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CARINE DEPEW 3328 Sailmaker Lane  Plano,TX 75023
macrine@verizon.net  469.323.9890
SEASONED FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Significant experience leading comprehensive financial and accounting functions for numerous industries
Dedicated, skilled Assistant Controller and Family Office Specialist with an uninterrupted record
of success in overseeing organizational financial statements and tax returns, financial reporting,
financial controls, and wealth management and planning. Recognized for providing excellent
accounting leadership, financial oversight, financial and accounts analysis, and guidance to
families with complex investments. Detail-oriented with a passion for contributing managerial
and accounting expertise to introduce and implement internal improvements in support of long-
term financial success.
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERTISE
 Accounting Department Leadership
 Financial Statements & Reporting
 Wealth & Asset Management
 Financial Analysis & Planning
 Tax Preparation & Compliance
 Accounting Policies & Procedures
 Regulatory Compliance
 Cost Accounting & Cash Management
 Maximization of Technology
 Budgeting & Cost Reductions
CAREER SUMMARY
COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL
Dedicated to the meticulous maintenance of the books, while leading financial planning to minimize taxes
and liabilities for 42 partnerships, 15 individuals, four trusts, and two S-Corporations.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Oct. 2006 to Present)
Successfully produce cash flow projections through 2035 for the family office, and continually
assess trends, costs, revenue, financial commitments, and obligations. Responsible for the
preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and financial reports. Guide
collaboration with external CPA’s. Regularly present reports detailing the organization’s
finances to the President and Vice President.
 Seamlessly negotiated with IT, telecommunications, and programming vendors to
ensure optimal pricing, which resulted in significant cost savings.
 Contribute technical expertise in the testing of hardware and software, testing and
restoration of backups, and testing of software solutions being considered.
 Cultivate and maintain strong working relationship with members of the family.
 Encourage a work environment centered on engagement through the active
management and mentorship of the Financial Assistant.
 Spearheaded the automation of complex accounting functions, which required hiring an
expert Microsoft Access Application Developer.
 Recognized for consistently meeting all internal programing and IT improvement goals,
and increasing office production by three times during tenure in position.

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 Greatly enhanced the accuracy of tax projections, and reconfigured QuickBooks to
provide more relevant managerial reports.
 Identified, screened, and hired external accounting firm specializing in complex
investments, and partnered with firm in creating work sheets to determine profitability
of investments and estate planning strategies based on diverse scenarios.
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS BUREAU, Dallas, TX
Dedicated to the oversight of accounting and Human Resources functions, which included the prediction of
future revenues based on trend analysis and organizational commitments.
CONTROLLER (Jan. 2002 to Nov. 2006)
Directed significant cost cutting in telecommunications and Internet streaming services.
Launched a new contract management filing system, which improved internal efficiencies.
 Supervised and developed the accounting clerk, contract manager, video manager, IT
manager, and receptionist, and ensured their understanding of accounting best
practices.
 Used extensive job costing accounting to determine profitability of jobs and contracts.
Additional Experience as the First-Run Qualified Woman in the
United States Air Force as a Level 5 Jet Engine Mechanic.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) IN TAXATION; COURSES IN INDIVIDUAL TAXATION
GPA: 4.0, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX (2011)
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) IN MIS; 39 GRADUATE HOURS
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CHEMISTRY
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
 CE Courses in Tax Accounting, and additional coursework completed at Thompson
Reuters, Intuit, and Collin County College.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 QuickBooks Accountant Expert++ & Excel Expert+
 Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
 Fishbowl Inventory Control, ProSeries, and various banking software applications