Satish Subbaraman, CPA
Woodbridge, NJ ***** 732-***-**** ****************@*******.*** linkedin.com/in/satish-subbaraman
Professional Accountant with significant experience in accounting, audit, review of financial statements; review and audit of operations and controls, thorough understanding and experience with Individual and Business US Taxation; Very strong in mathematics and passion for analytics with a strong work ethic and very detailed oriented, and excellent problem-solving ability to drive sustainable value for a business.
Highlights
Experienced in review of internal controls across various industries - manufacturing, technology, financial and banking services, pharmaceutical, etc.
Rich blend of experience in financial and statutory audit (10-Q's, 10'K's), advisory and forensic accounting gained from solid background across different sectors
Researched, documented and presented positions on various accounting issues
Deep understanding of all relevant accounting & compliance guidelines including US GAAP, GAAS, IFRS, Sarbanes Oxley, & US Taxation
History of reorganizing, streamlining and strengthening financial operations; proposed and recommended ways to improve internal controls and operations
Effective, articulate communicator who builds and nurtures working relationships and works well both independently and with teams
Quick learner who adapts and performs a broad range of functions accurately
Supervised and overseen teams with associates and seniors over different engagements
Professional Experience
pwc llp (NEW YORK CITY) JAN 2001 – FEB 2018
Manager, advisory
Reviewed internal control policies and procedures and compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act serving clients across multiple industries including manufacturing, technology, financial services, and pharmaceuticals. Drafted management recommendation letters.
Researched, documented and presented positions on various technical accounting issues
Performed extensive accounting analyses and reviewed US GAAP financial statements in litigation and investigation matters.
Prepared internal models for US GAAP to IFRS conversions for selected assertions of the financial statements as part of IFRS conversion team assisting client transitions to IFRS.
Played a key role in various litigation matters, including production of expert report and rebuttal report in accounting malpractice matters with detailed review and research of relevant GAAS and GAAP.
Quantified economic damages resulting from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Services provided include review of income statements and balance sheets and contemporaneous documentation including US Tax Returns, for various businesses. Furthermore performed book/tax reconciliations.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE (ADVISORY, ASSURANCE)
Conducted audits, including those of Fortune 500 companies, namely, statutory audits, group audits (10-K) and quarterly reviews (10-Q) of US GAAP financial statements.
Performed extensive accounting analyses and reviewed US GAAP financial statements in litigation and investigation matters, covering all aspects of financial statements
Leshkowitz & co, NY Dec 1999 – Dec 2000
Audit supervisor
Conducted audit/review of financial statements following US GAAP, GAAS of Manufacturing and Trading Companies.
Prepared as well as reviewed US Tax Returns for Corporations, Partnerships and Individuals including performing Tax Estimates and Tax Planning.
kpmg, (dubai, bangalore) Sep 1996 – Oct 1999
Audit supervisor
Conducted audits primarily of banking and financial service companies using IFRS (IAS), Manufacturing and Trading audits, Internal Controls Review
Education
Bachelor of commerce university OF MUMBAI
Major in Accountancy
Additional Skills
QuickBooks, Quattro Pro, Accounting and tax software – ACE, A-plus tax systems, BNA tax planning, Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Trained in SAP R/3 – FI and CO modules
Professional Affiliations
CPA License – Delaware, New Jersey
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Associate Member
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – Member (ACA)
Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India – Member (CWA)