Accounts Payable Human Resources

ROBERT C. FLINT, CPA, CGMA

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P&L Management Process Improvement Strategic Partnerships

Consolidation/Reporting/Analysis Treasury Management Compliance

Financial Strategy & Management Credit/Risk Management Big 4 Public Accounting

Budget Development Planning & Analysis SEC Reporting

Cost Reduction Operational Excellence Multi-unit/Multi-location PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DENTON COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT 1-A, LEWISVILLE, TEXAS 2016 – CURRENT A political subdivision of the State of Texas which operates as a Water Control and Improvement District and has contracted to operate seven Districts included in the Castle Hills Development in North Texas. Chief Financial Officer

Reporting/Analysis: Tasked by the General Manager to organize and lead an accounting/finance department having responsibility for all accounting, Internal and external reporting, general ledger analysis, process and standards development, accounts payable and receivable, fixed asset management, and insurance.

Planning & Analysis: Served as the lead in building the accounting structure including ensuring all District annual audits were completed timely as required by State law whereas previously some were not filed on a timely basis.

Treasury Management: Responsible for all electronic funds transfer review, approval, and release for payment. Signatory for Accounts Payable in-house check processing and manually generated Payroll checks including input into bank system for positive pay.

EYEMART EXPRESS, FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS 2014 – SEPTEMBER 2015 Privately held company owns and operates over 165 retail optical locations across 34 states; employs more than 1,600 team members in the US and generates over $200 Million in annual revenue. Corporate Controller

Consolidation/Reporting/Analysis: Led a centralized accounting department of 10 employees through transition from a company owned by one individual to private equity acquisition having responsibility for all accounting, Internal and external reporting, general ledger analysis, process and standards development, accounts payable and receivable, fixed asset management, taxes, and insurance.

Treasury Management: Acted in absence of Treasurer as Treasury Management responsible for all electronic funds transfer review, approval, and release for payment. Signatory for Accounts Payable in-house check processing and manually generated Payroll checks generating over 400 checks weekly. FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, ADDISON, TEXAS 2013 – OCTOBER 2014 Public company owns and operates over 250 fast casual dining locations under the Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical names; employs more than 10,000 team members in the US and generates over $600 Million in annual revenue. Director of Accounting

Consolidation/Reporting/Analysis: Led a centralized accounting department of 12 employees through transition from former parent company upon termination of services agreement having responsibility for all accounting, consolidation, reporting and variance analysis functions, including working with IT for a successful migration to new PeopleSoft platform. ROBERT C. FLINT, CPA, CGMA • PAGE 2

FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, CONTINUED…

P&L Management: Reduced the inherited month-end close process from two and half weeks to five days by consolidating closing entries and expediting the review of P&Ls to provide information for brand P&L review and ultimately timely and accurate information for Board of Directors.

Compliance: Reviewed existing processes for opportunities for enhancements and efficiencies specifically related to SOX controls to ensure all controls functioning effectively. Worked closely with internal audit to ensure proper documentation maintained to support SOX assessment.

G6 HOSPITALITY (ACCOR NORTH AMERICA)/MOTEL 6 OPERATING LP, CARROLLTON, TEXAS 1992 – NOVEMBER 2012 Company owns, operates, and franchises 1,100 economy lodging locations under the Motel 6 and Studio 6 Extended Stay brands; employs more than 10,000 team members in the US and Canada and generates over $750 Million in annual revenue. Vice President, Finance/ HR (2008 – 2012); Vice President Assistant Treasurer (2002 – 2008); Senior Director Assistant Treasurer (1999 – 2002); Assistant Controller (1996 – 1999); Manager of Administrative Accounting (1992 – 1996)

Budget Development: Promoted to VP Assistant Treasurer and given additional responsibility by the CFO to oversee all budgeting. Led and managed computer tool enhancements and training while coordinating efforts and communicating with IT and Finance. Within 60 days, streamlined processes, reporting, and delivered the final solution for budgeting.

Financial Strategy & Management: Asked by CEO to step in and provide operational and financial leadership to human resources functions to restore order (Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and HRIS). Deployed best practices and Standard Operating Procedures for every aspect of each department; also led annual budget process for all of human resources.

Cost Reduction: Tasked by CEO to maintain a full suite of benefit offerings to employees, reduce the company’s costs despite average 7 - 11% annual increases, and ensure access in all 48 contiguous states. Led a multi-disciplinary project team through full RFP process. Successfully implemented changes and achieved net savings of $500k (2% of total costs).

Process Improvement: Developed and executed an Accounts Receivable centralization strategy to collect property information, send credit applications to customers, and modify POS terminals. Within 9 months, established a centralized direct billing, credit approval, and collection program. These efforts grew revenue $20M while eliminating 50% of write-offs. THE LTV CORPORATION, DALLAS, TEXAS 1987-1992

Accounting and Budgets Supervisor; SEC Reporting Accountant NORTEL, RICHARDSON, TEXAS 1986-1987

Senior Operations Analyst, Internal Audit

DELOITTE, DALLAS, TEXAS 1979-1985

Audit Department Manager; Staff Accountant

EDUCATION

B.B.A., ACCOUNTING, 1979

University of Texas at Austin – Austin, Texas

CERTIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Certified Public Accountant, Since 1981; Chartered Global Management Accountant Microsoft Applications, Oracle Financial Systems, PeopleSoft HR Systems, PeopleSoft Financial Systems PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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