Robert Kohler
Charlottesville, VA
ROBERT GRANT KOHLER, CPA
Address:
2780 Peppervine Court
Charlottesville, VA 22911
434-825-3462 [email protected]
Summary:
Seasoned professional with a stable and progressive work history in all facets of accounting functions; background includes state government auditing, public CPA firm, and private company experience; CPA with a BS Degree in Accounting; supervisory skills; excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
Work Experience:
November 2011-Present: International Auto Parts, Inc., Charlottesville, VA
(Full-Time until Oct 2013, Contract Oct 2013-Present)
Accounting Manager: Produced budgets & financial forecasts which included P&L, cash & capital; created pro forma analysis; met with President & VP monthly to review actual results vs plan; served as point-of-contact for year-end audits; revamped management of cash & improved daily cash flows; oversaw General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll; coordinated timely monthly close; ensured all practices were in compliance with GAAP;
Implemented Project Management Tracking; reduced audit fees by 40% through improved accounting internal controls & procedures in my first year; worked with Marketing to enhance our online presence and drive more traffic to our website; executed numerous process improvements & financial reporting upgrades to better manage the business; supervised a staff of 2 associates & improved their staff development; reported to the President
June 1993-August 2011: Plow & Hearth, Inc., Madison, VA
Accounting Manager: Prepared annual P&L, cash & capital budgets & monthly forecasts; allocated costs across the P&H family of brands; analyzed actual results to plan; met with managers to review results and facilitated corrective action plans; reported monthly, quarterly, and annual operating metrics; prepared and improved financial reporting; coordinated month-end close & year-end audits; managed and forecasted daily cash; supervised Accounting Manager and oversaw an Accounting Department consisting of 12 employees that covered General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll; reported to the CFO/COO
November 1988-June 1992, K.R. Tharp & Associates, Dallas TX
Auditor/General Accountant: Responsible for all aspects of financial audits, review