Doug Armstrong
Selah,WA
Summary
Seasoned Assurance Senior Manager known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Excel in risk management, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills ensure success in delivering high-quality assurance services. Committed to fostering teamwork and innovation to meet organizational goals. Fully committed to client success and team success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assurance Senior Manager
Moss Adams
Yakima, WA
07.2007 - Current
- Developed comprehensive assurance strategies for conducting audits, reviews, and compilations for a diverse client base with annual revenues ranging from $1M to $400M.
- Served as office champion for challenging accounting adoptions, including ASC 842 lease accounting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and ASC 810 variable interest entities. Conducted office trainings and provided ongoing support to team members on these subjects. Created templates to enhance teammate assistance in client engagements.
- Played a key role in producing and circulating an informative article outlining the ramifications of lease accounting adjustments in the agribusiness field, specifically addressing variable consideration and biological assets.
- Served as the office accounting champion for the tree fruit industry, including facilitating quality of earnings analysis to prepare clients for sale.
- Conducted performance reviews and offered continuous feedback and coaching to enhance productivity. Coached a diverse group of 3 to 5 advisees on a biweekly basis, addressing goals, challenges, and offering emotional support.
- Collaborated with advocacy groups in the pacific northwest's tree fruit industry, facilitating data collection and analysis to support attorneys' interactions with lobbyist organizations.
Staff Auditor
Ernst & Young
Seattle, WA
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Prepared detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Assisted in developing audit plans and scopes for audit and review engagements.
Researcher of the Day
Ernst & Young
New York, NY
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Nominated as one of four staff in the United States to work with and assist partners and senior managers in the national office.
- Created reports for national audit partners, assessing strengths and weaknesses in the application of challenging GAAP issues.
- Assisted in researching intricate accounting matters and disclosures for audit partners nationwide.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting With An Emphasis in Auditing
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04-2005
Skills
- Staff Training and Development
- GAAP proficiency
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Internal Controls
- Sampling
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
Community Commitment
- Treasurer for the Yakima Symphony Orchestra since 2016
- Serves on the board for Yakima Valley College Foundation since 2023
Timeline
Assurance Senior Manager
Moss Adams
07.2007 - Current
Staff Auditor
Ernst & Young
08.2006 - 08.2007
Researcher of the Day
Ernst & Young
08.2005 - 08.2006
Master of Science - Accounting With An Emphasis in Auditing
Brigham Young University
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