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CHRISTI L. BAKER, CPA855 N. Park Rd., Apt.C-204Wyomissing, PA 19610267.885.4758cb16001f4@westpost.nethttp://www.linkedin.com/in/christilbakercpa

FINANCIAL/TAX MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYa Accounting professional with over 20 years of high-level experience as a CPA,Controller, CFO, and Tax Manager.a Highly adept at handling consolidated financial statement reporting, accounting, and tax planning within publicly traded and privately held corporate environments.a Prudent manager of corporate controls and compliance.a Advanced knowledge of complex deal financing, capital budgeting, capital and operating leases and LLC / LLP / C Corp/S Corp/ Partnership structures.a Proven record of accomplishment implementing financial management methods to enhance profitability and return on investment (ROI).

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Statements/GAAP Risk Management Budgets/Financial Management

Accounting Systems Implementation Due Diligence Tax Compliance/RegulationsProject Management Strategic Planning Capital Budgets/Forecasting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL, INC., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a 02/2011-PresentConsultant

HANNA, McGLONE & COMPANY P.C., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania a 01/2008-05/2009Public accounting practice providing accounting, tax advice, and auditing.

Tax ManagerPerformed tax planning, forensic auditing, tax and accounting research, and taxpreparation for key clients. Acted as subject matter expert in multi-state tax returns and complex tax issues. Advised high net worth individual clients on financial decisions and tax preparation. Provided professional direction and mentoring to junior accounting personnel.

a Specialization in multi-state corporate, partnership and individual tax engagements.a Financial planning for high net-worth clients.a Uncovered close to $100,000 in embezzled funds in the public sector.a Facilitated the settlement of a clientas estate by completing and filing 5 years of back tax returns.

NEW HORIZONS WORLDWIDE, INC., Conshohocken, Pennsylvania a 10/2007-12/2007Worldwide franchiser of computer learning centers.

Accounting ManagerPerformed and aided in the preparation of general journal entries and financialstatement preparation including information required for SEC reporting. Recruited for knowledge of Great Plains Dynamics accounting system.

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a Assisted IT with the implementation of Great Plains accounting system.a Member of SOX committee responsible for development and oversight of accounting internal controls.a Assisted with SEC reporting compliance

FISHBEIN & COMPANY, Horsham, Pennsylvania a 02/2007-10/2007Public accounting practice providing accounting, tax advice, and auditing.

Audit SupervisorPerformed audits including the planning phase; financial statement preparation including consolidations; tax and accounting research; and tax preparation for key clients. Reviewed audit work papers and tax returns prepared by junior staff.Provided professional direction and mentoring to junior accounting personnel.

a Supervised audits of consolidated entities in software technology and serviceindustries.a Consolidated entity financial statement preparation and tax return preparationfor client which included preparing FAS 109 for British subsidiary.a Planning audit engagements utilizing risk based auditing standards.a Involved in a project to complete the FAS 123R financial statement disclosure

for a joint venture.

RHOADS INDUSTRIES, INC., Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania a 1/2005-9/2006$20 million custom metal fabrication product manufacturer serving private/publicsector customers.

Controller/Tax ManagerResponsible for staff of 20. Directed all financial reporting, accounting, and compliance functions. Handled tax planning and filing of 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120,1120S, 5500, and associated state and local returns for 14 subsidiary entities.Administered 401K and H & W plans. Performed role of Corporate Privacy Officer.

a Developed Internal Audit Plan providing for bank required monthly financial statements.a Linked cash management and general ledger modules within the Solomon Accounting systemto streamline daily cash management reporting for senior management review. To generate timely and accurate year-end W-2 statements, set up appropriate guidelines within Solomon Payroll module.a Formulated tax calendar system; organized and responded to all tax notices ina timely manner; and maintained and updated depreciation schedules for 14 different entities.

LEAKAS QUALITY FOODS, INC. / WENDYaS, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania a 6/1995-1/2005$25 million franchisee of nine Wendyas restaurants throughout the north centralpart of the state.

Chief Financial OfficerResponsible for finance, accounting, tax planning/filing (1040, 1120, 1065, payroll, sales tax and use, and other associated state, local and realty tax filings), and Wendyas franchise compliance reporting for C Corporation (7 stores) and Partnership (2 stores). Developed and directed all activities related to strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital financing, financial reporting, insu

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rance, benefits, payroll, receivables and payables. Administered 401K and H & Wplans.

a Instilled efficiency and accountability in daily store-level cash reporting.a Established a Great Plains system that shored up account reconciliation and financial reporting.a Automated the sales consolidation process using web-based point of sale (POS)tracking.a Conducted tax research that facilitated an advantageous restaurant demolitionand rebuild.a Turned an operating loss into a $20 million profit over two-year period.a Turned around negative cash flow position by securing $3.6 million debt refinance loan.a Discovered and corrected tax filing reporting error resulting in $20,000 positive cash flow.a Established and administered company 401K. Operated plan within IRS and DOL compliance standards.

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING (details upon request):Audit / Tax Manager - ROGERS HUBER & ASSOCIATES (6/1992-6/1995)Senior Accountant - PARENTE RANDOLPH ORLANDO CAREY & ASSOCIATES (1/1990-5/1992)Staff Accountant - DIXON ODUM & COMPANY (6/1988-12/1989)

EDUCATION a PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS a CREDENTIALS a COMPUTER SKILLSa Masters in Taxationo Washington Institute for Graduate Studieso Expected graduation date: 2012o Current GPA: 4.0

a Masters in Science Financeo College for Financial Planningo Expected graduation date: 2013o Current GPA: 3.82a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, summa cum laudea Bachelor of Arts in Biology, summa cum laudeo University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolinao Phi Beta Kappa

a American Institute of Certified Public Accountantsa Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants

a Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Commonwealth of PAa Tax Consultant Certificate, National Training School

Microsoft Office Suite - Great Plains Dynamics - Solomon a" QuickBooks a" Quicken - ProSeries- TurboTax a" Lacerte - TValue - BNA Income Tax Planning - BNA Fixed Assets a" Adobe Pro - RIA Research - CCH Research - ProSystem Engagement &Tax