HARLAN J. NASH, CPA

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Sandy, UT 84092

u82p12@r.postjobfree.com

801-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an accounting or finance position with a strong organization that will allow me to use my education, experience and skills.

SKILLS

*Create, analyze and evaluate financial statements

*Ability to apply GAAP

*Proficient in Windows operating environments

WORK EXPERIENCE

June 2005 to June 2009:

Controller

Manheim Utah (f/k/a Utah Auto Auction), a Cox company SALT LAKE CITY, UT

•Managed staff of four

•Ensured timely completion and accuracy of monthly financial statements

•Provided review and analysis of financial results for corporate and location management

•Assisted in planning, implementing and monitoring cost reduction procedures

•Prepared annual capital and operating budgets

•Maintained monthly revenue and expense forecasts for corporate and location management

•Ensured internal controls were in place and operating as intended

August 1999 to June 2005:

Audit Manager - Audit Services Department

Cox Enterprises, Inc. ATLANTA, GA

•Supervised and reviewed the work of in-charge auditors and staff assigned to audits

•Participated in the training and development of all audit staff

•Worked closely with location and corporate management in order to schedule audits based on annual audit plan

•Planned and conducted operational and limited financial audits of Cox owned entities including auto auctions, television stations, and radio stations

•Prepared audit reports and management letters

•Worked with location personnel to devise action plans to remedy observed control weaknesses

•Promoted from Assistant Senior Auditor to Audit Manager in four years

January1998 to August 1999:

Senior Accountant

BSC&E, CPAs ATLANTA, GA

•Conducted audit, review and compilation procedures from planning through financial statement preparation for a variety of corporate entities

•Prepared and reviewed a variety of corporate and individual tax filings

November 1995 to January 1998:

Senior Accountant

Smith, Adcock & Co., CPAs ATLANTA, GA

•Assisted in all aspects of audit, review and compilation engagements

•Prepared various corporate and individual tax filings, including payroll, personal property and income tax returns

June 1993 to November 1995:

Senior Accountant

Hazlett, Lewis & Bieter, PLLC, CPAs CHATTANOOGA, TN

•Participated in various aspects of financial institution audits

•Maintained and updated accounting records for subsidiaries of financial institutions under government agency management

EDUCATION

Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting, May 1993

CERTIFICATION

Certified Public Accountant, State of Georgia (Inactive)

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