Sales Accounting

Robert S. Tucci, CPA, MBA

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Stamford, CT 06902

Cell: 203-***-****

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Profile

Successful senior finance and administrative executive recognized by management for outstanding strategic and operational achievements. Skilled at managing troubled businesses, start-ups or operations in transition by redirecting cultures, processes and introducing new technologies to manage costs and provide for growth. A team builder who has provided strong leadership, innovative problem solving and world-class financial management to both clients and employers.

I.T. Leadership

Strategic Planning Innovator

Tax / Audit Proficiency

H. R. Management

Negotiating Expertise

Treasury and Financing Direction

Sales and Marketing Performance

Operational Consulting Achievements

Achievements

As the Senior Financial Executive of a variety of Businesses I have accomplished the following:

Revised and developed accounting procedures to maintain accounting records in order to create monthly financial statements, cash flow reports and Bank reconciliations where there was none

Performed detailed analysis of company operations and performance – often used in management decisions.

Developed and trained staff to handle accounting functions who stayed on the job for five years, where before the accounting staff turned over every six months

Negotiated with Vendors to accept 10% of amount owed in order to extend life of Company – Obtained 95% acceptance however company went out of business 4 months later.

Successfully Managed Cash Flow during the economic downturn which prevented the closure of the business or bankruptcy protection

Improved collections of both domestic and international receivables by more than 20%

With business unit managers designed and automated Executive Information Flow program which identified and developed key information for senior operating executives giving them immediate information to manage and improve their operations

Developed and implemented competitive vendor bidding policies and procedures as well as personally negotiated directly with vendors resulting on average in a 15% reduction of cost.

Developed and oversaw cost controls of 20% including staff reductions while maintaining efficiencies

Developed a long term Strategic Plan and annual and quarterly budgets, which provided product direction to reduce exposure and increased gross margins by 6%

Review product acquisition utilizing ROI analysis, payback period, NPV, IRR, Breakeven Analysis

Developed alternative financing methods such as contract acceleration of up to $100 million in Trade Receivables and non-debt financing of product development of $5 million

Performed Due Diligence for acquiring and acquired company situations

Established and responsible for new Toy division, including sales, marketing, purchasing and financing new operation.

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ETRONICS INC – Brooklyn, NY 2004 to Present

CFO/Controller

E-Commerce & Retail Store of electronics, household & Kitchen small and large appliances, and Toys with sales up to $60 million

RAVE ADVERTISING LLC – New York, NY 2002 to 2004

Controller

Start-up Print and Media placement company with annual revenues of $12.7 million

FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT INC – Stamford, CT 1992 to 2001

CFO/Co-Owner

Start-up syndication company responsible for sales and distribution of film rights to television stations resulting in annual sales of $6 million

1980 to 1992

1987 to 1992

1986 to 1987

1983 to 1986

1980 to 1983

VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC, Entertainment Group

Divisional Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Planning & Development

Director of Financial Planning

Manager of Accounting

Sales, production and distribution of film and series rights to domestic and international stations resulting in $463.5 million in sales.

Previous Work History

Senior Auditor - ALEXANDER GRANT & COMPANY, Certified Public Accountants

Part Time

Financial Advisor - American Express Financial Advisors – Independent Contractor

Tax Practice - Individual and Small Business Practice

Adjunct Lecturer - Mercy College & Pace University

EDUCATION The Bernard M. Baruch College of the City University of New York

Masters of Business Administration in Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

PROFESSIONAL Certified Public Accountant, New York

LICENSE AND American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

AFFILIATIONS Series 7 License (Inactive)

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