walker GL. Industry experience includes aerospace

and defense (both commercial and government), manufacturing and repair, and financial shared

services.

CAREER H IGHLIGHTS

Reduced month-end closing time by 20% and stabilized the close process by implementing

Hyperion HFM models for tax and foreign exchange.

Project tracking using earned value management quantifying progress using PV and EV.

Saved a division $4M in excess and obsolete inventory by collaborating with a third-party

vendor.

Achieved annual savings of $300K by leading the migration of the American Express

consolidations function from New York to Phoenix.

Led the financial implementation of Syteline ERP system including the revaluation of

inventory from actual to standard based costing.

Saved over $100K annually by migrating transactional activity from the United States to

India.

P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Triumph Group, Inc. September 2007 - July

2009

Controller Triumph Logistics (Phoenix, AZ)

Managed all finance and accounting functions for aerospace logistics division of a $1.2B public

company. Partnered with Division President to achieve business goals. Created dashboard

reports to provide daily visibility into sales, quotes, inventory, and cash receipts. Prepared

monthly financials, forecasts, budgets, and business analytics. Coordinated SOX 404

compliance testing and internal / external audits. Implemented Syteline ERP system including

the revaluation of inventory from actual to standard based. Developed material and labor cost

standards and analyzed variances. Established E&O policy and proactively monitored inventory

aging and trends.

Ducommun Incorporated February 2006 - August

2007

Assistant Controller Ducommun Technologies (Phoenix, AZ)

Led all accounting functions for this $45M division of a publicly traded $400M aerospace and

defense company. Produced and analyzed monthly corporate reporting. Responsible for the

Visual ERP cost system including development of government cost rates. Prepared budgets for

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ROBERT C. FISHER

4601 East Mountain Sage Drive Phoenix, AZ 85044 602-***-**** *********@*****.***

30 manufacturing and 10 G&A departments. Established and billed Government contracts based

on percentage of completion method in accordance with FAR, DFAR, and CAS (20% stores,

40% wip, and 40% upon shipment). Responsible for the DCAA audit and related documentation.

Implemented Time and Attendance Tracking system. Coordinated multiple site physical

inventories. Participated in Lean manufacturing initiatives and Kaizen teams.

Jefferson Wells International September 2005 – February

2006

Consultant services Adelphia Cable (Coudersport, PA)

Coordinated legal due diligence, transactional investigation, and transitional accounting in a

challenging environment.

American Express Company August 2001 - August

2005

Global Accounting Director Financial Center East (New Delhi, India)

June 2004 – August 2005

Led a team of 32 accounting professionals, responsible for delivering GAAP-compliant

accounting for all Latin American countries. Reduced headcount by developing FAS91 expense

models, utilizing Excel. Orchestrated and tested SOX 404 compliance activities. Saved over

$100K annually by migrating transactional activity from the United States to India.

Consolidations Director Financial Center West (Phoenix, AZ)

August 2001 - June 2004

Managed worldwide consolidated results of $25B in revenues. Migrated the consolidations

function from New York to Phoenix resulting in annual savings of $300K. Directed a team of

two managers and six accountants charged with loading and reconciling 400+ ledgers in 50

currencies on a monthly basis.

Honeywell International Inc. December 1985 - August

2001

Finance Manager Hardware Products Group (Chandler, AZ)

June 1997 – August 2001

Administered the consolidation of monthly general ledgers and reporting for seven sites with

$500M in revenue. Member of due diligence team for six acquired companies. Maintained

purchase price accounting and integrated all financial systems and processes. Managed four

accountants and six controllers.

General Ledger Implementation Team Leader Business Shared Services (Phoenix, AZ)

September 1994 – June 1997

Led the installation of 20 Aerospace Walker general ledger systems. Maintained monthly reports

for new implementations. Trained new users regarding all aspects of the Walker system. Earned

seven excellent service/performance awards for speed, cost reductions, and customer service.

Operations Analyst / Accountant Bendix King Avionics (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

December 1985 – September 1994

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ROBERT C. FISHER

4601 East Mountain Sage Drive Phoenix, AZ 85044 602-***-**** *********@*****.***

Prepared monthly financial statements for this $225M division. Coordinated, presented, and

published the divisional financial plan. Established material, labor, and overhead rates, and

analyzed variances. Created forward pricing rates and progress billings in compliance with FAR

and CAS for products sold to the US Government. Responsible for the DCAA audit. Received

achievement award for creating all ISO 9001 procedures, resulting in certification.

EDUCATION

Florida Atlantic University: Master’s Degree Accounting

University of North Florida: Bachelor’s Degree Accounting

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.

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