John Bertram Email & Phone Number

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Tampa, Fl

In this role, I participate in strategic planning through the analysis of financial and operational information for all business segments. The focus is on accurate, timely and insightful reporting in support of increased operational efficiency, managed risk and more informed decision making in the capital allocation process. The result is sound guidance and recommendations related to business opportunities, changes, and expectations for increasing returns on investment.

Tampa, Fl

As Corporate Controller for Lykes Bros. Inc., I am focused on directing corporate accounting activities, financial reporting and process controls and financial analysis for the company's diverse portfolio of agricultural businesses, environmental services, consulting and insurance. Play a key role in managing the corporate planning and budgeting process, including coordination and consolidation of all business segments. Additional responsibilities include management of the company's fixed asset accounting function, managing the external audit process, as well as participation in risk management and capital allocation decisions.Skills and Qualifications Include:* Financial and Strategic Planning* Reporting Expertise* Organization and Resource Management to Meet Goals* Verbal and Written Communication* Presentation Skills* Financial Modeling and Forecasting* Corporate Finance, Financial Diagnosis* Statistical and Information Analysis* Accounting/Financial Policy and Procedure Writing* Internal Auditing* Operations & Technology Analysis* Continual Process Improvement

Tampa, Fl

With Lykes Land Investments, my primary focus involved real estate finance, project management, and business & economic development. Additionally, I provided financial direction, analysis and leadership in the areas of strategic planning, budgeting, investing and resource allocation decisions.Position required the following strengths/skills:• Financial Modeling and Reporting• Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis• Written, Verbal & Presentation Skills• High Standards of Ethics & Integrity • Facilitating Interdepartmental Cooperation• Directing Special Projects & Initiatives• Ability to Grasp & Utilize New Technology• Evaluating & Addressing Financial Exposure• Coaching, Mentoring & Team Development

M.B.A., Finance And Mis

B.A., Geography; Geology