RYAN PIERONI
Providence,RI
Summary
Results-driven Audit Manager professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Audit Practice
Ernst & Young
Boston, MA
07.2024 - Current
- High performing Manager leading audit engagements for public and private companies with revenues up to $1B, specializing in biotechnology and technology industries, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, AICPA, PCAOB, and SEC regulations, including IPO procedures and SEC filings (S-1, S-3, S-8, 8-K, 10-K, 10-Q).
- Oversee multiple audit teams, managing 10+ members across locations and functions (audit, tax, IT), while ensuring quality and timely completion of deliverables.
- Guide clients through Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and remediation of significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
- Conduct technical accounting research and author/review memoranda related to revenue recognition, leases, complex financing transactions, and goodwill impairment.
- Mentored junior staff on project management best practices, fostering professional growth and competency.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
Senior Accountant, Audit Practice
Ernst & Young
Boston, MA
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Helped manage audit engagements from planning through completion, including risk assessment, internal control evaluation, and financial statement review.
- Reviewed workpapers and financial statements to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
- Supervised, mentored, and trained audit staff, contributing to engagement efficiency and professional development.
- Coordinated directly with clients to resolve audit and accounting matters and meet reporting deadlines.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Staff Accountant, Audit Practice
Ernst & Young
Boston, MA
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Executed audit procedures including substantive testing and internal control walkthrough.
- Prepared audit documentation and supported senior team members in completing engagements on time.
- Developed strong foundation in auditing standards, accounting principles, and industry regulations.
Education
Master of Accountancy -
University of Rhode Island
01-2019
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Westfield State University
01-2015
Skills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Decision-making
- Microsoft Excel
- Staff management
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certified Public Accountant, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2023)
Firm Accomplishments
- Promoted to Manager one year ahead of peers, ranking in the top 1% of a 200+ person class based on performance and leadership.
- Played an active role in recruiting efforts, conducting interviews for college graduates.
- Mentored numerous colleagues formally and informally, contributing to their professional growth and success.
- Selected to assist in interviewing for the Prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Program.
Timeline
Manager, Audit Practice
Ernst & Young
07.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant, Audit Practice
Ernst & Young
08.2022 - 07.2024
Staff Accountant, Audit Practice
Ernst & Young
08.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Westfield State University
Master of Accountancy -
University of Rhode Island