Robert Ganser

http://www.linkedin.com/in/robertganser 203-***-****

Fairfield, CT 06824 acbyvo@r.postjobfree.com

Finance & Operational Manager

Expert in Business Analysis, Logistics Management, & Profitability

Improvement for

Start-up, Turnaround, & High-Growth Manufacturing Corporations

> Implements a "roll up the sleeves" approach to learning the

manufacturing process by building relationships with engineers and line

workers, then incorporates their input to make informed decisions that

accomplish corporate objectives and maximize profitability.

> Analyzes critical business requirements to identify opportunities and

develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for improving

operations and driving business growth, and maximizing profits.

> A rich mix of finance, operations, and team leadership talents

complement diverse industry experience with multinational and profit

corporations.

Management & Leadership Qualifications

Public Accounting Strategic and Operational Planning Technical

Accounting Forecasting & Budgeting Business Modeling GAAP & GASB

Business Product Development Financial Statements Kaizen Lean

Manufacturing Revenue Acceleration Competitive Analysis Margin

Enhancement Internal Control Debt Placement Inventory Control

Advanced Cost Cost Variance Analysis Accounting Systems & Software

Audit Management Development Treasury Capital Return Investment

Visioning / Strategic Planning Sarbanes-Oxley Multi-Site Operational

Leadership Plant Manufacturing VA/VE Project Management Leadership

Experience

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER CONSULTANT-RKG Identity Solutions, Fairfield, CT

2011-Present

Consults with public, private and not-for-profit companies to provide

insight on achieving growth. Advises on strategy, accounting, finance,

operations, human resources, work-outs, SOX compliance, turnarounds and

start-ups. Ensures consistency of execution through marketing, technical,

new product development.

. Formulated and applied financial policies, plans and operations

through account organization and development.

. Performing critical analytical analysis on various financial

situations, and recommending re-engineering, Lean Manufacturing and

programs in areas of improvement.

. Developed financial strategies and coordinated processes of promotion,

communication and training to increase revenues and profits of firm.

CFO / Operations Director-Sachs Plumbing Supplies Inc., Stamford, CT

2009-2011

Challenged to turn around underperforming operations for Sachs Plumbing

Supplies-an independent retail and wholesale distributor of residential,

commercial, industrial plumbing and fixtures. Oversaw all financial

management, accounting, reporting functions, accounts payable/ receivable,

audits, inventory control, advertising, administration, tax, and human

resources activities. Led and managed a team of 10 with P&L responsibility

of $60M. Company sold to F.W. Webb in 2011.

. Returned company to profitability within 18 months by executing a

thorough analysis and identifying improvements across financial

processes, company expenses, inventory management, and warehouse

design.

. Instituted annual strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting

processes that resulted in a proactive, forward-looking budget that

was incorporated into a financial forecasting model to manage cash

flow.

. Reengineered warehouse and inventory operations, facilitating access

to products and safety improvements that increased productivity and

efficiency.

. Selected and implemented a new financial reporting system and

instituted formal processes that improved business controls,

compliance, and financial reporting.

. Developed business intelligence that improved organizational decision

making, increased product availability, and enhanced profitability.

. Improved cash flow by analyzing and restructuring payment policies and

improving customer incentives.

. Reduced operating expenses 30% by renegotiating supplier contracts,

including uniforms, insurance coverage, and advertising. Reduced

insurance benefits by 45% without compromising coverage or service.

. Negotiated successful line of credit with banking institution,

reducing covenants and personal guarantees while promoting

infrastructure upgrades and company growth.

Robert Ganser Experience (Continued)

Senior Auditor & Project Specialist-Haims, Buzzeo & Company, P.C.,

Stamford, CT 2003-2009

Provided audit expertise in the areas of cost control, inventory

management, cash flow, technical accounting, financial reporting, and P&L

management for more than 100 profit and nonprofit clients of Haims, Buzzeo

& Company, P.C.-a full service accounting firm. Recognized as subject

matter expert (SME) for audit, fraud, SEC, GAAP and A-133 compliance.

Managed customer relationships, developed new business, and owned

profitability results for client engagements.

. Designed and executed successful audit programs that tested the

efficiency of client company accounting controls.

. Participated on audit team that identified more than $110k in theft

over a 3-year period at an automotive dealership.

. Defined and determined physical assets and standard cost of products

per contract requirements for a fragrance company during its

acquisition by leading a team in the evaluation and audit of a 40k-

square-foot warehouse of inventory.

. Identified employee theft of $10k in computer equipment for a

nonprofit organization by administering an audit of capital equipment

and appreciation schedule. Delivered findings to senior management and

law enforcement for prosecution.

Corporate Controller / Operations Manager-Best Candle Inc., Greenwich, CT

2001-2003

Senior leadership role reporting to president-acquisition challenged to

startup operations and financial management systems for Best Candle Inc.-

manufacturer and distributor of glass jar, pillar candles. Oversaw

financial planning, capital expenditures, cash flow projections, business

operations, policy administration, treasury, accounts payable/receivable,

payroll, credit, collections, benefits, and HR policies. Managed team of

105 and operating budget of $100M.

. Improved profitability 20% by instituting financial systems and

collecting, analyzing, and reporting on market trends, gross profit,

and margins by location. Determined direct costs and overhead costs

per location.

. Spearheaded the selection and implementation of corporate accounting,

financial planning, and Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) systems

that streamlined financial reporting, tax preparations, and logistics.

. Increased production 30% by selecting and implementing a high-speed

candle injector manufacturing system and Lean Manufacturing, bar code

inventory and cost system for more than 1k products.

. Utilized business intelligence to initiate and direct company's first

strategic operating plan that included impact analysis, software

application recommendations, and short- and long-term investments.

Previous Career Assignments

Controller, Trafalgar Ghurka Leather, Inc., Norwalk, CT

Assistant Controller & Cost Manager, Anton Bauer, Inc., Shelton, CT

Controller, Silikal North America Inc., Waterbury, CT

Senior Project & Budget Analyst, Perkin Elmer Corporation, Space Optical

Aerospace Division, Danbury, CT

United Technology Internal Auditor, Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford CT

Plant and Distribution Manager, Cadbury Schweppes, Stamford, CT

Professional Affiliations & Community Involvement

Member-National Society of Accountants, The Institute of Internal Auditors,

Institute of Management Accountants,

The Financial Executives Networking Group

Veteran-United States Navy

Fund-raiser-Disabled War Veterans, The Stamford Chamber of Commerce

Education

B.S., Accounting and Business Management-Central Connecticut State

University

Accounting and Business Management-Sacred Heart University

Technical Background

Platforms: Windows NT, UNIX, Novell, AS400. Tools/Software: MAS90/200,

DataWorks, Solomon IV, QuickBooks Professional, Open System Accounting,

Quicken, Oracle, dBase, Great Plains, Microsoft Excel/Pivot Tables, Sage

Peachtree, Crystal Reports, MPR, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

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