Management Accounting
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STUART J. LUCKO
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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Executive Summary
Senior level executive with extensive hands-on experience in management, business leadership,
complete company life cycle and working with board of directors, investors, banks and attorneys.
Established record of success in significantly growing enterprise value, expense control, and
driving economic-valued change. Strong in financial planning, cash management and process
implementation with pragmatic approach to problem solving.
Areas of Knowledge & Expertise
Complete Company Life Cycle Equity Investment & Debt Funding
Business Turnaround Acquisition Due Diligence
Strategic Planning Contract Review & Negotiation
Budgeting & Forecasting Customer Negotiation & Pricing Strategies
Operations & Financial Analysis Board of Directors & Investor Relations
Financial Statement Preparation ERP Implementations
Margin Improvement & Cost Containment Relationship & Team Building
Human Resource Management Training & Mentoring
Treasury & Cash Management SEC Reporting
Professional Experience
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. – DENVER, CO NOV 2008 TO APR 2009
(Acquired Jabber, Inc. – October 2008)
Key member of acquisition transition team (six-month contract) responsible for integration of all
finance, accounting and operational activities from Jabber, Inc. to Cisco.
JABBER, INC. – DENVER, CO FEB 2000 (INCEPTION) TO OCT 2008
Jabber, Inc. (acquired by Cisco Systems, Inc. in October 2008) was a leading provider of highly
scalable, secure and interoperable presence and messaging platform software solutions. Prior to
acquisition, Jabber’s annual revenues were approximately $14 million.
Chief Financial Officer, Vice President Operations & Secretary (May 2005 to Oct 2008)
Promoted to position in May 2005 as key member of turnaround management team; completed
successful acquisition by Cisco. Responsible for all aspects of financial operations; directed IT,
human resources, procurement and office facilities operations; partnered with CEO on all phases
of business. Conducted meetings of the board of directors and worked closely with investors.
Chaired 401K plan investment committee and served as plan administrator.
Increased company valuation by more than 250% by repositioning the company in the
marketplace with minimal capital investment and no increase in operating expenses
During last three-year period: Grew company revenues by more than 130%, maintained
flat operating expense cost structure, reduced fixed expenses by 20% and achieved
sustainable profitability and positive operating cash flow with minimal capital investment
Implemented a cost-to-revenue operating model enabling the company to react quickly to
changing market conditions – estimated cost savings of $4.5 million over 4 year period
Secured over $8 million in debt financing to support working capital requirements
Successfully negotiated over $30 million in revenue contracts with fortune 500 companies,
domestic and international telecommunication companies and government contractors and
agencies
Assisted with the formulation of pricing strategies for strategic customers and emerging
markets
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Professional Experience (Continued)
Controller (Feb 2000 to Apr 2005)
Company’s top financial executive commencing May 2003. Responsible for all financial reporting,
financial planning and accounting functions. Managed treasury and cash management functions.
Implemented financial and operational policies and procedures resulting in costs saving of
more than 35% and productivity increases of more than 30%
Formulated revenue recognition policies and established VSOE; implemented standardized
product price lists and contracting processes
Implemented variance/margin analyses and project/activity-based accounting
WEBB INTERACTIVE SERVICES, INC. – DENVER, CO OCT 1997 TO DEC 2004
Webb Interactive was the founder of Jabber, Inc. and a $2 million publicly traded internet-based
software and services company prior to divesting its operating segments in October 2001.
Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Responsible for all financial reporting, accounting and treasury functions including all financial
aspects for all SEC filings. Assisted with all SEC filings, sale of public securities and divesting of
operating business units. Managed employee stock option plan.
Developed and implemented revenue recognition policies, line-item budget variance
reviews, internal controls, cash management and investment strategies
Lead implementation of Oracle accounting system
ROBSON COMMUNITIES, INC. – SUN LAKES, AZ 1990 TO 1997
Robson Communities is a $300+ million premier builder/developer of master-planned adult resort
communities primarily in the Southwestern U.S.
Director of Information Systems (1995 to 1997)
Senior Corporate Controller (1993 to 1995)
Controller (1990 to 1993)
BARRY & MOORE PC – PHOENIX, AZ 1987 TO 1990
Barry & Moore is a local CPA firm specializing in financial and tax services for small and medium
size companies and individuals.
Senior Staff Accountant
ANDERSEN LLP (FORMALLY ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO) – CLEVELAND, OH 1985 TO 1987
Staff Auditor
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting, 1985
University of St. Francis – Joliet, IL
Certified Public Accountant (Inactive)
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