Robert Walker Email & Phone Number

Durango, Co, Us

Executive oversight of StoneAge’s global accounting, financial planning and analysis, information technology, and systems functions. Collaboration with the executive team and key departments to develop and execute StoneAge’s financial and operational strategy.►Partners with CEO and Executive Management Team in supporting StoneAge’s strategic plan by providing financial analysis to support informed business decision making.►Collaborates with Executive Management Team to develop and execute the company’s financial strategy to optimize revenue and control expenses without sacrificing customer service and quality.►Develops, manages, and positions the Finance and IT teams for business growth and provides continuous mentoring, coaching and real-time feedback.►Identifies and evaluates investment opportunities and manages process for strategic partnerships and works with Executive Management Team to develop financial plans and short and long-term forecasts.►Fosters a continuous improvement culture that identifies and successfully implements new programs through well-defined goals and planning.►Acts as collaborator-in-chief understanding that Finance and IT is integral to successful business operations and exemplifies problem solving, teamwork, and accountability and collaborates with the VP of People and Culture on people-related programs.►Serves as Treasurer of the Board of Directors and supports financial insights to the Board.

Shreveport, Louisiana, Us

Recruited to be a strategic thought partner to the Founder/Chairman and CEO and operational executive leader responsible for all Finance, HR, Legal, and Risk Management activities. Provided insightful and trusted counsel to the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Leadership Team on broad-based business issues related to the overall performance of the company.● Builds effective finance strategies to optimize process efficiency and P&L optimization working closely with dept heads to implement streamlined financial plans and processes.● Ensures consistent adherence to core values implementing policies and procedures that support the company's mission and vision maintaining a strong corporate culture across the company.● Oversees General Counsel and Corporate Risk profile managing compliance and litigation,developing strategies to mitigate potential risks.● Executes and develops Acquisition strategies to consolidate and identify best practices, spurring growth within the market.

Albuquerque, Nm, Us

Recruited by a headhunter utilizing international experience, was entrusted to provide leadership for a privately held Global Logistics entity specializing in specialty materials for the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, and Specialty Coatings industries. Led executive oversight responsible for all aspects of Finance, Human Resources, and IT functions. ● Led collaboration initiatives with business leaders to build growth-focused strategies, optimization while maintaining cost control, resulting in a 20+% year-over-year revenue and income growth.● Successfully negotiated 3 domestic and 4 international acquisitions establishing leadership and development programs aimed at filling the leadership pipeline.● Key contributor to the market sales of the company to a Private Equity group for x2 the industry average.● Implemented strategic FP&A practices to improve budgeting, planning, accountability, and overall operational quality by standardizing systems resulting in 3 major service lines and revenue of $250 million.

Albuquerque, Nm, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

• Global process ownership for non-merchandise procure to pay process• Coordination with sourcing, treasury, tax, and IT organizations to improve effectiveness of non-merchandise sourcing and payment operations• Oversight of corporate credit card operations• Responsible for budget and forecast process for non-merchandise payables process

San Francisco, California, Us

Assignment with Gap China to support finance initiatives aimed at optimizing operational productivity and support continued growth initiatives for Gap China, Old Navy China, and Gap Taiwan. Responsibilities include managing the finance operational deployment for Gap Taiwan and Old Navy China in addition to supporting Finance & Accounting operations for China based entities.• Support financial close infrastructure including forecast, reconciliation, & reporting• Assist with SOX preparedness• Support new business launch for Old Navy China and Gap Taiwan • Incorporate global processes into shared service support structure• Operational management of Accounting Operations, Sourcing, and Finance• Focus on daily operations with emphasis on Business Process Optimization, Control, and Sustainability

San Francisco, California, Us

• Global process owner for merchandise procure to pay process• Coordination with global sourcing, logistics, and inventory control organizations to improve effectiveness of merchandise pipeline• Responsible for budget and forecast process for merchandise payables process

Officer, Finance Management & Control 2002-2004 • Management of Accounting, Control, and Cash Management responsibilities for a regional community bank• Execution of comprehensive analysis to identify growth strategy based on branch performance and profitability• Implementation of loan pricing model based on interest rate conditions and borrower risk• Responsibility for budgeting, financial reporting and review• Coordination of annual audits, regulatory examinations, and tax return preparation

Albuquerque, New Mexico, Us

Planning and execution of Mortgage Revenue Bond finance initiativesProficient use of decision models to measure financial performanceMonitoring and forecasting of interest rate variability to anticipate financing needsPreparation and review of financial statements related to numerous Mortgage Bond Issuances

Managed acquisition project to migrate operational activity to corporate officeAccounting stewardship for multiple regions of corporate subsidiaryPreparation, review, and analysis of subsidiary financial statements

Mba, General Management

Bba, Accounting