David B. Feigelson, CPA
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Experienced CPA with 20+ years of comprehensive Tax Preparation, Audit, and Private Industry achievements in a fast-pace, flexible, team-oriented work environment.
Results-driven, goal-oriented, entrepreneurial, forward-thinking team leader with hands-on managerial experience. A proactive leader who is analytical, detail-oriented, and resourceful. Exceptional ability to make/influence intelligent business decisions based on a broad understanding of cross-functional business operations, systems, processes, and people skills.
Achievements
Certified Public Accountant
Tax Preparation: Corporate, Individual, Partnership, Trusts, Estates
Big 4 experience
Directed private sector companies in all areas of Financial and Organizational Operations
Implemented accounting systems for mass merchant accounting and related supply chain logistics
Operational/Financial management turnaround within 12 months of underperforming product lines/divisions
Restructure accounting department, Implementation of accounting systems and Internal Controls
Special project financing presentation resulting in acquisition of Letters of Credit, Project Lines of Credit and General Line of Credit, and long-term financing
Summary of Experience
Accounting/Financial Management
Operational Management
Tax Planning & Preparation:
Individual, Corporate, Partnership, Sole Proprietorships, Estates/Trusts
• Accounting: Personal Services, Retail, Wholesale, Distribution, Manufacturing, Rental Properties
Financial Statements
Audit/Review Preparation & Representation
Annual & Project Budgets
Budget vs Actual variance analysis
Forecasts: 1 year & 5 year plans
Strategic/Financial/Operational expertise
Coordinate between Management and Staff
Operations Management and Supervision
Coordinate with department supervisors spending
and cost savings initiatives
Business Development
Staff Management & Training
Problem solving analysis and solutions
Internal Controls analysis and implementation
Systems/Technology Implementation
Policies & procedures manual and implementation
Contracts
Professional History
David B. Feigelson, CPA Inc San Diego, CA 03/2016-Present
Tax Manager during tax seasons for:
oDaniel E. Greene CPA Inc
oMichael Shapiro CPA Inc.
Tax Preparation & Planning (Corporate, Individual, LLC, Partnership, Trusts, Estates)
Business Consultation (Retail, Wholesale, Personal Services)
Projections & Budgets
Bookkeeping
Financial Statements Preparation and Presentation
Activity analysis, adjustments, reclassifications
Suzuki Music USA San Diego, CA 1998-2016
Controller/Accounting Manager
Suzuki Music USA is the sole distributor of "Suzuki" branded musical instruments for the United States. The company is comprised of 3 divisions: Wholesale, Retail, and Educational.
David B. Feigelson, CPA San Diego, CA 05/1994-10/1998
Owner – Built accounting practice from ground-up to 200+ clients
Tax Preparation & Planning (Corporate, Individual, LLC, Partnership, Trusts, Estates)
Business Consultation (Retail, Wholesale, Personal Services)
Projections & Budgets
Financial Statements Preparation and Presentation
Activity analysis, adjustments, reclassifications
Accounting department organization, procedures and internal controls implementation
Music Mart San Diego, CA 01/1989-05/1994
Controller/Accounting Manager
Retail 3-store chain specializing in the sale of musical instruments and accessories. Additionally, the principals constructed stand-alone commercial buildings and strip-centers that required construction loans and related accounting, financing, and property management expertise.
Leaf & Cole, Certified Public Accountants San Diego, CA 08/1985-01/1989
Manager (promoted from Sr. Accountant)
Ron Takashima Company, Certified Public Accountants San Diego, CA 07/1982-07/1985
Manager (promoted from Sr. Accountant)
Deloitte & Touche, CPAs Costa Mesa, CA 01/1980-06/1982
Sr. Accountant (promoted from Entry Level Accountant)
Computer Skills
Lacerte Excel PowerPoint Office Tools
Dropbox Word Pivot Tables NetSuite
Quickbooks Desktop & Quickbooks Online
Education
San Diego State University, Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Community Service
Treasurer – Mission Valley Rotary Club
Treasurer – San Diego Lupus Foundation
Treasurer and Coach – San Carlos Little League
Coach – San Carlos American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)