R ichard A. Wright, CPA

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Stockbridge, Georgia 30281

H ome: 7-70-507-****

C ell: 6-78-643-****

E mail: r acfgau@r.postjobfree.com

Please see my profile at LinkedIn

SUMMARY

I have worked with high-quality, certified public accounting firms in the Atlanta, Georgia area, and I have

p rogressed to the role of an audit manager. My strong technical accounting and analytical skills, strong oral

a nd written communication skills, positive attitude, and work ethic have enabled me to build effective

r elationships with clients and team members. As a result of employment changes due to firm financial

p erformance, I have the proven ability to work effectively with clients across a broad range of industries

u sing different accounting software packages.

GOALS

My goal is to assist certified public accounting firms conduct financial audits, reviews, and compilations,

w hile leveraging my deep experience in a wide range of industries in a contract or salaried role.

EXPERIENCE

Wright and Associates

Contract Auditor and Business Consultant

Principal Customers:

CohnReznick, LLP

Williams Benator & Libby, LLP

Atlanta, Georgia

J une 2011-present

Industries: Real estate and manufacturing

Conducted audit engagements for various clients of the two firms.

Maintained active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and

t o lead change efforts effectively.

Maintained active communication with firm personnel regarding timing of engagements, issues

n oted as a result of applying audit procedures for possible consultation, business development

o pportunities, and other matters that may periodically arise during the course of the engagements.

Understood and performed necessary procedures to manage firm risk on audit engagements.

Analyzed clients’ financial data to determine the direction of audit engagements.

Prepared client financial statements and management letters.

Maintained proficiency in U.S. GAAP and U.S. GAAS rules and standards as well as in non-

audit areas, such as U.S. tax law, through attending professional development and training seminars at my

o wn expense.

Audit Manager

Williams Benator & Libby, LLP

Atlanta, Georgia

September 2008-May 2011

Industries: Accounts receivable collection, manufacturing, distribution, financial services, employee benefit

p lans, internationals, and not-for profit organizations

Oversaw the efforts of multiple client engagements in variety of industries through the planning,

d eveloping, and execution of audit plan with the ability to manage the budget.

Maintained active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and

t o lead change efforts effectively.

Maintained active communication with firm personnel regarding timing of engagements, issues

n oted as a result of applying audit procedures for possible consultation, business development

o pportunities, and other matters that may periodically arise during the course of the engagements.

Consulted, worked with, and serviced client base to make recommendations on business

d evelopment and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to the client.

Continued process of building relationships with client personnel in order to become the “go-to”

p erson for firm communication.

Understood and managed firm risk on audits.

Prepared and reviewed client financial statements and management letters.

Managed, developed, trained, evaluated, and mentored senior and staff personnel of the firm.

Taught various firm classes on U.S. GAAP rules and standards.

Attended professional development and training seminars on a regular basis.

Oversaw annual internal quality control inspection process.

Successfully brought in new business to the firm.

Audit Manager

Reznick Group, PC

Atlanta, Georgia

November 2003-May 2008

Industries: Real estate and not-for profit organizations

Oversaw the efforts of multiple client engagements in variety of industries through the planning,

d eveloping, and execution of audit plan with the ability to manage the budget.

Maintained active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and

l ead change efforts effectively.

Maintained active communication with firm personnel regarding timing of engagements, issues

n oted as a result of applying audit procedures for possible consultation, business development

o pportunities, and other matters that may periodically arise during the course of the engagements.

Consulted, worked with, and serviced client base to make recommendations on business

i mprovement and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to the client.

Continued process of building relationships with client personnel in order to become the “go-to”

p erson for firm communication.

Understood and managed firm risk on audits.

Managed, developed, trained, evaluated, and mentored a team of approximately four senior and

s taff members of the firm.

Prepared and reviewed client financial statements and management letters.

Billed and collected fees from clients.

Actively participated in recruiting talent to the firm.

Attended professional development, networking events, and training seminars on a regular basis.

Successfully brought in new business to the firm.

Audit Staff Accountant to Senior Audit Manager Atlanta, Georgia

Cherry Bekaert & Holland, LLP

Dixon Odom, PLLC

Bennett Thrasher, PC

KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

Industries: Automotive dealerships, colleges, communications, distribution, employee benefit plans,

g overnment, internationals, manufacturing, mortgage brokers, not-for-profit organizations, real estate,

s oftware, trucking, and venture capital

EDUCATION

University of Alabama

M aster of Arts in Accounting

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Missouri State University

B.S. Accounting and Operations Management

Springfield, Missouri

AFFILIATIONS

Member of AICPA

Member of Georgia State Society of Certified Public Accountants

Certified in the states of Georgia and Tennessee

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Excel and Word, Caseware, Engagement Manager, GoFileRoom

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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