Adam Brikman, CPA

Business Analyst

Boston, Massachusetts, United States10 yrs 4 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • CPA with deep software development expertise
  • Proven track record in financial reporting and auditing
  • Strong advocate for effective communication in organizations
Stackforce AI infers this person is a CPA with strong software development skills, suitable for roles in Fintech and SaaS.

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Skills

Core Skills

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (gaap)Financial ReportingAccountingAuditing

Other Skills

AccrualsCSSCertified Public AccountingCritical ThinkingCustomer ServiceExcelExpress.jsFinancial TransactionsFirebaseFront-end CodingGitGithubHTMLHerokuJSON

About

I'm a CPA with a passion for helping organizations improve and grow. I have experience on the business side of gaming companies as well as the organization-to-client perspectives of non-profit and government entities. I have expertise in Excel and SQL but I’m also excited to continue to learn and leverage new software that gets the job done! I’m the rare CPA who has taken the deep-dive into software development and built a portfolio site alongside a slew of projects and web applications. I have expertise in JavaScript and React and I’m continually either learning more about these technologies or learning something new. Software development has taught me to break down complex problems and build iterative, testable, and well planned approaches to solving them. My technical and business background have made me a huge believer in ensuring there is robust communication and effective feedback loops between management and the other teams within the organization. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! Or, if you'd like to see some of my work, here is my portfolio: https://adambrikman.github.io/portfolio/

Experience

Zillow

Senior Accountant

Jun 2025Present · 10 mos

Glassdoor

Senior Accountant

Sep 2021May 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Drove the month-end close process, delivering timely and accurate financial reporting to inform cross-functional decisions.
  • Ensured alignment with FP&A through monthly accrual validations and month-end close adjustments.
  • Led end-to-end GAAP and IFRS lease accounting operations, including capitalization, recurring journal entries, and lease evaluations such as classifications, early terminations, and other complex assessments.
  • Coached an indirect report responsible for banking, fixed assets, and prepaids.
  • Conducted in-depth fluctuation analyses, presenting insights that inform executive budgeting and resource decisions.
  • Implemented Workday Financials as the subject-matter expert for Banking and Fixed Assets.
  • Streamlined the fixed asset reconciliation and tax asset reporting process, reducing manual work by 20+ hours monthly.
  • Developed a 47-page guide on NetSuite Fixed Asset Management, improving onboarding and team efficiency.
  • Presented accounting research on domain-name capitalization and cloud computing costs to drive informed decision-making.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)AccrualsLedger ManagementNetSuiteCritical Thinking+5

Gerety & associates cpa's

Senior Accountant

Aug 2020Sep 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

  • Managed monthly accounting and reviewed compilation reports for 10+ clients across diverse industries.
  • Designed and implemented process guides, enabling teams to improve accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
  • Prepared reviewed financial statements for multi-entity businesses, leveraging cost/equity methods to present consolidated insights.
  • Monitored daily bank activity and managed timely payment processing for clients, ensuring cash flow and operational continuity.
  • Prepared Personal Financial Statements and Trust Accounting Reports for high-net-worth clients, ensuring precision and compliance.
  • Researched equities and inventory treatment to guide client strategies and enhance compliance accuracy.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)AccrualsCritical ThinkingCertified Public AccountingPivot Tables+3

Houldsworth, russo & co., p.c., certified public accountants

2 roles

Audit Senior

Promoted

Jan 2019Mar 2019 · 2 mos · Las Vegas Metropolitan Area

  • Performed risk assessments for 20+ nonprofit and government audits, applying materiality thresholds, prior-year comparisons, and qualitative analysis.
  • Conducted substantive testing and analytics for 5 audits, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
  • Prepared more than 10 sets of audited financial statements, including detailed disclosure notes, for nonprofit and government clients.
  • Documented key business processes, including revenues, expenses, and payroll, through interviews with 15+ clients.
  • Prepared 15+ government entity compilations and adjusting journals, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative assessments across 20 engagements, adhering to regulatory and compliance standards.
  • Organized employee engagement initiatives to enhance team collaboration and workplace morale.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)AccrualsCritical ThinkingCertified Public AccountingPivot Tables+4

Audit Staff

Jul 2017Dec 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · Las Vegas Metropolitan Area

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)AccrualsCritical ThinkingCertified Public AccountingPivot Tables+3

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2 roles

Audit Staff

Promoted

Sep 2015Dec 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos · Las Vegas Metropolitan Area

  • Analyzed financial statements (10-Q, 10-K) to ensure compliance with standards and support accurate financial reporting.
  • Performed audit procedures and transactional testing, validating internal controls for clients in the gaming and manufacturing sectors.
  • Supported engagement teams in completing fieldwork, walkthroughs, and control testing, ensuring high-quality audit outcomes.
  • Conducted gaming regulatory testing in compliance with Nevada Gaming Control Board [Regulation 6.090(9) and 6.090(15)].
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)AccrualsCritical ThinkingCertified Public AccountingPivot Tables+2

Audit Intern

Jun 2014Aug 2014 · 2 mos · Las Vegas Metropolitan Area

  • Performed audit procedures related to payroll and expense testing on a year-end client.
  • Performed Regulation 6.090(9) Agreed Upon Procedures.
Customer Service

University of nevada las vegas

Teaching Assistant (Lee Business School - MET Department)

Aug 2014May 2015 · 9 mos · Las Vegas Metropolitan Area

  • Developed lesson plans related to the Project Management topics taught by the professors.
  • Executed lesson plans and lectured to students during breakout sessions.
  • Assigned and Reviewed Project Management cases from Harvard Business Review.
  • Tutored students related to the topics of Project Management
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)AccrualsCritical ThinkingCertified Public AccountingCustomer Service+1

University of nevada las vegas

Office Assistant

Jan 2013May 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos · Las Vegas Metropolitan Area

  • Communicated daily with students to schedule appointments.
  • Directed potential incoming students to resources for enrollment and current students to resources for course-related questions.
  • Worked closely with academic advisors to process student paperwork efficiently and effectively.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)AccrualsCritical ThinkingCustomer ServiceNetworking Events

Education

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Master's Degree — Accounting

Jan 2014Jan 2015

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Bachelor's Degree — Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Jan 2010Jan 2014

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Master of Science - MS — Accounting

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