Tom Brankiewicz, Cpa
About Tom Brankiewicz, Cpa
Tom Brankiewicz is a Senior Accountant at Ally, specializing in CFO Group Business Line Risk in the Greater Detroit Area.
Company
Tom Brankiewicz is currently employed at Ally, a financial services company, where he serves as a Senior Accountant within the CFO Group Business Line Risk. He has been with the company based in the Greater Detroit Area since 2018. Ally is known for its comprehensive financial services, including automotive finance, insurance, mortgage services, and online banking.
Title
Tom Brankiewicz holds the title of Senior Accountant, CFO Group Business Line Risk at Ally. In this capacity, he is responsible for the oversight and quality assurance of the company's account reconciliation program. His responsibilities include implementing and overseeing SOX testing for business and IT controls, as well as the Annual Risk Ranking Certification and Annual High Risk Director Level Review as part of the Account Integrity program.
Professional Background
Before joining Ally, Tom Brankiewicz worked in various roles within the accounting and finance sectors. He was an Assurance Staff at Plante Moran from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he gained experience as a Technology & Accounting professional at Robert Half Finance & Accounting from 2014 to 2016. His cumulative experience in these roles has equipped him with deep insights into assurance practices and tech-driven accounting solutions.
Education and Expertise
Tom Brankiewicz has a strong educational background in taxation and accountancy. He earned a Master of Science in Taxation from Walsh College, where he studied from 2021 to 2023. He also achieved a Bachelor of Accountancy from the same institution. His education provides a solid foundation for his expertise in tax law, taxation, and internal control processes.
Key Responsibilities
In his role at Ally, Tom Brankiewicz carries significant responsibilities. He leads the implementation and quality assurance of SOX testing for business and IT controls. He also manages Automated Subledger Feeds Testing and Account Reconciliation QA Testing within the Account Integrity program. Tom prepares and presents program status updates to the Chief Accounting Officer and their executive team at committee meetings. Additionally, he develops and updates procedural documentation related to internal control processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.