Knoxville Metropolitan Area
· Close collaboration with Managing Partners and Account Directors to oversee monthly revenue reporting with transparent, timely and accurate documentation relied on by the Board of Directors to support decision making. · Supervised and involved in the preparation and review of the month end close process for the 6 US based entities. · Managed cash accounts daily by forecasting upcoming Accounts Payable vendor payments, while ensuring timely Accounts Receivable invoicing. To maintain a steadfast understanding of cash inflows and outflows to remain compliant with debt covenant requirements. · Ownership of processing the bi-monthly payroll, by working closely with Human Resources to ensure employee benefits, bonuses and taxes are being accounted for accurately to manage on-time employee payments. · Communication with external auditors to gather audit documentation. Supervised audit deliverable to ensure they met the standards beings requested. · Involved in the preparation and review of annual multi-state tax returns. · Assisted in guiding the company through the acquisition of five US entities, to provide an integrated company structure. · Proficient in Microsoft office, Quickbooks desktop and online version, Sage 50, Adaptive, Xero, and Sales Force platforms.
● Perform a detailed review of assigned shareholder reports (Part F, Semi-Annual, Annual, N-1A, N-Q, N-SAR, 24F-2, N-MFP) for various Funds, including related footnote disclosures to determine appropriate presentation and adherence to relevant SEC and GAAP requirements, to ensure published reports are free from material misstatements. ● Coordinate appropriate deadlines for reporting cycles, ensure proper allocation of resources for each reporting cycle and monitor deliverables to ensure they are being met by the department in a timely manner. ● Oversees a team of professionals both domestic and international who collaborate with various Alps departments to ensure client satisfaction is met. ● Identify team growth and development needs to improve internal process and procedure to ensure high department standards. ● Research new accounting pronouncements and regulations and work with the Senior Manager to update or develop new procedures as necessary. ● Provide direction and support to research and resolve complex reporting issues that may arise during audits with independent auditors, tax basis adjustments, or client inquires. ● Proficient in Microsoft office, InvestOne, and Confluence Unity.
● Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of transactions in the systems (Oracle, BlackLine, Sharepoint, Docusign) and general ledger accounts. ● Ensure transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with company policies and controls. ● Analyzes account balances and prepares properly supported account reconciliations. ● Provide monthly variance analysis on certain accounts for management reporting purposes. ● Provide support to senior accountants and accounting supervisors to answer and resolve internal and external customer inquiries, including audit inquiries from external auditors and Internal Auditing.
● Conducted several mortgage banking audits from start to finish including planning, executing, directing, and the completion of the financial statements, while simultaneously managing the goals of the budget set. ● Performed HUD compliance, 401k plan audits, Anti-Money Laundering reviews, and MERS quality control oversight for multiple audit engagements. ● Supervised and trained audit associates and interns on audit and compliance reporting processes and best practices. ● Consulted clients on industry specific topics by providing research gathered from electronic databases and audit software.
● Perform audits for prominent telephone and municipal utility companies across the Midwest. ● Leader on several audit engagements, performing year-end audit closings and tax preparations. ● Generate yearly financial statements and reports in a timely manner. ● Prepare various tax forms 1120, 941, 990s, etc along with various regulatory forms with government agencies. ● Consult with clients on industry issues and prepared monthly compilation reports.