Kyle Drost, CPA

Experience

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  Stop and Shop

  Nov 2006 - Oct 2011

  CAO Clerk

  - Responsible for inventory tracking and maintaining a presentable sales floor as a Computer Automated Ordering (CAO) Clerk. - Interact with customers on the sales floor providing item locations and inform them of weekly sales and promotions while also solving any problems they presented me. - Train future CAO clerks and informed them of everyday issues they may face and how they could be handled.- Established a relationship with store management to fulfill store benchmarks with regards to inventory control and shelf displays.- Given the responsibility of being named Grocery Manager during the weeks the ordinary Grocery Manager was on vacation. This involved interacting with vendors, completing order reviews, and running the department. - As a cashier, I interact enthusiastically with customers and handled cash, credit, and check transactions. Show less

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  Middlesex County College

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Asset Inventory Intern

  - Conducted an audit of the Asset Inventory with MCC’s Finance Department. - Created an audit program to be used in conjunction with the Asset Inventory.- Partnered with the Controller to generate ideas and complete the Asset Inventory on time.

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  Stryker Orthopaedics

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Finance Administration Intern

  - Assisted the Controller on projects dealing with the American Express Corporate Credit Cards.- Contacted past due account holders, account holders with pending payables, and inactive card members and followed the necessary procedures.- Worked with test subjects of unsubmitted transactions to resolve their expenses. - Created limits for American Express Corporate Credit Cards based on annual spending.

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  Untracht Early

  Nov 2011 - May 2023

  • Assurance Manager

    Jul 2019 - May 2023

  • Assurance Supervisor

    Nov 2011 - May 2023
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  Citrin Cooperman

  Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Kyle was a Manager in the Assurance practice of Untracht Early LLC and had been with the firm since 2011. Effective August 1, 2022, Untracht Early LLC merged into Citrin Cooperman. Kyle held the same role until his promotion to Director in October 2023. He specializes in assurance services (including audits, reviews and compilations), annual audit assistance, write-ups, and bookkeeping. Kyle works primarily with commercial clients and management companies, including 401k plans. Kyle takes an active role in training staff members and participates in the firm's professional development programs. Show less

  • Director

    Oct 2022 - May 2023

  • Manager

    Aug 2022 - May 2023
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  Nefro Health

  May 2023 - now

  VP, Finance and Treasury

  Nefro Health is a research and investment organization focused on improving outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease, a degenerative disease that gradually debilitates kidney function until kidney transplant or lifelong dialysis are the only treatment options. Nefro Health incubates and funds projects that target various ailments along the chronic kidney disease spectrum. Kyle is responsible for:Directing financial strategy, planning and execution for Nefro Health. Spearheading investment initiatives, managing investment portfolio, and optimizing returns in alignment with Company goals. Implementing robust financial controls and risk management measures to safeguard assets. Collaborating with legal and tax advisors to ensure compliance and optimize financial structures. Assisting in raising capital through strategic partnerships and investor relations efforts. Show less