REX GRADELESS, CPA

acef70@r.postjobfree.com 260-***-****

*** **** *** ******, ******, IN 46706

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Forward-thinking and results-oriented Finance Professional with 18+ years of experience leveraging advanced

accounting and reporting acumen to foster high-quality financial operations. Create innovative accounting and reporting

initiatives to achieve significant process improvement and cost reduction for all financial activities of businesses.

Dynamic leader and pace-setter consistently offering inventive financial solutions. Ability to critically evaluate and

respond to rapidly changing financial and regulatory environments to maintain targeted and effective strategies. Utilizes

team leadership skills and superior business acumen to align all financial activities with long-term goals.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

F inancial Management – Accounting & Controls – C orporate Finance – S trate gic Planning – R isk Management

T ax R eporting– A udits – Vendor Management – T ax Law – Regulatory Compliance – F inancial Reporting

E mployee Relations – P ayroll – Contract Negotiation s – C ost Reduction s – F inancial Systems

P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bobilya Enterprises, Inc. – Indianapolis, IN 2013 to 2014

Accounting and tax preparation firm, specializing in the transportation industry.

DIRECTOR OF TAX AND IRS SERVICES

Supervised the preparation, filing, and tax strategies of all corporate, partnership and individual tax returns . Directed and

implemented all activities with the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.

Reviewed and implemented change in tax preparation software an d developed work flow solutions.

Refined the tax preparation process, procedures, and work papers for the tax department.

Taliesin Group CPAs – Bloomington, IN 2012

Public accounting firm, servicing small to medium sized businesses.

PRINCIPAL

Prepared and oversaw the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, businesses and

organizations. Managed taxes according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations. Examined accounts and records, tax

work papers, and final product. Supervised five FTEs. Managed client and business account relationships.

Facilitated procedure establishment for financial statement preparation to comply with SSARS 19 for upcoming peer

review.

Ensured compliance with periodic tax payment, information reporting, and other tax requirements.

Coordinated finances for 400 individual clients and 250 SMBs.

Sterling & Company – Washington, IN 2009 to 2012

Public accounting firm servicing small to medium sized businesses.

VICE PRESIDENT

Spearheaded all financial areas of the company, including audits, compliance, and tax preparations. Managed two FTE and

eight outsourced staff and executed inventory control of tax returns, tax preparation workflow and information

gathering. Worked closely with clients providing guidance and advice on financial management, planning, and operations.

Garnered 15% cost-savings by overhauling in-house systems.

Streamlined revision process for financial statement development by assessing and improving SOPs.

Supported clients in litigation, representing clients before federal and state taxing authorities.

Prior experience includes President o f Rex L. Gradeless, CPA, PC and Internal Revenue Agent with the Internal

Revenue Service.

E DUCATION & C ERTIFICATION

Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) License, Indiana

Manchester College – North Manchester, IN

Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting & Business Administration, Computer Science (minor)

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