Robert Porell

Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Semperis Inc.

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

I’m a C suite executive with a track record of transforming companies and making them better. As a trusted business adviser and leader I serve my partners, colleagues and directors so that collectively we can better serve our customers, shareholders and investors. The key to any successful business is cash flow. My primary role as CFO is to guide the discourse surrounding the maximization of cash flow, translate that discussion into a concrete plan and ensure the enterprise then stays on course. I realize that plans must be dynamic because the business world is fluid, with changing demographics, regulations and economic pressures. My leadership style is collaborative. I don’t look to have all the answers, but know how to avail myself of others’ talents to find the best ones for the business. I ask a lot of questions and sift through the responses to uncover common themes and best ideas. Then, as a finance leader I use this information to help formulate and execute the strategy that will drive the organization forward. I believe that business is not always a zero sum game where in each transaction someone wins and another loses. My task, as a Chief Financial Officer, is to identify my counterparty’s needs, while taking into account those of my business, and provide solutions where all parties can win. My greatest achievement as CFO has been educating the organizations I serve on the financial consequences of competing business plans with the collective goal of identifying that plan which will yield the highest probability of a positive outcome. I welcome the opportunity to connect with you on LinkedIn. Email: [email protected] Mobile: 917.626.7846 Core Competencies: Corporate Finance | Mergers & Acquisitions | Financial Modeling | Strategic Planning | Budgeting | Forecasting | Financial Analysis | Financial Reporting | Due Diligence | Business Process Improvement | Private Equity | IT Management | Audit Management | Cash Flow Forecasting | P&L

Experience

  • Semperis Inc. ()
    • Deputy CFO
      Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Chief Financial Officer
      Sep 2020 - Nov 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Chief Financial Officer | CFO | Operating Partner at Gefinor Capital
    Dec 2012 - Sep 2020 · 7 yrs 10 mos

  • Alexander Doll Company, Inc. ()
    • Chief Executive Officer | CEO
      Aug 2009 - Nov 2012 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Operating executive at Gefinor portfolio company

    • Chief Financial Officer | CFO
      Jan 2001 - Jul 2009 · 8 yrs 7 mos

      Operating executive at Gefinor portfolio company

  • Chief Financial Officer | CFO at Gefinor (USA), Inc.
    Sep 1995 - Dec 2000 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    Private equity firm

  • Business Assurance Manager at Coopers & Lybrand
    Jun 1985 - Sep 1995 · 10 yrs 4 mos