Curriculum Vitae
Robert K. Tracy, CPA
Chief Financial Officer · Controller · Financial Analyst · Portfolio Manager
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies CPA.9039353 · Broomfield, CO
646-303-9996 · Robert.K.Tracy@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/robertktracy · www.robertktracy.com
Strategic finance executive and CPA with 25+ years' experience in accounting, asset management, and financial leadership across cannabis, manufacturing, non-profit, and investment sectors. Proven expertise in financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and portfolio management.
Core Competencies
2020 — Present
Professional Experience
- Accounting and investment management consulting.
- Prepare monthly/annual financial statements and manage cash flow budgeting for a leading cannabis company.
- File monthly sales and excise tax returns, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Supervise accounting staff and streamline financial operations.
- Managed all banking and credit card processor relationships.
- Built and implemented an inventory costing system allocating direct/indirect costs per SKU.
- Developed real-time inventory system, reducing stock-outs and expired inventory.
- Created forecasting models for revenue, inventory, COGS, and cash flows.
- Conducted gross margin analysis and optimized MSRP by SKU.
- Instituted internal controls, eliminating fraudulent chargebacks.
- Co-managed a multi-billion-dollar equity short portfolio, consistently generating positive alpha.
- Developed financial models and scenario analyses for 100+ companies across diverse sectors.
- Recognized by Institutional Investors (Oct 20, 2015) for peer-leading performance.
- Prepared short-side investment research and financial modeling for global equities.
- Supported investment decisions with forensic accounting and industry analysis.
- Authored in-depth financial reports for Grant's Interest Rate Observer and Apogee Research, focusing on forensic accounting.
- Managing accounting for a foundation with over $2 billion in assets and more than $150 million in annual donor funding.
- Coordinated year-end audits with the external audit firm, enhanced internal controls, and ensured FASB compliance in financial reporting.
- Managed an 8-person accounting team and created new internal controls and compliance manuals.
1988 — 1995
Previous Experience
- 1993 – 1995
- Internal Auditor, University of Kansas
- 1992 – 1993
- Accountant, Kansas City MO School Board
- 1990 – 1992
- Senior Auditor, Schehrer, Harrod & Bennett CPAs
- 1988 – 1990
- Auditor, Deloitte & Touche
Track record
Selected Achievements
Inventory & costing systems
Implemented inventory and costing systems for a CBD manufacturer, improving margin visibility and reducing stock-outs.
$2B+ foundation controls
Redesigned internal controls for a $2B+ foundation, authorizing $150M+ in annual expenditures.
Consistent outperformance
Co-managed hedge fund portfolios with 10+ years of consistent outperformance.
Education & Certifications
- MBA, University of Kansas, 1999
- BS, Accounting & Business Administration, University of Kansas, 1988
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Colorado (CPA.9039353); Kansas (Certificate #6378, Permit #348)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) — not currently certified, passed all levels, 2001
Publications & Other
- Contributing author, Seeking Alpha
- Featured in Institutional Investors (Oct 20, 2015) for portfolio performance
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