Robert W. Middlebrooks

Silver Spring, Maryland **902

214-***-****

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Senior Executive with twenty plus years of professional leadership experience with proven results in business acumen, innovation, communications, human resources, and business intelligence. Among those worked for are Arthur Andersen, Bearing Point and Deloitte consulting firms. Significant experience in federal government, non-profit and corporate sectors both domestic and international. Areas of expertise include:

Financial Reporting

Operations Management

Client/Vendor Management

External Auditors/Bankers

GSA Schedules

SME Finance

USAID Compliance and Contract Management

Payroll

IT Management

Board of Directors Reporting

Budgeting

Strategic Planning

Policy Management

Training

Human Resources

Automation of Processes

Employee Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

International Conservation Caucus Foundation Georgetown, DC 2/2022 – 3/2023

International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF) and ICCF Group headquarters are in Georgetown, DC. International non-profit for the advancement of Conservation governance both in the United States and internationally by building political will and providing on-the-ground solutions.

Chief Financial Officer

Headquarters supports local and international offices of more that 15 locations globally with more than 50 staff. ICCF and ICCF Group combined average $15-20M in revenue per year.

As a collaborative member of the C-suite, strategic planning was put into place with cash flow projections, updated A/P solution, secured banking relationship and modernized the overall effectiveness of the Finance Department.

Supported more than 20 ongoing programs with International Program Manager and increased visibility into expenses and reporting to grantors.

Created a significantly stronger communication relationship with grantors and our teams in the field with significant growth in confidence of the new financial management team.

Led significant effort to clean up the financial system and clean up the books and reduce debt by more than 50%.

International Eye Foundation, Kensington, MD 8/16- 5/2020

International Eye Foundation's (IEF) headquarters is in Kensington, Maryland. Sub-prime Technical Assistance Group (TAG) supporting an international office of 9 averaging $5-6M in revenue per year.

Chief Financial Officer

Organized strategic planning and budgeting yearly with programs and divisions of International Eye Foundation (IEF) across 22 countries globally to produce operational and conceptual goals.

Collaborated efforts with C-Suite to secure USAID contract to Prime for $11.4M over 5 years.

Cemented a relationship with IEF and a third-party IT vendor to entirely upgrade all IT systems, technology that gave IEF connectivity across the globe and ongoing support within budget.

Vetted and hired new direct mail processing company and creative organization to assist in social media, printing organization and creative services for donor mailings under budget.

Developed new streams of revenue via Internet, social media and networking that led to an increase in overall income and cyber footprint across the globe that also increased IEF’s educational awareness for sight issues for the public.

Organized and led the effort to upgrade and maintain a healthy working environment of IEF’s office building in $115,000 project.

Developed new policies and handbooks for implementation within the workplace that addressed every possible scenario that could arise in our modern local environment and globally.

Day to day operations of the organization’s finance, operations, and audits.

Robert Half Finance & Accounting, Washington, DC 01/15 – 10/15

Robert Half is a company specializing in recruiting & staffing.

Victory Fund/Victory Alliance/Victory Institute (Interim CFO)

Victory Fund provides campaign, fundraising and communications support to LGBTQ+ candidates to increase the number of openly LGBTQ+ elected officials across the world.

Maintained financial planning and Board reporting as part of executive leadership for a political action organization through a 501(c)3, 501(c)4 & 527.

Developed cash flow and financial models for financial situations in the companies for Board of Directors.

Controlled budgeting, accounts payable, analysis and advising to Board on all financial matters.

Initiated and closed the audits, including any resolution activities.

Through arrangements with vendors and A/P modeling, over 60% of debt was paid during Robert’s time with Victory Fund.

Revised and updated corporate policies, protocols, and employee handbooks.

Randstad Finance and Accounting 12/12- 1/14

Randstad is a company specializing in recruiting & staffing.

NPR & Catholic Charities USA (Interim Finance Manager)

Catholic Charities USA is a 501(c)3 headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. NPR is a 501(c)3 headquartered in Washington, DC.

Prepared and monitored the Division budget of $40+ million and 14+ cost centers and capital budget; oversaw conformance to budget and advises the executives of variances from plan monthly.

Led budgeting, analysis and advising activities for Vice Presidents and managers on financial matters.

Developed cost estimates for special projects budgets.

Created Continuity of Operations Manual for the Accounting & Finance Department.

Developed allocation policies and procedures as well as other audit findings that were unaddressed.

Designed Navision working guide for departments use in training and reference.

Led teams to close the yearly audit for FY2013.

Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC), Washington, DC 9/11-2/12

Not-for-profit multi-stakeholder membership organization dedicated to advancing an effective and efficient patient centered medical home environment. PCPCC had revenue of $6M and 74 members.

Director of Finance and Administration

Resolved audit discoveries within finance and administrative areas in their 501(c)3 and 501(c)6.

Created accounting policies and procedures, internal controls and an affiliation agreement between the non-profits and an employee handbook that detailed all benefits and policies related to HR.

Launched and managed the audit via an external firm that resulted in a significantly cleaner audit with no qualified findings compared to their previous years audit and delivered findings to the Board.

Implemented new third-party payroll, 401k, and bank accounts; carried out a transition of all accounts within two months, giving them more transparency and the ability to be a paper free office.

Managed office relocation, including procurement of all new office furniture for 1100 square foot office space for a staff of five with total savings of 20% realized.

Reinstated corporation’s licenses to operate within the District of Columbia, as it had been revoked.

Ensured full reconciliation of newly entered accounting in QuickBooks, as their system of record.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Washington, DC 7/09-8/10

Booz Allen's headquarters is in McLean, Virginia. Booz Allen has revenue of $7.9B, and 26,100 employees.

Defense Logistics Agency (Associate)

Subject Matter Expert (SME) in finance for the Federal Government.

Performed financial reporting for corrective actions and environmental costs associated for clean up.

Audit readiness to avoid risk of material misstatement of estimates for potential audits.

Deloitte Consulting, Washington, DC 12/08-7/09

Deloitte is a management consulting firm that provides audit, tax consulting, enterprise risk and financial advisory services for businesses. Deloitte has received a total of $25.9M in funding

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Senior Consultant)

Subject Matter Expert (SME) in finance for the Federal Government.

Managed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) budget execution and formulation activities, including all monthly and quarterly reporting for CFO.

Developed materials including office guidance, policies, handbooks, and job aids for the office of the CFO.

Coordinated and managed budget formulation schedules that met agency deadlines for integrated planning guidance, POMS, OMB-123, OMB-133, congressional justifications and questions for the record (QFRS).

Created training materials and conducted training for analysts on obligations, acquisitions, Federal Financial Management Systems (FFMS), spend plan, contracting, DCAA regulations and FAR/DFAR in accordance with GSA schedules and appropriate laws.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Texas Christian University BBA Fort Worth, Texas May 1998

ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL EMPHASIS AREAS

Microsoft Word, Access, Power Point, Excel, Lawson, Business Intelligence Software, PeopleSoft, Quattro Pro, QuickBooks, Deltek, Dynamics, ERP systems, Sage, Payroll & 401k processing, Crystal Reporting, Navision and International Money Transfers for Programs, SharePoint

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