Manager Accounting
Resume:
Thomas L. Combs, CPA, CGMA
*******@*********.***
Indianapolis, IN 46217
An individual with a focus on performing attestation engagements, primarily audits, in compliance with generally accepted auditing standards. I have over 10 years of public accounting experience with an additional 10 years of commercial lending experience with a national financial institution. I have the ability to perform audits while simultaneously supervising and training staff of the audit team. In addition, I have experience in presenting finalized audited GAAP financial statements and reports to boards that are charged with governance of the respective organizations. I am considered to be an effective manager with integrity and the ability to meet time constraints on a consistent basis.
Work Experience
Kemper CPA Group, LLP May – June, 2017
Audit Manager
Planned, Performed, and supervised audits of non-profit organizations,
Prepared projection report for RUS Company.
Prepared RFP for a Foundation audit.
Barnes Dennig & Co., Ltd (formerly Gauthier & Kimmerling) 2006 - 2017
Audit Manager
Planned and performed on average, 23 annual audits of limited partnerships.
Planned and performed, on average, 21 annual audits of HUD based projects.
Planned, performed, supervised and coached staff and senior auditors on audits of non-profit organizations including community development corporations, membership, service, and fraternal organizations.
Prepared approximately 50 audit reports and financial statements annually.
Performed risk assessments and analysis of internal controls which are considered essential on attestation engagements.
Prepared preliminary and final analytical working papers.
Performed cost certifications and prepared tax credit carryover agreements for Section 42 housing projects.
Planned, performed, and supervised numerous A-133/Uniform Guidance audits in compliance with Federal yellow book requirements.
Prepared, for 25 clients, semi-annual HUD surplus cash documents for 3 years.
Performed, supervised and coaching of staff on ERISA (401K) audits.
Established and maintained a quality professional relationship with clients in order to learn their business and industry to serve their needs and expectations.
Responsible for the recruiting of several individuals to join the firm.
Implemented a worksheet document to assist staff in the preparation of cash flow statements.
Prepared a checklist document to assist the Tax Department in the preparation of the Form 990.
Prepared numerous working papers to enhance and support audit procedures.
Possess the time management skills and the ability to prioritize to consistently complete audit engagements within or under budget.
Lead the Indianapolis office in annual hours.
Met all the weekly budgeted hours during busy season.
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JP MorganChase N.A. (formerly Bank One) 1996 - 2006
Vice-President
Performed, on average 3 per month, financial analysis, testing of internal accounting controls and procedures, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of secured commercial loan clients.
Performed field examinations of customers with credit exposure ranging from $1,000,000 to $250,000,000, in the manufacturing, service related, wholesale/distributing, retail and other fields as necessary.
Worked with account officers in identifying risks and resolving deficiencies and irregularities discovered during examinations.
Lead examiner on various engagements where audit plans were reviewed and modified to effectively perform the examination.
Established the validity and existence of collateral for commercial loans.
Performed interim inventory testing.
Substantiated interim accounts receivable balances.
Prepared audit reports to communicate results to bank officers.
R. J. Pile & Co., LLC 1995 - 1996
Senior Auditor
Performed audits, reviews, compilations for commercial and NFP clients.
Performed special procedures (i.e. 401K allocations)
Prepared tax returns for individuals, S Corps, C Corps and NFP entities.
Additional Experience
Performed and supervised audits of local municipalities, including cities, towns, utilities, schools, and counties, including county hospitals.
Assisted on an audit of Indiana University
Assisted in the preparation of 5 reports for a municipality which submitted and received the Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting (CAFR).
Performed internal audit functions for an agency of the State of Indiana
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, & SYSTEMS
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Manchester University, North Manchester, Indiana
CPA and CGMA certifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient with Pro-System Engagement
Experienced in XCM communication system
Experienced in the utilization of QuickBooks and Peachtree general ledger reporting systems
Experience with the Citrix system
ORGANIZATIONS
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the Indiana CPA Society
Member of the Knights of Columbus
Kiwanis Club of Perry Township, former board member
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