Thomas Fitzgerald Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

Houston, Tx ; Boston, Ma ; Baltimore, Md

The Siegfried Group, LLP, Houston, TXSenior Associate (June 2015 – October 2017)Contracted out to various companies to perform accounting services:Client: Algeco Scotsman, Baltimore, MDConsolidation Senior Accountant (May 2016 – October 2017)Utilized multiple accounting systems including Oracle Hyperion Financial Data Quality Management (FDM), Oracle Enterprise Performance Management System Workspace (HFM), J.D. Edwards (JDE)Prepared accrual reconciliations for the Group Corporate Controller and performed investigations as neededResponsible for multiple areas of financial information including but not limited to intercompany, topside journal entries, flux analysis, and report tie outContinuously improved consolidation processInteracted and coordinated with contacts from multiple countries including multiple European countries, Australia, and RussiaClient: E&Y, Boston, MAAudit Senior (October 2015 – April 2016)Experience with clients in Manufacturing and Green Energy Power ProductionSupervised both GAAP & IFRS audits with up to six staffShowed an ability to quickly learn new industries and audit proceduresEffectively challenged prior year testing and client supportCoached and guided staff to ensure valuable on the job training experiencesMaintained a positive attitude throughout two consecutive busy season auditsCollaborated with other engagement seniors to ensure the audit progressed in an efficient and effective mannerClient: Sysco, Houston, TXFinancial Reporting (July 2015 – August 2015)Established excellence with WDesk ,the Workiva financial reporting program, and became the primary contact for questionsMaintained accountability for assigned areas including coordinating with regional contactsAided other team members with their assigned tasksTook ownership of redesigning the annual tie out proceduresDrove accountability for completion of assigned tasks for financial reporting groupCoordinated with EY to assist with audit requests

Austin, Texas Area

Deloitte, Austin, TX Audit In-Charge (February 2011 – June 2015) Experience with clients in Highway Construction, Governmental/Hospitals, Insurance, Oil & Gas, Distributor, and Manufacturing Managed engagements with up to three on site staff in addition to remote staffing Determined testing plans for engagements including test of controls (including COSO 2013) Created testing approaches with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness Participated in various technical discussions with engagement and client management Performed risk assessments of companies for various industries Coordinate with various specialists including tax, pension, and information systems Displayed flexibility in planning and coordinating engagements Created positive work environments and client relationships Awarded numerous Applause Awards and an Outstanding Performance Award Volunteered for Junior Achievement and participated in the yearly Impact Day projects

Contributed to the Skyline Report, published quarterly for benefit of Arvest Bank, providing information regarding residential, commercial and multi-family real estate in the two-county, Northwest Arkansas areaIntegrated neighborhood plats, drove area to determine occupancy, compiled resulting data into Excel spreadsheets and managed data and changes from quarter to quarterStreamlined and organized data collection and input process into a more readable, efficient and overall more manageable and valuable format for each quarterConducted logistics management for the data collection process, utilizing UPS techniques to reduce time and cost and improving overall efficiencyImproved and enhanced the issue resolution processSupervised and mentored 12 people during employment and was personally assigned to the training of over 10 new employees, leading to the conception of a new training format that utilized OneNote softwarePublished photographer in the quarterly Skyline Reports 2008-2010Assisted organizing the Business Forecast Luncheon, more than 1000 attendees annuallyReported directly to the Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research

Masters, Accounting

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration; Accounting; Minor In Enterprise Resource Planning

Leadership Walton 2007-2009 Completed all 41 requirements of the program and was recognized during the commencement ceremony Participated.