Dawson Woods
Conroe,Tx
Summary
Dynamic Senior Auditor with extensive experience at M&K CPAS PLLC, excelling in GAAP-compliant audits across diverse sectors. Proven track record in optimizing audit processes and mentoring teams, delivering high-quality financial reports. Skilled in advanced Excel and critical problem-solving, consistently achieving results ahead of deadlines while fostering strong client relationships.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Auditor
M&K CPAS PLLC
01.2023 - Current
- Lead GAAP-compliant audits for clients in the pharmaceutical, oil & gas, biopharmaceutical, and manufacturing sectors, ensuring financial statement accuracy and full regulatory compliance.
- Manage recurring monthly reviews and annual audits for repeat clients, consistently delivering under budget and ahead of deadlines.
- Foster strong client relationships by providing proactive insights and maintaining high standards of audit quality and timeliness.
- Supervise and mentor a team of 10 staff auditors across multiple client engagements by assigning audit tasks, reviewing expectations and deadlines, and providing ongoing feedback and comments on work performed to ensure timely completion and high-quality deliverables.
- Review audit schedules and workpapers, ensuring quality standards and effective communication of finding.
- Develop and implement customized audit plans based on client and industry needs.
Staff Auditor
M&K CPAS PLLC
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Conducted audits for clients in manufacturing, retail, and healthcare sectors, ensuring GAAP compliance.
- Assisted in planning and executing financial statement audits, adhering to firm methodologies.
- Analyzed balance sheet and income statement accounts to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy; leveraged year-over-year comparisons to detect significant variances requiring further investigation, helping uncover potential issues early and improving overall financial statement reliability.
- Contributed to the preparation and review of client financial reports and audit findings.
Graduate Accounting Assistant
Stephen F. Austin State University Residence Life
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed monetary request forms and updated declining balance spreadsheets.
- Reconciled hall ledgers with master records and processed payroll for student staff.
Education
Master’s Degree - Professional Accountancy
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas08.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas05.2019
Skills
- Advanced Excel: VLOOKUP
- Advanced Excel: Pivot Tables
- Advanced Excel: Macros
- Advanced Excel: Financial modeling
- Data Analytics & Financial Analysis: audit process optimization
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Identifying root causes
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: implementing practical solutions
- Financial Reporting: Preparation and review of detailed, GAAP-compliant reports
- Team Leadership: Supervision
- Team Leadership: delegation
- Team Leadership: mentoring of staff auditors
Certification
CPA Eligible, Texas
Leadership And Involvement
- President, Stephen F. Austin Accounting Club, 05/01/18, 05/01/19, Organized bi-weekly meetings with 20+ members and industry speakers to promote networking and knowledge., Managed communications through newsletters to increase club visibility., Coordinated tasks for 4 officers, ensuring club objectives were achieved.
- Member, Omicron Delta Kappa, 02/01/20, 08/01/20, Participated in leadership development activities and community service projects., Organized and executed a local service project benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Nacogdoches.
Timeline
Senior Auditor
M&K CPAS PLLC
01.2023 - Current
Staff Auditor
M&K CPAS PLLC
09.2020 - 01.2023
Graduate Accounting Assistant
Stephen F. Austin State University Residence Life
05.2019 - 05.2020
Master’s Degree - Professional Accountancy
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Stephen F. Austin State University
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