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Samuel Friedland, CPA

Samuel Friedland, CPA

Accounting
Peachtree City,GA

Summary

Dedicated CPA with 8 years of experience in audit, SOX, GL accounting and team management seeking to contribute my expertise and commitment to accuracy and compliance to a dynamic organization. Proven track record of enhancing financial processes and maximizing efficiency. Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail to ensure precision in financial reporting and compliance with regulations. Looking to leverage my knowledge and experience to drive financial success and growth within a forward-thinking company.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Analytics Manager

Radius Recycling (Schnitzer Steel)
03.2023 - Current
  • Lead a team of two analysts that perform business analytics, data management and revenue recognition and expense processing.
  • Foster cross-collaboration with the commercial team to reduce waste and costs internally and for our customers.
  • Communicate effectively with upper management opportunities and pain points to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
  • Reduced the number of AR exceptions by 40% YoY from FY 2022 to FY 2023
  • Coordinated with management, internal audit and external auditors to provide all required audit documentation based on interviews of our accounting process
  • Took the lead in implementing, Control Tower, a new software system by creating workflow graphics, mapping accounts and testing the new system for operational effectiveness and accuracy.
  • Responsible for the accurate tracking and recording of $2.2M in revenue, $575k in margin across 9 suppliers.
  • Organized 3 simultaneous ongoing projects, delegating personnel and resources to optimally meet overarching business goals and minimize redundancies.
  • Derived forward-looking insights from ongoing analytics projects to offer predictive intelligence for ongoing business decision-making.

Senior Business Analyst

Schnitzer Steel
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Managed and performed various accounting functions for 3 major accounts in the Reverse Logistics line of business.
  • Communicated effectively with customers and ensured deadlines were met for deliverables.
  • Performed accounting functions such as invoicing, reconciling between master files and the general ledger, and prepared ACH requests for payment.
  • Performed month end close reconciliations of the margin noted on the master file to the margin recorded in the general ledger.
  • Managed a team with two direct reports and detailed reviewed their work for accuracy and completeness.
  • Demonstrated the ability to record the activity of the largest account in Reverse Logistic with 70 stores which saw record margins during FY 2022.
  • Created several variance analyses files to support upper management in their decision making and to provide our customers with useful data and explanations.

Senior Appraiser

Curt Friedland & Assoc.
05.2018 - 03.2021
  • Appraised properties ranging in value from $200,000 to $30M.
  • Increased efficiency in the front end of the appraisal process by 10% by taking initiative, scheduling and carry out.
  • Inspected properties first-hand, collected measurements and reviewed historical documents to complete thorough evaluations.
  • Computed final estimation of property values, taking into account depreciation, value comparisons of similar properties and income potential.
  • Completed commercial real estate appraisals and adhered to strict deadlines.
  • Communicated effectively with clients and property owners to gather the required information to perform an appraisal
  • Detail reviewed appraisal reports prior to finalization.
  • Created a database for used comps and previous appraisals which improved efficiency by being able to quickly lookup pertinent data.

Senior SOX Accountant

Kaplan, Inc.
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Performed quarterly SOX testing and conducted other internal control functions such as systems implementations and disclosure reporting.
  • Demonstrated the ability to work on several projects at once
  • Performed a detailed review of internal control narratives for all Kaplan entities and updated accordingly.
  • Assisted Executive Director on various technical accounting matters including lease accounting and revenue recognition.
  • Maintained detailed quarterly testing documentation.
  • Created testing procedures related to a system implementation of a new Oracle revenue recognition module.
  • Improved the testing procedures on several key controls to achieve a higher level of control efficacy resulting in 25% less exceptions.
  • Addressed questions from external auditors and provided requested documentation to enable issue resolution.

Staff Auditor

Ernst & Young, LLP
08.2015 - 04.2017
  • Assisted in the audit of financial services companies in the FSO practice of EY’s San Antonio office.
  • Maintained a high level of detail orientation to minimize mistakes while preparing audit work papers on a timely basis.
  • Performed a variety of audit tasks on real estate investment funds including, but not limited to: reperformed internal valuation calculations; tested rent rolls for accuracy and completeness; tested cap rates for reasonableness; verified correct calculation and roll forward of stockholder’s equity; verified proper recording of capital expenditures.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to receive all necessary audit documentation and ensure proper documentation of company procedures.
  • Received special recognition from Audit Partner for identifying a significant audit deficiency before it became material to the financial statements.
  • Responsible for oversight of several Staff I auditors consisting of task delegation and detail review.

Education

BBA - Accounting And Finance

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
12.2014

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Workforce Management
  • Expense Tracking
  • Business Development
  • Contract Management
  • Performance Management
  • Staff Development
  • Policy Implementation
  • Team Leadership

Certification

  • Texas CPA 2017– License #111399
  • Georgia CPA 2023 – License #039969

Interests

Family

Football

Cooking

Timeline

Business Analytics Manager

Radius Recycling (Schnitzer Steel)
03.2023 - Current

Senior Business Analyst

Schnitzer Steel
03.2021 - 03.2023

Senior Appraiser

Curt Friedland & Assoc.
05.2018 - 03.2021

Senior SOX Accountant

Kaplan, Inc.
05.2017 - 05.2018

Staff Auditor

Ernst & Young, LLP
08.2015 - 04.2017

BBA - Accounting And Finance

The University of Texas At San Antonio

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