Software Development Financial Reporting

Kevin P. Brand, CPA

Maize, KS 316-***-**** *********@*****.***

Qualifications Profile

Taxation Accounting Financial Reporting

A proven financial performer that manages all aspects of taxation and accounting. Thirty years of experience in the Tax Software Development Industry. Extensive experience working in remote and VPN work environments while thriving in deadline-driven environments. Adept in accounting responsibilities associated with general ledger activity, financial reporting, and financial planning. Superior analytical, quantitative, leadership, and communication skills. Dedicated to maintaining a reputation built on quality, expertise, business acumen, and uncompromising ethics. Strengths and core competencies include:

Tax Software Development (current largest client)

Budgeting & Forecasting

Taxation

Tax Return Preparation

Internal Controls

Business Analytics

GAAP Compliance

Financial Statement Reporting

Process Improvement

Financial Stewardship

Technology Enhancements

Professional Experience

KEVIN P BRAND, CPA Maize, KS 1999 – Present

Owner

Created and launched a financial advisory firm specializing in taxation, accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger activity.

Providing full accounting and tax services for several clients of various sizes and entity types.

Currently engaged as a Tax Analyst for medium to large tax software company (since August 1999).

Reconciliation of accounts and prepare year-end journal entries.

Prepare compiled income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows.

Managed payroll functions including quarterly/annual filings.

Prepared cost analysis and cash flow projections.

Key Achievements:

Consistently fulfilled responsibility for developing, testing, and releasing tax software directly generating 3 – 4M in revenue annually.

Prepared accurate and reliable financial statements that influenced business decision-making.

Executed financial closing functions at month-end and year-end for client companies.

Oversaw tax return preparation including Federal, State, Sales & Use, and Payroll filings.

Income tax preparation and planning for all entity types including multi-state and Trusts.

CCH INCORPORATED, ProSystem fx, Wichita, KS

Electronic Filing Product Manager 1993 – 1999

Full responsibility for the design, development, testing, and delivery of the entire electronic filing product within the ProSystem fx professional tax software in accordance with release schedules.

Responsibilities also include: new product development and existing product enhancement, including writing design specifications; supervising and managing a staff of 10 analysts; managing, staffing, and coordinating customer support infrastructure; and writing electronic filing product technical publications.

Possess extensive experience in the following areas: programming in a 4GL based on C; tax analyst defining specifications for federal and state tax software development; researching tax laws at federal and state levels; CCH representative and Secretary for the NACTP, a non-profit organization representing the tax software industry.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge on permits, certificates, and documents mandatory for government departments.

Key Achievements:

Recruited by ProSystem fx CEO within two years to head up and oversee all design, development, and release of electronic filing program.

Developed, released, and supported electronic filing program for ProSystem fx. Includes design and development of state electronic filing software integrating with federal.

CCH INCORPORATED, ProSystem fx, Wichita, KS

Tax Analyst 1991 – 1993

Defining specifications for federal and state tax programs.

Researching and installing tax updates

Insuring compliance with federal and state tax laws.

Providing client support for the ProSystem fx professional tax software.

Coordinating, implementing, and testing special projects.

Programming software updates using a 4GL based on C.

Key Achievements:

Served as a tax analyst that defined specifications for federal and state tax software development.

Released tax software modules within stringent deadlines.

Provided client support for the ProSystem fx professional tax software.

Led efforts to ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws.

PETERSON, PETERSON AND GOSS, CPAs, Wichita, KS 67203

Senior Accountant / 1989 – 1991

Auditing, Reviews, and all related workpapers.

Tax return preparation and planning including individual, corporation, partnerships and trusts.

Preparation of financial statements

Tax research.

Client write-up including trial balance, journal entries, closing entries, and monthly financial statement preparation. Industry exposure includes manufacturing, retail, service, insurance, and construction.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Wichita State University, Cum Laude

Certified Public Accountant – State of Kansas – Certificate and License to Practice

Professional References Available Upon Request

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