In Cray Kaiser’s Employee Spotlight series, we highlight a member of our CK team. We’re proud of the team we’ve grown and excited for you to get to know them. This month, we’re shining our spotlight on Ryan Maloney.

GETTING TO KNOW RYAN

Ryan plays an integral role as a Staff Accountant on the assurance team at Cray Kaiser. In his day-to-day work, Ryan performs various audit tests and corresponds with clients, ensuring that all processes are thorough and accurate. During tax season, he also steps in to assist with tax return preparations, showcasing his adaptability across different areas of accounting. Ryan is eager to learn and make the most of the opportunities provided at CK to develop his skills further.

Before joining CK, Ryan earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Goshen College, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. His previous role as an accounting tutor allowed him to impact fellow students’ journeys, sparking his passion for helping others.

WHY CK?

Ryan joined the CK team in July of this past year. He was drawn to the firm by the warm and welcoming team members he met during his interview process and by the opportunity to grow in an environment that values learning. At CK, he appreciates being able to work across different facets of accounting, building a foundation for a successful career.

 For Ryan, CK’s core value of education resonates deeply. He views every day as a learning opportunity and is grateful for the support and mentorship he receives from experienced colleagues. Ryan credits his rapid growth to the guidance of the CK team, who genuinely care about his development as a young accountant.

Ryan advises newcomers to the accounting field to take note of feedback from managers. He emphasizes the importance of reflecting on review comments and implementing them in future tasks, as this has been a key learning method for him.

MORE ABOUT RYAN

What’s your hidden talent?

My hidden talent is that I am very good at solving Rubik’s Cubes. I have a collection of them, with the largest being 8×8 sides. My fastest time with a 3×3 (normal-sized) is 11 seconds.

What’s on your vacation bucket list?

My #1 vacation spot would be Ireland. I have never been, but my grandparents immigrated from Ireland, and the pictures I have seen are amazing.

Favorite TV Show?

My favorite TV show is Peaky Blinders on Netflix. The movie is coming out soon, so maybe this will be my favorite movie, too!

What’s on your music playlist?

My music playlist is basically all country music. I have many favorite artists, but number one is Darius Rucker.