ROBERT DRURY

Morristown, New Jersey ***** ( C: 973-***-**** ( acgq9u@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE-LEVEL LEADERSHIP: FINANCE

Advertising ( Broadcasting ( Digital ( Television & Film

A Finance and Accounting professional with advertising, broadcasting,

digital and film experience

. Leading planning and analysis for operations and new business strategy

designed to improve profitability and cash flow.

. Proven history of success implementing financial process improvements

that secure multi-million dollar bottom-line results and establish

strong foundation for future growth.

. Valued partner to executive-level leadership through comprehensive and

detailed analysis / reporting and systems and procedures, and change /

risk management strategy.

. Talent for building, developing, mentoring, and leading high-

performance teams in critical controls of all day-to-day accounting

requirements.

Core Strengths

Financial Operations Management Team Mentoring,

Training, Leadership Financial Analysis & Reporting

GAAP Compliance

Strategic Planning Accounting Systems &

Oversight Due Diligence Process

& Procedure Improvement

Capital Budget Management Internal Financial

Controls

Systems Development Financial Information

Systems

Contract Negotiations Credit & Collections

Facilities Management Audit Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COX REPS, LLC, New York City, New York ( 1994-Present

Integrated digital media and broadcasting advertising company representing

over 350 local television stations with over $120 million in yearly

revenue.

Vice President / CFO

The primary leadership force for financial management, planning and

analysis as leader of 35-person team across 5 divisions.

> Consistently ensure reporting accuracy and GAAP compliance while

coordinating demanding business and finance functions including

investment analysis, accounting and controls, credit and collections,

review of legal agreements and revenue reconciliations.

> Actively partner with President to lead financial planning strategies

and KPI analysis.

> Oversee capital budget management strategy new business deal analysis.

> Mentor, coach, and develop teams to maximize performance levels

Achievements:

. Contributed to revenue increase of 50% and 32% market share growth

through leadership of due diligence, cash flow analysis and

acquisition negotiation for 2 advertising sales firms.

. Facilitated more than $50 million in annual growth by establishing

financial controls and processes for new business lines and assessing

new proposals.

. Secured over $2.6 million in savings through analysis/negotiation of

many lease agreements.

. Enhanced executive-level decision-making by implementing comprehensive

management and KPI reporting tools assessing customer acquisition and

control of sales compensation.

ROBERT DRURY ( Page 2 973-***-**** ( acgq9u@r.postjobfree.com

Controller

Financial reporting, revenue reconciliation and supervision of Payroll,

Accounts Payable and Credit and Collections.

> Restructured staff and modernized forecasting and accounting

processes.

> Improved GAAP compliance and audit documentation.

> Automated revenue reconciliation process.

Achievements:

. Reduced closing cycle times 20% by implementing Great Plains General

Ledger and Accounts Receivable systems.

. Reduced overhead expenses by over $1 million per year and decreased

annual expense growth to less than 2% through re-organization of all

accounting functions.

. Decreased time required to collect on delinquent accounts from over 60

days to less than 40 through targeted overhaul of collection

procedures.

. Automated and controlled all aspects of revenue cycle, from billing

recognition to accounts receivable, through design and introduction of

comprehensive contract management system.

. Assured 0 material weaknesses as coordinator of annual audits.

Prior Positions:

Controller, Paramount Studio Group, Hollywood CA, a division of Viacom,

Inc. 1989 to

1994

Director of General Accounting, Paramount Pictures - Corporate Office 1986

- 1989

Sr. Financial Analyst, Reuters U.S., Inc. 1985 - 1986

Sr. Financial Analyst, Cablevision Systems, 1983 - 1985

Sr. Accountant, KPMG Peat Marwick, 1980 - 1983

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration: Finance

New York University, New York City, New York

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

St. John's University, Queens, New York

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant, New York State

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Financial Executives International

Media Financial Managers Association

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