Jamie Giannotti
Puyallup ,WA
Summary
Accomplished Special Agent and Accounting Manager with a proven track record in sensitive information handling and financial reporting. Excelled at the FBI and Higginbotham Insurance Agency by leveraging expertise in US GAAP principles and interpersonal skills to drive investigations and improve accounting processes. Achieved significant process enhancements and maintained strong stakeholder relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
06.2023 - Current
- Managed sensitive informants with discretion, obtaining vital information while maintaining source confidentiality.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
- Employed strong interpersonal skills when liaising with various stakeholders including victims'' families or witnesses; successfully built rapport that aided investigations and case resolutions.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects.
Accounting Manager
Higginbotham Insurance Agency
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process including 842, prepaids, and fixed assets
- Acquisition accounting for new partner
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
Senior Associate
Embark
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Conducted on-going accounting tasks including monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, writing policies, and prepared various financial schedules
- Performed sell side due diligence and quality of earnings analyses for a retail client
- Performed audit readiness procedures including assessment and implementation on current financial information, supporting documentation, and processes
- Implemented process improvements that led to significant time savings and increased accuracy in deliverables.
- Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
Assurance Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Conducted planning, fieldwork, and completion phases of Financial Statement Audits, and Interim Reviews, subject to both PCAOB and AICPA Standards
- Directed and educated junior team members on auditing techniques and software
Key Leader
Lululemon
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members
Educator
Lululemon
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Communicated accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, providing each customer top-notch personal service and driving retention
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations
Assurance Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12-2015
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- US GAAP principles
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
- Customer Service
- Sensitive information handling
- Federal statutes
- Attention to Detail
Hobbies and Interests
- Health and Wellbeing
- Hiking/Camping
- Skiing
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Timeline
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
06.2023 - Current
Accounting Manager
Higginbotham Insurance Agency
06.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Associate
Embark
10.2019 - 06.2022
Assurance Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2018 - 10.2019
Key Leader
Lululemon
08.2016 - 12.2017
Educator
Lululemon
05.2016 - 08.2016
Assurance Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2016 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Accounting
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Louisiana State University