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Oray Nicolai

Reston,Virginia

Summary

Multi-faceted Assurance Manager dedicated to offering data-driven recommendations for improvement. Committed to maintaining open communications with staff members and superiors in ongoing effort to increase collaboration and eliminate operational gaps. Tech-savvy and strategic leader with exceptional writing and editing skills. Motivated professional offering Certified Public Accountant (CPA) services. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP of Accounting

The Greene Turtle Franchising Corporation
Columbia, MD
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented effective internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and procedures.
  • Created financial reports for senior management, board of directors and external auditors in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
  • Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
  • Managed the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
  • Coordinated month-end closing process in order to meet tight deadlines.
  • Prepared consolidated financial statements at period end close including balance sheet reconciliations.

Assurance Manager

CliftonLarsonAllen
Arlington, VA
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Managed assurance activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Analyzed financial statements for accuracy, completeness and conformance with established standards.
  • Researched new developments in the industry related to assurance activities.

Assurance Manager

CohnReznick
Tysons Corner, VA
11.2017 - 03.2023
  • Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.
  • Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
  • Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
  • Researched and implemented best practices to improve audit results.
  • Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
  • Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
05.2016

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Financial Statements Review
  • Financial Projections
  • Problem-Solving
  • GAAP Accounting Practices
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Cash Analysis
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Financial Statements
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounting Records Analysis
  • Audit Preparation
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Timeline

VP of Accounting

The Greene Turtle Franchising Corporation
06.2023 - Current

Assurance Manager

CliftonLarsonAllen
03.2023 - 06.2023

Assurance Manager

CohnReznick
11.2017 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Catholic University of America
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Oray Nicolai