Robert Craig Chiddenton
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
Management Consulting Expert
Tivat, Montenegro
Toptal member since July 31, 2020
Craig is a finance expert with 20+ years of experience. He recently steered Porto Montenegro from a startup to the region's premier luxury destination and, ultimately, to a successful exit for the investors. This involved working closely with the CEO and investors, including Peter Munk and partners. With his original background in audit and professional services at Deloitte, Craig has deep expertise in listening to and developing solutions that fit clients' needs.
Career Highlights
Certification Highlights
Case Studies
Internal Controls: Loss Prevention
Policies and Procedures to Manage Money Laundering Risk
Corporate Tax Planning
Expertise
- Cash Management
- CFO
- Financial Modeling
- Forecasting
- IFRS Financial Reporting
- Internal Control
- Internal Financial Reporting
- Revenue & Expense Projections
Work Experience
Finance Director
Porto Montenegro
- Developed the accounting and finance function from the bottom up, recruited and led a team, and developed the information systems to support accurate and timely reporting.
- Led and participated in developing the long-term strategy and annual budgets as a key member of the management team.
- Continually negotiated new loans for project financing and renegotiated operating finance loans to optimize the capital structure for shareholders.
CFO, Board Member
Tulipan Grupa
- Led the company from a startup to one of the largest developers in Croatia. Set up all the accounting, finance, and administrative systems of the company.
- Set up the legal structure with separate legal entities for developments, land banks, services, and hotels, in order to facilitate financing and limit risk.
- Led project finance, worked closely with our bank on land acquisitions, and staged financing.
Director of Audit
Deloitte
- Delivered deep accounting and finance expertise to financial services companies, including banks, insurance companies, leasing, and property development.
- Performed tax planning for clients, including multinationals, to ensure compliance while minimizing tax burdens.
- Provided clients with value-added and practical solutions for internal controls.
Education
Bachelor's Degree (Hons) in Commerce
University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, Canada
Certifications
CPA Canada
Chartered Professional Accountants Manitoba
Skills
Finance
CFO, Cash Management, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Bank Debt Raises, Internal Financial Reporting, Debt Raises, Project Finance, Finance Strategy, Corporate Finance, Forecasting, Revenue & Expense Projections, Accounting, Budgeting, Due Diligence, Anti-money Laundering (AML), Income Tax, Financial Modeling, Taxation, Internal Audits
Output Software
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Industry Expertise
Real Estate, Insurance, Real Estate Development, Residential Real Estate, Financial Institutions, Hotels & Lodging, Hospitality, Food & Beverage
Geographic Expertise
Southern Europe
Other
IFRS Financial Reporting, Management, Risk Management, Trusted Advisor, Startups, Contract Drafting, Legal Structuring, Corporate Law, Administrative Procedures, Cash Flow Management, Interim CFO, Internal Control, Corporate Income Tax, Human Resources (HR), Property Management, Profit Optimization, Internal Control Evaluation, Audits, Corporate Tax Planning, Corporate Legal, Analytical Review
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