Robert J. Lawrence

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About Robert J. Lawrence

I'm a licensed CPA with experience as an Accounting Controller establishing and developing high-quality accounting systems for a variety of dynamic and growing businesses. elp companies follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) with their accounting and financial reporting and annual financial audit preparation. Often my abilities in technology use and implementation, accounting system architecture optimization, policy and process design, and management information system analysis prove valuable as well. For example, I worked with IT staff to automate customer refunds, cutting the processing time 96%, and providing better visibility to the customer service department. As a leader, I combine a detail-oriented, hands-on problem solving style with a highly interactive delegation management style, focused on training and development of competent accounting staff. For example, as the controller of a rapidly changing, dynamic, growing nationwide and international business, I trained and managed an accounting staff of up to 15 individuals, including general ledger accountants, accounts payable specialists, and accounts receivable specialists. I'm familiar with the accounting issues related to payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations. For example, I designed the internal controls for that team, and during the first few months we identified over $1 million of previously unrecorded transactions. Specialties: Helping smaller, growing businesses get started with reliable accounting procedures to enhance access to credit and investment opportunities, and assist management in understanding and developing business opportunities.