Bret Schaefer

About Bret Schaefer

Versatile senior executive with diverse experience in commercial and nonprofit operations. Well-rounded leader with expertise in all aspects of financial management. Served as CFO for a 501(c)(3) established to fund and develop a $1 billion astrophysics research effort. Finance and operations expertise gained at Sun Microsystems, a start-up venture, non-profits and in public accounting. Well-rounded leader with expertise in investor relations, global sourcing; treasury; financial decision support for sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing and corporate resources; corporate controllership; financial support of global sales operations and worldwide manufacturing operations. Extensive experience with large staffs dispersed worldwide and management of billions of dollars for purchasing and manufacturing. Served as Vice President Finance for a clean energy start-up, establishing risk management, investment and financial planning and analysis functions and as a Senior Manager in the audit division of Price Waterhouse. SPECIALTIES SECTION:Specialties:* Corporate administration* Resource Allocation* Financial Management* Investor Relations* Global Sourcing* Financial Decision Support* Acquisitions* Worldwide Staff Management* Global Sales Operations* Financial Planning and Analysis* Accounting * Auditing

Experience

1. CFO

   Alzheimer\'s Los Angeles

   Mar 2016 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   At Alzheimer\'s Greater Los Angeles we provide families with hands-on support, information and resources, while advancing critical local research for a cure.The Greater Los Angeles area is very diverse, including almost 40% of foreign-born residents. Recognizing that communities have specific needs, we offer culturally and linguistically appropriate materials and educational events.We offer personalized consultations for individuals and families facing the decisions and challenges associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Our Helpline Specialists can provide you with the most up-to-date information, education and support. You can also call us for emotional support in a group setting where you can build relationships and learn from other caregivers who understand what you are going through, develop new coping strategies and find comfort, strength and hope in a compassionate and safe environment.

Education

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance

  1980 — 1982

• University of Chicago

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

  1975 — 1979

Skills

• Venture Capital
• Sales
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Program Management
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Acquisition Integration
• Resource Allocation
• Revenue Recognition
• Management
• Due Diligence
• Process Improvement
• Global Sourcing
• Strategic Planning
• Mergers
• Start-Ups
• Business Development
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Corporate Finance
• Business Strategy
• Budgets
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Financial Modeling
• Strategy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership