Senior Associate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Associate – Audit & Assurance
Top Global Accounting Firm
September 2021 – Present | New York, NY

• Lead AICPA, PCAOB, and ICFR-compliant audits for multi-million dollar public companies in Travel, Technology, and FinTech sectors.

• Manage and mentor a team of five junior staff, overseeing workload distribution and deliverable quality.

• Serve as primary point of contact between engagement team and clients for all status updates and documentation.

• Lead 40+ annual walkthroughs with audit teams, technology specialists, and client management to assess operational processes.

• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodology to engagement management, achieving 15%+ year-over-year reduction in hours.

• Coordinate full audit cycle and reporting, including preparation of 10-Qs, 10-Ks, and interim filings for SEC clients.

• Recognized with four Ovation Awards for outstanding teamwork and client service during FY23–FY24.

• Utilize advanced tools and data analytics to examine millions of journal entries (up to 25M rows) and derive meaningful insights.

• Spearhead recruiting initiatives, hiring over 25 interns and full-time professionals across all service lines.

• Foster strategic relationships with university faculty and leadership to support talent acquisition goals.

• Conduct detailed audit testing across Revenue, COGS, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Leases, and Legal Reserves.

• Facilitate fraud risk assessments and internal discussions to strengthen controls and engagement quality.

Ice Hockey Referee
Freelance
September 2014 – Present

• Officiate Tier 1, Junior, and High School level hockey games throughout the Northeast U.S.

• Certified Level 3 (out of 4) by USA Hockey.

• Ensure the safety of players, coaches, and officials while enforcing game rules.

• Promote respectful, effective communication among participants on and off the ice.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Software & Tools: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Suite, Canva

• Analytics: SQL (basic), Power BI, Alteryx

• Certifications: USA Hockey Referee Level 3

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Accounting
Minor: Political Science
Completed 2021

• Coursework: Advanced Financial Accounting, Accounting Analysis, Advanced Federal Taxation, Smart Cities, Media & Politics

• School of Management