Manager Quality Control

R. STEPHEN CRIPPS

Certified Public Accountant

Telephone: 805-***-****

Cell: 805-***-****

E-mail: **********@*****.***

CAREER GOAL To apply my knowledge and skills and play an active role in the

growth and operations of a dynamic company as an assistant

controller, accounting manager or accounting supervisor.

EDUCATION M.B.A. Degree, B.S. Degree, Accounting/Business

California State University at Los Angeles

QUALIFICATIONS

. Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word, Quickbooks Pro,

Creative Solutions Engagement, Trial Balance and

Depreciation Solutions, Lacerte, UltraTax

. Good working knowledge of networked and ERP systems.

. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

EXPERIENCE

2009 - 2010 Barrows & Company, CPAs - Camarillo, CA - Audit Manager for

local CPA firm specializing in government and construction

contractors

. Supervised accounting staff of three in financial

statement audits, reviews and compilations, including

preparation of financial statements in accordance with

GAAP for companies with annual revenues ranging from $2

million to $80 million.

. Responsible for the maintenance of firm documents to meet

the standards required by professional peer review.

. Designed and developed Quality Control Manual to meet new

A.I.C.P.A. professional standard requirements.

. Developed standard documentation process, providing

consistent workpaper documentation which resulted in

timely completion of projects and higher profits for the

firm.

. Coordinated and satisfactorily completed the firm's

professional peer review with outside auditor.

2007 - 2009 CBIZ Accounting, Tax & Advisory Services, LLC and Mayer Hoffman

McCann, P.C., an Independent CPA Firm - Oxnard,CA - Senior

Manager for national business advisory and CPA firm

specializing in construction contractors.

. Supervised accounting and tax staff of five in the

preparation of audited, reviewed and compiled financial

statements. Prepared and reviewed approximately 75 income

tax returns for corporations, partnerships and

individuals.

. Performed accounting and income tax research using tools

provided by sources such as CCH, BNA and Thomson Reuters.

2005 - 2007 Schiellack & Associates, CPAs - Oxnard, CA - Accounting Manager

for local CPA firm specializing in construction.

. Supervised and managed accounting staff of two in the

preparation of audited, reviewed and compiled financial

statements; prepared and reviewed approximately 75 income

tax returns for all clients. Clients included general

contractors and sub-contractors in commercial real estate

development.

2000 - 2005 Thomas Tignino & Associates, CPAs - Westlake Village, CA -

ACCOUNTING/AUDIT MANAGER for a local CPA firm specializing

in construction, real estate development, health care and

individual tax planning.

. Supervised and assisted accounting staff of five in the

preparation of audited, reviewed and compiled financial

statements insuring compliance with GAAS and GAAP.

. Clients included partnership real estate investors,

contractors, insurance agencies, wholesale distributors,

outpatient surgical centers and physicians.

. Responsible for the coordination and review of quarterly

accounting review of client operations, interfacing this

review with the income tax planning for the business

owners.

. Drafted and implemented the firms Quality Control manual

and procedures, to insure compliance with AICPA

requirements.

. Coordinated "peer review" with the California State

Society of CPA's.

. Responsible for the maintenance and firm compliance with

quality control procedures.

. Prepared and reviewed approximately 75-100 individual,

partnership and corporate income tax returns.

PRIOR Big 4 and Local CPA Firms - Accounting/Audit Manager

. Supervised and assisted accounting staffs in the

preparation of audited and reviewed financial statements

for construction contractors, real estate ventures and

other small businesses.

. Cross functional experience in maintaining excellent

working relationship with client management and owners,

and responsibility for revision and maintenance of audit

programs.

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