Years of Senior Auditor Experience in New Orleans, Louisiana
Ian Fincher CPA
Senior Auditor | New Orleans, Louisiana | Louisiana CPA #CPA.0029782
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Ian Fincher, CPA, is a Senior Auditor based in New Orleans, Louisiana, specializing in financial statement audits, 401k compliance, and regulatory reporting for the Gulf South region. As a licensed Certified Public Accountant (Louisiana License No. CPA.0029782), Ian leverages his background from Louisiana State University and the University of New Orleans to provide high-level fiduciary oversight. His expertise includes navigating complex ERISA regulations and ensuring the financial integrity of Louisiana businesses through rigorous audit standards.
Overview
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Active CPA License (LA #CPA.0029782)
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Bachelor of Science Degrees (LSU & UNO)
Work History
Senior Auditor
Erickson Krentel
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Evaluated financial statements for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance audit processes and streamline workflows.
- Prepared detailed audit reports, presenting findings to senior management for informed decision-making.
Senior Auditor
Wegmann Dazet
Metairie, LA
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Conduct audits, reviews, and compilations across various industries.
- Prepare financial statements based on adjusted balances.
- Assist in audit planning - conduct risk assessments, review internal controls, develop an understanding of the entity and its environment, determine materiality, pick samples
- Perform analytical procedures to identify trends and potential areas of concern.
- Identify internal control deficiencies and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Review accounts for erroneous transactions. Make adjusting journal entries to correct balances.
- Recalculate and record payroll transactions for financial recording purposes.
- Perform bank reconciliations. Identifying discrepancies between books and bank, adjust relevant accounts.
- Construct trial balances based on clients records. Group accounts to create financial statements.
- Completed entire 401k audits for several plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of New Orleans, College of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Louisiana State University, E.J. Ourso College of Business
Skills
- Financial Auditing
- Financial Accounting
- Financial & Economic Analysis
- 401k Auditing
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks Online
- QuickBooks Desktop
- Sage
- CCH Engagement
- CCH Knowledge Coach
- TR Fixed Asset Software
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - License No. CPA.0029782 issued February 21, 2024
Timeline
Senior Auditor
Erickson Krentel
12.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Auditor
Wegmann Dazet
01.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Louisiana State University, E.J. Ourso College of Business
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of New Orleans, College of Business Administration