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Rachel Boyd

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dedicated professional in the consumer products industry, consistently achieving company goals through organized and efficient practices. Thrives under pressure, adapts quickly to new situations and challenges, optimizing the organizational brand.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Accounting and Finance Consulting

RSM US LLP
01.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: leading U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market
  • Manage multiple concurrent engagements and engagement teams while providing technical accounting and financial or business advisory guidance to clients and ensuring deadlines are met
  • Demonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of complex accounting concepts to assist clients in various areas including, but not limited to, adoption of new accounting standards, business combination accounting, audit assistance and period end close processes and reconciliations
  • Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations
  • Develop others within the practice through mentoring, training, and advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
  • Work collaboratively with teams to help develop their professional and technical skillset as well as my own
  • Ensure professional development through ongoing education

Audit Manager

RSM US LLP
06.2013 - 12.2021
  • Company Overview: leading U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market
  • Managed the planning and completion of year-end audits which included auditing required financial statements, related disclosures and other client deliverables for clients utilizing software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Caseware
  • Developed deep understanding of client industries specifically in the areas of consumer-packaged goods, industrial products and not for profit entities
  • Identified, understood and advised clients on technical accounting matters to assess impact on financial statements
  • Assessed risk and worked collaboratively with my teams to develop and execute effective audit procedures
  • Maintained strong client relationships and provided ongoing support throughout the fiscal year to gain a deeper understanding of their needs and developments throughout the year

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Baltimore, Maryland
05.2014

Skills

  • Proficiency in US GAAP
  • Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Financial reporting
  • Account reconciliation
  • Auditing
  • Technical research
  • Microsoft Office
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Motivating and coaching team members
  • Leading cross-functional teams
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Highly organized

Certificationsandmemberships

  • Certified Public Accountant, Maryland, 04/17
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Timeline

Director, Accounting and Finance Consulting

RSM US LLP
01.2022 - Current

Audit Manager

RSM US LLP
06.2013 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Rachel Boyd