1. Ronald D. Keister, CPA
8552 Kingston Drive, Franklin, Ohio 45005
Home: (513) 217-1932 Cell: (937) 684-6324
rdavidkeister@gmail.com
Career Summary
MacAuley-Brown, Inc 06/2014- Present
Senior Financial Management/Comptroller with Secret security clearance.
I am a Senior accountant supporting the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) for the US
Air Force. In this position I provide experience in Comptroller Core Knowledge and Comptroller issues
and expertise specific to Air Force Working Capital Fund. I provide programmatic support for the
Office of the Secretary of Defense mandated effort to provide Audit Assertion by FY14 (FIAR) and
conduct risk assessment of the engagement in the established/required timeline in coordination with
client government personnel.
Kearney & Company
2013-2014
Kearney & Company performs quality auditing, accounting, and consulting services to U.S. Federal
agencies and offices. Founded in 1985, Kearney and Company is the third largest CPA firm in the
country, operating from Alexandria, Virginia and satellite offices across the U.S.
I was hired as a technician and soon was promoted to Senior Accountant. As a Senior accountant, I
supported the US Air Force FIAR (Financial Improvement Audit Readiness) division by preparing
sustainment plans for packages asserted, independently reviewing the test criteria and results for current
packages being prepared, and providing general audit guidance. In this capacity, I drafted the Air Force
Pay Sampling Plan and worked on FIAR sustainment plans. I held Secret security clearance.
Business and Tax Consultant, Germantown Ohio 2008-Present
I provide business and tax consulting services to small businesses and tax preparation services for
individuals.
MtCastle Inc. CPA, Centerville, Ohio 01/2009-
05/2013
MtCastle, Inc., CPAs provides accounting, tax, payroll, auditing and consulting services. I worked full
time during the tax seasons preparing and reviewing tax returns.
Director of Finance & Administrative Services, Butler County Mental Health Board (BCMHB)
Fairfield, Ohio 11/2007-
11/2008
BCMHB is a public agency organized under the Ohio Revised Code and created to establish a unified
system of mental health care for Butler County Citizens. BCMHB contracted with a total of 13 certified
mental health agencies. As Director of Finance, I reported to the Executive Director and had a staff of
two reporting to me. I was responsible for maintaining all financial records and was responsible for all

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financial reporting to our Board, the County & the State. I reviewed all agency budget proposals and
requested all State & Federal funding. I was responsible for maintaining & improving the accounting
system and for developing the Board’s budget. I was also responsible for all receipts & disbursements. I
interacted with the 13 agencies which included administrating all grants that BCMHB issued. Other
duties included, but were not limited to, risk management, inventory, and supervision of the office
janitorial and other contract services. I replaced the Director that retired after holding the position for
19 years.
CPA, Manoranjan & Shaffer, Inc., Centerville, Ohio 04/2007-
11/2007
Manoranjan & Shaffer, Inc. is a small CPA firm with offices in Centerville and Columbus Ohio. The
firm provides accounting, tax, payroll, auditing and consulting services. I prepared tax returns, prepared
financial reports and performed audits.
Tax Consultant, Germantown, Dayton, Springfield & Xenia, Ohio 2006-2007
I worked out of my home preparing tax returns and also worked the tax seasons for a small CPA firm
and an accounting services firm.
Controller, Community Blood Center/Community Tissue Services (CBC)
Dayton Ohio 04/2005-06/2005
CBC fulfills the needs for blood, tissue and specialized laboratory services. CBC serves the blood needs
of 25 hospitals and provides tissue services for more than 2000 hospital and physicians clients. I
reported to the CFO. I was responsible for the payroll for over 400 employees across the United
States, financial reporting, A/R, A/P, budgeting, tax reporting, and purchasing. I was responsible for a
staff of fifteen. I ensured that the payroll function stayed intact during several organizational changes,
while making internal control improvements and improving the system of tax reporting.
Tax Consultant, Germantown, Middletown, & Dayton, Ohio 2004-
2005
I worked out of my home preparing tax returns and also worked for a tax office and a small CPA firm for
the tax seasons.
Director of Finance of Owens Community College, Toledo, Ohio 04/2001-
06/2003
Owens Community College, one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the nation, is ranked
among the Top 100 producers of Associate Degrees nationwide. On the Toledo-area and Findlay
campuses, Owens served more than 36,000 credit and non-credit students. As Director of Finance, I
reported directly to the Vice-President of Business Affairs. I was responsible for the management of a
staff of seven accounting personnel. During my tenure, I successfully coordinated two year-end audits and
performed all my other duties without the benefit of having the Controller position filled, which reported
to me. Several improvements were made regarding banking services and investments. I modified the
organizational structure of the accounting area, resulting in a more effective and efficient service-oriented
department. I also was a member of the health insurance and union negotiation committees. Reason for
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Independent Consultant, Bowling Green, Ohio 01/2000-
04/2001
Independent Accounting Financial Consultant, for small manufacturing and construction companies. I also
worked for a large Northwest Ohio CPA firm during the tax season.
Chief Financial Officer of Abbey Etna Machine Company, Perrysburg, Ohio 02/1998-
12/1999
Abbey Etna (a 4th
generation family owned and operated company) was devoted to the engineering and
manufacturing of pipe and tube equipment worldwide with sales of more than 40 million dollars. As CFO,
I reported directly to the President of the company. I was responsible for managing a staff of four
accounting personnel. Additional key duties included management of human resources, maintaining and
upgrading computer services, and coordinating legal activities. During my tenure, I recruited a new
Accounting Manager and a Computer Services Manager, hired a new audit/tax firm, and coordinated the
selection and implementation of a new computer system covering all aspects of the business from order
entry to financial reporting. Additionally, I assisted the Board of Directors and outside consultants in
restructuring the company in response to changing market conditions, and directly participated in labor
negotiations resulting in holding labor costs stable. Abbey Etna ceased operations in 2000.
Treasurer of Toledo Engineering Co., Inc. (TECO) Toledo, Ohio 02/1988-
09/1998
TECO and its sister companies comprise a $100+ million revenues engineering and construction business,
principally devoted to the design and building of glass furnaces worldwide. As Treasurer, I was
responsible for the management of a staff of five accounting personnel, including the controller. Additional
key management duties included all contract invoicing, acquisition and review of all letters of credit issued
or received by the Company, evaluating and placing foreign exchange futures contracts, and coordinating
the accounting of the Company's foreign subsidiaries into integrated U.S. GAAP financial statements. I
was also responsible for coordinating assistance to the purchasing, estimating and sales departments.
During my tenure with TECO, I established and implemented procedures for the negotiation and review
of letters of credit and foreign exchange futures contracts. I coordinated the creation of two new
companies in England and a Foreign Sales Corporation and the acquisition of a company in England.
Supervisor-Internal Audit at Illinois Power Company, Decatur, Illinois 07/1984-12/1987
I conceived, implemented, and directed the first Management Audit Program. To establish this program, I
hired five staff auditors and integrated the Internal Audit staff's activities with the company's outside CPA
firm. In addition to the establishment of the Management Audit Program, I increased the number of our
normal audits by 20%. I developed written standards of performance for internal auditors and
coordinated rewriting their job descriptions. I also revised the audit guides as well as developed the first
Audit Charter for the Department.
Audit Supervisor at Owens-Corning-Fiberglas, Toledo, Ohio 11/01978-06/1984
I conducted domestic and international audits, including those of new acquisitions. Audits focused on
management and operations. I also performed fraud investigations. I achieved two promotions within five
years.

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Audit Senior with Ernst & Ernst (n.k.a. Ernst & Young), Toledo, Ohio 08/1974-10/1978
I performed numerous audits for a wide range of clients, including a Fortune 500 company, several banks,
colleges, and hospitals. I was promoted twice within four years.
Education & Professional Affiliations
1974 BS in Business Administration – Accounting, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
1976 CPA, active status
Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
Professional Tax Preparers of Ohio, Dayton Chapter
Active member of Lions Club International
Church Deacon
Past member of Bowling Green Ohio Jaycees
Co-Founder of Bowling Green Ohio Recycling Center