Jesse K. Ehret, CPA
**** **** ****** ***** **** - Bradenton, Florida 34202
941-***-**** - ******@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
. 6+ years experience in both public accounting and private industry
focusing on audit and financial reporting
. Extensive experience budgeting, planning, managing and reviewing audits
of private companies and not-for-profit organizations with revenues
ranging from $5 million to $100 million
. Proven developer of inexperienced staff into knowledgeable, well-trained
and motivated senior accountants
. Self-motivated and results driven, focused on improving work efficiencies
and productivity through standardizing processes and utilizing technology
Education University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Master's of Accounting, August 2003
Kansas University, Lawrence, Kansas
Bachelor's of Science in Accounting, August 2002
Certification Florida Certified Public Accountant
Relevant Experience
Suplee & Shea, P.A., May 2008 - Present
Audit Senior/Supervisor
o Improved the quality and efficiency of audits by implementing the
firm's risk based audit approach
o Standardized and automated audit and review processes and maximized
existing software, resulting in 50% to 70% job profitability increases
o Improved financial statement quality by improving quality control
assessments, implementing technical review processes and improving and
standardizing the presentation and format
o Researched and concluded on complex accounting issues encountered
during the firm's assurance engagements
o Increased the firm's knowledge base and knowledge sharing by starting
and leading monthly "lunch-and-learn's", where current law changes,
technology best practices, and complex accounting issues were taught
and discussed
LyteWorks, October 2006 - February 2008
Principal/Sales Manager
o Helped start and grow a small business to $2.5 million in annual sales
with over 10 employees
o Maintained and grew outside home builder and designer sales to $1.5
million per year
Koch Industries Inc., October 2005 - October 2006
Corporate Accountant
o Researched and determined proper accounting treatment for complex
mergers and acquisitions and capital payments and transfers between
international holding companies
o Performed monthly and year-end closing duties, reconciliations, and
assisted in financial statement consolidation and preparation for the
largest private company in the U.S.
PwC, August 2003 - July 2005
Audit/Tax Consultant
o Performed analytical and substantive tests on income and valuation
components of complex derivatives, futures, interest rate swaps and
other investment vehicles during audits of private equity funds
o Researched, analyzed, planned, and consulted companies on tax and
business implications of mergers and acquisitions
Community Involvement
Bayside Community Church, August 2007 - Present
Young-Adult Ministry Lead Coach
o Developed and implemented EQUIP, a 12-week core leadership training
course focused on Christian principles
o Developed and lead a ministry leadership team of 20-25 volunteers that
minster to over 300 young adults
Jesse K. Ehret, CPA
9020 61st Avenue Drive East - Bradenton, Florida 34202
941-***-**** - ******@*****.***
References
o Bob Armstrong
CFO and Senior Director of Business
Port Manatee
300 Tampa Bay Way, Suite 1
Palmetto, FL 34221
W: 941-***-****
M: 941-***-****
o Kelley Miller
Audit Manager
Suplee & Shea, P.A.
800 S. Osprey
Sarasota, FL 34236
W: 941-***-****
M: 941-***-****
o Michael Audet
Audit Associate
Suplee & Shea, P.A.
800 S. Osprey
Sarasota, FL 34236
W: 941-***-****
M: 850-***-****
o Mitch Vogel
Former Audit Manger
PwC
300 Madison Ave. #24
New York, NY 10017
M: 201-***-****