EKATERINA FILIPPOVA
Lawerence Township
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior State and Local Government
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough financial audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Analyzed complex data sets to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Developed comprehensive audit plans, enhancing risk assessment procedures and overall efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operational processes and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Reviewed internal controls, identifying weaknesses and proposing strategic improvements to mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Conducted risk assessments to determine areas requiring increased focus during subsequent audits.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
Senior Accountant
WithumSmith+Brown, PC
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Led month-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports to support strategic decision-making and performance assessments.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, enhancing operational efficiency through process improvements.
- Mentored junior accountants, fostering professional development and increasing team productivity.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with regulations and standards.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Senior Associate auditor
Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Cash Reconciliation, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Investment, Pension, JEs for month end close.
- Analyze and review client accounting records and financial statements. Working with large data sets.
- Finance management role, with exposure to management of financial reporting and preparation through to production of final accounts working closely with the clients.
- Collaborate with engagement team seniors or supervisors and partners on client issue resolution and make recommendations for any legal, regulatory, and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement.
- Prepare thorough and accurate audit documentation in accordance with US GAAP, GAAS & SEC rules, and firm standards.
- Working with contracts, Account Analysis, Revenue recognition.
- Gain knowledge of the Firm’s software applications in facilitating auditing procedures.
- Perform risk assessment process, apply knowledge in completing all related forms.
- Demonstrate an ability to take direction to ensure that assignment quality standards are achieved.
- Plan, organize and work efficiently to identify opportunities to improve engagement profitability.
- Monitor one’s own engagement task budgets, be aware of out-of-scope work and proactively communicate potential issues to appropriate team members.
- Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs, active CPA license applicant for summer 2024.
Accountant
SCCT LLC
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Provides support and back-up to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable when necessary.
- Performs bank reconciliations monthly. Journal Entries, Accruals.
- Assists with the month end closing process, including the preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, expense variance analysis, and preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Assists in the year-end tax processes.
- Assists with budgets and cash-flow projections. Payroll
- Develops and maintains a professional relationship with customers, vendors, auditors, bankers, and all levels of internal staff.
- Analyzes past due customer accounts and calculates days sales outstanding.
- Finance management role, with exposure to management of financial reporting and preparation through to production of final accounts.
Chief Financial Officer
Trading and Construction Company Parnas, LLC
10.2006 - 06.2014
- Oversee all financial functions including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, investment strategy and long-term planning. Lead and participate in closing the month and year.
- Billing/Accounts Receivable - assist in production of monthly invoices to clients, assist AR position in collections and applying cash.
- Review and approve all invoices, including reviews of unbilled expenses.
- Annual Budgeting. Contracts. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of fees and expenses billed to clients.
- Lead overall finance transformation efforts to ensure efficient and effective financial operations.
- Prepare and present financial reports to the President and Board of Trustees, providing analysis and recommendations in simple language for a general audience.
Education
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree - Economist
Chuvash State University Russia
01.2000
MS - Corporate Finance
Rider University
01.2021
Skills
- Detail Oriented, self-sufficient and with great communication
- Technical: Strong Excel skills, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, CCH ProSystem and Engagement, Complex Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Python, Pivot tables
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior State and Local Government
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
07.2025 - Current
Senior Accountant
WithumSmith+Brown, PC
01.2025 - 07.2025
Senior Associate auditor
Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC
08.2022 - 01.2025
Accountant
SCCT LLC
07.2018 - 08.2022
Chief Financial Officer
Trading and Construction Company Parnas, LLC
10.2006 - 06.2014
MS - Corporate Finance
Rider University
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree - Economist
Chuvash State University Russia
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