Experience

Obaid is a director in the Risk Advisory and Compliance Practice at Citrin Cooperman and is based in Owing Mills. With over nine years of experience in external audit, internal audit, internal controls, and management consulting, Obaid brings deep expertise to the role.

Obaid is a licensed CPA who provides a wide range of accounting, audit, and consulting services to both public and private companies in specialized industries, such as manufacturing, distribution, and hospitality. He has extensive experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, risk assessments, and general accounting consulting. Obaid routinely leads engagement teams to help clients meet their compliance objectives.

Previously, Obaid worked as a senior manager in the Compliance and Risk Management Practice at Clearview Group, which joined Citrin Cooperman in 2024. Prior to Clearview, Obaid gained extensive experience in audit and assurance at a national advisory, assurance, and tax firm and a Big Four firm where he worked on audits for both public and private companies.