Bill Gerdes, Cpa
About Bill Gerdes, Cpa
Bill Gerdes is a CPA and Manager at The Siegfried Group, with a background in auditing and finance. He has held various positions at notable firms including PwC and ADP, specializing in benefit plan audits and enterprise risk management.
Work at The Siegfried Group
Bill Gerdes currently holds the position of Manager at The Siegfried Group, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various audit and advisory services. His experience in public accounting and risk management contributes to the firm's ability to deliver high-quality services to clients.
Previous Experience in Public Accounting
Prior to joining The Siegfried Group, Bill Gerdes worked at PwC as a Senior Associate from 2015 to 2018. During his time there, he specialized in auditing publicly traded companies, including L-3 Technologies and Johnson & Johnson. His work involved detailed financial analysis and compliance assessments, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Experience at ADP
Bill Gerdes held multiple roles at ADP, starting as a Senior Analyst in Enterprise Risk Management from 2018 to 2020, followed by a position as Finance Manager in Business Analysis from 2020 to 2021. In these roles, he advised senior leadership on strategic, operational, financial, IT, and compliance risks, and worked on mergers and acquisitions with significant transaction values.
Education and Expertise
Bill Gerdes earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Economics with a dual major in Business from McDaniel College, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in accounting and finance, equipping him with essential skills for his professional roles.
Early Career and Internships
Bill Gerdes began his career with an internship at Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates, P.A. in 2012. He also worked as a Semi Senior Auditor at MSPC Certified Public Accountants and Advisors from 2012 to 2015, where he specialized in benefit plan audits and public company audits, gaining valuable experience in the accounting industry.