CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | M&A | HYPER-GROWTHCombines financial and operational oversight to accelerate growth, drive change, and create enterprise valueHands-on and highly collaborative finance leader with 20+ years of experience in mid-market PE-backed SaaS and Technology companies, leading teams across multiple organizations including Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Operations. As a CPA and JD, has led Finance organizations for companies up to $150M+ and supporting up to 1,000 employees.Career Highlights➔ Drove consistent revenue growth (from $10M to $150M) and ensured efficiency to provide for scaled operational growth and profitability. ➔ Partner with CEO for strategic Board of Director and Investor communications, as well as building relationships directly with key stakeholders.➔ Provided strategic financial oversight including funding, capital raise, debt raise, and cash flow management across multiple companies, industries, and business types.➔ Led 25+ M&A transactions, including two exits (one company to PE and one division to a strategic buyer).
Solutions Focused Financial Llc
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Executive Financial ConsultantSolutions Focused Financial Llc 2022 - PresentInterim, consulting, and fractional work for PE backed and privately held companies in technology and healthcare. Contract and fractional work for multiple companies in the B2B SaaS technology and in the healthcare industries. ➔ Reduced month-end close process timeline by 4+ days and developed a flash report within the first 3 days of the month to allow earlier decision making by the executive team.➔ Consolidated vendors by 15%+ and streamlined vendor selection process which reduced administrative reporting and processing time.➔ Provided complete analysis for M&A (Merger & Acquisition) for two separate companies (one sell-side and one buy-side), evaluated synergies, value creation, due diligence, and strategic initiatives.
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Cfo & CeoDacra Tech Llc 2019 - 2022Greater Chicago AreaSaaS B2B2C technology-based Venture backed (VC) start up providing services for municipalities to create and track e-citations. Founded in 2019 based on a product/technology acquisition. Hyper-growth from 4 to 50 employees and $20M ARR.Served as both CFO and CEO in a dual role, and grew the organization to 50+ employees and over $20M ARR. Responsible for all financial & legal aspects of the business as well as managing relationships with the Board of Directors and Investors. Al;so responsible for all aspects of the entity. ➔ Created FP&A process and financial forecast & budgets with continual updates; created KPI for performance tracking.➔ Led rapid revenue growth (25x over 4 years, including 8x organic growth) in partnership with the Leadership Team, including building the finance, HR, and admin teams from the ground up, understanding overarching capital strategy, and risk mitigation.➔ Oversaw 4 capital raises (3 debt, 1 equity) and M&A acquisition of a competitor to increase market presence (achieved #1 market share in the state). -
Chief Financial Officer & General Counsel (Cfo & Gc)Powerreviews 2017 - 2018Greater Chicago AreaPE-backed SaaS & Professional Services company providing customer reviews & product ratings for global e-commerce brands and retailers. Reported to the CEO. Led team of 8+ employees, supporting a company of 175+ employees and $125M ARR. ➔ Converted General Ledger (GL) from QuickBooks/Zuora to Intacct (integrated with SalesForce) which enabled required functionality and reporting. Methodically completed the transition (when had failed 3x with previous management).➔ Revamped FP&A process and financial forecast & budgets with continual updates providing accurate input of data and analysis leading to more precise KPI’s for performance tracking.➔ Restructured/extended bank debt and completed Series C funding to enable continued operation which allowed for additional cash flow availability.➔ Reduced monthly reporting (month end close) from 20+ days to consistently less than 8 business days by streamlining closing procedures and instituting pre-close reviews and best practices.➔ Reduced time to close customer legal agreement from 7 weeks to < 4 weeks by streamlining contract structure, improving legal team efficiency, and additional consistency in the agreement terms. -
Chief Operating Officer (Incl Cfo)Stats Llc. 2000 - 2016Northbroook, IlPE-backed SaaS, Technology-as-a-Service, Data/Content-as-a-Service & Professional Services company that captures, stores and disseminates sports information, products and analytics services to technology, gambling and media & entertainment customers. Approximately 1,000 employees (full and part-time).Reported to the CEO. Led multiple global departments including finance, legal, operations, customer service, and international sales. ➔ Drove consistent revenue growth (from $10M to $150M) and managing employee growth and enhancing profitability. ➔ Led 25+ M&A transactions, including a successful exit to a large Private Equity firm. ➔ Drove international expansion to 20+ countries using a variety of methods including building from the ground up, joint ventures, and acquisitions.➔ Grew the finance department from 3 people to 18 people and proactively up leveled the talent through 1:1 coaching.➔ Focused on team and people development while scaling the Finance Department from 3 to 18 people, while continually up leveling the team’s capabilities through one on one coaching, structured training, and development opportunities.➔ Developed monthly KPI management dashboard for easy reporting and improved operational management.Previous Roles Held: Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President
Robert Schur, Cpa, Jd, Mba Education Details
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Doctor Of Law (J.D.)
Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Schur, Cpa, Jd, Mba
What company does Robert Schur, Cpa, Jd, Mba work for?
Robert Schur, Cpa, Jd, Mba works for Solutions Focused Financial Llc
What is Robert Schur, Cpa, Jd, Mba's role at the current company?
Robert Schur, Cpa, Jd, Mba's current role is CFO | COO | Chief Financial Officer | Chief Operating Officer || Enhancing Enterprise Value & Commitment to Communication.
What schools did Robert Schur, Cpa, Jd, Mba attend?
Robert Schur, Cpa, Jd, Mba attended University Of Illinois Chicago, Indiana University Bloomington, Chicago-Kent College Of Law, Illinois Institute Of Technology.
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