BRAD GOODSHAW
925-***-**** (cell)
Huntington Beach, CA
*********@*****.***
SENIOR FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE LOCATED IN HUNTINGTON BEACH
• Experienced CFO with extensive financial, operational, and administrative background.
• Managed Accounting, Finance, FP&A, Treasury, HR, Purchasing, and IT functions; conducted M&A analysis and International consolidations; developed and refined business models and long-range plans.
• Demonstrated history of working in SAAS, software and other technology industries.
• Adept at working in high-growth, fast-paced, high-volume environments, capital intensive manufacturing environments as well as nurturing start-ups to profitability.
• Improved business analytics, key metric definitions and forecasting and budgeting processes, which resulted in increased revenue, EBITDA and cash-flow and reduced costs of operations.
• Implemented Sarbanes Oxley compliance writing policies and procedures documentation, using SEC experience preparing process documentation while reviewing and filing Forms S-1, S-3, 10K, 10Q and SEC comment letters.
• Presented frequently to Board of Directors, Finance and Audit Committees, Bankers and Investors. MLSLISTINGS INC. 2012 to Present
CFO
Premier Multiple Listing Service for Real Estate listings in Northern CA
• Partner with CEO, senior management and the Board of Directors providing leadership while defining and executing corporate strategy and guidance.
• Promoted to CFO from Controller in year four after successful creation of a for-profit subsidiary, revising internal controls, implementing spending controls, revenue generating initiatives and cost saving strategies that increased free cash-flow by 300%, net income and EBITDA by 50%, which increased profitability and created company value.
• Led selection, purchase and remodel of $8M, 23,000 square foot new corporate office building, including a revenue generating tenant area, resulting in $3M of instant equity and BOD recognition.
• Continuous creation of specifications for new and updated financial and operational systems to drive efficiencies within the finance department and entire organization, including the implementation of a PCI compliant SAAS based billing system and updating this system with the new 606 revenue recognition regulations.
• Prepare US GAAP consolidated financial statements, variance and flux analysis for both income statement, balance sheet and various internal statistical analysis for annual financial audits.
• Manage full cycle accounting close process including financial statements, international accounting operations, commission and bonus payouts, billing, A/R, A/P, GL and fixed assets.
• Built a strong Finance team of six accounting professionals leading to improved finance and system initiatives related to process improvement, financial reporting, compliance and internal controls.
• Develop analysis and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability and performance against budget.
• Maintain repeatable operating processes while controlling systems for all financial and accounting activities including standardizing and accelerating the monthly close process from 14 days to 7 days. GOGRID LLC (formally known as SERVEPATH LLC) 2010 to 2012 Controller
Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) Cloud Computing and Hosting
• Managed the day to day operations of global accounting, finance and billing departments providing strategic guidance to C-level leadership.
• Responsible for financial planning and budgeting, revenue recognition (97-2), deferred revenue, cash management and flow analysis, stock-based compensation accounting and credit negotiation. GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION 2007 to 2009
Business Controller
Supplier of High Purity Microelectronic Acids and Solvents
• Managed the activities of the finance and purchasing functions for the Electronic Chemicals Group including internal/external reporting, forecasting, planning and compliance with all applicable financial reporting requirements (Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP, ISO 9001 certification and internal General Chemical policies).
• Responsible for driving the annual budget process for two separate plants and 23 outside warehouses while interfacing with key executives in all departments to develop aggressive assumptions and achievable targets.
• Responsible for building organizational capability within the finance department and providing influence and direction to the manufacturing department and its leadership team in the pursuit of business goals and objectives within corporate guidelines.
TOUCHPOINT INC. / CARDSTORE.COM 2005 to 2007
Corporate Controller
Real-Time Direct Marketing and Greeting Card Technology and Services
• Top finance position in the company reporting to the CEO, including direct involvement with the Board of Directors and company investors.
• Drove streamlining of the product which led the company to its first year of sustainable profitability.
• Responsible for HR, Audit presentations, Facilities, and Legal as well as all Finance functions including the annual audit, SOX implementation, taxes, G/L, A/R, A/P, I/C, P/R and capital expenditures management along with performance monitoring and operational controls and completed a Section 409A appraisal for stock options. INFORMATIVE INC. 2003 to 2005
Corporate Controller
Brand Influence Marketing Software and Marketing Services Consulting
• Responsible for Finance, HR, all aspects of payroll, international consolidations, budget & forecast, financial statements, including financial controls and audit and tax preparation, foreign subsidiaries and 401K and benefits.
• Coordinate and review the monthly close, including consolidations of foreign subsidiaries in the UK, Singapore, Israel and Japan and preparing monthly board presentations and CFO updates.
• Assist in capital raising activities and investor relations. NAVISITE/CLEARBLUE TECHNOLOGIES 2001 to 2003
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Publicly Traded Managed Services and Co-Location Services and Consulting
• Led merger and acquisition teams while conducting due diligence activities of four separate company combinations into a publicly traded company with $100 million in revenue producing business.
• Reviewed financial statements and operating reports, discovering strengths and weaknesses, working with CEO, CFO, attorneys and accounting staff to review all work-in-progress and reduce potential problems.
• Developed and refined the company business model including sales and pricing strategies and departmental cashflows in the 22 separate legal entities that made up the company structure. VELOCITY HSI 2000 to 2001
VP of Finance and Administration
Publicly Traded Internet Service Provider created by a spin-off from BRE Properties
• Managed finance and treasury while leading team of 15 people including Accounting and Finance Staff.
• Analyzed results and trends for M&A due diligence and to develop and implement improvements resulting in cost saving and operational efficiencies, saving the company over $10 million annually. ASI INTERNATIONAL 1996 to 2000
Corporate Controller and Acting CFO
Real Estate Software and Consulting Company
• Managed Accounting, FP&A and internal IT department including preparation and review of the long-range corporate forecasts and strategic plan along with weekly and monthly cash flow and financial budgets.
• Successfully researched, converted and implemented Great Plains accounting system software for parent company and UK subsidiary including financial reporting for GAAP requirements and M&A modeling. ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO. LLP 1990 to 1995
Audit and Business Advisory Division
• Audit Experienced Senior with SEC experience in preparing, reviewing and filing Form S-1, 10K’s and 10Q’s.
• Involved in the planning and completion of Initial Public Offerings (IPO’s) for various industries including REIT’s for Spieker Properties and Glenborough Realty.
• Led the implementation and subsequent operation of the Hospitality Group for the Northern California office.
• Supervised and planned audit engagements by utilizing delegation and analytical skills to assess risk factors and develop audit strategies while providing guidance and motivation to staff.
• Experienced in SEC financial statement preparation, footnote disclosure and obtained practical application skills associated with accounting and auditing standards as defined by GAAP and GAAS. EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
Bachelor of Arts Economics & Bachelor of Arts Psychology UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
Intermediate and Advanced Accounting
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Zuora, SalesForce, SAP, Oracle, People Soft, Great Plains, Sage, Solomon, MAS 90, QuickBooks, Zuora, Business Warehouse, FRX, Hyperion, Maximo, Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point