Andrew Barr
About Andrew Barr
Andrew Barr serves as a Supervisor at Marcum LLP in Washington, D.C., where he oversees financial statement audits and manages staff for various client projects. He has a diverse background in auditing and management, with previous roles at organizations such as the Washington Nationals and Trow & Rahal PC.
Work at Marcum
Andrew Barr has been employed at Marcum LLP as a Supervisor since 2020. In this role, he oversees financial statement audits of defined contribution and defined benefit employee benefit plans with net assets exceeding $215 million. He is responsible for managing staff assigned to various clients and projects, ensuring compliance with client deadlines. Barr also leads audits for organizations receiving government grants, managing compliance for entities with over $4 million in grants. His responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, and training new interns and staff within the DC office audit department.
Previous Experience
Before his current role at Marcum LLP, Andrew Barr held several positions in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. He worked as a Senior Auditor at Marcum LLP from 2019 to 2020 and as a Staff Auditor at Raffa, PC from 2017 to 2018. Barr also served as Office Manager at Trow & Rahal PC from 2009 to 2016. Additionally, he spent nine years in the Production Department at the Washington Nationals from 2006 to 2015. His diverse experience in auditing and management has contributed to his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Barr holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government from William & Mary, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Accounting from The George Washington University - School of Business, completing his studies from 2016 to 2017. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical skills in auditing, including testing various types of revenue, alternative investments, leases, endowments, and compliance with employee benefit plans and government grants.
Audit Management Skills
In his role as Supervisor at Marcum LLP, Andrew Barr is technically skilled in managing financial statement audits for not-for-profit organizations, handling entities with revenues exceeding $300 million and assets over $280 million. He leads audits that require compliance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, ensuring that organizations meet government standards. Barr’s ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively is a key aspect of his role, demonstrating his proficiency in audit management.