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Robert Vincent Foster, Retired CPA, CTP

Financial Management

ad4n86@r.postjobfree.com • 310-***-****

LinkedIn URL • Los Angeles, CA 90056

Analytical and accomplished financial management professional with 20+ years of extensive experience in financial governance, regulatory compliance, accounting, and international financial reporting. Credible history of overseeing all aspects of financial governance, including board activities, ensuring accuracy in accounting, financial statements, and tax reporting. Expertise in strategic budget forecasting, assuring compliance with state regulations, and efficient management of purchase orders. Proven track record of managing accounting for debt issuance, restructuring, and redemption, along with overseeing domestic cash balances and implementing SAP Treasury Management modules. Proficient in directing corporate regulatory compliance, managing international consultant compliance payments in line with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and leading transfer pricing compliance. Competent in applying Six Sigma methodology to enhance treasury management processes and ensure SOX 404 compliance. Demonstrated ability to implement rolling forecast models and establish SMART goals for funding acquisition and financial growth. Proficient in coordinating data requests from government agencies and managing sustainability assessments. Expert in directing corporate regulatory compliance and regulatory research. Areas of Expertise

• Financial Governance & Reporting

• Regulatory Compliance Management

• Process Improvement & System Execution

• Strategic Financial Planning

• Financial Analysis & Forensics

• International Financial Reporting

• Treasury Accounting & Compliance

• Publications & Thought Leadership

• Cross-Border Financial Management

Professional Experience

American Tennis Association Inc – Largo, Maryland (Remote) 2020 – Present Chief Financial Officer - (Volunteer)

Oversee financial governance activities while serving as board of director member. Ensure accuracy in accounting activities, financial statements, tax reporting, budget forecasting, and statutory compliance. Develop strategies for monetizing merchandising and brand while maintaining trademark protection. Enhance communication channels and partnerships in the nonprofit sports education sector across the United States.

Key Contributions:

● Secured additional funding by implementing rolling forecast model and establishing SMART goals.

● Delivered exceptional assistance in merchandising strategy development by successfully registering trademark.

● Could you please provide me with one or two more of your key accomplishments/contributions for this role; anything that we can measure with $, %, or # would work great!

Northrop Grumman Corporation – Falls Church, Virginia 2016 – 2020 Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Managed corporate regulatory compliance and regulatory research while serving as senior manager of regulatory compliance. Coordinated companywide data requests from government entities, such as the Department of Commerce and Federal Reserve Bank. Led reporting of Corporate Sustainability Assessments, including Dow Jones Sustainability study. Oversaw Hart Scott Rodino reporting to the Federal Trade Commission and conducted forensic accounting analysis for internal fraud. Key Contributions:

● Streamlined processes for Mandatory Disclosures and established regulatory reporting processes in key foreign jurisdictions.

● Managed foreign financial statement preparation and translation aimed at enhancing global compliance.

● Please provide me with one more of your key accomplishments for this role; anything that we can measure with $ or #! Robert Vincent Foster, Retired CPA, CTP

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Northrop Grumman Corporation – Falls Church, Virginia 2013 – 2016 Manager International Financial Reporting

Managed accounting and statutory filings worldwide. Oversaw transfer pricing compliance in Middle-East countries and hedging currency exposure accounting. Developed procedures, policies, and accounting systems for corporate office international operations. Oversaw month-end closing, year-end audit, and tax reporting processes. Managed transfer pricing and foreign exchange compliance according to ASC 830.

Key Contributions:

● Performed accounting for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures in US GAAP and local GAAP.

● Known for managing $30M international consultant compliance payment process for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance. Northrop Grumman Corporation – Falls Church, Virginia 2006 – 2013 Manager Treasury Accounting & Compliance

Monitored international cross-border transactions related to intercompany loans and capitalization. Managed quarterly fair value financial statement disclosures per ASC 820. Led hedge accounting and provided company-wide training on ASC 815 derivative instruments. Supported drafting of FASB or SEC comment letters on financial instruments. Implemented SAP Treasury Management module using Six Sigma methodology. Ensured Treasury Operation’s compliance with SOX 404. Key Contributions:

● Managed accounting for $3B domestic cash balance, including loans, securities, and investments.

● Oversaw accounting for debt issuance, restructuring, and redemption of $4B in fixed debt. Additional Experience

Treasury System Specialist Northrop Grumman Corporation – Los Angeles, California Project Manager Planner Northrop Grumman Corporation – Los Angeles, California Accounting Specialist Northrop Grumman Corporation – Los Angeles, California Equity Partner Gerber & Foster, CPA's Incorporated – Los Angeles, California Senior Accountant Costanzo & Pepper, Certified Public Accountants – Pasadena, California Staff Accountant PricewaterhouseCoopers, Certified Public Accountants – Los Angeles, California Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications Loyola Marymount University – Location? Bachelor of Science in Accounting California State University at Los Angeles Certifications & Licenses

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), California

Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)

Six Sigma Green Belt

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)

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