Jerry M. Klein, CPA
*** ******** *** *****, *****, GA 516-***-**** abig38@r.postjobfree.com
30809
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A proven track record of steady advancement and stable employment distinguishes
this candidate from the pack. This assertive and persistent manager has
outstanding interpersonal, communications, negotiation and people management
skills.
Key Strengths
Financial Analysis & Communication Skills Team Leadership
Reporting Tax Negotiations GAAP Disclosures
Technical GAAP Research Budget Preparation Internal & External Auditing
Financial Statement
Preparation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Augusta Sportswear - Grovetown, GA 2008 - 2010
Assistant Corporate Controller
Supervise the controllers of 5 divisions.
Prepare annual financial statements and disclosures for outside auditors ahead
of schedule.
Successfully coordinate month-end closing and prepares consolidated financials
on time.
Monitor and enforce capital expenditure spending and limits.
Present monthly consolidated financial metric highlights to executive team.
Prepare and present accounting policy updates to controllers.
Maintain tax calendar and communications with Tax Professionals to avoid tax
issues.
Correspond with tax authorities and successfully negotiate waiver of penalties.
Annual Sales in excess of $200M.
NDB Accountants and Consultants LLP - Atlanta, GA 2007 - 2008
Senior Analyst
Performed SAS 70 engagements.
Performed Regulation AB compliance and other due diligence engagements.
Assisted in establishing quality control manual policies and procedures.
Weiser LLP - New York, NY 1993 - 2007
Founded in 1921, Weiser LLP is one of the largest accounting and consulting
firms in the nation and one of the largest serving the metropolitan New York
area.
Manager-Services to Lenders Department (2001- 2007)
Performed Asset-based Lending (ABL) examinations on behalf of middle-market
lenders.
Determined loan availability and recommended appropriate reserves.
Communicated results to management and discussed proposed revisions to loan
advance rate with lender and borrower.
Industry experience included a wide range of industries including
import/export, manufacturing, wholesale distributors, construction/electrical
contractors and grocery stores/ supermarket chains.
Manager, Technical Services Department (1994 - 2001)
Technical review of staff-prepared financial statements, workpapers and journal
entries.
Discussed results with engagement partner and assisted in resolution of issues,
if any.
Monitored adherence to firm policies and procedures.
Researched accounting and auditing issues.
Industry concentrations: Broker-dealers, Employee benefit plans, Investment
partnerships, Not-for-profits, Wholesale distributors, Real estate.
Audit Senior (1993 - 1994)
Planned and performed audit and review engagements;
Prepared and reviewed financial statements;
Performed tax planning;
Prepared tax returns for corporations, partnerships and individuals.
Leshkowitz & Company CPA's - New York, NY 1987 - 1993
Senior Staff Accountant
Planned and performed audit, review and compilation engagements.
Prepared and reviewed workpapers, journal entries and financial statements.
Corporate and individual tax planning.
Prepared and reviewed corporate, partnership and individual tax returns.
Supervised staff accountants.
Industry concentrations: Import/Export, Medical practices, Wholesale
distributors.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Arts, Queens College of the City University of New York -
Flushing, NY 1987
Accounting and Economics
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Certified Public Accountant, Licensed in New York State and Georgia
Member: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Past Chairman of NYSSCPA-Nassau Chapter-Audit and Accounting Procedures
Committee
Served on Editorial Board of "The CPA Journal"
Former Treasurer: Mount Freedom Jewish Center (Mount Freedom, NJ); 15 Beach
Owners Association (Great Neck, NY)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Lawson M3, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft
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