BRAD RUSH, CPA

Lansdowne, VA 20176
Cell 703.679.7874 * Email br502758@westpost.net

CFO * CONTROLLER * BUSINESS MANAGER

Visionary and Financial Strategist with more than 25 years in leading companies
through change and challenge to profitable growth. A methodical and consistent c
areer history demonstrating top performance and unparalleled leadership abilitie
s in forensic accounting, asset management, M&A, tax, and financial reporting in
global systems. Impeccable professionalism and work ethic: maintains the overal
l integrity of multi-billion dollar accounting and financial systems. Inspires a
nd fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Frequently called on to ta
ckle stubborn problems, lead strategic programs, and create reliable processes;
recognized for ability to improve productivity, consistency, and performance in
a variety of environments.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Audits
Business Forecasting
Business Plans
Capitalization
Cost Accounting
Entrepreneur
Finance Management
Financial Analysis
IPOs
Joint Ventures
Mergers/Acquisitions
Negotiations
Operational Streamlining
P&L
Team Leadership

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Ascensic PLC, Lansdowne, VA 2007 - Present
Certified public accounting and professional services consulting firm.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Building on a career as a highly successful financial executive and entrepreneur
, established this full-service firm to provide business, accounting, and tax ad
vice to high net worth individuals as well as venture capital start-up organizat
ions in a variety of industries. While providing professional services as a CPA,
concurrently acted as a virtual CFO for small businesses requiring guidance wit
h tactical and strategic financial initiatives.
Sunrise Senior Living, Inc., McLean, VA 2003 - 2007
Provider of senior living services in the US, Canada, the UK and Germany, operat
ing 415 communities with capacity of more than 51,000 residents.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Combined breakthrough leadership skills and extensive industry knowledge to dire
ct the global financial activities and strategies for more than $2B revenues and
$1.8B operating expenses annually. Led and mentored 13 senior-level staff overs
eeing 423 professional staff executing enterprise-wide accounting, tax, financia
l reporting, information technology, and investor/owner relations activities. Co
ncurrent ownership as Chief Investment Officer for the company's investment, M&A
, and real estate development ventures and initiatives. Continually analyzed and
investigated all financial records to identify inaccuracies, restating ten year
s of flawed financial reporting. Collaborated with other executives and senior m
anagement across the organization to make strong financial decisions that effect
ively drove business operations and growth strategies.
Key highlights
* Established a new internal financial reporting control system that ensured com
pliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations.
* Introduced Hyperion financial planning and budgeting software to the enterpris
e, that provided scalability and accuracy in the budgeting and owner reporting p
rocess, replacing a manual system
* Took over two failed PeopleSoft upgrade attempts, successfully implementing ve
rsion 8.8 and realizing a dramatic 60% increase in utilization.
* Transformed and strengthened the accounting and information system departments
to efficiently accommodate short and long-term company growth.
* Initiated an internal investigation and restatement process to identify and co
rrect ten previous years of financial reporting errors, dramatically improving r
eporting reliability and stakeholder confidence.
* Initiated a cleanup and reconciliation of a manual payroll reporting system to
a streamlined outsourced solution, eliminating errors and exposure to fines and
penalties.
CNL Financial Group, Orlando, FL 1996 - 2003
Real estate investment company specializing in the formation and listing of publ
icly-traded REITS in a variety of sectors including restaurant, retail, hospital
ity, and healthcare.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ACQUISITIONS AND FINANCE (2001 - 2003)
VICE PRESIDENT, ASSET MANAGEMENT (1999 - 2001)
DIRECTOR PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (1998 - 1999)
DIRECTOR OF PRIVATE ACCOUNTING (1997 - 1998)
GROWTH FUND ACCOUNTING MANAGER (1996 - 1997)
Promoted through positions of increasing profile and scope to develop the firm's
new healthcare REIT portfolio, including senior housing and medical office buil
dings. Concurrent ownership of all asset, finance, and portfolio management acti
vities, overseeing the acquisition of more than $1B assets and disposition of mo
re than $750M assets. Company trainer and facilitator for renowned Franklin Cove
y business solutions including 7 Habits, What Matters Most, and Principle Center
ed Leadership.
Key highlights
* Laid out a series of financial control roadmaps that significantly enhanced pr
ofitability and cost controls at each position, enabling continued upward develo
pment.
* Astutely marketed and disposed of stale portfolios of assets, resulting in fav
orable financial returns and reduced overhead costs.
* Facilitated the creation of a new, $2B REIT by creating an acquisition and due
diligence system that delivered cost-effective, sustainable results.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, Full Sail Recorders, Inc., Winter Park, FL (1995 - 1996
)
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ERA Real Estate, Overland Park, KS (1992 - 1995)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
BA, Finance, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Fifth Year Accounting Program, Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
Licenses / Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) * Certified Management Accountant (CMA) * Cert
ified Financial Manager (CFM) * Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) * Certifi
ed Information Technology Professional (CITP) * Forensic Certified Public Accoun
tant (FCPA)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
AICPA (Forensic Valuation Services, Information Technology, Personal Financial S
ervices, and Tax Sections) - Member
FICPA - Member
Financial Executives International - Member