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Greater Boston

Business transformation, Accounting Advisory

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Financial Reporting- Performed monthly and year-end reporting, prepared financial statements with all related disclosures.- Coordinated external audit of financial statements and 401k.Operational Accounting- Supervised accounting team to ensure the accuracy of records and compliance with internal policies.- Coordinated monthly and annual closing and reconciliations.- Provided analysis of current procedures and recommendations for process improvement.- Performed complex analysis to support budgeting and financial reporting.Technical Accounting- Assisted with purchase accounting of a privately held company.Process Optimization- Developed and executed AP automation project from selecting the software to writing instructions and training the personnel.- Developed and maintained Accounting HelpDesk system that helped cut average response time from accounting team.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Transferred from Moscow office as an experienced senior.• Performed audit of clients' financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP, including for non-profit organizations• Reviewed and analyzed financial statements and accompanying footnote disclosures, ensuring compliance with industry and reporting standards• Performed and applied technical research and analysis in connection with various complex US GAAP standards• Participated in review and assessment of accounting and internal control systems as well as identification of key risk areas. Prepared process narratives and walkthroughs of those processes• Communicated with those charged with governance• Reviewed junior auditors’ performance, performed supervision and training of new associates• Effectively managed teams up to 10 auditors• Demonstrated diligence, a strong work ethic, organizational skills and leadership skills as an experienced senior by completing assignments in time budgeted and developed high quality work as noted in annual performance reviews• Created strong client relationships and consistently received positive client feedbackMajor industries worked in:Healthcare, Aircraft seats manufacturing, Glass manufacturing, Building engineering

Moscow, Russian Federation

Hired as a intern progressed to the senior level constantly meeting or exceeding expectations for performers of the industrial and consumer products group based on the annual evaluation grades.• Performed audit of clients' financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, German GAAP and Russian Accounting Principles• Reviewed and analyzed consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnote disclosures, ensuring compliance with industry and reporting standards, GAAP requirements and SEC regulations• Performed complex accounting issues investigation• Participated in review and assessment of accounting and internal control systems as well as identification of key risk areas. Prepared process narratives and walkthroughs of those processes• Performed internal controls testing (Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 evaluations) of a large publicly-traded company with a complex internal control structure• Communicated with those charged with governance• Reviewed junior auditors’ performance, performed supervision and training of new associates• Effectively managed teams up to 7 auditors• Demonstrated diligence, a strong work ethic and organizational skills as a first year senior by completing assignments in time budgeted and developed high quality work as noted in annual performance reviews• Created strong client relationships and received positive client feedbackMajor industries worked in:Mining and coking coal concentrate production, Power turbines manufacturing, Grocery retail.

Novosibirsk Region, Russian Federation

• Designed and implemented new pricing strategy for the company: performed initial research and comparative analysis, presented it to senior management, wrote description of updated business processes and specification for necessary updates of IT system (including accounting), performed trainings for Sales department personnel• Maintained price level in system based on daily market research and competitor analysis

Novosibirsk Region, Russian Federation

• Distributed incoming periodical press among customers• Controlled stock of returning goods and shipments

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Enterprise Management

Master'S Degree, Fluid Mechanics

Honors graduate

Bachelor'S Degree, Applied Mathematics

Honors graduate