Chris Davis, CPA
Metairie
Summary
Results-driven Senior Accountant with proven expertise in audit and compliance, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs through innovative procedures. Experienced in mentoring junior staff and managing client relationships to drive strategic outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant | Audit Staff
Richard CPAs, LLC
New Orleans
01.2021 - Current
- Provide outsourced accounting services to non-profit, for-profit, and governmental entities.
- Perform audit, review, and compilation services for non-profit, for-profit, and governmental entities.
- Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities, resulting in increased visibility and transparency of quality metrics to stakeholders.
- Skilled in developing and implementing new audit procedures and methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Adept at mentoring and training junior auditors to improve audit quality and compliance.
Sales Manager | Production Coordinator
The Kalencom Corporation
New Orleans
08.2011 - 12.2020
- Managed client accounts, as well as sales representatives and their accounts in the jewelry packaging division.
- Developed custom branded programs for luxury jewelry retailers and manufacturers.
- Successfully increased sales revenue on a year-to-year basis, while maintaining client relations.
- Worked directly with overseas manufacturers on product and shipping logistics, ensuring that the production department meets quality standards and scheduling goals by planning, executing, and directing production activities.
- Developed cost effective measures to ensure business sustainability.
Teaching Position
Breakthrough Collaborative
New Orleans
06.2009 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: a national non-profit organization that increases educational opportunity for high potential, low-income students.
- Taught 6th and 7th grade mathematics for Breakthrough Collaborative.
- A national non-profit organization that increases educational opportunity for high potential, low-income students.
College Intern
Mississippi Development Authority
Jackson
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Assisted with various initiatives and programs designed to attract business development opportunities to the State of Mississippi.
Education
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA06.2020
B.B.A. - Business Administration, Minor in Economics, Focus on Global Studies
Millsaps College
Jackson, MS05.2011
Isidore Newman High School
New Orleans, LA05.2007
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Audit procedures
- Business analysis
- Client relationship management
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- GAAP proficiency
- Internal controls
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State Board of CPAs of Louisiana, 0030027
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Senior Accountant | Audit Staff
Richard CPAs, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Sales Manager | Production Coordinator
The Kalencom Corporation
08.2011 - 12.2020
College Intern
Mississippi Development Authority
01.2010 - 05.2010
Teaching Position
Breakthrough Collaborative
06.2009 - 08.2010
University of New Orleans
B.B.A. - Business Administration, Minor in Economics, Focus on Global Studies
Millsaps College
Isidore Newman High School
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