Douglas Taylor, CPA
Barrington, IL 60010
*************@***.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain an accounting position in order to utilize my skills and
experience with a reputable and growth-oriented company; interested in
management and leadership opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Eric J. Fernandez and Co., Certified Public Accountants, West Dundee, IL
and Oakbrook, IL (12/05 - present)
Senior Audit Manager
. Manage audits of various for-profit entities, not-for-profit entities
(including A-133 audits) and
employee benefit plans.
. Manage four employees.
. Prepare billing.
. Review audit work-papers and financial statements for audits.
. Provide training to auditors.
. Prepare proposals and budgets for audits.
. Manage realization of audit jobs.
. Prepare internal inspections.
. Present audited financial statements to Board members.
. Provide recommendations to management about internal controls.
. Research accounting and audit issues.
Topel Forman LLC, Certified Public Accountants, Chicago, IL (11/04 -12/05)
Audit Manager
. Managed audits of various for-profit entities, not-for-profit entities
and employee benefit plans.
. Review audit work-papers and financial statements for audits.
Regardie, Brooks and Lewis, Certified Public Accountants, Bethesda, MD
(8/98 - 11/04)
Audit Manager
. Managed audits of for-profit entities, not-for-profit entities and
employee benefit plans.
. Reviewed and prepared tax returns for not-for-profit entities and
employee benefit plans.
. Review audit work-papers and financial statements for audits.
. Prepare budgets for audits.
. Provide training to staff accountants.
Canto Rausch, Deck and Company, Certified Public Accountants, Bethesda, MD
(6/91 - 8/98)
Senior Accountant
. Performed audits and reviews of various entities.
. Prepared corporate and partnership tax returns.
. Performed outsourced controller functions for various clients.
The Reznick Group, Certified Public Accountants, Bethesda, MD (6/89 - 6/91)
Staff Accountant
. Conducted audits of various real estate entities.
. Prepared corporate and partnership tax returns.
EDUCATION AND OTHER INFORMATION:
Bachelors of Science in Accounting May 1989
Pennsylvania State University
Certified Public Accountant
Illinois CPA Society - Member
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Member
Fox Hills West Citizens Association - Former Treasurer
Fox Point Homeowners Association - Finance Committee Member
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient with Microsoft Office products.