Daniel Sandlin, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• Lead technical accounting projects for GPC headquarters and global subsidiaries, including providing technical review and consultation to ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Research and develop positions on complex accounting issues, including new business initiatives, uncommon transactions, and implementation of new guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain the Company's accounting policies and procedures.
• Perform analysis and document conclusions for annual disclosures and representations, including reportable segment conclusions and impairment assessments for goodwill and other long-lived assets.
• Perform control procedures and assist with purchase accounting for large M&A transactions.
• Review quarterly and annual SEC filings, including consulting on the implementation of new guidance, performing quarterly flux analyses, and preparing footnote disclosures.

Burbank, CA, US

• As part of the Controllership function for 20th Television, I was responsible for reporting the financial performance of hundreds of shows across different markets, including managing key components of the studio’s P&L.
• Managed recognition of $1.2B in annual revenue across a slate of 50+ active productions.
• Provided quarterly financial disclosures for $2B+ in capitalized inventory by tracking additions, calculating accruals and work-in-process balances, forecasting future amortization, and analyzing cause of change.
• Compiled financial information for external auditors, SOX audits, and tax packages and assisted with testing for various financial system integrations.Performance Review Comments:
• "He was able to put his experience to work and the outcomes were stellar."
• "His new process has saved our team several hours during crucial close times, while providing expanded clarity and accuracy."

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• As a member of the company's management development program, I provided senior leadership with critical insights and recommendations by executing data-driven audit and consulting projects across all major areas of the.
• Identified incorrect duty rates on $8.7M of imported product as part of a project in partnership with Strategic Sourcing to assess the impact of proposed tariff increases.
• Eliminated $400K in annual penalty fees by designing logic in SQL to proactively identify and address rest break violations based on localized HR requirements.
• Identified and remediated high-risk compliance gaps with 49% of imported SKUs and 46% of partner factories as part of a project in partnership with Global Operations to assess quality and factory testing for private.
• “Daniel is results-oriented and has a strong desire to get meaningful results for the company regardless of the obstacles he encounters along the way.”
• “Daniel is an extremely engaged team member and provides valuable thought leadership.”

Mooresville, NC, US

• Led testing for 15 scope areas in the annual PCI assessment, including testing application, database, operating system, and network-level controls to ensure compliance with industry-wide security standards for credit.
• Performed an end-to-end assessment of order fulfillment channels, including conducting walkthroughs and testing at 11 stores and recommending changes to the fulfillment sourcing logic to increase the efficiency of.
• Coached and reviewed workpapers for four junior team members and created a standardized department onboarding program that included coordinated peer mentoring and a new core training curriculum for department.
• “The team was very impressed with Daniel’s ability to lead client meetings. He spoke clearly, confidently, and provided enough information for them to leave the meetings understanding the ‘why’ and next steps.”
• “Received very positive feedback from project seniors around how quickly he took ownership of his scope areas, to the point where he was teaching them new concepts and offering up ideas on how to complete a task.”
• “Overall, exceeds the staff competencies through his coaching, patience, passion, results, and drive to help improve future assessments. One team member said he was the best person she has ever worked with to date.”

Mooresville, NC, US

• Performed SOX assurance testing including conducting detail walkthroughs, gathering evidence, testing control design and effectiveness, identifying deficiencies, communicating results, and assessing remediation efforts.
• Tested IT General Controls (ITGCs) such as access privileges, physical security, software development methodology, change management, and disaster recovery.

New York, New York, US

• Planned and executed financial statement audits for clients primarily in the real estate sector, including coordinating requests for client assistance, reviewing trial balances, performing analytical procedures.
• Performed accounting research and follow-up, proposed adjusting journal entries, documented conclusions, and prepared audit opinions to accompany client financial statements.
• Managed client relationships by maintaining clear and effective communication, coordinating site visits, conducting efficient walkthroughs and other fieldwork, and providing timely status updates.
• Trained new staff and interns on appropriate audit procedures and documentation.

Cupertino, California, US

• Engaged with students, parents, and faculty to assess individual needs, provide expert guidance on hardware and software features, and make tailored product recommendations
• Worked with store management to procure and merchandise a range of complementary products such as iPhone and iPod accessories, bags and backpacks, headphones, speakers, printers, and hard drives
• Provided technical support and repair services for Mac laptops and desktops

• Produced lead segment featuring Alabama visual artist Carole Forêt

Tuscaloosa, AL, US

• Operated camera as part of a live multi-cam system during concerts and other events

US

• Managed audio/visual setup for screenings and presentations throughout the film festival

Tuscaloosa, AL, US

Tuscaloosa, AL, US

Sheffield, AL, US

• Assisted in funding, budgeting, and casting tasks for "The Story of Bonnie and Clyde"

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Film And Television Production