Graham Umlauf, CPA
Grand Rapids
Summary
Dynamic Audit Senior with proven expertise in risk assessment and financial statement analysis. Adept at mentoring teams and enhancing audit efficiency through strategic collaboration and client relationship management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Senior
Ernst & Young
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented risk assessment strategies to enhance audit efficiency.
- Supervised audit staff and interns, providing mentorship and training on best practices.
- Analyzed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, identifying discrepancies and recommending improvements.
- Facilitated discussions with senior client stakeholders, including corporate executives.
- Helped lead the team and test a complex multinational public client’s SAP migration project.
- Serve on the People's Advisory Forum (PAF) as a representative of the other audit seniors in the office.
Audit Staff
Ernst & Young
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Performed control testing and detailed substantive testing over a variety of financial statement accounts.
- Analyzed client financial statements for accuracy and provided actionable insights for improvement.
- Collaborated with multiple senior auditors to navigate and balance competing priorities in order to ensure successful project delivery without compromising quality.
Accounting Intern
Nienhuis Financial Group
Grandville, MI
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Trained new interns on accounting software and best practices for data entry accuracy.
- Assisted with month-end closing and reporting duties.
- Gained hands-on experience with various accounting software programs such as QuickBooks and Excel, enhancing overall efficiency in daily tasks.
Education
Master of Science -
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI01-2021
Bachelor of Science -
Calvin University
Grand Rapids01-2020
Skills
- GAAP
- ERP Systems (SAP, HFM, Oracle, JDE)
- Internal controls evaluation
- Risk assessment analysis
- Financial statement analysis
- Critical problem-solving
- Client relationship management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Timeline
Audit Senior
Ernst & Young
09.2023 - Current
Audit Staff
Ernst & Young
09.2021 - 08.2023
Accounting Intern
Nienhuis Financial Group
07.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Science -
Calvin University
Bachelor of Science -
Calvin University