Barry Ruder

Experience

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  Rudolph Palitz

  Jan 1978 - Jun 2000

  Partner

  Regional Certified Public Accounting FirmTax Department, Client Service Partner•Managed firm’s tax department 1987-1990. Then became client service partner, handling closely held businesses in a variety of industries including retail, real estate, manufacturing, franchisee, law firms, wholesale, etc. Diverse client base included high net worth individuals as well as multi-state and consolidated corporations.•Duties included managing all phases of tax and financial engagements. •Extensive experience in tax planning, compliance, research and IRS representation. •Assisted clients in business acquisitions, sales and transfers to family members. •Performed litigation support services. •Responsible for certain Firm’s administrative duties such as human resource functions, client selection committee, technology selection, etc.Key Achievements: > Highest chargeable hours and in the top 25% realization amongst the partners. > Responsible for selection of and employee training in software, which resulted in increased efficiency and firm profitability. > Assisted in many successful negotiations involving matrimonial issues, business acquisitions and sales, shareholder agreements and tax representation. Show less

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  Cyberfuse Technologies, LLC

  Jun 2000 - Apr 2004

  CFO Also, interim PresidentSeptember 2003 thru April 2004

  A management company for various closely held Internet companies deriving the bulk of their revenue from selling advertising space on domains and newsletters. •Directed accounting, and financial operations, including financial statement preparation, tax planning and projections, period close work papers, and cash management. •Developed financial statement , cash flow, and sales statistic reporting procedures. •Supported corporate strategic management through financial planning and analysis. • Developed and maintained relationships with outside financing sources •Evaluated and negotiated acquisitions and divestitures to accomplish company goals • Negotiated multiple vendor contracts resulting in cost savings. •Worked with in-house counsel on contracts, company policies and litigation matters. •Restructured company by reducing costs and workforce. •Worked through an informal bankruptcy, returning company to a profitable situation in a short time frame. Show less

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  Barry Ruder, CPA

  Jan 2004 - Jun 2011

  Owner

  Tax and Business ConsultingInterim position while awaiting my next full time job opportunity.

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  Belmont Holdings Corp

  Jun 2004 - Sept 2007

  CFO

  Parent company of corporations that mine and manufacture Diatomite and Perlite products.•Directed IT, accounting, and financial operations, including financial statement preparation, tax planning and projections, period close work papers, and cash management. Supported corporate strategic management through financial planning and analysis. •Provided support for accounting and operational issues at the multiple mining and processing locations. • Completed implementation of new general ledger system. • Developed standardized internal financial statements. • Negotiated multiple vendor contracts resulting in cost savings. • Worked with in-house counsel on litigation matters. •Hired accounting staff to meet additional needs of the department. • Performed special projects for CEO, Raymond Perelman, including tax preparation, planning, investment monitoring for personal and controlled private foundations. Show less

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  Jomar Textiles, Inc

  Sept 2007 - May 2010

  CFO

  Privately held retail organization operating 6 factory outlet stores in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metro area.•Managed IT, HR, accounting, and financial operations, including projections, financial statement preparation, variance analyses, tax planning and projections, period close work papers, and cash management. Supported corporate strategic management through financial planning and analysis. Provided store support for sales reporting and operational issues as well as establishing routine managers meetings. • Coordinated store opening. • Developed bonus plan and updated employee handbook. • Negotiated multiple vendor contracts resulting in cost savings. • Responsible for risk management, established safety committee and had training for forklift use and inappropriate behavior topics for relevant personnel. • Risk management including establishing safety committee and training for forklift use and inappropriate behavior topics. •Redesigned Company Website. Show less

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  Accommodation Mollen, Inc.

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  CFO

  CFO of a wholesale distributor of Cleaning and Safety Supplies and Equipment serving the Delaware Valley.

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  Rhino Holdings Inc (Planet Fitness)

  Jun 2011 - Feb 2015

  CFO

  Manage and operate Planet Fitness health clubs in the Philadelphia and Chicago regions. Currently have 30 clubs open and have continued expansion plans in both regions.At our Planet Fitness facilities, we provide a unique environment in which anyone – and we mean anyone – can be comfortable. Members can relax, get in shape, and have fun without being subjected to the hard-core, look-at-me attitude that exists in too many gyms. Check us out.

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  ABC Bail Bonds - America's Bail Company ®

  Feb 2015 - now

  CFO