Rob Brauer
**** ******* ****** ( Oldsmar, FL ****7
C: 734-***-**** ( acb9zs@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications
Savvy financial executive with over ten years of corporate leadership
experience. Known for taking initiative, remaining flexible, and thinking
strategically to ensure achievement of organizational goals within
operations as well as the Accounting function. Reliable primary contact
for auditors, state agencies, and consultants for answering procedural
questions and responding to concerns. Knowledgeable about employment
practices and guidelines including I-9 reporting, filing, and records
management.
Proven Areas of Expertise
. Acquisitions
. Budget & Cost Management
. Capital Fundraising
. Contract Negotiations
. Growth & Expansion Strategies
. Productivity Improvement/Process Design
. Profitability & Cost Analysis
. Vendor Relationships
Professional Experience
Teekwood Capital LLC Feb. 2013 -
Current
Head of Acquisitions and Operations
Acquisitions
. RightCashAdvance.com February 2013
o Affiliate site which qualifies clients for cash advances and
presents them to up to 100 possible lenders.
. VisitUSAcom February 2013
o Website providing travel information to potential tourists.
100,000 unique visits monthly, SEO driven. Main revenue is
from Google Adsense. Commissions also derived from Expedia and
Priceline bookings made through site.
. Timeshare Lifestyle March
2013
o Internet advertising company assisting clients in sales or
rental of their timeshare properties. All traffic is driven
through PPC campaigns.
. Sarasota Physicians Guide May 2013
o Print and internet advertising company for physicians/medical
professionals in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Copies of
printed guide distributed to over 700 locations including local
Publix and Walgreens. 75,000 guides printed annually with two
editions each year.
. Pore Minimizerz May 2013
o Affiliate site with 100% organic traffic. Paid commissions when
a click-through sale occurs on the affiliate's website.
Waterford Press, Phoenix, AZ May 2012-Feb. 2013
Waterford Press produces simplified, pocket-sized reference guides to
nature, science, travel, languages and living that have sold over 3.5
million copies worldwide. In addition to its flagship line, Waterford
produces customized nature guides for a number of organizations including
national and state parks, museums, and some of the nation's most prominent
non-profit organizations and conservation groups.
Controller
Top financial position reporting to President/CEO. Oversaw a staff of 11.
Led all Accounting, Distribution and Operations functions for company.
Managed Human Resources activities.
. Updated 6 months of backlogged accounting records.
. Managed all day to day accounting and finance functions including month
end closing, billing, etc.
. Managed $400,000 in inventory over 3 different warehouse locations.
. Reduced obsolete inventory by 45%.
. Introduced sales policies which increased revenue approximately 20%.
. Orchestrated company relocation from Phoenix to Tampa, FL.
Fleetronix, Inc, Chandler, AZ Dec. 2010-May
2012
Fleetronix provides innovative and reliable GPS tracking solutions to
corporations looking to further the success of their fleet vehicles and
transportation assets. Fleetronix offers a user-friendly and seamless
application that allows clients to focus on driving a positive ROI.
Chief Financial Officer
Developed accounting policies and procedures from the ground up.
Successfully transitioned invoices from arrears to advanced billing in
order to improve cash flow. Audited revenue accounts to ensure accurate
billing while successfully collecting 100% of prior billing errors.
. Corrected 18 months of neglected accounting.
. Led 87.7% revenue growth through 2011 YTD.
. Raised $575,000 through venture debt and equity sales.
. Closing on a $2M Venture Capital raise on March 1st, 2012
. Managed all day to day accounting and finance functions.
. Followed the SaaS model for software delivery.
. Completion of company-wide payroll with all reporting requirements.
. Responsible for timely month-end close with reporting to investors.
Flexprint, Inc, Tempe, AZ May 2006-Sept.
2010
Established in 2005, FlexPrint is a full-service document management firm
that helps companies streamline and manage document workflow and output.
Headquartered in Tempe, the organization has quickly become one of the
fastest-growing document output solutions providers in the nation. With
sales and service locations in Tempe, Los Angeles and Chicago, FlexPrint
today services clients in 27 different states.
Director of Finance and Operations
Top financial position reporting to President/CEO. Responsible for a staff
of 24. Led all Accounting and Operation functions for entire company.
Oversaw Human Resources activities such as payroll processing, hiring and
training of staff, and maintenance of files and records. Ensured accuracy
in both Accounting and Human Resources departments and abided by all state
and federal guidelines.
FlexPrint, Inc, continued
. Managed day-to-day accounting and finance functions including month
end/year-end closing.
. Led revenue growth from $200,000 annually in 2006 to an estimated $18M
for 2010.
. Grew accounting/operations staff from 2 to 24 people handling all back
end functions.
. Managed $1.2 million in inventory over 15 different warehouse locations.
. Oversight of Human Resources including payroll, compensation, insurance
coverages, records, and employment for 80 staff including development
and issuance of new hire materials; creation and implementation of
policies and procedures; maintenance of sick and vacation time; and
proper control of personnel files.
. Implemented more specific policies relating to Accounting and Human
Resources ensuring consistency and accountability and improving overall
communication with management.
. Successfully trained managers on new hire procedures, which improved and
eased the hiring process.
PEM Investments, Scottsdale, AZ Nov. 2004-April
2006
Owner/operators of high-quality apartment communities. (NOW PEM REAL
ESTATE GROUP)
Director of Finance and Operations
Supported Accounting and Human Resources functions and activities for
Corporate Office and portfolio of managed assets. Assisted with projects
to meet organizational goals including the raising of capital, research of
potential acquisitions, and profitability analysis of existing portfolio.
. Handled accounting functions for portfolio containing over 3,500
apartment units and 100 employees.
. Oversaw Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing in timely
manner meeting specific, required deadlines.
. Successfully closed the $34.5M purchase of Rio Santa Fe Apartments
through a private placement and Wall St. debt (Lehman Brothers).
. Responsible for property systems conversion upon acquisition of
apartment complexes.
. Converted entire portfolio from cash accounting to accrual accounting
to take advantage of all applicable tax laws and to stabilize swings in
earnings for banking relationship purposes.
. Helped to prepare offering materials and subscription documents for
capital raising activities.
. Instrumental in moving company headquarters from Plymouth, Michigan to
Scottsdale, Arizona.
Post, Smythe, Lutz & Ziel, Wayne, Michigan May 2001- Nov.
2004
Staff Accountant
. Preparation of all forms of tax returns, including individual,
corporate, and partnerships.
. Member of audit staff for private companies, municipalities, and high
education non-profits.
. Responsible for all year end payroll reporting, including 1099's and W-
2's for various accounts.
. Managed general ledger for monthly financial statement preparation for
assigned customers.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Grand Valley State
University, Allendale, MI - 2002
Technology Skills
Microsoft Office Suite; Quickbooks; Quicken; E-Automate; ACT; Sage Business
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