Private Equity Be A

ROBIN ROGGE, C.P.A.

***** **** ***** *** *****, California 92131 858-***-****

Open to Hybrid, Remote, Travel, and On-site

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LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-rogge-c-p-a-44980738 Public and Private CPA Professional

Supporting companies through finance and strategic leadership Areas of Expertise

Private Equity Auditing Budgeting GAAP Strategy Internal Control Forecasting Leadership Cash Flow Management Due Diligence Corporate Finance Analytics Financial Presentations Debt Restructuring Team Player Dedicated Self-Starter Innovative Goal Completion Detailed Oriented Remote Work Environment

Highly accomplished, results-driven financial management executive with many years of progressive experience in finance and operations. A dynamic background in public accounting and private industries. Strategic thinker to streamline business operations. Definite strengths in budget and strategic planning, project management, cash flow projections / team management, system implementations, and overall P & L analysis. Strong qualifications in developing and implementing financial controls and processes in addition to productivity improvements. Solid leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills that develop a rapport at all levels of staff to management to motivate, to complete assignments, improve processes, and commit / adhere to deadlines. Professional Experience

2023 – 2024 Present - VP of Finance - TEK Brands LLC

Mergers and Acquisitions

Board Presentations

Intensive cash flow forecasts

Senior Management financial presentations

H2 forecasting

Cash Management

Inventory allocation

Internal Controls / SOP revisions

Leadership throughout company agendas and processes

Multi-company financial consolidation

2015 to 2023 – VP of Finance – Meridian Rack & Pinion, LLC

Implemented a new financial system MS-NAV in January 2017

Managed 25% Chinese tariffs on a 30-day notice

Lead Procurement to negotiate international terms from BOL to post 30 days at port or warehouse

Partnered with C-Level to opened customer support center in Manila, Philippines to reduce costs, close San Diego warehouse, and improve product margins

Created strategy to executed and track milestones as achieved

Partnered with CEO to restructure the company to eliminate substantial debt and related expenses

Teamed up with CEO obtaining external funding with private equity partners

Resolved and implemented internal processes and procedures to eliminate 22 audit deficiencies

Directed financial and control activities to improve cost savings throughout company

Established strong relationships with bankers and key vendors during liquidity issues

Maintained intense cash management system

Streamline accounting department processes to eliminate repetitive processes to reduce the time needed to do month end close

Played key role during due diligence with 3 private equity groups

Reported to the Board on a weekly basis

Presented financial statements to Senior Management post close 2012 to 2015 – CFO - Surf Ventures Unlimited, LLC

Influence the operations, strategy, building a sustainable business model

Set-up systems, processes, and controls at each level of revenue and expenses

Provide support structure that facilitates growth supporting CEO to focus on growth of the company and product/service

Created strategy to executed and track milestones as achieved

Internal business valuation to support $2M Series A Term Sheet

Assisted with external financing and funding efforts

Successful completion of Series A

Development detailed annual budget and quarterly forecasts

Maintain tight cash forecast inflows and outflows; sought to expand every dollar to its highest opportunity

Managed bank and vendor relations

Integrated NEXCOM TMS system, SPS Commerce military PO system, and Rapid Gate into daily functions to maximize military logistics and store support

Negotiated freight forwarding terms with carriers

Negotiated overseas terms with vendor to source PO financing with vendor

Set-up commission system for external representatives

Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, for management, advisory board, external tax preparer

Created company website

2001 to 2012 – Siemens Divisional Controller, SII / Water Technologies / Bio Clar Segment / RJ Environmental

Note: Hired at RJ Environmental in 1998, US Filter bought RJ environmental, US Filter became part of Bio Clar Segment, Siemens purchased Bio Clar.

SAP knowledge in CO, FI, MM, and PS modules

Responsible for the development, monitoring, and analysis of the overall budget, quarterly forecasting, and year end results

Responsible for financial metrics including EVA, BVA, Warranty, POC, DSO, DPO, DPI, and NWC

Managed $180M of contracts, percentage of completion method

Annual development of internal rates and absorption criteria’s

Co-manager of Operations which includes engineers, shop, and field service departments

Weekly monitoring of projects in North America and overseas with respect to customer commitments, project cost, and financial result expectations

International communication with projects overseas, local involvement with external reps and technical sales managers

Track, forecast, and report contracts booked, won and not booked, and probability of winning

Communicate to local managers of business issues that may directly or indirectly effect the development of financial results and advised accordingly

Review of outgoing proposals, final review of contracts terms and conditions

Analyze and questioned project nonconformance costs, margin enhancement / erosion, project deadlines

Development and implementation of robust internal accounting controls to ensure adherence to best accounting and business practices

Submitted reports and scheduled to Corporate to comply with corporate / external audit requests

Compliance related to government grants and contracts

Saved Siemens $379,000 and received 3i reward for three years from idea by thinking “outside the box”

Direct supervision of accounting and finance staff; encouraging their growth through delegating tasks, stretching their limitations, completing Mid and Annual reviews

Set up and attended PM@Siemens courses for local engineers to be certified 2000 to 2001 – Controller - Tritech Software a privately company generating revenue by providing the municipalities with 9-1-1 software

Manage financial reporting and analysis

Oversight of audit and audit processes

Supervised staff of four people in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll

Maintained renewal support report to avoid lapse in coverage for software licenses 1998 to 2000 – Controller - Marden Susco, LLC a privately held 9 branch distribution company generating $65M in annual sales of pipeline products for the waterworks industry

Oversight for corporate accounting $18M in assets

Responsible for daily cash reporting to management and to bank on a $14M line of credit

Manage financial reporting and analysis

Oversight of audit and audit processes

Supervised staff of six people in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll

Implemented annual branch budget packages, analyzed monthly results, and consolidated results to management

Directed annual financial audits, quarterly bank audits, and BI-annual sales tax audits

Negotiated capital and operating leases

Reported directly to CFO and President

1996 to 1998 – Audit Manager - Nation, Smith, Hermes, Diamond P.C. a large local CPA firm associated with an international firm, BDO Siedman

Assisted BDO Siedman with IPO engagements

Organized start up company’s financial ledger, policies, and procedures

Professional presentations of technical topics with handout materials

Examined various audit software applications to upgrade current software, test runs, 1992 to 1996 – Supervisor Senior - Jassoy, Graff, and Douglas, LLP a local CPA firm

1990 to 1992 – Entry Level Staff - Steres, Alpert, and Carne CPA a large local CPA firm associated with a global firm, BDO

Education May 1990 Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Major in Accounting. Minor in Business.

San Diego State University, San Diego, California. Certification Certified Public Accountant, license #88376 Computer Skills

Netsuite, Microsoft Navigation, Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; SAP, AVPi (TopPlus), Peoplesoft, Tvalue, BNA Fixed Asset Depreciation Program, Eclipse, AuditVision and Ace audit software, Quickbooks, CPA Time Management References available upon request

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