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Bay Village, Oh, Us

Manage seasonal auditors over 8 nationwide locations for a NYSE traded company. Assess the risks of the company’s Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls, then determine and coordinate effective audit strategies. Analyze audit test results, work directly with park GM’s and managers on problems, and communicate conclusions and recommendations to all levels of management. Help prepare the department’s audit plan, programs and budget, help coordinate the external Sarbanes Oxley and year end audit, perform national CPA Sarbanes Oxley walkthroughs, help coordinate the yearly report to the external Audit Committee, review and analyze SOC1 and SOC2 reports, and manage the Cedar Fair fraudulent whistleblower calls.- Detected and eliminated a ticket theft scam using internal audit procedures.- Detected and eliminated improper ACH payment process and prevented possible theft- Currently using cloud audit program utilized by our national external CPA firm

Independence, Oh

Prepared financial statements, tax returns and management reports. Provided management with financial analysis reports formerly prepared by the outside CPA firm. Administered a 25-user network computer system, and managed computer purchases, repairs and installations. Installed and maintained a multi-company accounting software system. - Saved company approximately $50,000 by reviewing billing invoices and correcting errors.- Created company's excel financial program formerly only given by company’s CPA firm. - Saved company money yearly re-classifying fixed assets on the company’s property tax return.

Westlake, Oh

Provided financial, tax and computer counsel to individuals, corporations, and partnerships. Supervised and reviewed accounting and tax work. Active in developing and implementing company policies. Served as the assistant administrator of the company’s computer network system. Skilled at both hands-on and formal training of the accounting and support staff.- Saved a client $30,000 in sales tax by structuring their purchase of an airplane as lessors.- Saved a client $40,000 in sales tax by structuring their hiring of temporary employees. - Created five-year financial forecast reports to help client obtain bank financing.

Cleveland, Oh

Provided financial, tax and computer counsel to individuals, corporations, partnerships and non-profit organizations. Directed audit and review teams. Participated in strategic business planning for clients. Adept in designing, implementing, and enhancing client accounting systems. Skilled at training effective staff members for client projects. - Supervised the firm’s largest audit as a senior auditor, reducing the engagement time by 10%. - Reduced the engagement time of a major review client by 30%. - Captured a new client in first 90 days of employment by recommending a specific pension plan.

Boulder, Co