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Deborah L. Powers, CPA

Date Available: June 5, 2012

Summary of Experience / Background

ZRT Laboratory, LLC, Beaverton, OR

November 2010 May 2012

Director of Finance and Accounting

Ensure that the financial data is accurate and completed in an efficient and timely manner. Provide financial and tax advice to the business, including cost analysis, financial analysis and general integrity of the underlying accounting numbers. Work closely with the management team in the laboratory and the owner to ensure that we are in compliance with financial, PCI, and other regulatory issues that affect the laboratory from a financial perspective. Assist with internal revenue audit and amended tax returns to realize savings from research and experimentation credit. Oversee a staff of 5-6 individuals in the accounting and finance department.

Maginnis & Carey, LLP, Portland, OR

July 2009 November 2010

Senior

Prepare complex tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, and Corporations. Review and oversee the completion of tax returns by staff on engagements. Develop audit plans, evaluate accounting operations, coordinate and manage staff in completion of audits, reviews and compilations of closely held companies using Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). Train and supervise staff accountants. Delegate assignments, and evaluate staff performance.

Research tax questions and assist partners with offering suggestions for tax planning and study tax

laws for potential tax savings for corporate and individual clients.

Tax planning, tax research and tax returns for high net worth individuals, partnerships and corporations.

Perform audits of 401(K) pension plans for compliance with ERISA, DOL and GAAP requirements.

Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to the partners and client

Clarke, Snow and Riley, LLP, Quincy, MA

November 2005 April 2009

Senior

Develop audit plans, evaluate accounting operations, coordinate and manage staff in completion of audits, reviews and compilations of closely held companies using Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and International Auditing Standards (IAS) for domestic and international clients with net revenues up to $100 million. Recruit, train and supervise staff accountants. Delegate assignments, and evaluate staff performance.

Prepare and oversee the preparation of income tax returns for individuals, partnerships and multi state/foreign corporations.

Provide consulting services to small closely held companies in their general financial and bookkeeping duties, including acting as interim Controller.

Manage all areas of finance including: budgeting, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll, accounts payable, cash flow analysis, projection, financial statement and tax preparation.

Audit financial records to determine tax liability for large corporations and small business and complete preparation of tax returns.

Evaluate and consult on complex equity situations

Freeman and Williams, LLP, Carson City, NV

April 2005 - October 2005

Audit Junior

Planned and performed audit, review, tax and other services for domestic, non-profit and governmental organizations, including the preparation of fully disclosed financial statements using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for clients of a regional accounting firm. Conducted 401k and profit sharing plan audits.

Egghart and Associates, APC, Reno, NV

August 2003 - April 2005

Junior Lead Auditor

Promoted to Junior Lead Auditor after one year. Performed a full array of accounting functions; including audit testing for financial accounts, tests of controls, evaluation and documentation of accounting systems under GAAS and Government Auditing Standards.

Education:

B.A.

Certifications:

CPA

Industry Experience:

Audit, Compilations & Reviews, Consulting, Cost Accounting, General, Tax

Years of Experience:

7-10

Experience in Industry Sectors:

Business & Industry, Government, Public Accounting

Seeking Work in Industry Sectors:

Business & Industry, Public Accounting

Title(s) Considered:

Accountant, Staff, Accountant, Sr, Assistant Controller, Controller

Seeking Work in:

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Contact Information:

abpk6l@r.postjobfree.com

775-***-**** (cell)

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