Robert Barney
Discovery Bay
Summary
Dynamic financial leader with extensive experience as CFO/Controller at Bayside Insulation Inc, adept at enhancing operational efficiency and cash flow. Proven expertise in NetSuite and team management, successfully navigating complex payroll issues and refining financial reporting processes to drive profitability and compliance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
CONTROLLER
Aquamatic Fire Protection, INC
Pittsburg
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Oversaw accounting department processes including financial reporting, annual audits, budget management to ensure accurate financial operations.
- Ensured corporate compliance with income tax regulations, payroll tax reporting, and payment obligations.
- Established and maintained robust systems and controls to enhance organizational value.
- Directed management of legal, insurance, and banking requirements.
- Recommended and implemented organizational improvements that enhanced operational efficiency across departments.
CORPORATE CONTROLLER
Thorpe Design, INC
Brentwood
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Executed Month-End Close, reconciling bank accounts and key accounts while generating financial statements.
- Managed billing and collections processes, ensuring accurate deposit recording and timely tracking of aged receivables.
- Controlled vendor files by processing supplier invoices, managing payments, and ensuring accuracy of vendor statements.
- Managed inventory by implementing controls and maintaining accurate records.
- Facilitated daily operations for team of 10-12, enhancing recruiting, coaching, performance management, and training efforts.
PLANT CONTROLLER
Silgan Containers LLC
Antioch
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Established and upheld cost standards for products, ensuring profitability.
- Controlled and approved Accounts Payable spending.
- Provided timely closing numbers for corporate financial consolidations, facilitating accurate financial reporting.
- Coordinated with plant manager to improve operational control and efficiency, contributing to streamlined processes.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by reconciling counts and flows.
- Collaborated with the QA Manager to ensure product and inventory quality at peak levels.
- Managed payroll, benefits, and human resources functions to ensure compliance and employee satisfaction.
Senior Accountant
Epic Care
Antioch
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with senior management to establish best practices that enhanced efficiency in Accounting/Finance department.
- Streamlined operational functions and established procedures for integrating ADP into NetSuite, improving data accuracy.
- Developed new methods for booking high-volume transactions by uploading data to minimize manual entry.
- Facilitated integration of two independent companies, enabling consolidated financial reporting for better decision-making.
- Refined drug ordering, purchasing, and distribution processes to maximize profit margins effectively.
- Revised accounting practices for Credit Card transactions.
- Advised on accounting strategies for a related Radiology Company.
CFO/Controller
Bayside Insulation Inc
Concord
10.2004 - 12.2020
- Resolved payroll tax issue inherited from previous management, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential penalties.
- Streamlined financial statement processes to enhance visibility of operational profitability.
- Revamped Over/Underbilling reporting methodologies, improving accuracy of revenue recognition.
- Created a ten-week rolling cashflow forecast to enhance liquidity control.
- Converted purchasing operations to a systematic approach, significantly reducing manual input errors and enhancing accuracy.
- Collaborated with Insurance Broker to optimize insurance costs.
- Oversaw corporate vehicle fleet operations, ensuring maintenance and compliance.
CFO/CONTROLLER
Coulter Forge
Emeryville
09.1992 - 10.2004
- Upgraded hardware and software for accounting system, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Enhanced financial reporting procedures for greater accuracy.
- Reduced unnecessary collection protocols, leading to a substantial increase in cash flow.
- Revised HR functions to ensure compliance with labor laws, mitigating risk of penalties.
- Conducted cost analysis to gain clearer insights into production margins.
- Coordinated with Sales and Marketing teams to drive strategic initiatives that amplified profitability.
- Managed the purchase of the company from the retiring owner, ensuring a smooth transition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
San Jose State University
San Jose12-1974
Skills
- NetSuite Accounting Software
- JD Edwards Enterprise One
- Blackline
- Sage 100 (MAS90)
- Sage Contractor 100
- Quickbooks Online
- ProContractor
- Accounting system integration
- Process improvement
- Microsoft Office
- ADP
- Team leadership
- Employee development
- Performance evaluation
Personal Information
Title: Financial Controller
Timeline
CONTROLLER
Aquamatic Fire Protection, INC
04.2023 - 05.2025
CORPORATE CONTROLLER
Thorpe Design, INC
02.2022 - 06.2022
PLANT CONTROLLER
Silgan Containers LLC
10.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Accountant
Epic Care
04.2021 - 10.2021
CFO/Controller
Bayside Insulation Inc
10.2004 - 12.2020
CFO/CONTROLLER
Coulter Forge
09.1992 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Finance
San Jose State University