CHRISTI L.

BAKER, CPA
855 N. Park Rd., Apt.C-204
Wyomissing, PA 19610
267.885.4758
cb111c516@westpost.net
FINANCIAL/TAX MANAGER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
a 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, accountin
g, and tax planning within publicly traded and privately held corporate environm
ents.
a Prudent manager of corporate controls and compliance.
a Advanced knowledge of complex deal financing, capital budgeting, capital and o
perating leases and LLC / LLP / C Corp/S Corp/ Partnership structures.
a Proven record of accomplishment implementing financial management methods to e
nhance profitability and return on investment (ROI).
CORE COMPETENCIES
Financial Statements/GAAP Risk Management Budgets/Financial Management
Accounting Systems Implementation Due Diligence Tax Compliance/Regulations
Project Management Strategic Planning Capital Budgets/Forecasting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HANNA, McGLONE & COMPANY P.C., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania a 01/2008-05/2009
Public accounting practice providing accounting, tax advice, and auditing.
Tax Manager
Performed tax planning, forensic auditing, tax and accounting research, and tax
preparation for key clients. Acted as subject matter expert in multi-state tax r
eturns and complex tax issues. Advised high net worth individual clients on fina
ncial decisions and tax preparation. Provided professional direction and mentori
ng to junior accounting personnel.
a Specialization in multi-state corporate, partnership and individual tax engage
ments.
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 yea
rs of back tax returns.
NEW HORIZONS WORLDWIDE, INC., Anaheim, California a 10/2007-12/2007
Worldwide franchiser of computer learning centers.
Accounting Manager
Performed and aided in the preparation of general journal entries and financial
statement preparation including information required for SEC reporting. Recruite
d for knowledge of Great Plains Dynamics accounting system.
a Assisted IT with the implementation of Great Plains accounting system.
a Member of SOX committee responsible for development and oversight of accountin
g internal controls.
a Assisted with SEC reporting compliance
FISHBEIN & COMPANY, Horsham, Pennsylvania a 02/2007-10/2007
Public accounting practice providing accounting, tax advice, and auditing.
Audit Supervisor
Performed audits including the planning phase; financial statement preparation i
ncluding consolidations; tax and accounting research; and tax preparation for ke
y 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 service
industries.

a Consolidated entity financial statement preparation and tax return preparation

for 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/public
sector customers.
Controller/Tax Manager
C
Responsible for staff of 20. Directed all financial reporting, accounting, and c
ompliance 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 st
atements.
a Linked cash management and general ledger modules within the Solomon Accountin
g system
to streamline daily cash management reporting for senior management review. To g
enerate timely and accurate year-end W-2 statements, set up appropriate guidelin
es within Solomon Payroll module.
LEAKAS QUALITY FOODS, INC. / WENDYaS, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania a 6/1995-1/2005
$25 million franchisee of nine Wendyas restaurants throughout the north central
part of the state.
Chief Financial Officer
CC
C
Responsible for finance, accounting, tax planning/filing (1040, 1120, 1065, payr
oll, sales tax and use, and other associated state, local and realty tax filings
), and Wendyas franchise compliance reporting for C Corporation (7 stores) and P
artnership (2 stores). Developed and directed all activities related to strategi
c planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital financing, financial reporting, insu
rance, benefits, payroll, receivables and payables. Administered 401K and H & W
plans.
a Instilled efficiency and accountability in daily store-level cash reporting.
a Established a Great Plains system that shored up account reconciliation and fi
nancial reporting.
a Automated the sales consolidation process using web-based point of sale (POS)
tracking.
a Conducted tax research that facilitated an advantageous restaurant demolition
and 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 refina
nce loan.
a Discovered and corrected tax filing reporting error resulting in $20,000 posit
ive cash flow.
a Established and administered company 401K. Operated plan within IRS and DOL co
mpliance 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 SKILLS
a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, summa cum laude
a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, summa cum laude
o University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina
o Phi Beta Kappa
a American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
a Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
a Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Commonwealth of PA
a Tax Consultant Certificate, National Training School
Microsoft Office Suite - Great Plains Dynamics - Solomon a" QuickBooks a" Quicke
n - ProSeries- TurboTax a" Lacerte - TValue - BNA Income Tax Planning - BNA Fixe
d Assets a" Adobe Pro - RIA Research - CCH Research - ProSystem Engagement &Tax