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Santa Clara, California, Us

*Perform technical research on complex accounting issues and provide accounting consultation advice to business partners, including consultations related to Revenue Recognition (ASC 606), Goodwill and Other Intangibles and Internal Use Software (ASC 350), Debt Modifications and Extinguishment (ASC 470), Stock Compensation (ASC 718), Business Combinations (ASC 805), Derivatives and Hedging Instruments (ASC 815), and Fair Value Measurement (ASC 820)* Lead the implementation of new US GAAP accounting standards, included Leases (ASC 842)* Draft and maintain accounting policies and technical accounting memos* Oversee certain complex accounting areas e.g., stock-based compensation, internally used software, debt, M&A accounting, goodwill impairment analysis etc.* Coordinate the equity and other stock-based comp valuation work with an external valuation firm* Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements including cash flows and working capital analysis for internal management reporting* Prepare quarterly and annual external financial statements and accompanying footnote disclosures* Primary contact for the external audit responsible for ensuring successful audit results and compliance with independence standards* Identify opportunities or process improvements and drive the implementation of the solution* For acquisitions, partner with the M&A team to perform financial due diligence, lead technical accounting side of purchase price accounting and fair value of intangible assets acquired, and project manager for post acquisition finance and accounting integration* Project manager for external audits of company benefit plans* Responsible for effective design and maintaining compliance with internal controls over financial reporting

Santa Clara, California, Us

London, Gb

Perform external audits of Publicly Traded and Private Companies reporting US GAAP and NAIC Statutory-based financial statements, attestation engagements, compliance audits, and agreed upon procedures. Specialization: Property & Casualty (P&C) and Health Insurance IndustryEvaluations of the design and operating effectiveness of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)Research technical accounting matters and assist clients with proper accounting and disclosureManage multiple audit engagements and projects with teams consisting of 4-10 professionals and provide coaching to develop rising audit staff and seniorsCommunicate real time feedback and performance evaluations to audit staff and seniorsDesignated as a career counselor for various staffRecruiting and hiring new and experienced hire candidatesProject management from planning to conclusion, including budget planning, comparison to actuals, and ultimate profitabilityCoordinate and evaluate global partners that assist with the auditsAssess risk of material misstatement, including evaluation of management's ability to manipulate earnings and commit fraudIdentify and purse potential business opportunities to expand EY's market shareRepresent EY at various professional networking eventsInstructor at national firm wide trainings about audit and accounting concepts, as well as important people skills and project management techniques. Identify and pursue opportunities for new business or additional services to existing business.Utilize big data and design innovative substantive audit analytical procedures.

Baton Rouge, La, Us

• Reporting and Analysis of Financial Statement• Supervise, coach, and review various work of department accounting staff• Evaluate business operations and accounting processes to identify inefficiencies and utilize tools, such as Excel, Macros, Access, Visual Basic, SharePoint and Query Builder, to develop integrated and automated steps to increase productivity. • Fixed Asset Management Team Leader - Maintain Fixed Assets Sub-ledger (PeopleSoft Financials) - Lease Contract Review and Evaluation (Capital vs. Operating) - Reconciliations and Analysis Reports - Company-wide communication to Managers regarding capital acquisitions - Principal contact to personnel regarding Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting - Custom queries and ad-hoc reports for Management Analysis - Physical Inventory Inspections - Corporate policy revision and creation and procedures documentation - Oversee accounting systems interface to identify, investigated, and resolve issues.• Monthly Accounting Close Process, including various complex accruals • Accounting contact for Internal/External Auditors and Regulatory Examiners.• Research and interpret company impact from regulatory updates (FASB, IRS, NAIC) and deliver evaluation conclusions to Management.

Worldwide, Oo

• Audit experience includes large private corporations in the Manufacturing Industry• Responsible for executing planning procedures for each engagement, including risk and control identification, statistical calculations for testing sample sizes, calculation and documentation of materiality, and facilitating team and client fraud and other discussions.• Supervise and review on a detailed basis all work performed by staff on the engagement• Attend audit, accounting, and industry specific trainings routinely and effectively apply the knowledge and skills gained to audits• Provide on the job coaching to staff, instructing them on the nature of the industry, client, accounting guidance, and audit methodology in order to ensure high quality work, as well as to facilitate their growth

London, Gb

• Audit experience includes SEC Registered Publicly Traded Companies’ Quarterly and Annual filings (including SOX Compliance), Oil & Gas Exploration and Production, Life, Health, and Property & Casualty Insurance, and Gaming and Entertainment• Responsible for executing planning procedures for each engagement, including risk and control identification, team discussion facilitation, client communication, and organization of team schedules• Prepare Financial Statements and related Footnote Disclosures, including preparing consolidation and elimination entries as well as conversion between GAAP and Statutory Basis reporting in some instances.• Supervise and review on a detailed basis all work performed by staff on the engagement• Attend audit, accounting, and industry specific trainings routinely and effectively apply the knowledge and skills gained to audits• Provide on the job coaching to staff, instructing them on the nature of the industry, client, accounting guidance, and audit methodology in order to ensure quality and successful work, as well as to facilitate their growth• Responsible for the successful completion of the audit substantive procedures executed during fieldwork• Consistently received positive scores on performance reviews for audit engagements indicating met and exceeded expectations• Led discussions at various office wide training events, reviewing proper audit and accounting methods on specific topics, as well as communicating recent updates to guidance for U. S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and U. S. Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).

Chicago, Il, Us

• Performed year end substantive procedures on various year end audit engagements• Performed unsupervised physical inventory observations• Participated in team building and intern events hosted by the audit executives

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

• Assisted with daily office operations• Processed federal and state tax returns for both individuals and corporations• Maintained file room• Responsible for updating the tax library as new pronouncements were issued.

Master Of Science - Ms, Accounting

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting