Real Estate Manager

CATHERINE M. RITZLER, CPA

* ********** ***** • Baltimore, MD 21209 • ******@***.*** • 818-***-****

Experienced CPA with public accounting, private industry and internal audit compliance experience in various

industries including real estate, not-for-profit and healthcare

Ability to manage multiple projects, responsibilities and follow-up while meeting time deadlines

Contracted Consulting Engagements Dec 2008 – Sep

2010

Assistant Controller (senior living housing and nursing care facility)

• Generated monthly financial statements and provided variance analysis for five related-party entities

• Managed balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany transactions

• Organized and monitored Annual budgeting process

• Analyzed accounting processes, and suggested alternatives to the current system and formed efficient options

Auditor (local CPA firm) audits of multi-family housing entities

Assistant Controller (national event rental company)

• Managed all aspects of the general ledger

• Acted as liaison with external auditor for year-end financial statement audit

• Assisted in the annual budgeting process by communicating with location managers and departmental analysis

• Assessed current accounting operations, offered recommendations for improvement and implement new

processes

Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP (large local CPA firm) Westlake Village, CA Sep 2006 – Sep

2008

Senior Audit Manager

• Provided audit services to clients, primarily in the multifamily housing real estate industry, including HUD

• Administered and prioritized multiple audit engagements (privately-held companies and not-for-profit)

• Managed, developed, trained, and mentored staff and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews

• Prepared materials and instructed audit personnel for CPE

• Revised and updated audit programs and checklists used in real estate industry audits

• Researched technical accounting issues using various software accounting tools

Reznick Group, (national CPA firm) Baltimore, MD Dec 2003 – Aug

2006

Audit Manager

• Provided audit and consulting services to real estate, healthcare non-profit clients

• Managed and prioritized multiple audit engagements (privately-held and public companies)

• Implemented initial Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and compliance testing for clients

• Managed and trained staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews

• Sustained committed business relationships with clients, utilizing strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Maintained strong technical and research skills including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards

Gumbiner Savett Inc., (large local CPA firm) Santa Monica, CA Dec 1996 - Nov

2003

Audit Manager

• Directed, "hands-on" supervisory experience demonstrating a strong ability to develop and motivate staff through

mentoring

• Provided audit, tax and business advisory services to clients in various industries

• Preserved ongoing business relationships with clients, utilizing strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Prepared and reviewed corporate, individual and partnership tax returns

• Provided value-added services to clients; recommendations for improved control and business efficiency

• Contributed to the Quality Control committee within the firm

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office, ACCPAC accounting software, Great Plains, FRx, MAS 90, ProSystem fx Engagement accounting

software, ProSystem fx Tax software, IDEA, VISIO, miscellaneous accounting and tax research software

EDUCATION

California State University, Northridge University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Intermediated and advanced theoretical and

Major: Finance; Minor: Economics- 1991 practical accounting courses

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, California Society of CPAs

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