Financial Manager

Robert J. Brutofsky Jr, CPA

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Cumming, Ga 30040

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Versatile senior financial manager and Certified Public Accountant. Professional background leading multiple companies in a variety of industries from established to start-ups. Team oriented for successful insight to different perspectives of financial statements and tax returns. Objective oriented with focus on improving the business and colleagues.

Areas of Strength:

Financial Management/Analysis

Business Process Improvement

Global Financial System Implementation

Budget Development & Forecasting

IRS inquiry

Cash & Expense Management

Robust accounting processes and controls

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Risk Mitigation /Compliance

2014-Present Controller, Argenbright Capital (Atlanta, Ga)

Management of seven companies and personal accounting operations

Oversee LLC’s, Partnerships and Trusts

Advise owner with financial decisions regarding tax strategies and cash reallocation

Prepare financial and tax projected impact based on business performance

Prepare financial documents on a monthly and annual basis such as business and financial reports

Analyze and interpret account variances to budget

Prepare forecasts and ad hoc reports based upon user request

Monitor companies’ financial and cash flow positions

Responsible for Accounts Payable, Receivable, invoicing, banking, reconciliations of seven legal entities and monitoring of owner operating expenses/income resulting in consistency of cash flow requirements, expense monitoring and tax planning

Liaison with insurance companies, tax preparers, banking and loan facilities

Lead day-to-day financial needs for the office and various members of ownership; prepare the general ledger, oversee the payment of invoices, assist with other financial activities as needed

Coordinate accounting system upgrades with outsourced IT support

Managed contracts and leases for equipment and real estate resulting in cash flow savings and satisfying timelines

Coordinate financing/refinancing agreements for commercial and residential properties

Coordinate with EY and PwC for tax strategies resulting in tax savings

Develop, track and record elimination entries

2008-2014 Controller, Bellataire LLC (New York, NY)

Responsible for global accounting operations of 3 legal entities

Joint venture ownership resulting in management reports for domestic and European owners

Balanced and managed product inventory across international entities

Established accurate, comprehensive, and informative financial reports going to CEO & Board of Directors assisting with inventory purchase decisions, entity executive performance evaluations, customer pricing, and tax strategies

Responsible for all budgeting, forecasting, controls, and compliance contributing to inventory and customer sales control and loss leader sale decisions

Designed & Implemented NetSuite Financial system to manage complex internal & external

business transactions

Automated manual processes for enhanced efficiency (inventory, AR/AP, Sales, Gross Profit, Balance Sheet, P&L Reports for three legal entities) resulting in current activity-based dashboards, KPIs, reports

Coordinate audit and proper filing of governmental tax returns

Day to Day hands on leadership of all business-critical financial activities

1999- 2007 Controller, Charabot & Co. Inc. (Orangeburg, NY)

Responsible for domestic and global accounting operations of three legal entities

Establish accurate, comprehensive, informative divisional financial reports going to executive team

and foreign parent assisting decisions for domestic and international divisional budget and cash flow planning

Coordinate development & design of Chempax Financial/OSB system to manage internal & external

business transactions

Responsible for budgeting and forecasting controls

Coordinate scheduling of year end audit and timely filing of tax returns

Oversee banking, payroll, 401K, insurance daily activity and relationships

Establish and maintain credit, collection and payable procedures

Responsible for preparation and communication of internal & external financial reports

Ensure compliance of record requirements for auditors and government agencies globally

Recommend/establish policies & procedures for inventory costing analysis providing trends and forecasts

Coordinate computer systems/hardware up grade and maintenance

Review, revise contracts of fixed asset purchases (office equipment, telephone services, vehicles, etc.…)

Day to Day hands on leadership of business-critical financial activities

Robert J. Brutofsky Jr, CPA

1997-1999 Senior Accountant, St. Mary’s Hospital (NJ)

1988-1997 Audit Manager, Frank A. Mortillo, CPA (NJ)

Education: B.S. Accounting, 1985, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford, NJ

Certified Public Accountant New Jersey and Georgia

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