Areas of Expertise
- Corporate Financial Distress
- Turnaround
- Fraud Investigations
- Interim CFO
- Corporate Accounting
- Audit
- Compliance
- Big Data Analytics
- Process Improvement
Designations
- CPA
- CFE
Education
- MBA University of Detroit Graduate School of Business Administrative
- BA Michigan State University
Professional Associations
- MACPA
- ACFE
Experience
- 1 Year with Firm
- 35+ Years of Relevant Experience
Biography
With a robust career spanning over 35 years, Robert Losier
is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer and expert in financial transformation,
currently serving as a B. Riley Advisor, leading a team for a mid-size company
in need of turnaround help.
Previously worked as a consultant at UHY, LLP, a leading
global business advisory firm based in Farmington Hills, MI. Since 2022, Rob
has been instrumental in driving substantial improvements across diverse
financial processes, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and
strategic alignment.
At UHY, LLP, Rob has spearheaded numerous initiatives to
transform financial operations. He successfully streamlined the financial
closing process, reducing cycle time by two days, and led a comprehensive
finance transformation project. Notable achievements include the integration of
payroll data for a holding company with 13 subsidiaries, automating daily cash
reporting, and optimizing CRM and ERP systems through innovative Power Queries.
His expertise also extends to meticulous intercompany reconciliations, balance
sheet management, and the development of subledger discrepancy tools.
Prior to joining UHY, LLP, Rob excelled as a Director at
AlixPartners, LLP, where he played a key role in high-stakes financial
projects. They supported CFOs and boards across various industries, from
transitioning accounting software systems to conducting forensic investigations
and audits. His strategic insights and analytical prowess were critical in
complex scenarios, including an IPO preparation for a global software leader
and forensic investigations for a major oil and gas company.
Robert Losier holds a distinguished record of driving
financial excellence and transformation, leveraging a deep understanding of
financial systems and strategic management. His ability to innovate and lead
in high-pressure environments underscores their commitment to delivering
transformative financial solutions.
B. Riley Advisory Services works with lenders, law firms, private equity sponsors and companies of all types. Our Advisory Services are a unique mix of Valuation and Appraisal Services including asset-based lending (ABL) Valuations; Restructuring and Turnaround Management; Forensic Accounting and Litigation Support; Operations Management; Compliance, Risk & Resilience Services; and Transaction Support Services including Due Diligence and Quality of Earnings Reviews. B. Riley Advisory Services is the trade name for GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group, LLC, Great American Group Advisory & Valuation Services, LLC, Great American Group Machinery & Equipment, LLC, and Great American Group Intellectual Property Advisors, LLC.