BOB WINKER
Corporate Controller
Austin,TX
Summary
Corporate Controller with 20+ years of progressive accounting experience leading medium to large Accounting teams, franchise organizations, start-ups, and $20M-$50M mid-level businesses. I have led existing teams, operated as the sole practitioner, and built Finance teams from scratch. My track record of identifying and implementing process improvements allows me to quickly provide measurable value to the bottom line. Through my transformative capabilities and change management skills, I teach my team how to look inside the numbers to discover the true value of the data. My objective is to create a culture where Finance is not only a trusted partner, but a measurable value-add to the success of the business.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Skills
Business Analysis
Financial Statements
Sage Intacct
Change Management
KPIs / OKRs
Strategic Planning
Process Improvement
FP&A
Advanced Excel
Sales Management
Revenue Recognition
Month/Year End Close
International Expansion
Systems Implementation
Payroll
Tax Compliance
Human Resources
QuickBooks
Qualifications Summary
- Finance professional with an exceptional vision for all aspects of business, superior analytical skills, and a talent for identifying revenue increasing and expense reducing measures
- Expert in process management resulting in reduced time, increased accuracy, and the ability to free up resources
- An outstanding leader and motivator with an aptitude for change management
- Excel in problem solving and communication as a leader, as well as part of a team
- Excellent understanding and implementation of accounting principles
- Strong background in financial management, strategic planning, P&L, month end close, payroll and budgeting, while always looking to streamline existing operations and develop new procedures
Work History
Corporate Controller
Status Labs, BLP And Sensei Advisory
Austin, TX
10.2017 - 04.2023
- Directed founders decision-making and planning by establishing structure around accounting, finance and human resources
- Guided business through 300% revenue growth and international expansion
- Constructed annual revenue and expense forecasts, including departmental budgets
- Managed payroll and commission processing for 100+ employees across 10+ states and 3 international locations
- Established business presence and navigated accounting and payroll compliance in UK, Germany and Singapore
- Onboarded larger CPA firms in US, UK and Germany to stay ahead of emerging complexities
- Implemented Transfer Pricing framework and processes
- Responsible for direct C-Suite reporting regarding cash, tax, payroll, benefits, KPIs / OKRs, and strategic planning
- Oversaw efficient operation of daily, week, monthly processes, while focusing on larger initiative and growth strategies
- Created and centralized Operations department monthly spend tracking system utilizing virtual credit cards (Ramp) and finance software integration
- Instituted payroll processors, medical benefits, employee retirement, pet benefit and health saving programs
- Codified commercial insurance including cyber and E&O
Corporate Controller
5 Point Enterprises, LLC
Austin, TX
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Successfully implemented ERP (Intacct), migrating 36 individual QuickBooks files into a single consolidated set of financials
- Managed 15 Accounting professionals, including Billing, AP, Cash Management, Payroll and Staff Accountants
- Shortened monthly close cycle by 30% while decreasing department headcount by 40%
- Created and delivered monthly, quarterly and yearly financials and directly interfaced with Executive Team regarding results and corrective actions
- Significantly reduced errors by building in numerous data verification checkpoints during monthly close to validate revenue and expense data using independent sources
Owner / General Manager / Controller
New Horizons Computer Learning Center Of New Orleans & Biloxi
Metairie, LA
09.2001 - 07.2013
- Managed Sales, Training, Operations and Business Development departments, while driving new business relationships and community outreach
- Responsible for monthly close and reporting to Corporate office in compliance with franchise requirements
- Created and maintained $3M+ annual forecast and budget, including projections for new business
- Launched second location, leading hiring, marketing and strategy efforts
- Collaborated with departmental management on strategy and day-to-day business operations
- Worked with management team to reinvent Mission Statement, Vision Statement and Core Values
Accountant
Walt Disney Company, EPCOT
Lake Buena Vista, FL
03.2000 - 09.2001
- Redeveloped and streamlined daily reconciliation procedures, reducing completion time by 60%
- Worked with management to reduce redundant procedures resulting in the virtual elimination of overtime
Education
MBA - Management
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 01.2007 - 08.2008
BBA - Accounting
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY 08.1992 - 06.1996
Graduate - Leadership
Leadership Jefferson
Jefferson Parish, LA 08.2009 - 05.2010