Robert J. Taylor

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER leading from the middle out to create solid financial footing. Build teams with a drive for vision and ability to deliver impact. CPA. CA.

Transformed an antiquated financial reporting system that tracked revenue by customer rather than product line and costing. Used Six Sigma principles to pioneer a department matrix general ledger charge of accounts to facilitate tracking cost increases by department, projecting business, and reacting to business changes.

Executed a cost-saving sales tax minimization strategy by creating a separate legal entity for routing internet sales to avoid the cost and administrative burden of tracking sales and sales tax rates and filing monthly sales tax returns in multiple states.

Restructured, corrected, and upgraded an underperforming accounting department carrying 6 months of un-reconciled statements with an un-reconciled difference of $1M+, and incorrectly reporting foreign revenue creating the effect of overstating revenue. Replaced a local CPA firm with a Regional firm instituted the company’s first financial statement audit.

CAREER PROGRESSION & IMPACTS

BIDDINGER RENEWABLE GROUP, Tampa, Florida

($50M privately-owned domestic independent solar power producer and solar development, asset management and operations & maintenance services provider with over $210 million in solar plant investments in 13 states)

Chief Financial Officer – 2016 to Current

Selected to fill a 2-year vacant CFO position to oversee the rapid growth of the three separate corporate entities implementing BRG’s solar growth strategy. Member of Senior Leadership Team.

Established the first financial planning and analysis department responsible for delivering portfolio analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Reorganized and grew the accounting department to deliver internal financial reporting timeliness and accuracy as well as external asset management customer reporting excellence.

Managed tight cash flow for a highly leveraged business.

Tampa Bay Business Journal

CFO of the Year, 2016 Overall Winner & Medium Private Company Winner, 2015 Finalist

Financial Executive Qualifications

Six Sigma Black Belt

SEC Reporting

SOX

Cost & General Accounting

Cash Flow Management

Buy-side and Sell-side

Restructuring

Controllership

Financial Planning & Analysis

Budgeting Forecasting

Financial Modeling

R&D, ITC Tax Strategizing

Benefits Funding

Corporate Banking

ACCUFORM MANUFACTURING, INC., Brooksville, Florida

($40M privately-owned industrial safety sign domestic manufacturer with 300 employees)

Chief Financial Officer – 2013 to 2016

Selected as the first-ever CFO to oversee implementation of a detailed standard costing system, bring sophistication to financial reporting and the accounting department, and secure financing for equipment and real estate needs. Lead an 8-person finance & accounting team. Serve on banking partner’s Client Advisory Panel. Member of the Senior Management Team.

Overcame stagnant growth, an inability to cost a work order and determine product line profitability, and tight cash flow. Implemented the first costing system creating a factual basis for product pricing and determining profitability; consolidated loans and leases and secured a lower interest rate. Generated cash flow savings of $400,000+ in 2014.

EXPERIS / PROGRESS ENERGY FLORIDA, St. Petersburg, Florida

($4B electric utility serving 1.6+M retail and wholesale customers)

Planning and Analysis Consultant – 2011 to 2013

Hired into a 3-month contract position during an M&A transition; retained for 2 years amidst escalating turnover. Supported the 2012 rate case settlement modeling and CR3 nuclear plant repair alternatives and filing of the 2012 Nuclear Cost Recovery Clause filings. Prepared monthly operations, maintenance, and capital projects reports.

Automated the budget and financial model reporting processes driving efficiency improvements and significantly reducing the potential for error.

TRINET HR CORPORATION, Bradenton, Florida & San Leandro, California

($200M Professional Employer Organization providing outsourced HR services to 100,000 worksite employees)

Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis – 2009 to 2011

Recruited as a contractor to create 2009 budget following the Gevity acquisition and retained in a VP capacity post-acquisition. Led an 8-person team preparing the $200M annual operating plan and 5-year forecast models. Developed bank presentations, and spearheaded implementation of percentage of payroll billing methodology that preserved approximately $30M in annual revenues.

Restructured the business post-acquisition, dissolving the “us v. them” mentality post-acquisition and building a viable and cohesive FP&A team. Established and imbedded regional FP&A teams that delivered actionable data to the Regional Managers and CEO which provided a level playing field to compare regional productivity.

ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Denver, Colorado

(Multinational professional services firm)

Senior Manager, Transaction Advisory Services – 2007 to 2009

Referred by one of the national practice leaders and hired by the Head of the Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice for the west region to develop the regional M&A market and perform due diligence engagements. Prepared detailed Quality of Earnings reports to facilitate informed buying decisions.

Completed 14 buy-side and one sell-side financial due diligence projects for private equity and corporate clients. Led the due diligence team for a large acquisition including a cash flow model to ensure the Target had sufficient cash-on-hand at closing. Post-closing the EY Partner said … “This was some of Rob’s best work.”

PREVIOUS RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT – 1986 to 2007

Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration – THE HARRISON WESTERN GROUP Director, Operations Finance – DS WATERS LP Finance Director – GABRIEL RESOURCES, LTD. Regional Controller, General Manager, and Six Sigma Black Belt – AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Manager of Finance & Administration – GETCHELL GOLD CORPORATION Administration Manager & Controller – LAC MINERALS & BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION Audit Manager – ERNST & YOUNG Investment Planner – NESBITT THOMSON INVESTMENT FUNDS Professional Football Player – HAMILTON TIGER CAT FOOTBALL CLUB & OTTAWA ROUGHRIDERS FOOTBALL CLUB

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Commerce, Business, and Economics – 1986 University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (IL)

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) (Ontario)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AFFILIATIONS

Independent Director – Rev1 Power Services, Tampa, FL - 2018 to Present

Six Sigma Black Belt - 2002

International Certified Public Accountant Equivalency Exam - 1996

Financial Executives International (FEI) – Tampa Bay Chapter Board Member – 2010 to Present

Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG) – Tampa Bay Chapter Chair – 2006 to Present

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) – 1988 to Present

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