Accounting Manager Candidate #032526
St. Louis, MO
Accounting
5 years
3/25/2026
Profile
CPA and Master of Accountancy with five years of progressive middle market public accounting experience in both audit and tax. Primarily focused on leading audits for middle market private equity backed companies, mostly in the manufacturing And consumer products industries. Responsible for leading six to seven audits per year while managing 4-6 staff associates at any given point. Great team leader who is known amongst peers as a (1) strong mentor to lower level staff amd (2) go-to reliable source of information and guidance. Seeking accounting operations roles with reputable growing companies in the St. Louis area.
Career Highlight 1: My biggest career achievement is taking audits that were historically very challenging and streamlining our work. I have a strong focus on training personnel working with me and focusing on the key tasks at hand to satisfy clients and management.
Career Highlight 2: Grown younger staff personnel from their start date to high performing seniors. I thrive on helping others achieve their goals and reach full potential.
Career Highlight 3: Continuously providing expertise above my level in complex areas of US GAAP and auditing. Have risen as the go-to source of guidance for certain technical accounting issues.
Why Hire This Candidate (In Their Own Words): I have consistently performed above my level because I don’t just “do audit”. I understand the underlying business and make decisions with that perspective. Early in my career, I was trusted to take on complex areas and large engagements. I’ve built a reputation for being both highly efficient, reliable under pressure, and a strong leader of teams and client engagements. For the firm, I have significantly increased gross margin on my jobs by taking a priority approach based on risk levels.
Strengths: My strengths are problem solving, leading teams, excelling in complex areas, and the ability to have laser focus on high priorities.
Hobbies & Personal Interests: My main hobbies are exercise, sports, spending time with family, and traveling.
Education: Master’s in Accounting
Credentials: CPA
Industry Experience: Business Services, Capital Markets, Construction/Engineering, Consumer Packaged Goods, Energy & Utilities, Equipment Leasing, Financial Services, Industrials, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Private Equity, Public Accounting, Technology
Company Fit: Versatile – great fit for small, medium, and large companies.
Management Experience: Senior/Supervisor role for 3 years oversee up to 5-6 people
Software Experience: Yardi, Workiva, CaseWare, Quickbooks
Open To: Hybrid, In-office
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