CORY L. DRYER, CPA

Experienced Accounting Manager

801-***-**** ady5zx@r.postjobfree.com Layton, UT linkedin.com/in/cory-dryer-cpa/

SUMMARY

Experienced accounting executive with 20+ years of proven leadership. Successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals, preparation of financial statements including consolidations and projections. Well-versed in generally accepted accounting principles. A collaborative leader who empowers team members to maximize their potential.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Accounting - Financial Statements Consolidations Budgets/Projections Excel Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Internal Controls Banking Relationships Bloomberg Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Equity Investments

People – Leadership Decision-making Coaching and Mentoring Strong Work Ethic Effective Communication Problem-solving Organizational Skills

MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. Salt Lake City, UT 2018 - 2023

Engaged in investment banking, capital markets and asset management.

Publicly traded on NYSE as JEF.

Vice President

Directed and led Jefferies’ Salt Lake City accounting office managing fifteen team members, overseeing the preparation of financial statements for multiple companies. Including consolidated balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows with supporting schedules.

Provided information and reviewed support for SEC 10Q/10Ks, MD&A, footnotes, legal entity reporting, cash invested schedules, XBRL, GAAP checklist, and other presentations to assist in filing deadlines.

Participated as a committee member reviewing investment strategies and schedules, past and future significant and related party transactions, and analyzing liquidity. Assisting in managing and accounting for the company’s excess funds.

Organized and led quarterly audit meetings facilitating communication with external and internal audit teams, providing control reports, financial statements, and supporting schedules to address audit inquiries.

Collaborated with equity method investments and third-party accounting departments to consolidate accounting data into one place.

Mentored and coached accounting team by conducting weekly staff meetings, interviews, and annual performance reviews including hiring decisions of new employees enhancing the accounting team’s dynamics and individual strengths.

Prepared and reviewed annual projections, government survey reports, and tax support documentation assisting other departments with financial information.

Managed the local banking relationships, office controls, electronic and physical accounting information, and office workflows.

Leucadia National Corporation Salt Lake City, UT 2006 – 2018

A diversified holding company focused on return on investment,

and long-term value creation to maximize shareholder value.

Vice President and Controller

Assisted Chief Financial Officer in directing the accounting functions of the department, allocating responsibilities, maintaining control procedures, and managing accountants.

Reviewed monthly, quarterly, and annual work papers, ensuring accurate accounting for all companies, including consolidated financial statements, flux schedules, tax accruals, and quarterly corporate reports, along with annual projections.

Served as Inspector of Elections, assisting in training accounting personnel and managing off-site storage.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Leucadia National Corporation

Senior Accountant and Accountant

Prepared financial statements for multiple companies including consolidated financial statements and annual projects and budgets.

Reconciled bank accounts and oversaw accounting functions for investments, fixed assets, accounts receivable and accounts payable and loan balances.

Responsible for preliminary preparation of corporate tax returns for both federal and state.

CERTIFICATIONS&EDUCATION

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – State of Utah

Master of Accountancy, Information Systems and Auditing – Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Bachelor of Science, Accounting – Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

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