Robert R. Brunner, M.S. **** Big River Drive The Colony, TX 75056

972-***-**** acxlan@r.postjobfree.com

Accounting/Operations Executive

An accomplished accounting and operations executive offers proven success in all aspects of financial and operational management. Capitalizes on operational strengths and minimizes weakness in order to drive profitable growth in highly competitive markets. Elevates revenue performance and creates cost saving opportunities via process improvements while working with IT to elevate systems, tools, and automation.

Areas of Expertise

Team Leadership Internal Controls Purchasing Policy Development

GAAP Compliance Financial Analysis Cost Controls Change Management

Strategic Planning Budgeting/Forecasting P&L Oversight Project Management

Startup Leadership Mergers and Acquisitions IT Management Process Improvement

Staff Development Training & Development Inventory Control Systems Improvement

Select Career Highlights

Made reporting/accounting enhancements and corrected prior year accounting errors for Dunbar.

Drove the implementation of a new ERP system resulting in increased efficiencies at Dunbar

Converted showroom Internet connections to create a $70K annual savings for Pindler & Pindler.

Played a major role in growing Frank Kasmir Assc. 500% and improving productivity from 70% to 135%.

Reduced backorders 50% and achieved significant savings in telecom services.

Professional Overview

Dunbar Products – Farmers Branch, TX (Confidential) 2014-Present

A privately-owned distributor of heat shrink tubing.

Vice President Finance

Oversaw the Accounting Department, including human resources functions such as hiring, payroll, training, negotiation of health benefits, and employee development/discipline.

Reviewed and analyzed financial results and worked with outside tax and accounting firms as needed.

Served as part of the strategic management team and proved vital to completing a small acquisition.

Headed project for replacing ERP system, resulting in labor savings and ability to track stock by lots.

DataWright Corp. – North Richland Hills, TX 2010-2014

A privately–owned publisher of information pertaining to oil and gas permitting and drilling activity.

Director of Administration

Managed a four-member Accounting Department, overseeing human resources functions and negotiations of health benefits/insurance coverage.

Administered budgets and reviewed/analyzed financial results to optimize profitability.

Reviewed and negotiated contracts for office space and equipment leases.

Brought into GAAP compliance, served as liaison with an outside tax and accounting firm.

Facilitated upper management long-term strategic discussions.

Changed AR review procedures resulting in accelerated collections.

Professional Overview Continued…

Pindler & Pindler, Inc. – Moorpark, CA 2008-2010

A privately-owned national distributor of hi-end decorative fabrics.

Chief Operating Officer

Managed a two-member accounting department and IT department.

Indirect oversight of 4 operation managers.

Reviewed and analyzed financial results for a company generating over $25MM in revenue

Negotiated insurance coverage and health benefits for 50 employees.

Revised re-order procedures to lower on-hand inventories by 10%.

Participated in the implementation of a new program to increase memo sample returns resulting in an increase of 10% of samples available for re-distribution.

Frank Kasmir Associates, Inc. – Dallas, TX Prior to 2007

A privately-owned, national, multi-location distributor of decorative fabrics and manufacturer of custom bedding and window treatments.

Executive Vice President/Acting CEO

Performed CEO duties for company with over $50MM in revenues and over 200 employees.

Managed budgets, forecasts, P&L, sales, and business intelligence.

Controlled inventory levels and the valuation process, monitored variances, and improved operational efficiencies for warehouse/distribution, manufacturing, customer service, credit, and accounting.

Negotiated insurance policies and major contracts.

Implemented an e-Commerce presence by designing an on-line order entry system.

Chaired the Quality Committee and oversaw the manufacturing division and custom order processing.

Developed a manufacturing bonus system that drove productivity from 70% to as high as 130%

Drove automation of major processes and seamless integration of acquisitions.

Created a comprehensive customer catalog, including comprehensive pricing grids.

Planned and implemented major relocation for the business.

*Career Note: Prior professional experience includes Treasurer/Controller roles for manufacturing, retail, and distribution firms as well as Staff Auditor for Arthur Andersen.

Education & Credentials

MS, Finance – University of Texas at Dallas BS, Accounting – Millikin University

Certified Public Accountant (Working on Reactivation)

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