10101 Flair Ct. | Tampa, FL 33615 xxx-xxx-xxxx | abc@xyz.com

Accounting | GAAP & GAAS | Supervision | Auditing | Communication | Government Relations | State & Federal Tax Returns QuickBooks Pro Advisor | Forecasting | Tax Planning | Financial Statements | Balance Sheets | Controls Assessment

Bank & Account Reconciliations | Journal Entries | General Ledger | Due Diligence | Month-End Closing

Accounting Software | Consolidation | SEC | ERISA | Research | Staff Training | Continuing Education

MS Office (Excel & Word) | Google Cloud | QuickBooks | Accounting & Tax Programs

Results-focused, enthusiastic and expert-level Certified Public Accountant, Controller, Senior Auditor and Partner with a strong, varied background in leading and working alongside professionals. Proven ability to develop and improve upon accounting processes. Skilled in preparing all types of tax returns. Adept manager of operations in accounting firm settings. Comfortable discussing concerns as they arise with colleagues, CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, Bookkeepers and other intermediaries. Driven to achieve excellence and deliver sound advice while driving the adoption of new processes and ideas in dynamic environments. Able to align with tight SEC deadlines when filing client reports. Seeking an Accounting or Controller position to allow for continued development.

  Worked for an audit firm comprised of two partners and up to four employees that performed audit and review services to small public companies

  Developed a book of business by acquiring and developing clients from previous employer; also gained insight into setting up and managing office operations

  Ensured compliance with PCAOB standards and Securities Exchange Commission filing requirements including 10K, S-1, Form 10, 8K, and 10Q

  Suggested process improvements specific to financial reporting

  Called on results of financial statement and trend analyses to lead further inquiries and testing

  Noted staffing needs and recruited, interviewed and selected applicants to fill vacant roles

  Devised work schedules and assigned duties to employees for audit and review engagements for Security Exchange Commission filings

  Instructed personnel and clients concerning the recording of transactions

  Ceased operations in February of 2017

  Contributed to the daily functions of an audit firm of up to four Partners and six employees in delivering public company services throughout the U.S., along with local tax and bookkeeping services

  Audited and reviewed small public companies, including a number of nonpublic and nonprofit projects

  Prepared corporate tax returns

  Always ensured compliance with PCAOB standards and Securities Exchange Commission filing requirements; researched both SEC and PCAOB requirements to best comprehend the filing process for SEC forms

  Took on clients that required attention from an expert with in-depth knowledge of how accounts may be interrelated

  Rapidly progressed to Partner in recognition of dynamic performance

  Ceased auditing public companies as the above company took over all clients

  Started CPA firm without any clients and called on sound marketing programs to secure new clients

  Also prepared and delivered prospective client proposals to secure accounting and tax business

  Recorded transactions into QuickBooks and other programs; used reports to discuss progress with management

  Consulted with clients to discuss forecasts, tax compliance, and planning

  Closed out the month by reconciling bank accounts and recording month-end journal entries

  Suggested and set into motion new software installations that boosted company levels of both sales and efficiency

  Researched federal income tax matters and crafted conclusions to cut taxes and comply with tax regulations

  Obtained QuickBooks Pro Advisor, an Insurance License, as well as a Securities License

Continued

  Actively contributed to the daily operations of a 20-person firm including six support staff that served a client base primarily located within the West Coast of Florida

  Directly supervised as many as three staff members throughout engagements for various business types e.g. retail, wholesale, rental (HUD), manufacturing, farming, natural gas, construction, ERISA, builder, credit union, and service.

  Developed working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), ERISA, the Public Service Commission and all U.S. Government regulations

  Prepared regular and consolidated financial statements, as well as corporate, trust, estate, benefit plan, state, not-for-profit and individual tax returns

  Carefully researched and developed conclusions for federal income tax matters

  Liaised with clients over the course of forecasting, tax compliance and planning processes

  Provided guidance during the acquisition and disposition of companies via due diligence examination, performed for potential buyers considering acquiring a company

  Suggested reporting improvements and attended Board meetings to further explain issues and offer the aforementioned recommendations to ensure efficiency and overall compliance with government regulations

  Researched, tested and recommended software to modify engagement completion across the firm

  Delivered Continuing Education lectures to several CPA firms due to vast expertise and approachability

  Consulted with client regarding the profitability of a condominium project; determined a direction for pricing units

  Tenaciously negotiated with Examiners from the FL Department of Revenue, the IRS, the Department of Labor, and Florida Public Service Commission regarding compliance matters in reducing tax penalties

  Boosted the levels of audit, accounting and tax engagement efficacy by training Associates on rules and regulations, e.g. the proper use of in-house software

  Prepared timely business, corporate, trust, estate, benefit plan, state, not-for-profit and individual tax returns

  Evaluated internal controls to prepare reports that highlighted room for improvements

  Worked in a Controller and Accounting Manager capacity with the company prior to 1988

Master of Business Administration, Florida International University, 2012

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration-Accounting, University of South Florida

Certification, Certified Public Accountant

Also completed self-study programs to improve Excel techniques and additional competencies

Volunteer, local Huntington Disease chapter

Regional Director, local Democratic Party chapter

10101 Flair Ct. | Tampa, FL 33615 xxx-xxx-xxxx | abc@xyz.com

March 16, 2018

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March 16, 2018

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