Email address
rbrinson
First Name Middle Last Name Suffix Maiden Name
Bob P Brinson
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Work Phone & Ext Toll Free Phone Fax Phone Home Phone
Cell Phone Pager Personal Web Site Address
Secondary E-mail
Address City, State
Zip
1202 Summerpoint Lane
Fenton MO 63026
Month/Year Hired Month/Year Left Total Years with Company
Jun 1980
Sep 1995 5
Office Division Title
St. Louis Audit Manager
Country Other Employment Details
(Previous positions, duties, or fun info)
United States
Company Name Position
G. S. Robins & Co CFO
Company Web Site
http://www.gsrobins.com
Company Size (employees) Est. Company Revenue Industry
26-100 > $25,000,000 Manufacturing
Do you hold any professional certifications
(Separate with commas)
CPA
Other Current Employment Details
(Description of Position)
Birthday Marital Status Spouse's Name Anniversary
Apr 16 Married Chris March 19
Children's Names & Ages
Jennifer 25, Stephanie 23, Tom 21, Lesley 18, Emma 13
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Robert P. Brinson
1202 Summerpoint Lane
St. Louis, MO 63026
Home 636-***-****
Cell 314-***-****
Email: ********@*******.***
Objective: Executive level opportunity utilizing analytical and creative managerial
experience to develop or improve process and drive profit growth
. Focus on team building
and cost control to achieve results in line with strategic plan
Qualified By:
-Strong analytical skills used to convert data into useful information and trend analysis
to identify and realize opportunities for sales gains, cost control and profit growth.
-Proven ability to develop, specify and implement policy and process in growth
environments.
-Strong organization, communication and presentation skills.
Experience:
2004
-PresentCFO G. S. Robins & Company
Key Accomplishments:
-Redesigned monthly closing process to deliver accurate and complete financial results
while reducing close cycle from 20 days to 5 days.
-Identified and implemented annual cost savings exceeding $1,000,000 per year with
elimination of underutilized staff and warehouse facilities.
-Evaluated and corrected worker compensation classifications and secured retroactive
premium refunds totaling $250,000.
-Strengthened system of internal controls by ensuring proper segregation of duties,
implemented code of ethics program and deployed enhanced corporate governance program per
board guidelines.
-Created and implemented a Human Resource function including: developing and deploying
employee handbook, implementing web-based payroll and benefit system, standardized new
hire letters, implemented an employee training and development program, ensured compliance
with labor laws, directed union negotiations in line with Company objectives, coached
managers on progressive discipline matters, trained leadership team on fraud prevention
curriculum
Primary Responsibilities:
-Develop process for delivering timely, accurate and complete financial statements and
related reporting
-Managed Accounts Receivable and Credit functions, Accounts Payable, Payroll & Employee
Benefits
-Build and manage professional relationships with outside constituents including:
Accountants, Banks, Investment Advisors, Attorneys, Insurance Brokers, Employee Benefit
Service firms, Board and Shareholders.
-Collaborate with leadership team to develop operating and capital budget. Prepare
economic analysis of project proposals and major capital spending programs to facilitate
decision making on various proposals.
1997
-2003Vice President/CFOEngineered Products Inc.: Trusted member of key executive
team. A change agent successful in coordinating strategic focus, driving technology
utilization throughout the company and maintaining a vigilant sales growth, cost control
and profit focus.
Key Accomplishments:
-Drove process for rationalizing infrastructure with consolidation of production into
strong performing facilities, and sale or closure of underutilized facilities
-Deployed best practices for production labor resulting in significant cost savings and
improved ability to manage changes in production volumes
-Dramatically improved financial condition from heavily leveraged position to being debt
free.
-Managed the marketing, due diligence and ultimate sale of company to investor group.
1992
-1997Financial Consultant Brinson & Associates:
-Directed successful reorganization of industrial products filtration distributor.
Implemented structure and upgraded systems reducing costs and streamlining order
processing operations.
-Successfully transitioned accounting operations for 18 publishing concerns from Virginia
to St. Louis. Developed timely and effective reporting systems resulting in substantial
cost savings in corporate overhead functions. Created operational and capital budgeting
control systems.
-Administered bankruptcy activities of $400 million distribution/retail operation.
Designed claim management computer system to organize and track activity for 12,000
claimants. Implemented cash management and investing programs yielding significant returns
to the estate.
-Developed and implemented accounting procedures for startup casino gaming operation.
1991
-1992Vice President Controller CPC Rexcel: Analyzed plant profitability for multi-
plant plastic manufacturer facilitating production and capital spending strategy. Created
product pricing model for price/margin management and elimination of unprofitable
products. Implemented credit procedures and controls accelerating accounts receivable
collections. Consolidated nationwide inventory distribution network resulting in improved
customer service and substantial cost savings. Identified slow moving inventory and
coordinated with sales team to liquidate. Negotiated contracts and terms with key
suppliers.
1985
-1991Vice President Controller Taylor, Morley Inc.: Directed turnaround of
accounting department during period of dramatic growth. Standardized and computerized
accounting and reporting for more than 75 projects and properties. Promoted to Vice
President. Analyzed new project feasibility. Developed exception reporting to monitor and
control production. Negotiated significant savings in property/casualty and health
insurance costs.
1980
-1985Audit Manager Arthur Andersen: Excellent background with broad base of
experience. Fast track promotions to Senior and Audit Manager. Substantial SEC reporting
experience.
Education & Activities: CPA- 1981, BSBA-Accounting-Missouri 1980, numerous professional
education programs. Member of AICPA, MSCPA and FENG.