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Eric Shermer is a seasoned accounting professional with 20+ years of experience in controllership, financial management, and accounting management. He has managed large-scale accounting cycles, led audit teams, and provided financial analysis for high-performing companies. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland College Park and an Associate's degree in Accounting from Anne Arundel Community College.

Credentials

  • Bystander Training: From Bystander to Upstander
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Difficult Conversations: Talking About Race at Work
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2020
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • Controller
      • Dec 2022 - Present

    • Director of Accounting
      • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Controller
      • Jul 2021 - Sep 2022

    • Senior Manager, Accounting
      • Apr 2020 - Jul 2021

    • General Ledger Accounting Manager
      • Feb 2018 - Apr 2020

      Responsible for the monthly close and analysis of a $1B publicly traded global performance driven marketing agency. Manage a staff of 7 whose responsibilities cover various aspects of the general ledger monthly financial statement closing. Ensure the timely reconciliation and reporting of all general ledger accounts. Lead and manage the annual audit for the US operations.

  • iJET International
    • Annapolis, MD
    • Senior Accounting Manager
      • Aug 2013 - Jan 2018
      • Annapolis, MD

      Managed the full Accounting cycle of an International Risk Management company in Annapolis, MD. Responsibilities included but was not limited to oversight and management of monthly accounting close, accounts payable, billing and collections. In addition to International consolidation, foreign exchange translation, intercompany billing and reconciliation, and full audit management.

  • FTI Consulting
    • Annapolis, MD
    • Operational Controller
      • Sep 2005 - Aug 2013
      • Annapolis, MD

      Maintained full responsibility for the monthly close and analysis of a $340M international forensic litigation business. Spearheaded the integration of 2 domestic and 14 international acquisitions/startups into the existing financial structure. This required foreign exchange valuations and consolidations on a monthly basis.

  • Waste Management
    • Columbia, Maryland
    • Financial Analyst
      • Mar 2001 - Sep 2005
      • Columbia, Maryland

      Executed all aspects of controllership, financial stewardship, general ledger activity and P&L management for 2 hauling companies and 2 transfer stations totaling $81M in revenue.

  • SPACEHAB, Inc.
    • Washington, District Of Columbia
    • Senior Accountant
      • Jun 1996 - Mar 2001
      • Washington, District Of Columbia

      Responsible for the monthly close, payables and payroll for a commercial contractor of NASA.

  • Mattress Discounters
    • Upper Marlboro, Maryland
    • Staff Accountant
      • Sep 1994 - Jun 1996
      • Upper Marlboro, Maryland

      Handled monthly close and associated reconciliations for MD/DC/VA region.

Education

  • 1992 - 1994
    University of Maryland College Park
    Bachelor's of Science, Accounting
  • 1989 - 1992
    Anne Arundel Community College
    Associate's degree, Accounting

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