RONALD GUGGENHEIM

rguggenheim@yahoo.com New York, NY 10038 http://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldguggenheim (home) 212-619-3453 (cell) 917-846-7854

CFO/CONTROLLER
Growth driver with 20+ years of experience shaping corporate financial operations and translating strategy into actionable plans that promote business success. Talented leader who inspires loyalty and dedication from staff. Influential change agent skilled in launching financial policies and procedures, devising cost-saving initiatives, and integrating acquisitions. Expert qualifications in all facets of finance, accounting, auditing, budgeting, payroll, treasury and cash flow reporting, and regulations.

Budget Planning Business Plans Change Management Entrepreneurship Operational Streamlining Profit Building Restructuring Startup Operations Cost Control Financial Statements Internal Controls Benefits Administration Team Leadership HR Management

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Coldwell Banker: Established financial infrastructure to support rapid company growth from $7M to $23M. Corim International: Managed during period of transition as company changed business models. National Fiber Network: Set the stage for successful capital raising by authoring compelling business plan. Jack Parker Corporation: Shaped acquisition activities to ensure seamless financial handover.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BNC SYSTEMS, INC. Accountant and Financial Management Provided bookkeeping and financial reporting services for this small software consultant. 2011 -

INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM 2012 Historical Interpreter The official title of my position is tour guide. Unlike most museums that provide a script I am provided a "blank paper" in designing a tour. I research historical facts and fictions related to the history of the former US Navy Aircraft Carrier USS Intrepid and other artifacts in the Museum's collection; the USS Growler Submarine and the NASA Space Shuttle Enterprise. I then incorporate this research into comprehensive and entertaining tours. ASSOCIATED VENTURES, LLC. 2009-2012 Consultant New Business Development Real Estate Instrumental in coordinating the business relationship of Associated Ventures and the new Coldwell Banker Commercial Franchise in NYC. I was responsible for bringing potential investments to the principals. This was a commission position. COLDWELL BANKER HUNT KENNEDY New York, NY

Manhattans 6th largest real estate brokerage; 38 staff and 200+ agents in 4 offices.

20002009

CFO/Controller Steered financial strategy during firms explosive revenue growth from $ 7M in 2000 to peak $23M in 2007 and subsequent $16.5M in 2008. Led all finance functions including financial reporting, bank relationships, accounting, treasury, and internal audits, as well as HR, insurance, office maintenance, IT systems, construction projects, and communications. Cultivated strong shareholder relationships and partnered with CEO on private placement financing. Managed 3 direct reports plus 1 intern. Built financial operations from the ground up, transforming disorganized department with written policies and controls that delivered immediate savings of $66K by uncovering bank errors. Converted accounting system from QuickBooks to Great Plains, planning and leading complex migration project that encompassed activities of 4 offices.

Assembled a high-performance team by hiring and developing qualified professionals, resulting in staff capable of handling company growth from $15M to $23M without requiring additional staffing, a savings of $65K+. Propelled company-wide productivity by outsourcing underperforming IT function, resulting in annual savings of $50K and a state-of-the-art network with 99.9% uptime. Enabled streamlined and cohesive insurance policies by consolidating services of 4 brokers providing overlapping coverage to 2 brokers supplying focused policies, saving $50K/year. Directed $1M build of corporate headquarters, monitoring all contracts and invoices to prevent cost overruns and time delays. CORIM INTERNATIONAL New York, NY

$6M provider of computer network hardware systems; 35 staff.

19962000

Controller Delivered strategic and hands-on leadership for newly organized financial operations of company undergoing business model overhaul. Spearheaded all finance functions including financial and management reporting, bank relations, cash management, accounting, budgeting, payroll, and insurance. Managed 2 staff. Launched financial department, hiring and training 2 qualified staff and automating the manual accounting system with Great Plains software. Succeeded in additional responsibility managing human resources. Guided the drafting of employee handbook and oversaw benefits administration. NATIONAL FIBER NETWORK New York, NY

Start-up company installing cable and fiber optic cable in New York City.

19941996

Budget Manager Played major role leading start-up company from concept to revenue generation, providing critical business focus within entrepreneurial environment. Authored business plans in collaboration with company owner, engineers, and business staff. Attracted key investor by developing effective business case for profitable operations. THE JACK PARKER CORPORATION New York, NY

$35M real estate development and management firm with properties in NY, NJ, NC, and FL.

19901993

Assistant Controller Provided well-defined goals and clearly articulated processes for the preparation of monthly financial statements for 30+ operating entities. Directed staff of 6 and reported to the Controller. Formulated and executed a strategy to successfully integrate a North Carolina-based acquisition. Career Note: Held assistant controller position for a real estate developer and senior auditor position for the State of New Yorks Department of Audit and Control.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
BS in Accounting LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, Greenvale, NY

Software: Great Plains Dynamics, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Quickbooks Accounting, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook

President, C.W. Post College of Management Alumni Association (Long Island University) Recipient of Deans Alumnus Award Treasurer, Southbridge Towers Cooperative Saved $100,000 annually for 1,651-unit residential housing cooperative by instituting bidding procedures, invoice review, and control policies and procedures.