Financial Controller & FP&A Professional

Robert Hinkle

**** ****** ******, **** *, San Diego, CA 92104 - 619-***-**** - *******@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-driven financial professional with years of experience in financial management,

Accounting, FP&A, periodic financial closes, and participation in small claims court litigation. Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance. Adept at leading teams and streamlining financial processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Professional Experience

Jan 2026 – May 2026

Veritas Tax & Bookkeeping Services-San Diego, CA

Bookkeeper

Downloaded Bank statements detail into QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop for monthly reconciliations for company clients

Downloaded Credit Card details into QBO or QB Desktop for monthly reconciliations

Prepared monthly Balance Sheets and Profit & Loss Statements

Reconciled BS accounts

Prepared monthly accounting closes

May 2025 - Aug 2025

Amazon Fulfillment Center, San Diego, CA

Warehouse Associate

Pulled products from warehouse bins to fulfill and prepared for shipment customer orders

Apr 2023 – Aug 2024

Mroland Management Services, LLC, San Diego, CA

Controller

Cash Forecasts

Conversion from ADP to Paychex Payroll Processing

QuickBooks Online for A/P, A/R, Periodic period closings, GL Admin

Bank Reconciliations, BS Reconciliations

Accounting Month End close processes.

Tenant/Homeowner Lease Administration via AppFolio

Periodic Budgets and Forecasts Admin & Preparation

Monthly Bud vs Act Reporting

Periodic P&L, BS Reporting

Quarterly Financial meetings

Liaison to Bank partners, employee benefit carriers, CPA, EDD

Oct 2015 – Mar 2023

LBF Travel In, San Diego, CA

Controller

Led the financial planning and analysis processes, ensuring correct financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.

Cash Forecasting and reporting.

Managed the annual budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to set financial targets and track performance.

Global P&L consolidation process

●Oversaw Global Financial Reporting, Balance Sheets, P&L, and the General Ledger.

●Stood for the company for all legal matters and official-government investigations.

●Supervised accounting areas that include AR, AP, Treasury, Banking and Fixed Assets

●Led the conversion of payroll platforms from Sage Payroll to QuickBooks payroll and later to Aggresso.

●Facilitated the 401k program, policy, and procedures.

●Implemented virtual credit card programs with banks.

●Created and authorized international wire or ACH payments.

●Launched payroll system and processed Bi-weekly Payroll and Employee Time Tracker System

●Supported the Controller in managing internal and external audits.

●Oversaw a team of four finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Mar 2010 - Aug 2015

Clean Earth Restorations, San Diego, CA

Controller.

●Prepared P&Ls by division and executed or crafted balance sheet recons, annual budgets, quarter-end closes, tax schedule preparation, and fixed assets/ depreciation.

●Analyzed quarterly/annual revenue, gross margins, material, labor, overhead allocation, and job profitability by customer and division.

●Maintained contract compliance and certification of subcontractors and associated expenses.

●Utilized the process of small claims court cases with delinquent accounts, filing mechanic liens, legal letters, and arrangement of customer payment plans.

●Oversaw staff in AR, AP, Payroll, fleet management, job profitability, and overhead allocation.

●Led strategic planning, marketing budgets, and forecast preparation.

●Other duties included HR management policies and procedures, hiring/firing processes, commissions plans, benefit & health care administration, and worker compensation.

●Tracked general insurance, Auto, EPLI, Cobra, Worker Comp, and Umbrella Policies.

●Trained employees with MS products

Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

Pulse Electronics, San Diego, CA

Financial Analyst

Prepared $200M global operations reviews packages, backlog, and booking reports.

●Managed Global P&L consolidation of the annual budget and rolling forecasts.

May 2008 - Sep 2008

Controllers Group Inc., San Jose, CA

Accounting Consultant

Engineered the weekly accounting processes and drove reporting for management.

●Created new forecasting and budgeting processes and tools.

Nov 2007 - Mar 2008

Creative Touch Interiors, San Diego, CA

Senior Accountant

●Prepared, reviewed, and verified management reports and the accuracy of Journal Entries and prepared divisional P&L & BS statements, financial analyses, and GL recons.

●Evaluated inventory transactions, commissions, and account reconciliations.

Jul 2007 - Oct 2007

NS Microwave, Allied Defense Group, San Diego, CA

Interim Controller

●Oversaw cash flow projections, periodic SEC reporting, month-end close, SOX compliance, monthly P&L, and balance sheet forecasts versus actual activity.

●Facilitated bi-weekly payroll and other general accounting duties.

●Interfaced with ADG headquarters for SEC quarterly and annual reporting requirements, state and national taxing authorities, inventory, fixed asset reconciliations, and cash collections.

Jun 2007 – Jul 2007

Recruit Pro Inc., The Greenwald Company, San Diego, CA

Consultant

●Contributed to month-end close, accounts payables, and accounts receivables.

Jan 2007 - Feb 2007

Invitrogen Corporation, San Diego, CA

Senior Accountant, Vaco Resources

●Collected and Organized month-end journal entries. Consolidated proper internal approval and signatures to adhere to internal SOX compliance requirements.

●Interacted with external auditors and provided proper documentation as asked.

Prior Employment

SEM Director Inc.- Controller

Infineon Technologies - Business Operation Manager

Infineon Technologies - Division Controller

Infineon Technologies - Senior Accountant

Samsung Information Systems America - Credit Analyst

Ross Dress for Less Stores - Accounting Manager

Hewlett Packard - Senior Accountant

EDUCATION

California State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting Option, Accounting, September 1997

SKILLS & LANGUAGES

QuickBooks Online, Aggresso, AppFolio, Sage Payroll, ADP Payroll Paychex payroll, Just Works HR & Payroll platform, SAP, SAP Crystal Report Software.

Proven and successful experience with Small Claims Court processes nationwide. Court case win rate over 80 %.

Languages: Conversational German, Spanish

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