Nicholas Hindle
Working with Robert was a transformative experience for our business. His financial acumen, strategic mindset, and analytical expertise have had a positive impact on our company’s financial health and operational efficiency.
From the start, Robert conducted an in-depth assessment of our financial structure, focusing on areas such as cash flow, profitability, and internal process efficiencies. His insights and recommendations were not only spot-on but also vital in guiding our financial strategy. His contribution to our inventory management alone resulted in a significant cost savings.
Additionally, Robert’s redesign of our financial model allowed us to gain a much clearer perspective on our direct and indirect operational costs, which has led to more informed decision making at every level of our organization. He helped instilled a sense of financial discipline within our organization that coincided well with the attributes that brought us our success in the first place.
For any organization seeking a skilled and dynamic CFO, I cannot recommend Robert Friedman highly enough. His contributions have been invaluable, and his ability to drive change and clarity is remarkable.
George Contos
I have known Robert for over 15 years now. We came to know each other through our association of TAB (The Alternative Board). TAB is an exclusive peer advisory board that provides business mentorship to small business owners.
During our time together in TAB, It was clear that Robert had complete command and knowledge of the financials with regards to Bamco. His participation on our board was invaluable to all of us non-CFO types. In addition to his financial expertise, he is a critical thinker and has solid business sense. He educated us on the importance and significance a CFO brings to the table in small businesses that are growing. From accounting issues, to banking issues, to personnel issue. Robert was like EF Hutton, when he spoke, we all listened. You should too!
He is a family man, a golfer, and a musician. All things we share and have remained friends throughout the years. It has been my absolute pleasure to write this letter and I would highly recommend Robert Friedman for business, for golf and one of these days we will have our jam session.
John Blackmore
First Vice President at Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. June 14, 2021, Robert J was John’s client
Robert Friedman is one of the most forward thinking CFO I have had the pleasure to work with. Robert is always looking for and not afraid to implement new ideas to help Bamco’s productivity, make a safer work environment and ultimately improve the bottom line.
Kirk Holderbaum
Director of Markets at WithumSmith+Brown
Hands on professional but yet long range strategic thinker. Able to evaluate, recommend and implement financial and operational policies and procedures for the betterment of the company.