Robert B. Light, CMA

Clarkston, MI *****

Email: ac27bg@r.postjobfree.com,

Cell: 248-***-****

Highlights

• Highly successful CFO with global experience.

• Effectively managed both rapid growth and right sizing programs.

• Experienced in financial analysis, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, capital spending, human resource management, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, safety, OSHA compliance, insurance, and risk management.

• Technology skills include ERP systems: Sage/MAS90, M2M, HR Pyramid and others.

• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, electronic banking and much more. Education

BBA – University of Michigan-Flint

CMA - Certified Management Accountant

Professional Experience

Chief Financial Officer, The Complete Companies, Inc. Lake Orion, MI – February 2011 to Present

The Complete Companies is a group of privately owned manufacturing and real estate holding companies. Managed rapid growth from $15 million in sales with 75 employees to nearly $100 million in sales with over 300 employees. Prepare annual operating budgets, forecasts, and ongoing cash flow projections. Establish and maintain job costs, percentage of completion, estimate to complete, variance analysis, and standard costing. Handle treasury management, bank relationship, working capital, and maintain bank covenants. Provide owner/board with monthly financial package. Lead role in opening operations in Brazil and Mexico. Owner/Entrepreneur, Beacon HR, Inc., and RBL Associates Clarkston, MI - June 2006 to February 2011

Provided accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, consulting, benefits administration, and human resource outsourcing services to small business owners. Successfully built and sold company. President, EAS, Inc.

Lake Orion, MI - October 1999 to June 2006

Provided human resource outsourcing services including: payroll, benefits administration, safety, OSHA compliance, and human resource consulting. Lead team in profitability building client base from 25 to over 100 and grew revenue from $4 million to over $30 million. Twice received the prestigious “Future 50 of Greater Detroit” award. Implemented TQM/Balanced Scorecard performance system. Negotiated sale of company and handled transition activities with buyer. Finance Director, APV Baker, Inc.

Grand Rapids, MI - July 1997 to October 1999

APV Baker was a $100 million capital equipment manufacturer of food processing equipment including industrial ovens, mixers, and extruders. Developed job cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and financial statements. Took organizational lead in the deployment of two right- sizing programs.

VP of Finance, Vincam, Inc.

Auburn Hills & Grand Rapids, MI - May 1994 to July 1997 Grew Grand Rapids area sales by 30% in first year, improved client retention and profitability. Participated on IPO team at headquarters in Miami, Florida. Took company public on May 10, 1996 NASDAQ:VCAM (later become ADP Total Source).

Controller, Hy-Form Products, Inc.

Livonia, MI - January 1992 to May 1994

Responsible for job costing, inventory, payroll, general accounting, and financial statement preparation. Implemented ERP system including barcode shop floor data collection. Managed capital spending budget of $1 million.

Accomplishments & Affiliations

University of Michigan, Flint – School of Management Advisory Board Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Board

Leadership Oakland & Leadership Grand Rapids Graduate Accounting Practices Committee - National Association of Professional Employer Organizations University of Michigan Alumni Associations - Life Member Personal

Enjoy swimming, biking, running, camping, hiking, and golfing.

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