CPA Senior Internal Auditor (PA Only) Accounting / Finance Resume
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Resume of Certified Public Accountant/Internal Auditor, Candidate #331576, who combines cross-functional competencies in all phases of accounting, information systems, staff supervision and management. Proficient in applying GAAP and GAAS principles to auditing engagements and management reports. Responsible for performing Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance reviews of Corporate and plant business processes to determine effectiveness of key internal controls. Uncovered fraudulent expense reporting of company car expenses leading to recovery of funds. Identified major weaknesses in controls over the settlement of more than $15,000 in cash advances for program expenses and successfully negotiated immediate remediation plans for all internal control deficiency issues discovered during all audit assignments. Identified unauthorized capital spending which was the impetus to the development of a new and more stringent corporate-wide policy on capital spending approval. Co-wrote Business Ethics/Conflict of Interest Policy. Through quarterly analysis of expenses reversed $100,000-$300,000 in annual purchases that were, in fact, capital purchases, improving overall company net income. His salary requirements are $70,000-80,000.
Certified Public Accountant/Internal Auditor who combines cross-functional competencies in all phases of accounting, information systems, staff supervision and management. Ability to contribute as a team player and interface with professionals on all levels. Expertise in identifying weaknesses in systems of internal accounting and management control, and implementing corrective measures. Financial auditing knowledge gained through sixteen year-end assignments with Ernst & Young LLP as an additional auditor from John Maneely Company. Proficient in applying GAAP and GAAS principles to auditing engagements and management reports.
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Experience
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2006-2007
Leading producer of flexible polyurethane foam for the bedding, furniture, carpet cushion, and automotive markets as well as technical foams for diverse applications in industrial, consumer, electronics and transportation industries with $1.3B in annual sales.
Senior Internal Auditor
Reported to VP of Internal Audit, and Director of Audit Services. Responsible for performing Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance reviews of Corporate and plant business processes to determine effectiveness of key internal controls.
§ Identified and proposed recommendations regarding SOX internal control and control design deficiencies in the areas of credit and collections management, product price file administration, and capital spending approval.
§ Performed operational audits of corporate business processes for compliance with written corporate policies and procedures.
§ Uncovered fraudulent expense reporting of company car expenses leading to recovery of funds.
§ Updated risk and control matrices and process maps for Corporate and plant business processes.
§ Created and presented audit reports of audit findings to executive management.
§ Traveled to domestic manufacturing facilities (15%).
2005-2006
$400M (revenue) non-profit foundation treating and educating individuals with special needs such as autism, mental retardation, and behavioral disorders.
Senior Internal Auditor/Internal Audit Consultant
Responsible for planning, scheduling, and performing operational audits of internal controls and compliance with corporate policies at foundation’s healthcare/education centers. Traveled 30% of the time.
§ Identified major weaknesses in controls over the settlement of more than $15,000 in cash advances for program expenses at the Foundation’s Georgia Treatment Center business office.
§ Successfully negotiated immediate remediation plans with local executive management for all internal control deficiency issues discovered during all audit assignments.
§ Brought local Travel and Entertainment policies at the Denver and Western Connecticut offices in line with corporate requirements.
2005
Internal Audit Consultant/Independent Contractor
Contract consulting position performing Sarbanes-Oxley procedures and controls documentation for a publicly held client of the firm.
Major Manufacturing Company, New Jersey 1987-2005
Internal Audit/Tax Manager (1995-2005)
Responsible for planning, scheduling, and performing operational audits of corporate and manufacturing division business functions of a $700M privately-held company. Emphasis on the evaluation of efficiency and effectiveness of systems of internal accounting and management control at nine domestic locations, along with determination of compliance with established fiscal and management policies.
§ Identified unauthorized capital spending at the Chicago manufacturing plant which was the impetus to the development of a new and more stringent corporate-wide policy on capital spending approval.
§ Co-wrote with Corporate Counsel the Corporation’s first ever Business Ethics/Conflict of Interest Policy.
§ Through quarterly analysis of repair and maintenance expenses for major plants, reversed $100,000-$300,000 in annual purchases that were, in fact, capital purchases, improving overall company net income.
§ Trained, coached, and evaluated the work of one staff internal auditor, one senior tax accountant, and four summer internal audit interns.
§ Created audit reports and presented to President/CEO, Senior Operating, and Financial Management.
§ Directly reported to the Corporate Controller regarding internal control and tax issues.
§ Traveled 25% of the time to manufacturing locations.
Corporate Internal Auditor (1987-1995)
Major Oil Company, Philadelphia, PA 1985-1987
Operational Auditor
Responsible for conducting reviews of administrative and internal controls within life insurance and investment operations. Developed written reports and comments relating to audit findings for inclusion in audit reports.
§ Uncovered overpayments in comp trip costs and commission payments. Identified several instances of unearned investment income.
ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL GROUP, King of Prussia, PA 1980-1985
Operating Group Internal Auditor (1981-1985)
Planned and conducted audits of administrative and internal accounting controls within both manufacturing units and group headquarters. Performed some IT auditing of computerized business applications.
Engineering Financial Staff Training Program (1980-1981)
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Education |
B.S., Business Administration, Accounting, 1980, Western New England College, Springfield, MA
Graduated cum laude; GPA: 3.56/4.00
A.S.S., Accounting, 1978, Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, MA
Graduated cum laude; GPA: 3.54/4.00
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Technical Skills |
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, and Excel; Windows XP environment
Familiarity with preparation of data for FastTax tax software
Working knowledge of Oracle, JD Edwards, and AS400 platform
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Specialty Certifications |
CPA certificate, 1985; Licensed in PA
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Professional Organizations |
Member of Institute of Internal Auditors, Philadelphia Chapter
Member of American Institute of CPAs
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