Sriram Gadde

Senior Manager, Assurance

Windham Brannon, LLC

Atlanta, GA

02.2021 - Current

Managed the full cycle of audit engagements, including proposals, planning, fieldwork, and concluding stages of the audit. Developed budgets and strategies to achieve specified realization metrics and profitability margins.
Served various industries, such as non-profit, construction, manufacturing, technology, distribution, start-up, venture capital, various service-based industries, and employee benefit plans.
Obtained an understanding of company processes, performed extensive risk assessment, developed audit procedures and performed walkthroughs.
Prepared financial statements, including preparing balance sheet, statement of operations, cash flows, equity, and all disclosures.
Performed research, developed audit procedures, provided accounting assistance, and prepared financial statement disclosures over multiple complex topics including but not limited to ASC 606 (revenue recognition), ASC 842 (leases), ASC 326 (current expected credit losses), and complex equity transactions such as warrants and stock options.
Provided client accounting assistance to various sized companies including assistance with preparation of rollforwards for property and equipment, goodwill, leases, equity, allowance for credit losses. Provided additional client accounting assistance as needed throughout engagements.
Performed walkthroughs over key processes and controls, including obtaining an understanding of the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of controls.
Drafted complex memos over various accounting topics, drafted communications to board members and other governance members outlining the results of the audit and other required communications. Presented results to board of directors. Prepared engagement letters, fee schedules, and more.
Managed multiple engagements simultaneously, including the oversight and development of associated staff and communications with clients. Managed up to 15 ongoing audits at one time.
Managed and led audits ranging from $4,000,000 in annual gross revenue to $1,000,000,000 in gross revenue.
Managed and led the assurance department's training and development program, including developing training programs, onboarding programs, and other CPE topics.
Assisted with the implementation of CoCounsel, an artificial intelligence platform linked with Thompson Reuters, and developed use cases to improve efficiencies in the assurance department.
Assisted with the hiring, interviewing, and development of interns and associates, including on-campus recruiting.
Spearheaded the firm's initiative to improve project management, planning, and audit efficiencies.
Developed and presented multiple training sessions on project management and other audit topics.