Austin Guillotte
Gautier,MS
Summary
Finance and accounting professional with four years of public accounting experience and a strong background in financial reporting, internal controls, and team leadership. Currently an Experienced Senior Auditor at BDO following the acquisition of HORNE LLP, with hands-on experience overseeing complex engagements, managing staff, and supporting management decision-making.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Experienced Senior Auditor
BDO USA, P.C.
11.2025 - Current
- Directed audit teams on projects, managing all phases from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
- Lead and supervise engagement teams, assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Served as primary liaison between audit teams and client management, resolving accounting issues and providing financial reporting updates.
- Evaluated internal controls and processes to identify improvement opportunities for operational and financial reporting.
- Perform detailed financial analysis across income statement and balance sheet accounts, including revenue, expenses, equity, and estimates.
- (BDO acquired HORNE LLP effective 11/1/2026; role continuity maintained)
Audit Supervisor
HORNE LLP
03.2022 - 10.2026
- Led audit engagements from planning through issuance, managing staff and coordinating fieldwork phases to ensure timely completion.
- Reviewed and approved audit documentation to maintain accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
- Managed multiple engagements concurrently while maintaining quality and meeting reporting deadlines.
- Mentored and coached audit staff, enhancing their development and engagement.
- Supported clients with technical accounting matters, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Education
Master of Professional Accountancy -
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Mississippi State University
Skills
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis
- GAAP Compliance
- Internal Controls and Process Evaluation
- Financial auditing
- Trial balance analysis and financial modeling
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- CaseWare / APT
- Process Improvement
- Deadline and Priority Management
- Team Leadership and Staff Supervision
- Project management
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Client relationship management
- Strong data organization and reporting skills
- Effective communication
Certification
CPA Eligible
Professional Skills
Financial Reporting and Analysis, Internal Controls and Process Evaluation, Budgeting and Variance Analysis, GAAP Compliance, Team Leadership and Staff Supervision, Cross-Functional Communication, Process Improvement, Deadline and Priority Management, Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, variance analysis, reconciliations), Trial balance analysis and financial modeling, CaseWare / APT, Strong data organization and reporting skills
Timeline
Experienced Senior Auditor
BDO USA, P.C.
11.2025 - Current
Audit Supervisor
HORNE LLP
03.2022 - 10.2026
Master of Professional Accountancy -
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Mississippi State University