Eric Clayton, Cpa
About Eric Clayton, Cpa
Eric Clayton is an Associate Director at The Siegfried Group in Houston, Texas, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University and has extensive experience in audit management, particularly in the energy sector.
Work at The Siegfried Group
Eric Clayton has served as Associate Director at The Siegfried Group since 2021. In this role, he operates out of Houston, Texas, and has accumulated three years of experience within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing various accounting and audit functions, leveraging his extensive background in financial reporting and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Eric Clayton holds a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, both obtained from Texas A&M University between 2006 and 2011. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in financial reporting, technical accounting, and compliance with accounting standards.
Background in Corporate Accounting
Before joining The Siegfried Group, Eric Clayton worked as Corporate Accounting Manager at Conn's HomePlus from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Consultant at ChampionX for five months in 2020. His previous experience includes a significant tenure at KPMG, where he held positions as Audit Manager and Senior Audit Manager from 2011 to 2018.
Achievements in Audit Management
Eric Clayton has extensive experience managing audits for energy companies with assets exceeding $4 billion. He has been involved in SOX 404 audits for COSO 2013 implementation and compliance. His role has included delivering interpretations of accounting guidance and coordinating teams across various functions to meet SEC and client deadlines.
Technical Accounting Proficiency
Eric Clayton has demonstrated expertise in identifying and documenting key technical accounting matters, including the adoption of ASC 606 and ASC 842. He has led meetings to discuss auditing approaches for complex accounting issues and has coordinated resources across IT, tax, internal audit, and valuation professionals.