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Brian Hester

VP Finance at Topcon Positioning Systems
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Brian Hester is a seasoned finance professional with 25+ years of experience in forecasting, accounting, mergers, and acquisitions, with an MBA and BS in Accounting from Golden Gate University and San Francisco State University, respectively.
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Location
Livermore, California, United States, US
Skills
  • Forecasting
  • Accounting
  • Mergers And Acquisitions
  • Finance
  • Financial Reporting
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Brian Hester is a seasoned finance executive with 20 years of experience driving business growth and profitability. As Vice President of Finance at Topcon Positioning Systems, he has led accounting, finance, and internal controls for the US and European operations, ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Prior to this, he served as CFO at Ferrotec (USA) Corporation, Renesas Electronics America Inc., and Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc., where he managed financial operations, business planning, and reporting for North American semiconductor divisions. Hester's expertise spans forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and contract negotiation. He has successfully integrated and transitioned finance operations, including SAP consolidation projects, and holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation from the State Board of Accountancy. He holds an MBA and BS in Accounting from Golden Gate University and San Francisco State University, respectively. With a proven track record of delivering results-driven finance solutions, Brian Hester is a trusted advisor to senior leadership and a key player in driving business strategy and growth.

Credentials

  • Certified Public Accountant
    State Board of Accountancy

Experience

  • Topcon Positioning Systems
    • Livermore, CA
    • VP Finance
      • Mar 2014 - Present
      • Livermore, CA

  • Ferrotec (USA) Corporation
    • Santa Clara, CA
    • CFO
      • Feb 2012 - Nov 2013
      • Santa Clara, CA

      Led accounting and finance, human resources, information technology, tax, and legal for the US and European manufacturing and sales operations.

  • Renesas Electronics America Inc.
    • Japan
    • Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Controller
      • 2010 - 2011

      Integrated and transitioned finance operations subsequent to merger, including consolidation of internal control processes and procedures to meet Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance. Finance project lead for SAP consolidation project to merge ERP systems.

    • CFO
      • 2003 - 2010

      Led accounting and finance operations, including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, treasury, transfer pricing, cost accounting, tax, and consolidated financial reporting.

  • Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc
    • Controller
      • 1994 - 2003

      Managed financial operations, business planning/forecasting, and reporting for North American semiconductor division.

  • Barakat & Chamberlin, Inc.
    • Oakland, CA
    • Vice President, Finance
      • 1989 - 1994
      • Oakland, CA

      Directed accounting, contract, and financial operations of parent company, Canadian subsidiary, Sister Corporation, and investment partnership for this national energy and utility consulting firm.

Education

  • Golden Gate University
    MBA, Financial Planning
  • San Francisco State University
    BS, Accounting

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