john robertson

chief financial officer

About

Senior Executive – Finance & Administration │ Operations Leadership │ Financial Accountability I am a finance and operations executive with a proven ability to inspire and manage change for large, international organizations. I’m able to balance strategic leadership and long-range vision with clear, concise roadmap planning to take a business or non-profit to the next level of performance. My career balances international “Big 4” experience with senior administrative and financial management for non-profit and for-profit organizations. A FEW QUALIFICATIONS: JD, CPA (Florida and District of Columbia), Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA), BA in Accounting

Country

united states

City

washington

Industry

executive office

Skill

financial reporting, accounting, internal controls, management, budgets, strategic planning, finance, auditing, tax, business process improvement, leadership, financial analysis, risk management, nonprofits, analysis, forecasting, financial accounting, budgeting, cpa, non profits, financial modeling, gaap, general ledger, account reconciliation, quickbooks, executive management, member of aicpa, administrative leadership, senior management, operations management, financial management, enterprise risk management, reorganization, human resources, employee benefits design, treasury, creative problem solving, business sytems, technology innovation, banking relationships, microsoft office, microsoft dynamics, international tax, international business, international financial reporting standards, sharepoint, due diligence, business development, concur, adp

Experience

chief financial officer

capital area food bank

2020-7 - Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

vice president and cfo, administration and finance

api american petroleum institute

2010-1 - 2018-6 · 8 yrs 6 mos

chief financial officer

broward metropolitan planning organization

2019-3 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

manager and financial controller

kpmg

1997-8 - 1999-3 · 1 yr 8 mos

I applied for an international rotation with KPMG and was selected for an assignment in Moscow, Russia, where I served the firm’s multinational and local clients. I also taught accounting at Moscow State Linguistic University. Then, together with one other colleague, I was selected to relocate to Baku, Azerbaijan, to open a KPMG office. I developed the banking-audit operation from the ground up and managed the practice, which involved hiring the original staff, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and full-scale administrative leadership. My work encompassed converting and auditing financial statements from Azerbaijan (statutory) to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). It also required exceptional skills in business development and relationship management, as we grew the practice from zero to $400K.

controller and director, business services

api

2007-9 - 2009-12 · 2 yrs 4 mos

I joined API to direct financial and administrative operations for the organization. In addition to financial management and controls, I was also responsible for directing teams, processes, and programs within the Meetings & Conferences and Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing & Publications groups. My work in this position led to a promotion to VP / CFO of Administration and Finance.

director finance and operations, international licensing and alliances

national geographic

2005-12 - 2007-9 · 1 yr 10 mos

I was recruited by the CFO—a former client of mine from KPMG—and stepped into this newly created position as Director of Finance and Operations for the International Publications Division (International Licensing & Alliances). In this capacity, I provided financial management for the organization’s licensed print products, with annual gross royalties of approximately $20M. I was accountable for budgeting, forecasting, and monthly / annual close procedures. I led and mentored seven team members and served as a trusted liaison and point of contact to legal teams, administrative staff, and licensing partners worldwide.

senior manager, assurance

kpmg

1999-3 - 2005-11 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Before I shifted and grew my career in financial and administrative executive management, I served as an auditor for about 12 years with KPMG. I coordinated and supervised complex audits of major financial services and not-for-profit organizations—including international charities that received federal awards. I was the key go-to person for high-profile clients while managing engagement teams, improving team performance, and increasing process efficiencies. Due to my communication and presentation abilities, I was appointed as an instructor for internal continuing education courses. Also served as Finance Manager for Close Up Foundation, a 501c(3) educational organization. Details will be provided upon request.