Paul Smalley
Los Angeles
Summary
Highly skilled audit professional with deep expertise in financial analysis, risk assessment, and compliance. Known for strong leadership in team collaboration and achieving high-impact results in fast-paced environments. Adaptable and reliable, with sharp focus on strategic planning, process improvement, and stakeholder communication. Skilled in advanced auditing techniques, regulatory standards, and fostering culture of integrity and accountability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Director
BDO USA
08.2021 - Current
- Senior Audit Manager (Aug 2018 – Jul 2021)
- Audit Manager (Aug 2015 – Jul 2018)
- Senior Audit Associate (Jan 2012 – Jul 2015)
- Lead financial audits for multinational clients, ensuring compliance with GAAP and accuracy in reporting.
- Advise clients on complex accounting issues, including implementation of new standards.
- Guided private companies through IPOs, supporting SEC filings and identifying key disclosure gaps.
- Delivered national and local professional education trainings.
- Presented audit findings to management, driving adoption of risk mitigation strategies.
- Managed engagement economics, including client approvals, billing, collections, and variance analysis.
- Supported recruiting and conducted on-campus events.
- Developed audit budgets and forecasts.
Senior Associate
Salibello & Broder LLP
02.2006 - 12.2011
- Planned and executed audit engagements across all phases.
- Prepared assurance documentation, highlighting issues and proposing solutions.
- Supervised and mentored junior staff.
Audit Associate
Goehner Accountancy
08.2005 - 02.2006
- Performed audit and review engagements.
- Assisted in financial statement preparation.
Staff Accountant
Lighthouse Group
04.1999 - 08.2005
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts and prepared adjusting entries.
- Tracked purchase/sales orders and reported on open items.
- Generated invoices and calculated sales commissions.
- Filed multi-state sales/use tax and property tax returns.
- Prepared AR aging reports and reconciled loan balances.
Education
Bachelor - Accounting
Azusa Pacific University
01.1999
Skills
- US GAAP & IFRS
- Data analytics
- Audit reporting and presentation
- Financial risk analysis and solutions
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant, CA (License #111694)
- AICPA Member
Timeline
Audit Director
BDO USA
08.2021 - Current
Senior Associate
Salibello & Broder LLP
02.2006 - 12.2011
Audit Associate
Goehner Accountancy
08.2005 - 02.2006
Staff Accountant
Lighthouse Group
04.1999 - 08.2005
Bachelor - Accounting
Azusa Pacific University