Paul Basilio
West Hollywood
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting and Finance professional with over 10 years of experience in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and audit across higher education, real estate, professional sports, and public accounting. Proven expertise in managing complex financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing process improvements. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and delivering data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiscal Analyst
Ledgent Finance & Accounting
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Served in a supervisory consultant role at San Joaquin Delta College, overseeing financial operations to ensure adherence to the Uniform Guidance and institutional policies.
- Supervised and managed financial reporting for federal and state grants, ensuring strict compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements
- Prepared accurate quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with grantor guidelines, audit standards, and federal Uniform Guidance.
- Developed detailed budget forecasts and financial plans aligned with institutional funding priorities and operational needs.
- Reviewed, compiled, and validated journal entries in accordance with accounting best practices and internal controls.
Senior Accountant
Oakland Athletics
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Oversaw month-end close and tax filings for multiple real estate and nonprofit entities, including the 501(c)(3) foundation and real estate operations of the Oakland Athletics, ensuring accuracy, cost tracking, and compliance.
- Managed journal entries, cost allocations, and financial reporting for the Oakland Athletics’ nonprofit and real estate divisions, supporting external audits and internal review processes.
- Designed and implemented internal controls; coordinated and supported annual audits across entities to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
- Developed ASC 606-compliant revenue recognition processes and reporting frameworks tailored to complex multi-entity operations.
- Built and presented detailed financial models and strategic analyses to the organization's President, aiding executive-level decision-making.
Senior Accountant - Real Estate Development
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Acted as the liaison between asset managers and financial reporting, ensuring alignment on capital project budgets, expenditures, and accounting treatment.
- Prepared detailed construction cost reports and supporting disclosures for SEC filings, ensuring compliance with public company reporting requirements.
- Recorded month-end close entries related to Work-in-Progress (WIP), CAPEX, and other construction-related expenditures.
- Maintained comprehensive job cost ledgers and collaborated with asset managers to ensure financial accuracy, timely updates, and alignment with project milestones.
Audit Senior 2
Deloitte
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Led first-year and complex audit engagements for public and private clients, conducting detailed risk assessments, internal control evaluations, and substantive testing in compliance with GAAP and SEC standards.
- Managed and mentored audit teams across San Francisco, New York, and Salt Lake City, ensuring high-quality deliverables, timely execution, and staff development.
- Acted as the primary liaison with client leadership, identifying process inefficiencies, recommending internal control improvements, and supporting implementation of data-driven solutions.
- Reviewed financial statements, footnote disclosures, and workpapers for accuracy and compliance, coordinating with tax, IT, and valuation specialists to deliver seamless, audit-ready results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University
12.2013
Skills
- FINANCIAL REPORTING
- FUND ACCOUNTING
- FORECASTING & BUDGETING
- GAAP
- GASP
- ASC 606
- INTERNAL CONTROLS
- ERP IMPLEMENTATION
- AUDIT & COMPLIANCE
- TEAM COLLABORATION
Timeline
Fiscal Analyst
Ledgent Finance & Accounting
08.2024 - 07.2025
Senior Accountant
Oakland Athletics
01.2019 - 10.2021
Senior Accountant - Real Estate Development
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
11.2017 - 10.2018
Audit Senior 2
Deloitte
09.2014 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University
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