1. ROLAND F. BRUNNER
Phone: (510) 967-6826 ♦ Email: rolandbrunner2000@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Coordinated both variance analysis and consolidations for three facilities world wide
Developed R&D pipeline modeling for managing resources to develop new products in biotech firm
Created key financial metrics to track critical financial indicators
Closely supported the requirements of the CFO with special analysis
Reported on profitability by product line and facility to aid with expansion and make vs. buy
decisions
Managed two day close process for company with $25.0M in revenue
Drove the monthly forecasting and annual budget process and prepared monthly reporting pack
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RICOH EWS, San Jose, CA 2011 to 2012
Senior Financial Analyst
Implemented Budget Maestro and trained the staff on how to use the software
Established financial reporting for controlling spending and tracking cost
Drafted SOX Procedures for SOX compliance and accounting procedures manual
Mentored the Financial Analyst to improve analytical reporting and streamline processes
Modeled key financial information to track financial results using pivot tables and customized
reports from MAS 200 and Budget Maestro
ENDICIA, Palo Alto, CA 2008 to 2010
Finance Manager
Established SOX reconciliation process after updating twelve months of records
Reconciled 12 months of prior year balance sheets to correct accounting errors, which corrected
a $1.3M overstatement on accounts receivable
Supported the senior Endicia management team and the parent company Newell Rubbermaid by
providing accounting and financial expertise
Created and managed two day close process in home grown accounting system, which increased
financial knowledge
Drove the monthly forecast and the annual budget process, which increased accountability
Prepared and presented financial and business data on monthly and quarterly results
Created process for managing $500K in monthly loans to customers, increasing customer base
by $3M per year
DEPOMED, Menlo Park, CA 2006 to 2007
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Created PO tracking system to manage $12M in marketing expenses enabling Depomed and its
partner to more effectively manage their marketing program
Developed detailed analysis to explain partnership accounting and revenue recognition issues to
aid senior management in determining profitability of new product line
Project lead in establishing monthly financial review to better manage $40M budget
Established and managed credit policy for 18 customers to streamline approval process for
extending lines of credit.
Improved senior management’s business planning, instituting financial review and progress
updates on 4 R&D and 2 development projects
Developed new budget process to speed up the annual budget by one month and have it
completed in time for December board meeting
ABGENIX, Fremont, CA 2004 to 2006
Senior Financial Analyst
Developed complex cash flow modeling for managing $200M in cash
Participated in cost savings team, identifying opportunities to save $5M in expenses
Contributed financial insight to new strategic product life cycle R&D pipeline model for managing
future products and revenue
2. Lead finance member in charge of quarterly forecast for $200M operating plan to conserve
resources
Took charge of maintaining SOX compliance for $3M clinical trial accrual
Provided financial support for 6 development and 5 research projects totaling $80M
Trained project managers to use SAP to track and understand project financials to better control
their expenses
Aided in design and presentation of monthly financial package to executive team, increase
management knowledge and control of expenses
Created financials for board meetings and made recommendations on presentation, aiding in
greater understanding of the business
Supported cost centers in developing project budgets using Pillar
SOUTHWALL TECHNOLOGIES, Palo Alto, CA 2001 to 2004
Senior Financial Analyst
Provided financial models to manage cash flow of $15M
Created strategic planning model for resource planning and financial modeling in $100M business
Responsible for standard costing and variance analysis for all products
Provided financial information to investors for $10M secondary offering
Created price/volume/mix analysis to support sales and marketing functions on $80M in sales
Acquired a $300K lease line, enabling IT to start a technology refresh program
CENTURA, Redwood Shores, CA 2000 to 2001
Manager, Business Planning & Analysis
Developed a P & L and balance sheet model for valuing a $12M business segment for sale to
third party
Responsible for sales tracking and commissions calculations to ensure accurate sales
compensation
Supervised team of one business manager and one senior financial analyst
Created financial models to aid company’s reorganization and return to profitability
SILICONIX, Santa Clara, CA 1997 to 2000
Product Unit Controller
Assisted product unit VP in controlling $20M in marketing and engineering expenses
Prepared analysis and participated in negotiations to resolve a $1.2M contract dispute with Intel
Created R&D discounted cash flow model for evaluating projects, including NPV and ROI
Designed & implemented ASP reporting to track price erosions and product margins
TELOGY, Menlo Park, CA 1993 to 1997
Senior Financial Analyst
SONY, San Jose, CA 1992 to 1993
Senior Accountant
EDUCATION
Masters in Business Administration, Rutgers University
BS in Business, SUNY at Buffalo
SPECIAL SKILLS
Database conversion, Crystal Reports writing, SAP, SQL base, PowerPoint, Oracle, Hyperion Pillar,
Budget Maestro