Mo Safieh
Irving,TX
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Accountant
One Main Financial
02.2023 - Current
- Participated in designing, building, training, and rolling-out new modules (POS Personal Loans and Credit Cards systems).
- Collaborated with various departments (Technical Accounting, FP&A, Financial Systems and SOX) throughout the company on metadata management.
- Enhanced accuracy of financial statements through review, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Handled standard and specialized financial reports (e.g. analytic files, SOC type 1&2 reports, monthly and quarterly closing reports).
- Developed training materials and train end-users.
- Contributed to successful internal and external audits by maintaining organized records and providing timely support needed.
- Managed team of three.
Senior Assistant Controller
Venturity Financial Partners
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Handled and monitored the full accounting cycle by completing month-end close for 12-15 clients with different types of industries.
- Managed a team of three to five.
- Maintained and developed exceptional client experience by quick responses, being consistent with providing them a weekly follow ups on tasks being performed.
- Lead financial summits with clients by presenting and analyzing their financial statements.
- Assisted with clients’ audits and coordinate the audit process.
- Prepared and assisted the clients with special projects requested (e.g preparing and filing 1099 tax forms, budget reports)
- Participated in the Great Game of Business (GGOB) activities.
Senior/Manager Accountant
Credit One Bank
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts
- Prepared standard and specialized financial reports with collaboration of different departments.
- Ensured accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Monitored implementation and maintenance of accounting controls procedures within the accounting team.
- Resolved and investigated any accounting discrepancies appeared during variance analysis process.
- Prepared for financial audits and coordinated audit processes.
- Monitored accurate and appropriate recording of revenues and expenses by reviewing and approving journal entries.
- Managed team of two.
- Assisted in automating reconciliation process by moving reconciliation excel templates to Blackline.
- Assisted in Oracle (NetSuite) implementation by testing and ensuring accuracy of the general ledger accounts.
Accountant
Credit One Bank
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy by preparing journal entries.
- Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Supported monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes by handling and overseeing variance analysis process.
- Supported department objectives by participating in cross-functional projects with other departments (e.g budgets and financial forecasts)
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Internal Auditor
Boyd Gaming Corporation
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Planned purpose, scope, and approach of audits.
- Evaluated internal controls within system and conferred with Internal Audit Supervisor or Director of Internal Audit to address deficiencies that might require change in scope or approach of audit.
- Conducted exit conference with appropriate management personnel.
- Prepared formal audit reports.
- Presented any findings and exceptions noted to management.
- Performed post-audit follow-up to ensure appropriate action on reported audit findings.
Financial Shared Services- General Ledger Accountant
Boyd Gaming Corporation
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Completed and handled daily accounting tasks tracking funds, preparing deposits, and reconciling accounts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address accounting issues, and properties executives and managers inquires.
- Ensured all journal entries for month-end close were prepared within company month-end close deadlines.
- Reconciled cash activity throughout month and prepared cash activity reports as needed for treasury department.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Manager
S.A.A - Accounting and Auditing Firm
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Maintained communication with clients throughout auditing process to deliver status updates.
- Managed team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
- Developed and monitored project staffing plans, budgets, scheduling, and forecasts, as well as investigating and following up on any variances from exceptions presented during audits.
- Represented clients during government audits.
- Improved client relations by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
Senior Associate
S.A.A - Accounting and Auditing Firm
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Prepared working papers, reports, and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Collaborated with managers to develop annual expense plan goals.
- Managed multiple client engagements simultaneously, consistently delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.
- Prepared and implemented direction of audit fieldwork.
- Assisted clients with filing theirs individual and corporate tax returns.
- Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
Audit Associate
S.A.A - Accounting and Auditing Firm
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
- Ensured organization is compliant with current legislation and best practices.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete audits within established deadlines.
- Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication, transparency, and professionalism throughout entire audit process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Beirut Arab University
Lebanon, Beirut09.2011
Skills
- Expertise in Blackline, Teammate, QuickBooks, One Stream, Lawson, Oracle, NetSuite and Microsoft Dynamics
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- General Ledger Management
- Financial Reporting
- Financial statement review
- Audit preparation
- Audit Coordination
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant (GAAP) – USA, Nevada- Passed 4/4 sections - Awaiting License.
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant (IFRS) - Lebanon, Beirut - License 2611
Timeline
Lead Accountant
One Main Financial
02.2023 - Current
Senior Assistant Controller
Venturity Financial Partners
08.2022 - 02.2023
Senior/Manager Accountant
Credit One Bank
06.2021 - 07.2022
Accountant
Credit One Bank
10.2019 - 06.2021
Internal Auditor
Boyd Gaming Corporation
03.2019 - 09.2019
Financial Shared Services- General Ledger Accountant
Boyd Gaming Corporation
02.2018 - 03.2019
Manager
S.A.A - Accounting and Auditing Firm
08.2016 - 09.2017
Senior Associate
S.A.A - Accounting and Auditing Firm
05.2014 - 08.2016
Audit Associate
S.A.A - Accounting and Auditing Firm
02.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Beirut Arab University
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant (GAAP) – USA, Nevada- Passed 4/4 sections - Awaiting License.
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant (IFRS) - Lebanon, Beirut - License 2611
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