Karl Dlugos, CPA
North Olmsted
Summary
Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
2001
2001
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Manager
DELOITTE
09.1995 - 09.2000
- Supervised and coordinated multiple audit teams and ensured client engagements were performed professionally, timely and within budget
- Worked with Deloitte's Mergers and Acquisition group performing due diligence procedures and preparing reports on clients' potential acquisition targets
- Prepared and presented financial reports and audit findings to client's management team
- Established and cultivated professional relationships with clients or prospective clients
- Assisted Human Resources with interviewing college seniors for permanent employment
Restaurants
Ownership/Managment
2003 - 2025
- Designed and implemented a new scheduling program that reduced the time to complete weekly schedules from 2 hours to 15 minutes
- Improved the North Olmsted location's corporate ranking 60 places making it a top 50 store company wide
- Managed day to day operations for two franchise owned Firehouse Subs locations
- Worked closely with franchise owner and corporate office to ensure proper compliance with corporate procedures and policies
- Directed restaurant operations, monitored food quality, interviewed prospective crew members, scheduled employees, ensured compliance with local laws and health codes
- Developed and implemented new and efficient processes for both food preparation and sanitary compliance procedures
General Manager
PENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS
General/District Manager
FIREHOUSE SUBS
General Manager
GEORGIO'S OVEN FRESH PIZZA
Owner Operator
806 MARTINI AND WINE BAR
Owner Operator
HOUSE OF CUES
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy And Finance
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-1995
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Internal controls
- Verbal and written communication
- Financial Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Advanced computer comprehension
- Financial forecasting
- Auditing
- Account reconciliation
- GAAP compliance
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
- SAP
- Quickbooks Online
Timeline
Audit Manager
DELOITTE
09.1995 - 09.2000
Restaurants
Ownership/Managment
2003 - 2025
General Manager
PENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS
General/District Manager
FIREHOUSE SUBS
General Manager
GEORGIO'S OVEN FRESH PIZZA
Owner Operator
806 MARTINI AND WINE BAR
Owner Operator
HOUSE OF CUES
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy And Finance
Miami University