BYRNE R.

HILDEBRAND
Brainerd, MN 56401 (218) 851-9173 byrneh@charter.net

CORPORATE CONTROLLER
Accomplished senior-level professional blending accounting and financial expertise with highly developed process, productivity, and performance optimization capabilities. Proven track record of improving capital, reducing risk, and increasing corporate liquidity with a demonstrated ability to leverage technology in driving operational effectiveness. Outstanding planning, development, leadership, and decision-making skills, with extensive experience maximizing efficiencies and enhancing profitability across multi-million dollar operations. Significant exposure to the hospitality industry. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Strategic Planning Operations Management Startups & Turnarounds Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Reporting & Analysis Treasury & Cash Management General Accounting Expense Control Project Management Financial Statements Banking & Shareholder Relations Cost Benefit Analysis Policies/Procedures Development Team Management & Training Profit & Loss Project Management Compensation & Benefits Administration Tax Preparation & Review IT Deployment/Migration Audit Coordination & Internal Controls Process Improvement & Performance Optimization Liability & Property Insurance Negotiation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE COTE FAMILY COMPANIES, Nisswa, MN Group of 11 privately-owned companies generating over $29 million in annual operating revenues. Primary areas of operations include resorts, childrens camps, dude ranches, golf courses, and health spas. Corporate Controller, 1992-2010 Instrumental to continued growth and success of business, directly managing day-to-day operations in accounting, finance, and tax procedures. Heavily involved in the development of operational infrastructure, including staffing, process design and improvement, system implementation, and policy/procedure development. Represented company in all banking and legal matters. Key Accomplishments: Strategic Planning & Tactical Execution: Partnered with senior executives in strategic and corporate financial planning efforts, implementing action plan to successfully achieve corporate objectives. Operations Leadership: Directed all operations areas, including general accounting, budgeting, corporate financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis. Established company-wide policies and procedures to greatly improve operational efficiency, internal controls, and fraud mitigation. Built and guided a team of accounting/finance professionals and administrative support staff, and reviewed and administered all employer-sponsored benefit plans. Finance: Maintained all banking and financial relationships. Secured equity/debt funding, delivering impressive return on investment, and negotiated line of credit and ensured continuing adherence to funding covenants. Performed cash flow forecasting to maintain optimal corporate liquidity. Utilized accurate financial positioning to formulate investment strategies and built custom year-over-year financial model with investor return analysis and detailed monthly projections. Financial Reporting: Oversaw the consolidation of financial statements for business entities, including intercompany and elimination transactions. Managed the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports process. Reviewed all shareholder records and coordinated the quarterly distribution of earnings along with annual K-1 statements. Technology Implementation & Integration: Developed customized reporting tools and enhanced ability to analyze trends, uncover performance gaps, and address and resolve anomalies. Identified and implemented technology options for online banking and fund investments, resulting in improved cash management.

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COTE FAMILY COMPANIES Key Accomplishments (continued): Taxation, Audit, & Internal Controls: Served as designated point-person for external auditors and IRS/State Department of Revenue representatives. Drove timely execution in filing of federal, state, multi-state, local, and payroll tax returns. Assessed internal operations, processes, and procedures to ensure proper controls, compliance adherence, and risk minimization. Real Estate/Property Management: Maintained property purchase contracts, leasing agreements, construction, and development data nationally. Partnered with CFO and legal representatives to construct detailed property records using county recordings and plat books to establish property rights, easements, and ownership. EDUCATION Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP), Member TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE MS Office Suite Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains Software FRx Financial Report Writer Sage Asset Depreciation Software TValue Amortization Software