Ross Huebner, CPA

443-***-**** aduzzh@r.postjobfree.com

Comptroller

Key Decision Maker in Mission-Critical Financial Management Initiatives

Forward-thinking and results-driven accounting and financial management strategist with more than 17 years’ experience in leading large-scale accounting operations. Well-respected for thoroughly analyzing sophisticated financial reports as part of formulating sound business decisions. Proven capacity to develop and implement financial management policies and procedures affecting outcomes companywide. Recognized for shedding the status quo and embracing fresh, alternative thinking to address complex business matters.

Consistently promote strong relationships with internal/external entities, vendors, and partner organizations.

Inspirational leader with a track record in galvanizing high-performance teams to embrace a singular vision; lauded for making staff training and mentoring a high priority.

Highly skilled in idea generation and connecting complex and disparate information into a distinct concept.

Tenacious to see projects to completion from concept to launch despite shifting priorities, demanding expectations, and stringent deadlines.

Core Competencies

Microsoft Office Strategic Planning GAAP Business Development Audits ERP IRS Reporting

Project Management Regulatory Compliance Account Reconciliation Payroll Management Great Plains

Sage Intacct Mas100 Contract Management Forensic Accounting Treasury Management Lease Administration

Professional Experience

SH FRANCHISING, LLC., Towson, MD 2019- Present

Vice President of Finance

Direct all accounting and financial management for a National Franchised brand for Senior Helper’s In-Home Senior Care. Provide support and guidance for new and existing franchised locations. Monitors collections of Royalties from 300+ territories on a bi-weekly basis. Manages day to day Cash requirements. Maintain Accounting systems and ensure proper internal controls including development, implementation, and enforcement of accounting policies and procedures that improve the efficiency of the accounting and finance organization as well as the flow of quality, actionable information within the company.

Planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions.

Budgeting

Cash Forecasting

Managing and preparation of corporate and consolidated financials for the management and board on a monthly and quarterly cadence.

Coordinating activities of external auditors.

Research technical accounting issues for compliance.

Maintain GAAP compliant financials, specifically ASC606 and expense recognition.

Direct activities related to efficient cash collection and vendor payments and overall cash management and cash forecasting.

Prepares timely and accurate internal and external operating reports, and other discrete reporting as required by financing and partnership agreements.

Review vendor contracts and agreements for appropriate accounting treatment and deal structure.

Working closely with the senior management team.

Prepares reporting requirements for third-party lenders/investors.

Professional Experience

CORPORATE REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PIZZA HUT OF MARYLAND, INC., Columbia, MD 1985 - 2019

Comptroller (2001 – 2019)

Direct all accounting and financial management for 43 franchised Pizza Hut locations in the mid-Atlantic region. Manage an administrative staff of six to twelve employees in Payroll, Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing Departments. Collaborate with external auditors. Ensure all business and liquor licenses remain current. Manages the Sales & Use Tax. Develop and maintain all banking relationships. Facilitates new store construction and existing store remodels. Assist in the execution of all Commercial Leases.

Manage accounting for $40M in annual sales for Pizza Hut of Maryland, Inc.

Prepare monthly financials for all locations

Manage month end and year end closes (approve entries, reconciliations, research discrepancies)

Hires and oversee the training of all administrative staff

Oversee payroll for 1.400 employees

Maintain fixed asset databases for depreciation

Supervise the business of 21 independent affiliates who provides alcoholic beverages to the franchise

Insure all Federal and State reporting requirements and regulatory compliance are executed

Prepares or reviews for accuracy, and ensures timely filing of all corporate taxes.

Manages annual audits with outside interests

Creates, monitors, and reviews multiple budgets for corporation

Professional Experience

S&W MANAGEMENT, INC. a Commercial Real Estate Company, Columbia, MD 2009 - 2019

Comptroller (2009 – 2019)

Direct all accounting and financial management for multiple site commercially leased locations. Develop and maintain all banking relationships. Participates in land acquisitions for new sites, oversees marketing of leased property, provide administrative oversight of leases for 38 commercial tenants to include negotiating rental contracts and collecting rents. Manage common area maintenance and invoicing tenants for all services.

Manage accounting for a $70M Property Portfolio with $10M in annual revenue for S&W Management Inc.

Prepare monthly financials

Manage month end and year end closes (approve entries, reconciliations, research discrepancies)

Insure all Federal and State reporting requirements and regulatory compliance are met

Prepares or review for accuracy, and insures timely filing of all corporate taxes

Manages Annual Audits with outside interests

Creates, monitors, and reviews multiple budgets for corporation

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Concentration in Accounting

Maryland Certified Public Accountant

Attends 80 hours of Continuing Professional Education, bi-annually.

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