Mitch Sansom, CPA
New Albany,OH
Summary
Certified Public Accountant with over 9 years of industry experience in financial reporting, consolidations, and ERP systems. Passionate about teaching and mentoring future accountants. Holds a Master of Accountancy and prior experience as a professional English instructor in Japan. Strong communicator with cross-cultural experience and a record of simplifying complex topics.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consolidation Manager
TS Tech Americas, Inc.
05.2023 - Current
- Served as liaison between U.S. finance team and Japanese HQ; explained technical accounting and ERP processes to non-experts.
- Led cross-functional training sessions during ERP implementation.
- Performed complex consolidations of 15 North American subsidiaries, including foreign currency translation, non-controlling interests, and equity method investments.
- Drafted technical memos and facilitated alignment with IFRS and US GAAP for global reporting.
Audit Services - Experienced Staff
EY
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed SOX and substantive audit procedures for clients across the automotive (up to $85B), retail, healthcare, and insurance sectors.
- Reviewed internal controls, financial statements, and compliance documentation in accordance with US GAAP and PCAOB standards.
- Trained and supervised 2-3 junior staff on audit procedures and documentation best practices.
Senior Cost Analyst
Unipres North America, Inc.
11.2016 - 03.2022
- Designed and implemented a standard costing module in the ERP system across 4 manufacturing plants, improving cost accuracy and margin analysis
- Developed and maintained transfer pricing models compliant with OECD guidelines, supporting cross-border intercompany transactions.
- Delivered monthly cost forecasts and variance analyses to plant leadership, directly informing pricing and production decisions
Accounting and Finance Intern
ArtsKC - Regional Arts Council
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Assisted with monthly budgeting, reconciliations, and year-end reporting for a nonprofit organization with multiple funding sources.
- Utilized Salesforce and Excel to track donations, prepare reports, and support grant compliance.
- Gained hands-on experience in nonprofit fund accounting, enhancing understanding of restricted vs. unrestricted funding principles.
English Instructor
Gaba Corporation
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided one-on-one English instruction to business professionals in Tokyo; recognized as one of the top 50 instructors out of over 1,000 nationwide for client satisfaction and teaching effectiveness.
Education
Master of Accountancy -
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN08.2021
Bachelor of Science - BS - Economics
Park University
Parkville, MO05.2013
Skills
- ERP Systems: QAD Adaptive ERP (implementation & configuration), QAD SE, SAP, Plex, Salesforce
- Financial Reporting: US GAAP, IFRS, equity method accounting, non-controlling interests, foreign currency translation
- Programming & Data: Python (automation, reporting), SQL (data extraction & transformation), Excel (advanced), Power BI (basic)
- Cross-cultural Communication: Fluent in business communication with Japanese counterparts; JLPT N2 certified
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test, N2
Timeline
Consolidation Manager
TS Tech Americas, Inc.
05.2023 - Current
Audit Services - Experienced Staff
EY
03.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Cost Analyst
Unipres North America, Inc.
11.2016 - 03.2022
Accounting and Finance Intern
ArtsKC - Regional Arts Council
01.2016 - 05.2016
English Instructor
Gaba Corporation
09.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Accountancy -
Lipscomb University
Bachelor of Science - BS - Economics
Park University
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