Controller

ROBIN L. OLIVER, CPA

Address: **** ****** ****, *********, ** 40509

Phone: 615-***-**** (cell)

E-mail: *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Central Bank & Trust Company, Senior Vice President, Controller (May 2014 – present)

Revised the allowance for loan loss methodology to ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting standards and to improve the timeliness and efficiency of the calculation, including calculation of specific reserves in Microsoft Access, such that the calculation is now complete on the first business day of each month.

Automated elimination entries in the general ledger system and other month-end processes such that month-end close now occurs in one day instead of three days.

Conducted operational efficiency review for the Chief Executive Officer which led to (1) revisions to advisory board structure and timing and content of meetings, (2) revisions to content of board reports to gain efficiencies, (3) simplification of accounting for advertising costs and improved internal customer service with marketing department, (4) identified opportunity to restructure loan review scope and duties to obtain greater coverage in less time, (5) identified need to restructure credit administration department for improved independence, better risk management practices, and increased focus on data integrity, (6) identified opportunity to restructure branch staffing models to reduce and cross-train personnel and enhance the customer experience, and (7) identified opportunity to enhance the vendor management process not only in selection, but in ongoing management of existing systems.

Improved reconciliation process by instituting structure for the timeliness of reconciliation completion and review and elimination of stale dated items.

Coordinated with individuals from various departments to analyze and reorganize how technology costs are managed and allocated to various departments to improve efficiency and ability to better identify cost savings opportunities.

Implemented an internal deferred tax calculation to ensure deferred taxes are calculated and reviewed internally prior to auditor review to prevent internal control deficiencies and audit adjustments.

Instituted appropriate documentation and corrected errors in accounting to be fully compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for all employee benefit plans, and continue to manage the accounting for benefit plans and all other significant estimates in the financial statements.

Identified certain income statement accounts not budgeted properly and revised budget process to ensure all accounts are monitored and budgeted properly and that communication of how these accounts are budgeted is clear to others.

Leading implementation of Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model by organizing and leading CECL Implementation Team, evaluating and implementing vendor software, selecting and evaluating data points, studying loss history trends, and selecting appropriate methodologies for each loan segment.

Supervise personnel which include interviewing and selection, training and development, monitoring work flow, ensuring quality, monitoring and tracking employee performance, and ensuring compliance with bank policies and procedures.

Supervise the preparation of board reports and present to corporate and advisory boards of directors on a regular basis.

Prepare or supervise the preparation of all regulatory reports, the audited financial statements, annual report, MD&A and all financial reports for internal or external purposes.

Coordinate regularly with internal auditors, external auditors, and regulators to ensure a smooth audit and examination process.

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Crowe Horwath LLP, Senior Manager, Financial Services Group (Aug. 1998 – May 2014) Brentwood, TN (Apr. 2010 – May 2014)

Livingston, NJ (Sept. 2005 – Mar. 2010)

Lexington, KY (Aug. 1998 – Sept. 2005)

Managed audits and consulting engagements of financial institutions ranging in size from $50 million to over $4 billion in assets, including both SEC and FDICIA reporting companies.

Managed four initial stock offerings and conversions from mutual financial institutions to SEC reporting companies, which involved ongoing and frequent communication with investment bankers, attorneys, and financial institution executives.

Managed multiple SEC filings related to acquisitions and stock offerings and the related procedures for consents and comfort letters.

Consulted with over 20 financial institutions to implement a framework for SOX and FDICIA reporting to comply with regulations as well as auditing and efficiency consulting for existing frameworks.

Managed up to 60 personnel on various engagements as well as supervised office-wide management functions, including ongoing active management of the client schedule to ensure effective timing of work, productivity of staff, and overall employee and client satisfaction.

Managed the audits of ten healthcare companies for two years due to lack of resources in that practice area, and ensured a seamless transition, proper supervision of staff, and an enhanced customer experience.

Presented audit reports and informational materials to Audit Committees and Boards of Directors on a regular basis.

Led recruiting at various college campuses and was part of the campus recruiting team in each office location which included interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions, and planning events for potential candidates and accounting clubs on college campuses.

Presented and led training on accounting and financial reporting topics to various internal and external groups.

Managed and served as formal coach for staff which included monitoring performance feedback, conducting coaching meetings, and guiding staff through career decisions.

Managed communication and flow of information with representatives of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on multiple occasions as part of their annual examinations.

Supervised internal audits of various bank departments including lending operations, credit administration, secondary market lending, deposit operations, treasury management, interest rate risk management, branch operations, trust operations and administration, and internet banking.

One of five women who served on the executive committee of the Women’s People Resource Network of the firm, responsible for setting the vision and programming of the network.

Elected to the Women into Leadership program and the Leadership Academy, both networks designed to enhance the leadership skills of firm leaders.

Led the customer care council for the financial services group within the firm designed to enhance personnel’s focus and attention to providing an exceptional client experience. EDUCATION

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Bachelor of Science in Accounting - May 1998

PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS

CPA Licensed in Kentucky

Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants

Junior Achievement – Director in North Jersey chapter (Jun. 2008 – Mar. 2010) Junior Chamber of Commerce, Lexington KY

President (Jan. 2003 – Dec. 2005)

Public Relations Chair (Jan. 2002 – Dec. 2002)

Alpha Omicron Pi, Alumni Advisory Committee, Financial Advisor (Jan. 1999 – Dec. 2000)

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