Robert Buznego CPA

Mobile: 305-***-****

email: ad2j0d@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbuznego/

PROFILE

Seeking permanent accounting and finance leadership opportunity: CFO, Controller, Accounting Manager, Sr. Lead Accountant: Month-End, Fixed Asset, Reporting, GL Recs, Advanced Excel, Financial Planning, and Internal Control Compliance. Active Certified Public Accountant with a Master of Business Administration and over 20+ years of diversified Accounting, Finance and Strategic Financial Analysis. Ability to identify current revenue trends, projections and growth opportunities partnering with Executive Management in developing Analysis leading to increased revenue, profit margins and EBITDA.

• Financial Reporting GAAP & IFRS

• Financial Controls & SOX

• Financial Planning & Analysis FPA

• Data Warehouse, Business Analytics

• Transformation ERP Project Liaison

• Complex Excel Financial Modeling

• Leading Teams & Technology Projects IT

• Merger & Acquisition Strategies M&A

• Operations Analysis, Fixed Asset ERP Controls

• ERP: Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics, GP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROBUZ CFO SERVICES

2013-PRESENT: ROBERT BUZNEGO CPA/MBA: CONTROLLER, SR. CONSULTANT

• Contract Sr. Accountant, Month-end Closing, Financial Statements, Financial Planning & Analysis, Fixed Asset Control, Budgeting, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Legal, Human Resources, Tax and Strategy.

• Oracle project lead and defining legal entities, ledgers, reporting currencies, sub ledger accounting, Intercompany accounts, and experience with Oracle: General Ledger, Payables Receivables, Cash Management, Assets and Purchasing.

• Contract Interim Accounting Services: Sr. Accountant, Lead Accountant for companies requiring temporary resources to handle existing workload, transformation of processes, and hands on Sr. Accountant.

• Oversees all administrative functions: legal, accounting, finance, ERP, Process Improvements, Interim Accountant Private Equity. Controller/Finance Director for Business and strategic business partner for CEO. TRACFONE WIRELESS

2011-2013: VP/DIRECTOR FINANCE & CONTROLLER (2001-2013)

• Hands-on Controller for acquisition of DLA, America Movil Media Content company, DLA implementing internal controls, policies, and procedures, GAAP/IFRS and cash flow projection for parent company funding requirements.

• Hands-on Finance Director responsible for month-end closing, financial reporting and management reporting requirements for parent company meeting reporting deadlines for America Movil. Identified costs to streamline the organization and increase working capital for acquired subsidiary. Transitioned for new acquisition the chart of accounts, financial reporting, and budgeting requirements for America Movil Parent Company.

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2003-2011: VP/DIRECTOR OPERATIONS FINANCE (2001-2013)

• Managed hands-on Financial Planning & Analysis for Controller’s department preparing analysis for Sr. Management of weekly performance results of sales, operations, call centers and corporate G&A. Defined KPIs that defined the operational tools required to manage performance and setting SLA’s for sales, operations, call center and Information Technology.

• Managed call center workforce management and analysis team and responsible for FP&A and budgeting for the G&A, operations, call center and information technology. Prepared analysis of call center performance for management review identifying areas of improvement and cost savings initiatives. Designed a strategic project management plan to outsource call center operations to global locations in Argentina, Guatemala, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Mexico using VoIP saving $80 million dollars annually.

• Implemented Cognos Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse across TracFone to develop analysis, key metrics, and managed core business units with real time information. Ongoing development of Oracle financial reports and complex analysis prepared to identify issues and diagnose areas of improvement within Sales, Operations, Information Technology and Customer Care. 2001-2003: DIRECTOR ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL REPORTING (2001-2013)

• Managed hands-on Controller’s department and managed accounting and financial staff responsible for all general ledger, financial reporting, analysis and internal controls for subsidiary of America Movil, a Mexico publicly traded company.

• Review of all month-end entries and accruals for closing process to ensure accurate and timely Financial Statements on the fifth working day of the month. Review of balance sheet and profit & loss by cost center including variances analysis versus budget quantifying explanations for management team.

• Implemented financial reporting improvements through the implementation of Oracle Financial upgrade to prepare automated Financial Statements required by America Movil Parent Company. Defined chart of accounts, updated accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance to Parent company directives, GAAP compliance and ensured compliance to internal controls. REGUS BUSINESS CENTER

1998-2001: CONTROLLER

• Directed hands-on financial functions for Latin America division of $2 billion international UK publicly traded company. Ensured that regional countries were complying to U.S. GAAP and Parent Company directives.

• Development of financial organization for multiple countries throPage 3ughout Latin America during the beginning of the expansion of Regus into Latin America and responsible for consolidated Latin America Financial Statements.

• Directed Finance Directors in all aspects of accounting, audit, budgeting, forecasting, and tax compliance for Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Panama, and Peru.

• Implemented Hyperion Reporting software for the region streamlining the cycle time on monthly financial reporting, budgeting and quarterly forecasting.

BUREAU VERITAS

1996-1998: CONTROLLER

• Hands-on manager for staff of 10 for Americas division of a $4 billion international French publicly traded company ensuring compliance to U.S. GAAP and meeting reporting deadlines.

• Performed and managed all finance department functions including specialty areas of tax compliance, treasury payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivables and collections and worked with operational department heads.

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• Implemented interim financial reporting module during Latin America expansion to fully automate all reporting to Parent Company in France eliminating manual reports, improving cycle time and accuracy of all reports.

• Streamlined all regional consolidated reporting through JD Edwards’s implementation and coordinated with Parent Company reporting requirements, chart of accounts and internal controls. MCLANE COMPANY (PROSOURCE DISTRIBUTION}

1995-1996: DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING

• Directed a team of 45+ associates including 3 supervisors with total disbursements of $4 billion dollars annually for U.S. publicly traded company ensuring monthly closing was timely with accruals for Inventory received not yet invoiced.

• Ensured inventory control with minimal shrinkage and cash disbursements for all corporate and inventory purchases with follow-up on receiving documentation.

• Relocated the East and West region accounting departments from Cleveland and Chicago to Coral Gables, Florida hiring and training new staff with no interruption to business.

• Upgraded the Chicago operations from legacy mainframe application to Oracle ERP and changed internal processes to fit delivered Oracle software with minimal customization to system. EAGLE BRANDS

1992-1995: CONTROLLER: DE LA CRUZ GROUP: (ANHEUSER, AUTO DEALERSHIPS, COCA-COLA)

• Prepared combined financial statements and directed accounting, finance, and tax functions for all affiliated companies. Served as chief accountant with responsibility for all subsidiary controllers for 800M in revenues.

• Coordinated all corporate-wide accounting functions for diverse beverage Budweiser distribution and Coca- Cola manufacturing and automotive Honda and Ford dealerships including audit with Price Waterhouse.

• Led acquisition team for due diligence of the Puerto Rico Bacardi Coca-Cola distributor and developed financial models forecasting EBITDA, reduced purchase price and secured necessary financing.

• Closed the acquisition of a new Ford dealership; organized and set-up accounting department; established internal controls, Ford manufacturer reporting requirements and system set-up and training. Accountable for all auto dealership month-end closing processes and the review of the Factory Financial Statements. EDUCATION

• Barry University, College of Business - Master of Business Administration (MBA) Finance

• Florida State University, College of Business - Bachelor of Science (BS) Finance & Accounting CERTIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS & LANGUAGES

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Florida: No. 23530

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants & Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

• Bi-lingual English & Spanish - Native & Full Professional Proficiency

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