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Sailesh Kumar Rapolu
US Tax & Finance Professional — CPA, Audit & Compliance
About
I'm Sailesh Kumar Rapolu, a US tax and finance professional with strong roots in public accounting, audit, and financial leadership, serving private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals.
My current work centers on US taxation, audit, and compliance, supported by hands-on finance leadership experience across diverse industries. I help organizations stay compliant, make informed financial decisions, and operate with clarity and control.
What I Do Today
US Taxation & Compliance
- Individual and small business tax compliance and planning
- Schedule C and closely held business advisory
- Federal tax risk assessment and optimization
- FBAR and related reporting requirements
- Practical guidance aligned with real-world business operations
Public Accounting & Audit
- Audit and assurance for private companies and not-for-profit organizations
- Statutory and internal control audits
- Process walkthroughs, risk assessments, and audit readiness
- Clear, defensible financials built for scrutiny
Finance Leadership Support
- Virtual CFO/Finance Head services
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Management and Board-level reporting
- Process improvement and finance automation where appropriate
Prior Operating Experience
Previously, I was part of the co-founding leadership team of a regional OTT platform, where I led the setup of Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Commercial functions.
In that role, I:
- Built scalable finance and control frameworks
- Led FP&A, MIS, and leadership reporting
- Designed ROI and investment evaluation models
- Supported fundraising and debt financing initiatives
- Implemented automation to improve accuracy and speed
This operating experience allows me to approach tax and audit work with a business-first mindset, not a checklist mentality.
Professional Foundation
I began my career in Big 4 public accounting, working on:
- Audits of private and mid-market companies
- Not-for-profit organizations across sectors
- Internal controls, compliance, and risk assessment
- Direct interaction with senior management and stakeholders
Credentials
- US CPA (Exam Qualified)
- Member, Washington Society of CPAs (WSCPA)
- Experience supporting US GAAP and federal tax requirements
- Speaker on US federal taxation and FBAR compliance
Perspective
Good tax and accounting work should be:
- Technically sound
- Defensible under audit
- Aligned with business reality
That is the standard I bring to every engagement.
Contact
You may reach me at: