R. Richard

Dyreks, Jr., CPA

Controller/Finance

Manager

R. Richard Dyreks, Jr., CPA

**** ******* ******, #***

Los Angeles, CA 90024

310-***-****

adzivo@r.postjobfree.com

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Skills

Public Accounting, Audits, Tax Return Preparation, Preparation of Specialized Reports, Corporate Accounting, Knowledge of Tax Codes & Laws, Income & Expense Tracking, Financial Planning, Policy & Procedure Development, Knowledge of Financial Systems and Accounting Software, Budget Development & Management, Forecasts, Financial Statements, Bid Preparation, General Ledger Analysis ㅡ

Experience

EPG Lawyers, Enerstein Pham & Glass/Corporate Controller FEBRUARY 2013-APRIL 2023, LOS ANGELES, CA

• Managed up to four direct reports; oversaw all financial activities for the Los Angeles, CA, Orange County, CA, Las Vegas, NV and Philadelphia, PA offices, encompassing the establishment of financial policies, tracked income and expenses, handled budgets, general ledger detail and analysis and updates. Prepared and presented monthly/year end consolidated and individual financial statements.

• Assisted in the preparation of law firm tax returns and specialized accounting reports for law firm partners.

• Instrumental in the handling of a software upgrade from Abacus to Thompson Reuters’ ProLaw Elite legal system, designed to efficiently handle and integrate all financial data and law firm timekeeping/billing. Involved in all phases from design to installation.

Terry Hines & Associates/Corporate Controller

APRIL 2001 – MARCH 2012, BURBANK, CA

• Managed all financial activities for a full-service marketing agency with sixteen direct reports. Established policies, tracked income and expenses and handled budgets. Performed general ledger detail analysis and updates.

• Prepared and presented monthly/year end consolidated and individual financial statements, corporate and individual tax returns, and specialized accounting reports for a C-level executive team. Heavily involved with the implementation of an upgraded financial accounting system (Sage Software’s MAS 90), including the design and implementation.

R. Richard Dyreks, Jr., CPA

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Ernst & Young, LLP/Tax Accountant

JANUARY 2001 – APRIL 2001, BURBANK, CA

• Seasonal tax accountant for key Warner Bros. account. Prepared individual, C Corporation, S Corporation, and Partnership Tax Returns.

Tenny and Company, Certified Public Accountants/Tax Accountant (Independent Contractor)

JANUARY 2000 – DECEMBER 2000, LOS ANGELES, CA

• Prepared tax returns for individuals, C Corporations, S Corporations, partnerships, estates, and exempt organizations. WestStar Cinemas, Inc. (dba Mann Theatres), Accounting Manager

August 1988 – SEPTEMBER 1999, LOS ANGELES, CA

• Proactively contributed to strategic planning, budget development, and hiring decisions. Advised C-level and senior executives on all department activities including preparation of special reports, methods and systems development including software development and training. Collaborated cross- functionality to develop and install Y2K compliant LAN-based accounting system.

• Oversaw payment and accrual of all expenses affecting a film such as advertising, concessions, payables, and procurement. Partnered with outside vendors, auditors, and distributors to identify, address and resolve accounting issues.

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Education

University of Missouri/Bachelor of Business Administration

(BBA)

COLUMBIA, MO

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – (Florida and Missouri)

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