ROB JENTGENS
Arlington,VA
Summary
Finance leader with proven expertise in budgeting and regulatory compliance at NRCC and Stand Together Chamber of Commerce. Achieved significant process optimizations that improved efficiency and fostered cross-functional collaboration. Specialized in cash management and problem-solving, resulting in enhanced resource allocation and compliance reporting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Development
Self
Arlington, VA
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Focused efforts on CPA exam preparation, resulting in successful passage of all four sections to meet licensing criteria.
Director of Government Finance
Stand Together Chamber
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Implemented Salesforce ERP, improving system usability and resource allocation for project approval.
- Coordinated compliance report filings, significantly increasing efficiency through reduced estimation errors.
- Analyzed ERP data to communicate project resources, and improve budget accuracy, and resource distribution.
- Developed new cash management processes, reducing unproductive cash assets, and improving accounts payable.
- Collaborated on ERP system updates, enhancing user engagement, and system efficiency.
CFO
NRCC
09.2011 - 02.2021
- Directed strategic budgeting for $80 to $125 million annual budget using a cloud-based system to enhance efficiency and visibility in resource distribution.
- Spearheaded development and management of cross-functional teams of nine professionals across two-year election cycles to reduce communication issues and improve service delivery.
- Streamlined month-end close procedures by optimizing daily cash reports and monthly bank reconciliations, enhancing financial visibility for leadership.
- Increased education of staff on financial reporting responsibilities, improving compliance with Federal Election Commission (FEC), and safeguarding the organizations reputation.
- Achieved clean external annual audit results each year by scheduling, responding to auditor requests, and organizing internal audit committee meetings.
- Led major office remodel, including new office design, new cubicle system and technology upgrades, to improve office environment, resulting in enhanced collaboration, and improved efficiency.
Education
MASTERS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Finance and Real Estate
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Cincinnati, OHBACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington, INBACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
WESTERN GOVERNORS' UNIVERSITY
OnlineSkills
- Management and training
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem-solving strategies
- Process optimization
- Cash management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- ERP System Implementation
Certification
CPA
Accomplishments
Distinguished Honor Graduate Forward Observer School Ft. Sill OK
Timeline
Personal Development
Self
09.2023 - 02.2025
Director of Government Finance
Stand Together Chamber
04.2021 - 09.2023
CFO
NRCC
09.2011 - 02.2021
MASTERS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Finance and Real Estate
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
WESTERN GOVERNORS' UNIVERSITY