ROBERT M CONNOR, CPA
Email: ac8xzv@r.postjobfree.com
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Harwich, MA 02645
CONTROLLER
Increase revenue, lower cost and improve cooperation between all departments. Senior executive with over 25 years as hands-on CFO in mid-sized manufacturing companies and Non-Profits with experience in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cash management, controls for multi-state manufacturing, government accounting and contracts. Team leader with competitive personality that stresses team concepts with all groups (Sales, Production, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology). Core competencies:
Project Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis
Process Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis for Government Contracts
Negotiating Government Contracts Requiring COPD
Outstanding Oral and Computer Financial Presentations & Analysis
Training, Developing and Motivating Staff
HR, Benefits & Risk Management
Formalizing Accurate Bidding Process
Operational & Capital Budget Preparation
Banking & Insurance Management
Inventory Management and Internal Controls
Strong Computer Skills
Federal and State tax returns
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ironsides Technology 2017 - Present
A start-up print software company providing solutions for highly confidential ink jet printing literature.
Controller/COO
Design and maintain accounting systems
Prepare all financial reports, budget & cash slows
Conduct weekly operations meeting
Supervise software support personnel
Prepare all Federal and State tax returns
Manage Human Resource Department
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JOHN F KENNEDY HYANNIS MUSEUM 2017 - Present
Non-Profit museum that educates the public on the life of President Kennedy and conducts educational programs for high school and elementary children.
Controller
Prepare weekly, monthly, and yearly financial reports
Prepare budgets and cash flows
Prepare all government reports
Record daily financial activity
Prepare reports for monthly Board of Director meetings
Provide advice to increase profitability
Herley New England – Woburn, MA 2001 to 2017
A national defense contractor with annual sales of $45 million. Company designs and manufactures complex microwave components for air, land and sea radar systems for US and foreign militaries.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Accepted position while company was losing money and had lost control of its accounting system and within twelve months developed a strong, accurate and quick response system that revitalized the company into a highly profitable and fast growing organization (16% annual growth).
Key Accomplishments:
Developed bidding procedures that raised profit margins by 18 basis points and increased cash flow to 37% of sales
Instituted procedures and methods to monitor project costs which lowered costs, inventory levels and increased margins
Implemented formal budgeting process and financial presentations that are reviewed in monthly meeting of executive staff and senior managers
Reduced receivable days outstanding by eliminating billing errors and improved collection procedures
Developed employee handbook and code of ethics
Improved team concept and instituted programs to motivate employees and increase output
Instituted inventory reporting procedures that lowered quantities and reduced waste
Managed staff of 8-12 responsible for Finance, IT and HR
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American CPL – Watertown, MA 1979 – 2001
A manufacturer of industrial liners and plastic cutlery with sales of $28 million. The company injection molded and extruded plastics in its facilities located in four states and distributed throughout US.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Recruited to manage staff of 8 responsible for all Accounting, IT, HR and Administrative functions and develop relationships with banking industry. Challenged by negative cash flow and declining sales which were both reversed in a few years.
Key Accomplishments:
Originated and completed six successful refinancings (Bank of America, Fleet Bank, GE Capital, CoreStates, etc.)
Negotiated and directed the purchase of two companies and the disposal of one division piloting a smooth transition
Implemented an ERP system and took the role of project leader
Installed an advanced production planning system
Developed and maintained a cost accounting system that insured timely and accurate reporting and required accountability for performance and spending
Obtain venture capital financing to purchase company
Played major part in successful growth of the company and its financial success.
Improved communications and relationships between the corporate office and manufacturing facilities with monthly meetings.
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EDUCATION
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA Executive MBA
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA Bachelor of Science, Accounting
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant Commonwealth of MA
Securities Financial Principal
ASSOCIATIONS
CFO & Board of Director, UVTech Systems Inc.
CFO & Board of Director, Solutions Benefiting Life (Non-Profit)
CFO & Board of Director, Solutions Benefiting Life (Non-Profit)
CFO, Ironsides Technologies
Member, AICPA,
Member, MA Military Affairs Council
Chairman, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Charity Golf Tournament
Member, Concord Country Club & Cranberry Valley Golf Course
References are available on request.