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Raj’s RoundUp

Raj’s RoundUp

As a former Big 4 hiring manager, I want to leverage my expertise in accounting and finance to provide value to my clients in need of consulting resources and offer technical knowledge to develop a strong workforce in the ever-changing corporate environment we’re experiencing today.”

Raj Pillai, CPA, is a Senior Director of Business Development for the Brilliant Management Resources division of Brilliant. Raj gained over a decade’s worth of experience in the accounting and finance arena before joining Brilliant. It was then that Raj was a Manager at Ernst and Young where he worked on U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations and managed audits of SEC clients. After leaving the Big 4, Raj worked as a manager of Corporate Accounting and a Manager of SEC Reporting at large global organizations.

In addition to his role as Senior Director of Business Development, Raj also serves a Brilliant Brand Ambassador and is using his new platform to reach professionals in the industry looking for updates on the state of the accounting profession.

Follow Raj’s Round Up for thought leadership on various accounting and finance topics. To book Raj for a speaking event, please contact Laurie Vicente at lvicente@brilliantfs.com.

Raj’s RoundUp

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3 Ways to Conquer Busy Season

Raj Pillai, CPA

It’s that time of year for accounting professionals, where it begins to feel like we’re entering a storm of chaos – it’s busy season! Many of us are auditing away at large clients, others are preparing the books for annual reporting and some are dealing with unique projects such as mergers…

Categories: Accounting | Tags: accounting , auditing , professionals , mergers , acquisitions , busy season , reporting calendar

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Raj’s Story

Raj was born in Mavelikara in the state of Kerala in India and grew up in Hisar in the state of Haryana in India until he was 12 years old. In 1990, he moved with his family to the United States and entered the U.S. Navy in 1996 when he was 18. Raj then went to school to become an accountant while in the Navy reserves. Raj graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from University of Albany, SUNY. He is also a CPA.

As a Senior Director of Business Development, Raj has experience working with executive-level accounting and finance decision makers. He represents high-level accounting and finance professionals who have practical and technical corporate accounting and finance experience in the following key areas:

Tax, audit, internal audit and systems support
Technical accounting research
Revenue Recognition
Balance sheet assurance, Securities and Exchange Commission/SOX and compliance
Financial modeling, reporting, planning, M&A integration and analytics
ERP, GL and BI systems support (including pre- and post-implementation)

6 Things to Know about Raj

	He is fluent in three languages but the language he's most fluent in, English, happens to be his third language.
	If you want to buy Raj a drink, get him a Johnnie Walker Black with Ginger Ale. He believes it’s the only scotch that matters.
	He served in the U.S. Navy and understands how to use weapons like the M16 but also how to tie a mean knot, navigate the ocean, fight fires and drive the ship.
	He doesn't leave the house without an ensemble that includes a pocket square to match his shirt. His socks have to match, too, or he will have a bad day.
	Raj is a huge fan of cobras. Where he was born, they’re considered sacred and are known to provide strength to those who respect them.
	For Raj, family comes first. He enjoys taking his kids out on the weekends so they can have fun yet be tired afterwards. He believes it’s a win-win.