BRIAN EDWARD MULLIN *******@***.*** Denver, CO ***-619-
9885
CANDIDATE SUMMARY: I am a Big 4 professional, with a Masters from USC's
Marshall School of Business. As well, I am a CPA Candidate, having passed
BEC and REG and will obtain my CPA by January. My experience includes
working with hedge funds, mutual funds, and private equity firms. I am
seeking a great team and a great company, with potential for long term
growth.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Financial Services and Capital Markets Group Los Angeles, CA
Audit Associate 08/09 - 08/10
Canyon Partners (Hedge Fund)
. Prepared and analyzed both historical and projected GAAP financial
information
. Responsible for managing over 800 credit default swap, debt, interest
rate swap, equity and custodial confirmations
. Performed substantive testing on Realized Gain/Loss, Interest Income,
and Open Trade Payable/Receivable
. Used excel modeling to test and analyze the firm's exotic investments
. Ensured company complied with GAAP debt covenant through analytics and
reading of contracts
. Prepared financial statements to abide with the SEC guidelines
. Provided SOX 404 testing, and ensured revenue was recorded in
accordance with SAB 104
Dole (Consumer products)
Worked on the Initial Public Offering of Dole Inc. in October and November
2009:
. Provided due diligence services, including several analytics to review
the company's performance prior to issuance
. Prepared financial statement to abide with SEC and GAAP guidelines
. Created several Valuation models of company using DCF, transaction
and company comparable, LBO
. Performed SOX 404 Testing
. Audited Revenue to be in accordance with SAB 104
HCP, Inc. (Real Estate Investment Trust)
Worked on substantive testing and reporting for Q1 2010 Financial Statement
Review:
. Presented (to management) and created summary memo detailing all
substantive and analytic work performed
. Compiled engagement letter; typically written by seniors which
includes the nature, timing, and extent of work to comply with GAAP
standards
. Provided DDAR analysis on account balances noted for risk
. Compiled several industry publications, including the aggregation and
summarization of analyst reports
. Provided SOX 404 Testing as well as SAB 104 revenue recognition
testing
. Responsible for managing all confirmations, including Equity, Bank
Debt, Derivatives and Regulatory
. Performed substantive testing on Realized Gain/Loss, Subsequent
Disbursements, and Open Trade Payable/Receivable
Ice Canyon (Hedge Fund)
. Performed subsequent disbursement testing and managed custodial
confirmation for 2009 audit
. Provided SOX 404 Testing as well as SAB 104 revenue recognition
testing
Trust Company of the West (Open and Alpha Funds)
Worked on substantive testing for 2009 Surprise Audit
. Responsible for creating trial balance for both Open and Alpha Fund by
GAAP Standards
. Edited and updated Valuation memos for private debt and derivative
financial instrument
. Determined whether investments were in accordance with Blue Sky Laws
Black Canyon Capital
. Read valuation memos and tested for reasonableness
. Created several Valuation models of company using DCF, transaction and
company comparable, LBO
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Masters BACHELORS
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
Marshall School of Business, Cumulative GPA. 3.54
Emphasis: Finance and Accounting, Aug. 2009
Recipient of Marshall School of Business Scholarship
Bachelors
University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Daniels College of Business, Cumulative GPA 3.44
Emphasis: Accounting, Aug. 2007
Recipient of Pioneer Scholarship and Shroyer Scholarship
CPA Candidate: Passed BEC and REG. Taking FAR next.
SOFTWARE: Microsoft Expert Certified (Excel and Access 2007), Website
building (html, C++, Java) and Capital IQ, Oracle, and Bloomberg Experience
OTHER EXPERIENCE
University of Southern California
AGC Symposium Los Angeles, CA
Consultant 04/09 - 05/09
. Audited the AGC Symposium, planned event and performed audit
procedures relevant to the Symposium
. Consulted symposium accountants how to set up controls for cash and
set up financial budget
University of Southern California
Marshall School of Business Los Angeles, CA
Teaching Assistant 08/08 - 08/09
Introduction to Audit
. Assisted Professor Rose Layton in lecture; graded homework, quizzes,
presentations, exams
. Designed curriculum for mini-audit presentations and assisted students
develop their work
Marshall School of Business Masters Summer Intensive Program
. Lead Auditing Teaching Assistant
. Led class in daily discussion of Audit Cases and graded all homework
assignments and final exam.
Reliance Globalcom
Corporate Development Division Denver, CO
Consultant 09/07 - 04/08
. Analyzed customer service operations during $300 million merger
. Improved client billings to provide more efficient cash collections
Depedo, LLC
Entertainment Marketing Company Denver, CO
Owner/Operator 01/06 - 07/08
. Built website and implemented business plan for internet entertainment
promotional company
. Learned how to code websites on my own, using html, css, java, and
C++, and other scripts
. Managed all aspects of business including planning, budgeting,
accounting, finance, HR, marketing, and sales
. Hired 4 web designers that I personally managed with my business
partner
GHP Horwath, P.C.
Entertainment Marketing Company Denver, CO
Intern 06/06 - 08/06
. Investigated multi-million dollar patent infringement case in
Construction Industry
. Performed securities valuation using the Black-Sholes Model
ACTIVITIES SKILLS AND
INTERESTS
USC Triathlon Team; 2008 - 2009 Microsoft Expert Certified (Excel &
Denver Triathlon Team; 2008 - 2009 Access 2007)
Beta Alpha Psi; 2008 - 2009 Website building (html, C++, Java)
Daniels Entrepreneurial Society; Capital IQ and Bloomberg Experience
2006 -2008 Graphic Design (Adobe Photoshop)
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, 2004 - Distance Running, Golf, Lacrosse,
May 2008 Film
USC Football, DU Hockey