Experience

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  Idec pharmaceuticals

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Purification
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  Jgd & associates

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Associate

   Assisted in performing engagements such as audits, earn-outs and agreed upon procedures  Reviewed, tested and evaluated accounting and operating systems of various companies with presentation of recommendations to top management Documented work performed by preparing workpapers Gained industry experience in the fields of manufacturing, real estate, entertainment and not-for-profits

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  Rsm mcgladrey

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2010

  Manager
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  Mcgladrey llp

  Aug 2004 - Sept 2013

  Director

   Manage multiple complex and challenging engagements on a variety of strategic, financial, and operational audits for public and non-public clients.  Internal control specialist with expertise in audits of internal controls as required under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act including as an in-charge, as a reviewer, and as an instructor. Manage attest and assurance engagements such as audits, reviews and compilations Able to successfully prioritize and handle multiple tasks.  Able to successfully interact with clients and McGladrey & Pullen professionals to effectively deliver quality professional services to clients.  Manage and train staff about the policies and procedures involved with engagements Manage multiply projects concurrently with minimal supervision Perform consulting services for clients such as interim controller, systems implementation, writing policies and procedures and budgeting. Industry experience in the fields of gaming and entertainment, public sector, manufacturing, retail and real estate Show less

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  Cea, llp

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

  Senior manager

  Responsible for overall engagement planning, job administration and client relationship management for multiple audit engagements in a variety of industries.Utilize knowledge of FASB, GASB, Council of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and SEC standards and pronouncements for application on audit engagements to help ensure compliance with regulatory agenciesAnalyze complex financial information and apply financial and advisory compliance skills to engagementsAble to research and interpret complex accounting issuesCollect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud or non-compliance with laws, regulations and management policiesIndustry experience in the fields of gaming, hospitality and entertainment, public sector, and manufacturing. Show less

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  Mgo, llp

  Jan 2014 - now

  Partner

  My role is to help clients achieve business success by establishing practical and sound accounting, tax and financial processes solutions. I have executed audits under US GAAP and IFRS for multiple national and international organizations across multiple industries including but not limited to, technology, gaming, hospitality, manufacturing, government contractors and Cannabis/Hemp organizations.Experience includes planning and performing financial statement audits, including the supervision and training of personnel in completing these engagements. I have planned, reviewed and evaluated internal control over financial reporting, and assessed the effectiveness of the company’s internal control systems and management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.In addition to my audit experience, I have lead engagements focus on forensic accounting, fraud examinations, buy/sell side due diligence projects, revenue and cost improvement projects, internal controls and internal audit. I have been a featured speaker with various national organizations focus on financial best practices, fraud examinations and internal controls. Show less