Jared Benedict Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Texas, United States

I specialize in technical accounting, financial reporting and regulatory compliance services. I assist clients in applying new and/or complex accounting guidance, challenging financial statement audits, SEC reporting matters, as well as developing and enhancing the internal control environment. My experience includes public company readiness, business combinations, audit readiness, IPO transactions and drafting technical accounting position papers.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• Oversaw development of the Texas and Denver markets.• Developed new client relationships and enhanced existing client relationships through quality deliverables, weekly touchpoints and ongoing marketing efforts; • Drafted or reviewed and approved client deliverables to ensure quality control and appropriate application of guidance.• Co-led development and oversight of the Technical Accounting Solution Center to provide clients with support for complex technical accounting questions. .• Managed multiple IPO readiness, acquisition, divestiture, and new accounting policy implementation projects.• Responsible for managing and tracking profitability for the Texas and Colorado markets, including development and preparation of key reporting metrics including budget to actual analysis.• Provided mentorship and led annual employee training for 43 employees in the Texas and Colorado markets.• Developed and delivered multiple CPE presentations on topics including: ESG; revenue recognition and lease accounting.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Provide technical accounting consulting services to assist clients in accounting for complex transactions and in implementing new accounting standards.

12500 San Pedro Ave, Suite 670, San Antonio, Tx 78216

• Established a technical accounting practice with over $4 million in annual revenue and a 40% profit margin.• Responsible for all aspects of market development, staffing, project planning, budgeting, profitability and quality control for the technical accounting and transaction services offering in the San Antonio and Houston markets.• Oversaw the adoption of new accounting policies (including ASC 606 - revenue recognition; ASC 842 - Lease Accounting; ASC 326 - CECL; etc.) and the implementation of corresponding processes.• Worked with management to respond to SEC and auditor inquiries regarding the application of accounting policies and procedures.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Aventine Hill Partners strives to provide exceptional service and high quality results to each and every client. As the director of technical accounting I assist clients both in the implementation of new accounting standards and in documenting their current accounting positions in response to SEC comment letters and auditor inquiries. I work closely with both the local and national offices of Big 4 accounting firms to resolve comments and to ensure agreement with all positions taken. The effort and dedication we put forth is known in our firm as Uncompromising Quality. Our people, our unique combination of services, and our adaptable and scalable approach means that we provide customized solutions and target our clients’ unique and specific needs. Aventine Hill Partners is a Texas-based professional services firm. We deliver a wide range of expertise in the following practice areas: Accounting & Finance, Risk & Compliance, and Business & Technology. We are an industry leader in CFO / C-Suite Advisory, Consulting & Project Solutions, and Executive Search Services. We are unique in providing this breadth of three distinct services individually or in combination. More information can be found at www.aventinehillinc.com.

Denver Colorado

• Interim Chief Accounting Officer and Director of Financial Reporting for a $1B public, international, manufacturing/retail company.• Documented and recorded a $1 billion acquisition and led integration effort of acquired company, including development of standardized accounting policies, procedures and internal controls, post-acquisition. • Drafted or reviewed all technical accounting and financial reporting documents before providing content to auditors.• Drafted responses to multiple SEC comment letters and position papers in response to auditor questions.• Directly oversaw drafting of all financial information presented in Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, including MD&A.• Drafted position papers and journal entries for multiple business acquisitions and divestitures.• Established internal reporting package for executives and Board of Directors. • Drafted position papers to support management’s conclusions regarding effectiveness of the internal control environment.

Denver Colorado

• Provided financial performance and due-diligence analysis to buy-side and sell-side players primarily in the manufacturing healthcare and insurance industries. Transaction values ranged from one hundred million to over a billion dollars. • Assisted with the carve-out audit and drafted the stand-alone financial statements for a divestiture. • Drafted position papers and technical accounting memos to support the application of accounting principles.• Provided service to both private equity investors and industry clients.• Managed and trained employees to provide the same excellent service and quality.

Denver Tech Center

• Facilitated Molycorp’s IPO by drafting the initial Form S-1, responding to SEC comment letters, and providing supporting documents to attorneys, investment bankers, and auditors. • Prepared all SEC filings including Forms S-1, 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and ensured all appropriate accounting disclosures were properly documented.• Drafted technical position papers to support the Company’s application of accounting principles.• Provided the Board of Directors with monthly financial statements and analysis.• Developed financial models to estimate future obligations including stock compensation expense and asset retirement obligations. • Implemented standardized accounting systems and budget reports to facilitate inter-company consolidations and financial analysis. • Developed financial models used for a $280 million Government Loan Guarantee application and an S&P credit assessment.

Denver Co

• Managed all phases of audits for a broad range of client in the greater Denver area. I also managed the audits of many of the corresponding retirement plans and foundations.• Planned and coordinated the efforts for multi-location engagements including developing the audit program, coordinating the efforts of multiple audit teams in various locations and ensuring all supporting documentation was sufficient and properly documented.• Reviewed financial statements and related disclosures to ensure the presentation was complete and in accordance with GAAP.• Performed testing of clients control environment in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.• Researched and drafted technical accounting memos on various topics including: revenue recognition, share-based payment awards, goodwill and intangibles, debt restructuring and variable interest entities.• Assisted clients with IPO readiness.• One of ten individuals selected to participate in a consulting opportunity in Chile, where I was responsible for implementing financial reporting, performance, and time management processes for an emerging technology company.

Bachelor'S Of Science, Accounting

Associate Of Science - As