Ryan Wilkinson

Experience

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  BST Financial and Management Consultants

  Jan 2009 - May 2010

  Tax Intern
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  Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Tax Intern
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  KPMG

  Oct 2011 - Sept 2015

  State and Local Tax, Mergers & AcquisitionsWorked with a team of SALT M&A professionals and the Mergers & Acquisitions tax practice to provide due diligence services to KPMG clients.Conducted research regarding state and local income/franchise tax, gross receipts tax, sales/use tax, property tax, federal and state employment tax and unclaimed property issues.Drafted professional due diligence reports to provide KPMG clients (e.g., large and mid-market private equity firms and various size strategic buyers) with significant insight to potential state and local income and non-income tax exposures at target companies. Show less

  • Tax Senior Associate

    Oct 2013 - Sept 2015

  • Tax Associate

    Oct 2011 - Sept 2013
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  SNA Displays

  Oct 2015 - Aug 2024

  Sansi North America (SNA Displays) is a turn-key provider of LED displays and LED lighting fixtures throughout North America. SNA Displays has managed, fabricated, implemented and installed some of the nation’s largest spectacular signs while offering clients a single source for both indoor and outdoor lighting, text, graphic, and video products.• Established and developed the finance/accounting department as the first accounting professional at the company.• Manage and mentor a team of 5 reports, providing guidance and support in all aspects of finance and accounting.• Own the successful execution of all finance, accounting, risk management, compliance, and tax duties.• Oversee and monitor all aspects of SNA’s income statement and balance sheet (Revenue, COGS, SG&A, Net Profit, etc.)• Prepare quarterly work-in-progress, warranty, and deferred revenue schedules in compliance with ASC 606 standards, utilizing the percentage of completion method for long-term contracts.• Present financial information on a bi-weekly basis to the Owner and Executive Team. Show less • Performed monthly bank and revenue reconciliations to identify and resolve any errors.• Reviewed payable accounts to correct any discrepancies and ensure accruals were accurate.• Managed the accounts receivable and accounts payable process to ensure timely billings, collections, and payments.• Prepared vendor payment schedule to ensure successful year-end tax reporting of Forms 1099 through ADP with the HR Department.• Worked with various banks and third parties to secure funding and finance projects as required. Show less • Implemented the Sage 300 software system to manage and track the Company’s accounting procedures.• Significantly increased expense oversight through the implementation of Abacus to improve employee expense reporting in conjunction with managing the company’s American Express account.• Filed monthly sales & use tax returns in 40+ states and tracked project related purchases to remit use tax as necessary on Capital Improvement projects.• Performed all aspects of the cash management, general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable processes. Show less

  • Executive Director of Finance & Accounting

    Oct 2020 - Aug 2024

  • Director of Finance & Accounting

    Oct 2017 - Oct 2020

  • Finance & Accounting Manager

    Oct 2015 - Oct 2017
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  Wilkinson, CPA PLLC

  Aug 2024 - now

  Owner