Managing Partner
Ronald S. Johnson
693 Styner Ave #9
Moscow, ID 83842
916-524-3999
EDUCATION
MBA, Finance, June 1987 - Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
BS, Business Administration, Marketing Concentration, June 1979 - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
AS, Electronic Technology, June 1972 - West Valley College, Saratoga, CA
Milken Institute/PL-X training on TRUU Value Intellectual Property Pricing Models – August 2001
Foresight Science and Technology, Commercialization Consultant – December, 2003
Former Licensed California Real Estate Broker.
Former Intuit ProAdvisor – Former consultant to Intuit, Inc., extensive experience with QuickBooks Online, Pro and Enterprise, beta tester for the first networked version of QuickBooks.
A multitasker with high proficiency in all MS Office products
I have spent my career as a consultant helping companies solve their difficult accounting and finance problems and providing interim line position support. Many of these positions were on a 1099 basis and some were on a W2 basis. A sample of the consulting positions held is listed at the end of this resume.
EXPERIENCE
Corporate Planning, LLC, Moscow, ID
www.corporateplanningllc.com January 2025 - Present
Managing Partner
Corporate Planning, LLC is a hands-on financial planning team with over 30 years of proven expertise in translating strategic visions into actionable budgets and financial forecasts. Our team excels at simplifying complex financial scenarios and turning them into clear, data-driven insights that empower decision-making.
With a suite of ready-to-use financial models, we deliver results quickly and efficiently once your future strategies are defined. These models allow us to hit the ground running, saving time and providing the clarity you need to act with confidence.
We collaborate seamlessly with strategic planning teams, capital providers (VC firms, investment banks), and market planning consultants to bring financial clarity and focus to high-stakes business initiatives. Whether you're navigating a turnaround, resizing your operations, exploring mergers and acquisitions, or fueling rapid growth, we bring the tools and experience to drive results.
Digilent, Inc., - Pullman Washington August 2015 – January 2022
A subsidiary of National Instruments
Controller
General ledger and accounting system clean up. Created and reconciled the various feeder systems to the general ledger to provide an auditable set of financials. Brought all banking and customer credit card processing into a daily reconciliation process.
Consolidation of multiple general ledgers in foreign currencies
Managing international wire transactions and currency conversions
Daily reconciliation of inventory and accounting systems
Sales and use tax reporting
Preparation of annual management budget and associated variance reporting
Economic Modeling, LLC, (EMSI) – Moscow, Idaho January 2012 – October 2014
A subsidiary of CareerBuilder
Controller
Responsible for producing accurate monthly financial statements conforming to GAAP. Responsibilities included:
Consolidation of multiple general ledgers in foreign currencies
Preparing forward-looking metrics focusing on monthly and end-of-year expected performance.
Providing financial performance reports to our corporate parent, CareerBuilder, on a monthly basis.
Developed and maintained the corporate budget model and production of financial/metric variance reports monthly.
Sales and use tax reporting in 17 states.
The Interim Controller, Inc. – Modesto, California January 2004 to December 2011
Accountant/Financial Analyst, Controller, Partner
My work with The Interim Controller, involved working as a contract CFO/Financial Analyst/Controller for client companies. These included manufacturing companies, computer hardware, telecommunications software and hardware, power management systems, SAAS-based software, medical device manufacturing, biotechnology development firms, food services, oil field technologies, internet companies, non-profit organizations, and many, many more. A client list is available upon request.
Accounting and Financial Analyst Functions Performed Include the Following:
Accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, debt negotiations and restructurings, payroll, cash planning, cash (portfolio) management, general ledger, Journal entries, preparation of financial statements, foreign and domestic consolidations, variance analysis, audit detailing/reconciliations/prep, bank recons, tax reports, accounting software set-up, creating charts of account, prepare and present board presentations, reconstructions and forensic accounting, filing of monthly reports with the U.S. trustees - federal bankruptcy court, annual reports, applications for lines of credit, conducting annual inventories, fixed asset reporting, creating/maintaining cost accounting standards, policies & procedures, discounted cash flow modeling, documenting standard cost accounting systems, audit prep, monitoring and reporting of construction in process (CIP), operating many integrated accounting software packages and developing and implementing complete budgeting programs and revenue forecasting for rapid-growth companies.
Biogenetic Ventures, Inc. – Spokane, Washington 1999 to 2004
Partner/CFO
Negotiated and sourced intellectual property from universities and research institutions such as the University of Washington, The Heart Institute of Spokane and Mayo Clinic. Licensed these technologies into pharmaceutical firms and young business ventures.
Developed the Microsoft Excel rNPV biotech valuation model for drugs in the development pipeline. The model was published in Nature Biotechnology Journal and presented at the ASTP conference in Prague, Czech Republic in May of 2002. The rNPV model is currently the leading valuation tool used on the biotech industry for drugs in the development pipeline.
Developed the Programmed Commercialization model and methodology for commercializing technologies originating from research institutions. This is a program that provides a platform for business graduates and undergraduates to participate in commercializing even the most sophisticated of scientific technologies without having an in-depth knowledge of the science itself. Proofed this program at the University of Idaho with an undergraduate law student over a summer semester. Also developed valuation tools for tech-based companies and medical devices.
Allison Johnson Venture Partners – Spokane, Washington 1999 to 2004
Partner/Controller
Provided financial planning tools for the evaluation of potential investment opportunities. Held entrance interviews with start-up companies and prepared investment evaluations and monthly monitoring analysis of each opportunity.
Silicon Valley Consulting Group - San Jose, California 1990 to 1999
Managing Partner
Prepared operating and financial plans for start-up and rapid-growth companies in the Silicon Valley. Referral sources included venture capital firms such as Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, banks such as Silicon Valley Bank, and service firms such as the Interim Controller in Modesto, California and MSquared in San Francisco, California. Operational and financial planning also included extensive strategic planning in determining the focus and staged development of the start-up.
Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Inc. - Sunnyvale, California 1984 - 1990
Staff Specialist Accountant – Leasing Department
Supervised the leasing department in the Central Finance Organization. Responsible for analysis and approval of all real and personal property leases for Lockheed Corporation. Developed:
Lease vs. Buy models
FAS 13.7 capital vs. operating lease qualifying models
Additional financial modeling tools
Presented lease vs. buy analyses to the DCAA and responsible government agencies on behalf of Lockheed Missiles & Space Company. Assured conformance to GAAP, FAR regulations and GASB pronouncements. Made presentations at the President/Vice President level. Developed financial modeling tools.
The Cook Company - Sacramento, California 1979 - 1984
Controller
Managed internal accounting and finance departments for this commercial real estate development and property management firm. AP/AR/payroll/GL/month-end close/budget. Managed short term cash portfolio. Responsible for all internal financial reporting.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Conference White Paper Presentation – ASTP Conference in Prague, Czech Republic, June 2002
“Valuing Biotechnology and the rNPV Model”
PUBLICATIONS
Featured Article – Nature Biotechnology Journal, September, 2001, “Putting a Price on Biotechnology”
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A SAMPLE OF CONSULTING POSITIONS HELD
Chief Financial Officer – Heartport, Inc (NASDAQ: HPRT) Redwood City, CA – Assisted with positioning this publicly held company for sale to Johnson & Johnson.
Director of Finance - Landis & Gyr, San Jose, CA – Filled this position on an interim basis until a new Director was hired. Developed the corporate budget for this $100 million power management systems developer.
Director of Finance – Details, Homes of Architectural Distinction, Sacramento, CA – Developed financial and MRP systems for this start-up manufacturer of modular homes.
Director of Finance – Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California and Nevada – Filled an interim vacancy for this non-profit organization until new Director was hired.
Director of Leasing – Angel Ventures, Atherton, CA – Responsible for establishing equipment leasing program for this early stage venture capital company. Also developed operating plan resulting in several rounds of capital from top-tier venture capital firms in the Silicon Valley for its investment company; Luxn, Inc.
Controller – SPARC International – Menlo Park, CA - SPARC International is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to overseeing and guiding the evolution of SPARC and its open standards technology.
Controller – Datagate, Inc., Reno, NV – Filled an interim position for this HP third party maintenance company for 6 months until a replacement Controller was hired.
Corporate Planner – Humbolt Creamery, Eureka, CA - Ice cream supplier to Costco, Ben and Jerry’s, etc. Prepared the financial projections and documents for a merger of three Pacific Northwest ice cream products companies.
Site Controller – Wismer and Becker, Sacramento, CA – Site Controller for this construction engineering company in Richland, WA
Controller – The Cook Company, Sacramento, CA – Managed accounting, finance and treasury functions for this commercial building developer
Corporate Planner – Crossroad Ventures Group, Roseville, CA – Supported commercial real estate projects and their investors with financial modeling and prospectuses.
Corporate Planner – San Jose Medical Group, San Jose, CA – developed and implemented the corporate budgeting program for this Physicians Organization.
Corporate Planner – Vertical Networks, Sunnyvale, CA – Developed operating plan for this next-generation IP-based voice and data and digital communications systems provider for businesses. Raised initial venture capital round from Kleiner Perkins, Caufield and Byer.
Corporate Planner – Visteon, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, Sunnyvale, CA – Developed business plan for this Ford Motors subsidiary, building GPS components and systems for Ford vehicles.
Corporate Planner – Woodruff-Sawyer, San Francisco, CA – Developed Northwest expansion plans for one of the largest independent insurance brokerage firms in the nation
Corporate Planner – Cyan Worlds, Inc., Spokane, WA – Prepared corporate forecast and operating plan for a capital raise for this legendary on-line gaming company – Makers of Myst and Cyan Worlds.
Corporate Planner – Noah’s Wish, El Dorado Hills CA – Provided senior interim accounting and finance support for this non-profit organization after rapid capitalization as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
Corporate Planner and Controller – Clickover, Palo Alto, CA – Brought in by Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield, Byers to build an internal operating structure for this early Java development team.
Financial Analyst – Intuit, Inc, Palo Alto, CA – Developed headcount call volume models resulting in Intuit’s expansion into their custom-built tech support facility in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Corporate Planner – Tegal Corporation, Petaluma, CA – Developed corporate operating budget for this multi-national developer of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Also restructured their general Ledger and reduced their chart of accounts by 57%.
Corporate Planner – World Wide Packets, Spokane, WA – Developed operating plan for this provider of Carrier Ethernet products and solutions.
Corporate Planner – Humboldt Creamery, Fortuna, CA – Developed financial model for a three-way merger for this provider of milk and ice cream products. Customers include Costco and Double Rainbow.
Financial Consultant – Jazz Multimedia, Santa Clara, CA – Conducted a management audit and developed alternative capital sources for this international video gaming board developer/provider.
Financial Analyst – Argus Security, Spokane, WA – Developed merger strategy and associated documentation for sale of company to the number three security company nationally.
