Rob Brooks

About Rob Brooks

I am a finance and accounting professional with experience spanning CFO leadership…

Experience

1. Corporate Controller

   HighGround

   Nov 2024 — Present · Irving, TX, US

   Lead accounting operations for 14+ entities in a PE-backed, multi-state restoration platform.Administer treasury functions, including ACH/wire approvals and user management.Direct payroll tax compliance and cleanup across multiple states, resolving legacy issues and reducing audit risk.Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and lead monthly P&L reviews across brands to ensure accuracy and accountability.Provide financial leadership and support in M&A activity, including due diligence and onboarding of acquisitions.Spearheaded implementations of Paystand (payment processing/AR automation) and Ramp (credit card program), driving efficiency in collections and expense management.Partner with leadership to enhance AR/Collections KPIs, improving visibility into working capital.

Education

• Belmont University

  Master of Accountancy

  2018 — 2019

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  BA

  2002 — 2007

• Spring Hill College

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2010 — 2011

Skills

• Student Affairs
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Outlook
• Business Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Business Strategy
• Leadership
• Accounting
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Budgets
• Data Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership Development
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Staff Development
• Inventory Management
• Organizational Development
• Financial Analysis