DOUGLAS E. BLACK
**** ***** ***** **., *******, North Carolina 27613
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Finance, Accounting or Audit position in private industry that will allow me to effectively utilize and build upon
my previous experience
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
M.S., Accounting, May 2007
GPA: 3.03/4.0
B.S., Accounting, Financial Management Concentration, May 2006
GPA: 3.48/4.0
Graduated Cum Laude
Activities
Accounting Society, Students Today Alumni Tomorrow Association, Student Wolfpack Club, Water Polo, Swimming
Club
EXPERIENCE
Implementation Specialist, May 2009 – August 2009
Capital Business Solutions, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Implement accounting software systems for not for profit entities
• Provide consulting, training and support services for clients implementing new or upgraded accounting software
systems
• Evaluate implemented software for clients in order to determine optimal structure for accurate and effective financial
reporting
Audit Associate, September 2007 – March 2009
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Established and maintained professional relationships with client management and staff
• Worked closely with co-workers in a team oriented environment in order to meet client deadlines
• Worked with clients in a variety of industry sectors including financial services, technology, not for profit companies,
and government
• Evaluated client accounting policies and procedures, reviewed and tested the effectiveness of internal controls and
assessed client financial trends and conditions
• Audited various components of client financial statements based on identified risk and materiality
• Drafted and edited financial statements for audit, review, and compilation engagements
• Utilized audit software and all standard desktop software tools for maximum efficiency
• Attended firm education sessions pertaining to issues relevant to client needs
Audit Intern, May 2006 – August 2006
Dixon Hughes, PLLC, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Worked with clients in a variety of industry sectors including banking, dealership services, and not for profit
companies
• Gained valuable experience in all stages of audit including planning, fieldwork, and production of audited financial
statements
• Learned audit software used for internal controls assessment and audit management
Facility Manager, Summers, 1999 - 2005
City of Raleigh Aquatics, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Promoted from lifeguard to management after 3 years of summer employment
• Responsible for managing daily operations of pool facility, including supervising 20 employees
INTERESTS Golf, Water Sports, Swing and Shag Dancing