James L. Devanna, CPA

Manager, Finance & Reporting at Circle Wealth Management, LLC
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area

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Credentials

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - New York
    New York State Education Department
    Feb, 2017
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Investment Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manager, Finance & Reporting
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      Manager for Circle Wealth Management, LLC (CWM), an independent financial advisory firm. CWM provides customized investment management and wealth advisory services to high net worth families, with a focus on women investors. Manager for Circle Wealth Management, LLC (CWM), an independent financial advisory firm. CWM provides customized investment management and wealth advisory services to high net worth families, with a focus on women investors.

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Manager Internal Audit - Wealth Management
      • Nov 2018 - Jun 2022
    • Senior Accountant - Financial Services/Insurance
      • Sep 2015 - Oct 2018

      • Simultaneous acting manager role and in-charge senior role for an audit of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. The Company is a privately held holding company, which is registered in Switzerland, consisting of 100+ global subsidiaries, engaged in insurance, insurance related activities, travel assistance, and investing activities worldwide. • In-charge senior role for a managing general agent (MGA) for insurance carriers in the airline, aerospace, general aviation, space and workers’ compensation focused business in the U.S. and internationally • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) section 404 compliance auditing • Audit conducted in accordance with guidance promulgated by GASB • Model Audit Rule 205 (MAR 205) internal auditing for insurance companies utilizing Statutory (STAT/SAP) basis of accounting • Performed the planning, testing and completion stages, in accordance with applicable accounting and auditing standards, while meeting required deadlines. • Prepare, reconcile and perform analysis over various period end budgets, forecasts, ad-hoc reports and financial statements • Assist in investigating markets, revenue/cost drivers and unlisted assets to provide comfort over balances represented in financial reports • Develop audit plan, objectives and testing procedures for financial statement balances and present the proposed audit approach during the planning event. Ensure plan is followed, and adjusted as necessary, through the execution of the audit • Prepare risk assessments, analytics, engagement letters, and financial reports (statements, footnotes, and other supplementary information) for all engagements • Successfully compile and present audit findings and mandatory communications to client management and those charged with governance as well as business recommendations for advisory clients • Create relationships with clients through in-person daily communication, and daily communications with several international client contacts Show less

    • Intern
      • Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
    • Office Assistant
      • Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

      • Assisted the President of a mortgage/financial company with filing and data input into Excel spreadsheet. Gained knowledge of the business world, while learning how to work as a team • Helped enhance marketing through mailings, contributing to an increase in revenue • Correspond with clients through telephone and email ensuring excellent customer service • Assisted the President of a mortgage/financial company with filing and data input into Excel spreadsheet. Gained knowledge of the business world, while learning how to work as a team • Helped enhance marketing through mailings, contributing to an increase in revenue • Correspond with clients through telephone and email ensuring excellent customer service

    • United States
    • Movies, Videos, and Sound
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Delivery/Counter Person
      • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

      • Delivered meals to homes and corporate clients in a professional manner • Counter help, serving meals and responsible for cash and credit card payments • Delivered meals to homes and corporate clients in a professional manner • Counter help, serving meals and responsible for cash and credit card payments

Education

  • University of Delaware
    Master of Science - MS, Accounting
    2015 - 2020
  • University of Delaware
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
    2012 - 2015
  • Muhlenberg College
    2010 - 2011
  • Kings Park High School
    2006 - 2010

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