Manage and review daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting transactions, financial reporting and tax strategies for a private equity backed company offering lifecycle management solutions for technology assetsConsolidated up to five entities in Dynamics 365 Business Central (D365) and enhanced reporting through the use of five dimensions including products, departments, customers, sources and warehouses Manage cash flow through diligent attention to customer receipts, aging and payment terms, vendor invoices and payment schedules, payrolls, interest paymentsWork with the executive, finance, operations, and sales teams on the preparation of annual budgets and monthly comparisons to actual results with MD&A that results in process and purchase changesSupported the accounting and transactional activities for the sale of the European division, purchase of a US entity, move to new warehouse space, relocation of corporate headquarters and a three-year financial statement audit reportSupported the finance and accounting activities through 4 different CFO’s and 2 different CEO’sBecame a subject matter expert related to the expansion of the Purchase Order process in D365 that led to the automation of the creation and update of a PO as it processed through the purchase cycle

Managed and reviewed daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting transactions, financial reporting and tax strategies for a metal products manufacturerWorked with and guide outside legal counsel and accountants on legal, tax and business operations mattersManaged cash flow through diligent attention to customer receipts, aging and payment terms, vendor invoices and payment schedules, payroll and taxes and the schedule of the projects moving through the manufacturing operationsReviewed and guided the understanding of orders and contracts to ensure correct customer specifications were used, delivery schedule were addressed and payment arrangements were appropriatePrepared and communicated project cost and profitability for each project to ensure process owners understood the current results and assisted with the evaluation of recurring projectsDirected office personnel and shop leads in the areas of customer service, human resources, payroll, and safetyManaged and prepared reporting for regulatory and compliance entities, such as, federal, state and quality controlLed or assisted on special projects related to improving manufacturing and business operations through process changes and documentation

Developed and performed procedures used to identify and mitigate fraud risk through work with both members of the management team and the various process ownersAssisted process owners in identifying and documenting controls related to multiple SAS 70 audits both in the US and CanadaPerformed the testing of the goodwill and intangible asset valuations and development of the workers’ compensation reserve for multiple business units as part of the yearend audit processReviewed, investigated, and summarized reports to the Ethics HotlineDeveloped analysis used to track integration savings

Planned, performed and supervised financial statement audits for companies in the manufacturing and construction industriesPerformed auditing and accounting procedures to reduce the business and accounting risks to both the firm and the client

Planned, supervised and performed audits of US GAAP and IAS financial statements for Russian oil and gas companiesNurtured and developed audit team staff’s knowledge of accounting and auditing procedures in addition to supervising and reviewing their contributions to the engagementProvided consulting services to Russian clients on various accounting and business functions needed to improve the operations of the business

Supervised and performed US GAAP and SEC compliant financial statement audits of companies in the energy industryPerformed operational reviews of the clients’ various operating segments noting controls in place, areas of risk, and prepared recommendations for improvementAssisted with the audit and compliance with SEC regulations related to the filing of an S-4 registration statement