Leslie Ward, CPA

Experience

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  Reading International

  Jun 2003 - Jun 2004

  Controller

  As Controller for Reading, I prepared financial statements for all 10-K and 10-Q regulatory filings I supervised accounts payable, payroll and accounts receivable for the department. I prepared the consolidation. I was the liaison with our audit firm to manage and lead the annual audit. I prepared analytical and statistical data for the CFO. I performed general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysisand balance sheet reconciliations.

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  Suburban Water Systems

  Jul 2004 - Feb 2006

  Utility Group Controller

  As Utility Group Controller for Suburban Water, I oversaw the financial activities of multiple utility districts. I prepared financial statements to support the consolidation for all 10-K and 10-Q regulatory filings along with bond holder compliance reports. I prepared detailed and complex analysis of the entities. I assisted in developing appropriate internal controls for financial reporting and financial activities. I paid field visits to the various agencies. I prepared the monthly board package along with preparing analytical and statistical data for the CFO and Director of Finance. I performed general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysisand balance sheet reconciliations. Show less

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  Basin Water Manufacturing Company

  Mar 2006 - Jul 2009

  Controller

  As Controller for Basin Water, I prepared financial statements for all 10-K and 10-Q regulatory filings I supervised accounts payable, payroll and accounts receivable for the department. I was the liaison with our audit firm to manage and lead the annual audit. I prepared the monthly board package along with preparing analytical and statistical data for the CFO and Director of Finance. I performed general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysisand balance sheet reconciliations. Show less

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  Vicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman LLP

  Feb 2010 - May 2017

  Senior Audit Manager

  As a senior audit manager for Vicenti, I provided audit services to nonpublic and not-for-profit clients, including commercial enterprises, charter schools, joint powers authorities (JPAs), water districts, education, and charitable organizations. I supervised staff in the performance of audit and business consulting activities.

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  CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

  Jun 2017 - now

  I provide excellent business services to my many nonpublic and not-for-profit clients, including local governments, commercial enterprises, joint powers authorities (JPAs), water districts, education foundations, and charitable organizations. I supervise staff in the performance of audit and business consulting activities. I endeavor to provide exceptional accounting and auditing services, working directly with financial managers and boards. I strive to help my clients navigate US GAAP and the many requirements of the FASB and GASB as I help them identify practical financial solutions for their organizations. Show less

  • Signing Director

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Director

    Jun 2017 - Jan 2022