Corey J. Crane, CPA
Chicago
Summary
Industrious finance leader with extensive experience in corporate financial management and strategic planning. Strong focus on team collaboration, driving financial performance, and adapting to changing business needs. Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, risk management, and compliance. Known for reliability and achieving significant results through effective leadership and strategic decision-making.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO (Minority Owner)
Tri-State Expedited Service
01.2019 - Current
- Implemented improvement in accounting processes for increased efficiency
- Oversaw change in ERP systems
- Managed due diligence process for transaction
- Worked with third party service providers to complete acquisition by private equity
- Managed business cash flow
- Handled tax compliance for federal, state, local, sales and fuel taxes
- Managed personnel and assisted with HR functions
- Worked with owners to develop a strategic growth plan
- Reviewed annual projection and budget
- Assisted with development of internally developed software
- Worked with other department heads to develop improvements in efficiency
Sr. Tax Manager
Plante Moran
11.2011 - 07.2019
- Provided tax compliance and consulting services to closely held and private equity owned multinational companies operating in the manufacturing, service, and real estate industries
- Reviewed federal, state, and local income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and trusts
- Represented clients under federal and state income tax audit
- Collaborated and assisted clients with the computation of the research and development credit
- Reviewed ASC 740 computations and consulted with clients to properly record in their financial statements
- Worked with clients to implement tax planning strategies
- Reviewed tax research memos and presented results to clients
- Assisted clients with the sale of businesses and transaction analysis
- Trained and mentored staff relating to career development and annual review
Tax Manager
Spilman, Hills & Heidebrink, Ltd
11.2007 - 10.2011
- Reviewed and prepared federal, state and local tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and trusts
- Worked with clients to implement federal and state tax saving strategies
- Assisted clients with correspondence with federal and state tax jurisdictions
Manager
Coleman, Epstein, Berlin & Company
08.2001 - 10.2007
- Reviewed and prepared federal, state and local tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and trusts
- Reviewed sales and payroll tax filings
- Prepared, compiled, and reviewed financial statements
Education
B.S. -
Olivet Nazarene University
01.2001
Timeline
CFO (Minority Owner)
Tri-State Expedited Service
01.2019 - Current
Sr. Tax Manager
Plante Moran
11.2011 - 07.2019
Tax Manager
Spilman, Hills & Heidebrink, Ltd
11.2007 - 10.2011
Manager
Coleman, Epstein, Berlin & Company
08.2001 - 10.2007
B.S. -
Olivet Nazarene University
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