Brian Kuraszewicz
Clay
Summary
Certified public accountant with extensive experience across public and private sectors, specializing in internal financial reporting, audit engagements and internal control compliance. Expertise in GAAP financial reporting and risk management, with a proven ability to lead teams and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Audit Manager
Bowers & Company
Syracuse
11.2025 - Current
- Performed outsourced controller and finance lead functions for regional and international Companies in the manufacturing and distribution industries, with knowledge of Oracle Net Suite, SAP and QBO.
- Provided various assurance services ensuring accordance with GAAP financial reporting.
- Conducted detailed analysis of internal control functions, providing actionable recommendations.
- Supervised engagement teams through the client engagement and issuance.
- Prepare and perform interim/final review of accounting workpapers and financial statements for signed deliverables.
- Performed and reviewed reconciliations, month end close, final reporting packages.
- Accounting functions performed include: account analysis and reconciliation, cashflow/collection analysis, annual and cycle count inventory observations, cost and price testing, trend analysis and adjusting financial statements to ensure compliance with applicable reporting.
- Assisted clients with consulting and accounting functions, enhancing operational efficiencies.
Sr. Manager of Internal Audit and Risk Management
Carrols Corporation
Syracuse
12.2023 - 10.2025
- Managed internal control compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and Loss Prevention audits;
- Reviewed all areas of the Company including: Financial ERP system, accounting processes, reconciliations, tax and SEC filings, internal controls and IT infrastructure;
- Worked with external auditors and outside consulting firms by managing documentation requests and conducting/organizing regular working sessions;
- Quarterly presentations to the Audit Committee and Executive members of management on test results, findings and remediation required. Continued presentations to management as a private company;
- Performed walkthrough and procedural assessments of areas of the Company based on judgement of risk and new implementations;
- Provided feedback to team members through evaluations and coaching;
- Contract review and contract vetting in collaboration with legal and construction leadership;
- Publicly traded Company until May 2024 owning 1,000 + Burger King and Popeyes restaurants;
Principal
Bonadio & Co. LLP
Syracuse
10.2007 - 11.2023
- Signed attest engagement reports for companies in the real estate and manufacturing and distribution industries;
- Supervised engagement teams during client engagements, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
- Provided various assurance services ensuring accordance with GAAP financial reporting.
- Conducted detailed analysis of internal control functions, providing actionable recommendations.
- Assisted clients with consulting and accounting functions, enhancing operational efficiencies.
- Reviewed accounting workpapers and financial statements for signed deliverables.
- Accounting functions performed include: account analysis and reconciliation, cashflow/collection analysis, annual and cycle count inventory observations, cost and price testing, trend analysis and adjusting financial statements to ensure compliance with applicable reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
SUNY Polytechnic
Utica, NY12-2007
Associates - business administration
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY12-2005
Skills
- Audit methodology
- Internal controls and compliance
- GAAP adherence
- Risk assessment and management
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Data analytics and insights
- Stakeholder engagement
Other Credentials
- Certified Public Accountant since 2011
- Certified by the AICPA in International Financial Reporting Standards
- Member of the AICPA and licensed CPA in the state of New York and Texas
- Member of and completed the Batiste Leadership Academy Development Program
- Individual membership to MACNY
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
Affiliations
- Finance Committee member of the Good Life Foundation
Timeline
Sr. Audit Manager
Bowers & Company
11.2025 - Current
Sr. Manager of Internal Audit and Risk Management
Carrols Corporation
12.2023 - 10.2025
Principal
Bonadio & Co. LLP
10.2007 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
SUNY Polytechnic
Associates - business administration
Onondaga Community College