Vp Controller
Current
Jun 2018 - Present
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Robert Townend Email & Phone Number
VP Controller at Artsy
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Artsy
1 work email found
@telx.com
5 phones found area 212, 347, 646, and 415
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Robert Townend is listed as VP Controller at Artsy at Artsy, based in Brooklyn, New York, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at telx.com, phone signal with area code 212, 347, 646, 415, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Robert Townend.
Robert Townend previously worked as VP Controller at Artsy and Corporate Controller at Telx. Robert Townend holds Masters, Accountancy from University Of North Florida.
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About Robert Townend
Results driven leader with a proven track record of successful performance. Extensive global experience across multiple finance disciplines including controllership, reporting, P&L management, business analysis, and operational risk management. Welcomes challenging assignments and performs well under pressure. Led global teams, driving a strong customer focus on demonstrating ability to build partnerships while achieving goals.
Listed skills include Financial Reporting, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, and 8 others.
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8 roles
Robert Townend work experience
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Corporate Controller
Feb 2013 - Feb 2017
Vice President, Global Business Services Controller
Provided controllership oversight to American Express's shared service mole to include Global Financial Operations, Global Real Estate, Supply Management, and Human Resources functions.Establishing a team of 10 controllers based out of New York and India, to develop a balance sheet governance structure over the American Express shared service model.Responsible for providing Controllership oversight for the GBS Organization including analyzing existing processes for financial and accounting risks, developing and enhancing Controllership's oversight processes, creating and on-going monitoring and analysis of the GBS balance sheet, and implementation of control and risk mitigation improvements.
May 2011 - Feb 2013
Vice President, Global Supply Management Controller
Established a Procurement Controllership function at American Express. Worked across functional teams to build a company-wide vendor accounting protocol used to identify vendor contracts with high financial risks.Identified and rectified external disclosure issues related to the Supply Management activities.
Dec 2008 - May 2011
Vice President, Real Estate Controller
Built team of five controllers to ensure integrity of externally reported financial results for Global Real Estate and Global Supply Management.Built and worked in cross functional groups within business and finance to design effective processes to ensure appropriate controller oversight over Real Estate transaction management, project and capital management and lease administration.Established account structure for Real Estate Lease accounting, Company subject matter expert for lease accounting issues. Broad based knowledge of US GAAP and proven ability to leverage knowledge to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Aug 2006 - Dec 2008
Vice President, Director Of Accounting
Interpublic Group Of Companies
Supervised staff of three and provided accounting support to approximately 20 advertising and direct marketing companies worldwide. Streamlined corporate closing process in order to meet accelerated SEC filing deadlines. Assisted Senior Vice President in consolidating 20 operating units worldwide into 8 units, dealt with consolidation issues, discontinued operations, and purchase accounting issues.During SEC restatement, performed regional controller function and provided hands on accounting knowledge at operational units. Assisted in implementation of new revenue recognition system, implemented uniform closing process, corrected lease accounting issues, worked directly with senior level executives and external audit partners. Lead monthly budgeting and planning exercise for three operating segments insuring businesses tracked to financial targets.
Dec 2004 - Aug 2006
Senior Manager, Assurance And Advisory Services
Deloitte & Touche, Llp
Broad based of industry experience with manufacturing, consumer business, professional services, advertising, media, and banking clients. Size of clients range from internet start-ups to SEC registrants with over eight billion in revenues.Analyze large financial operations through engagement planning, risk evaluation, and a combination of analytic and detail analyses of clients' quarterly and annual financial statements, including 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filings with SEC registrants.
Jul 1997 - Dec 2004
Naval Communications System Manager
As Navy Lieutenant provided direct supervision of 20 communications personnel. Ensured the training of all personnel and the maintance of multi-million dollar communications suite.
May 1991 - May 1995
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Robert Townend education
Masters, Accountancy
University Of North Florida
Masters, Accountancy
University Of North Florida
Bachelor Of Arts, Business Administration, Economics
Virginia Military Institute
Bachelor Of Arts, Business Administration, Economics
Virginia Military Institute
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What company does Robert Townend work for?
Robert Townend works for Artsy.
What is Robert Townend's role at Artsy?
Robert Townend is listed as VP Controller at Artsy at Artsy.
What is Robert Townend's email address?
AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @telx.com for Robert Townend at Artsy.
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AeroLeads has found 5 phone signal(s) with area code 212, 347, 646, 415 for Robert Townend at Artsy.
Where is Robert Townend based?
Robert Townend is based in Brooklyn, New York, United States while working with Artsy.
What companies has Robert Townend worked for?
Robert Townend has worked for Artsy, Telx, American Express, Interpublic Group Of Companies, and Deloitte & Touche, Llp.
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What schools did Robert Townend attend?
Robert Townend holds Masters, Accountancy from University Of North Florida.
What skills is Robert Townend known for?
Robert Townend is listed with skills including Financial Reporting, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Management, and Leadership.
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