Senior Financial Executive
Resume:
The CAO looks like an interesting role within your Company. Given my diverse background, I bring many characteristics and attributes you are looking for as well as a mindset/attitude of how can I help the Company achieve its goals.
I welcome the chance to learn more about this opportunity. Please feel free to contac me at 972-***-****.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Brooks CPA, MBA
**************@*****.***
CHRIS BROOKS CPA, MBA
3208 Kimble Drive
Plano, Texas 75025
Cell: 972-***-****
**************@*****.***
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE EXECUTIVE
Increasingly responsible accounting and finance management positions including Controller, VP–Finance and CFO. Successful in distribution, retail, financial services, energy, public, private, domestic and international environments. Accomplished in reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, accounts receivable and organizational structuring through a total team approach. Excellent system and workflow process design skills.
EXPERIENCE
ASSA ABLOY HOSPITALITY, Richardson, TX 9/2008 – Present
Chief Financial Officer
* Led financial efforts which in 2009 achieved 29% income improvement and operating cash flow of 287% income all while sales fell 24%.
* Led efforts to restructure the organization, reduced cost structure 29% in 2009.
* Reduced Accounts Receivable 67% in 18 months. Lowered 2009 bad debt expense by 70%.
* Reduced monthly accounting close schedule to finish by the second workday after month end.
* Greatly expanded reporting and analysis, developed a comprehensive financial reporting package.
* Developed and implemented new sales incentive plans in cooperation with Sales Management.
* Led efforts to integrate Mexican and Latin American financial operations.
* Negotiated contracts with customers, handled legal issues.
* Managed Human Resources, implementing new paid time off and travel policies.
CONSULTANT, Dallas, TX 10/2007-9/2008
Tatum LLC – Assisted TXU with reporting issues around its $45 Billion purchase transaction.
Robert Half Management Resources – Worked with 7-11 on Construction Work in Process.
COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Plano, TX 2002-2007
1st Vice President, Vice President – Finance 10/2004 – 9/2007
* Established and developed the Operations Finance team, directing a staff of 6.
* Centralized all Operations reporting into one group, developed common reporting standards, techniques, methodologies and distribution. Created new Operations reporting and analyses.
* Directed the creation and development of the operations data warehouse, greatly increasing reporting and analysis capacity, effectiveness and efficiency.
Assistant Vice President – Finance 04/2003 – 10/2004
* Established new Distributed Retail reporting team, directing a staff of 13.
* Revised executive reporting books and reports into a more useable product, developed new reports.
* Revised P&L reports into a consistent format across all areas, improved delivery by 4 working days.
* Established relationships with Corporate Accounting, Operations and Incentive Comp.
Contractor 09/2002 – 03/2003
* Incentive Compensation – Prepared incentive compensation calculations for top performers, made recommendations regarding compensation issues and developed new compensation reporting.
BROOK MAYS MUSIC COMPANY, Dallas, TX Assistant Controller, Controller 2000 - 2002
* Reorganized and merged the Accounting and Treasury operations of four acquired companies. Resulted in more efficient and uniform operations as well as saving $200,000 in annual payroll.
* Refinanced a $35 million asset-based credit facility with a $65 million asset-based credit facility.
* Reorganized the month end close process and developed new financial reporting tools.
* Managed multiple financial and bank audits.
* Implemented a new banking relationship, using electronic reporting tools and lockbox services.
* Outsourced the consumer billing process and property management functions.
GLOBAL AUDIO VISUAL, INC., Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Controller 1998 - 2000
* Strategically planned, developed and led the entire corporate accounting and finance function as well as all administrative, human resources, information systems and warehousing operations.
* Implemented MAS90, designing and implementing all workflow processes company-wide.
* Established multiple banking relationships, obtained multiple credit lines with various financial institutions. Negotiated credit lines and payment plans with key suppliers.
SKINCEUTICALS, INC., Controller 1996 - 1998
* Developed and implemented all accounting, budgeting, forecasting and internal control systems.
* Established a new banking relationship, instituting a lockbox, sweeps account and electronic cash management tools as well as developing the cash forecasts.
* Developed and maintained product purchasing and manufacturing forecasts and plans.
COMPUSA INC., Senior Financial Analyst 1994 - 1996
* Prepared all SEC and external financial reports and press releases, including all 10-K’s and 10-Q’s, along with debt compliance reports. Saved $120,000 in annual printing costs.
* Key team member participating in the Company’s $80 million secondary stock offering.
* Assisted in refinancing a $50 million credit facility with a $75 million credit facility.
* Directed investor relations activities, working directly with the CEO and CFO.
MAXUS ENERGY CORPORATION, Corporate Accountant, Revenue Accountant 1993-1994
* Developed and maintained monthly, quarterly and annual management reports.
* Prepared various sections of all SEC reports, including sections of the MD&A.
READING & BATES CORPORATION, Financial Reporting Accountant 1990 - 1993
* Prepared management and SEC reports, developed the operations forecasts and budgets.
COLUMBIA GULF TRANSMISSION COMPANY, Financial Accountant 1989 - 1990
* Prepared all financial statements for internal use as well as for consolidation purposes.
CERTIFICATION and EDUCATION
Certified Public Accountant, Texas – September 1991, Certificate # 056672
MBA - Information Systems & Finance - University of Houston - December 1992
BBA - Accounting - The University of Texas at Austin - May 1989
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
* Information Technology Executive Committee 1995-1998
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Dallas Chapter
* Served as Vice President, Treasurer, Director and have held various committee chairmanships
* Received Presidential Special Recognition Award, 1995
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