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Mark Parker

ARK Advisory

Established this full service CPA & Advisory firm to provide accounting, assurance, advisory, tax, and technology services for a diverse client portfolio with global reach. Act in an interim capacity across a variety of roles including CFO, Controller, and Project Manager. Oversee all aspects of the practice including business development, strategic planning, accounting, payroll, and tax.

Partner, Principal Consultant & Interim CFO/Controller/Director/Project Manager 

Warren Averett

Executed consulting engagements for a diverse client base, focusing on audit, due diligence, and transaction advisory services. 
●	Led financial audits, reviews, and compilations of private and public entities across a variety of industries, assessing areas such as convertible debt, equity, revenue recognition, and capitalized software. 
●	Conducted due diligence research and analysis to support M&A activity and investment decision-making.
●	Acted as Healthcare, Technology, Biotech, Healthtech and Life Sciences transaction practice leader for the Tampa office.
●	Oversaw complex Healthcare audits including contract management, contractual allowances, reconciliations from insurance companies and government agencies (Medicare and Medicaid), and obligations owed to patients due to overbilling.
●	Acquired new business via proposals and enhanced team performance through training and mentoring.
●	Created thought leadership content for the firm website and social media platforms as an accounting SME.
●	Coordinated with the firm’s India office including training on site in India. 
●	Supported key internal programs covering DEI, ESG, blockchain and technology, and manufacturing and distribution.

Senior Manager

Sunera LLC

Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with SOX regulations for clients in the Manufacturing and Insurance space.
●	Directed audit testing for complex ELCs, financial reporting, procure to pay, order to cash, inventory, treasury, tax, underwriting, claims and reinsurance environments; ensured that all controls were implemented in line with the 2013 COSO framework and updated testing procedures accordingly.
●	Performed SOX, MAR and ORSA compliance calculations in reference to public company regulatory requirements.
●	Carried out an enterprise risk assessment for an insurance company (P&C), recommended controls, and provided mapping of the controls to the 2013 COSO Framework. 
●	Evaluated financial statement risk, mapping accounts to identify significant processes and sub-processes. 
●	Tracked and reviewed team performance across a range of metrics to identify opportunities for improvement; designed remedial actions and achieved buy-in for change and transformation of audit processes and best practices
●	Delivered status reports to the Chief Auditor and senior leadership team on a weekly basis.
●	Assisted with IPE/EAE controls testing on several engagements and coordinated with external audit to ensure expectations were being met; planned audit staffing requirements to guarantee adequate resources for timely project completion.
●	Trained, supervised, and reviewed work of staff and seniors to ensure client needs were understood and met.

Manager - Audit Services

Syniverse Technologies

Leadership Development Program: Rotational Financial Analyst

Dowell & Perez, P.A.

Audit Senior

Ernst & Young

Senior Auditor

During my career to date, I have cultivated a reputation as a strategic and diligent CFO, Financial Controller, Technical Accountant, and Director of SEC Reporting with multi-sectoral experience across Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Technology. I can build and lead high-performing statutory reporting, financial analysis, and compliance teams in fast-paced, deadline driven environments. 

I also lead audit engagements for clients in the manufacturing, distribution, and technology industries. With over 15 years of experience in audit and assurance working for large firms, I have developed strong skills in financial accounting, internal control, risk management, and compliance.

I have worked on due diligence, valuation, and financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions, as well as advised clients on IT strategy, governance, and security. I leverage my credentials to deliver value-added solutions that enhance the performance and profitability of my clients. 

Some of the core competencies and personal attributes that make me a valuable asset to any company include the following: 
•	Versatile professional with a broad range of experience in budgeting, technical accounting, controlling, and management.
•	Effective communicator possessing strong consensus building and cross-functional collaboration skills.
•	Critical thinker who can streamline accounting functions and resolve problems by designing innovative solutions.
•	Talented forward planner with a focus on driving revenue growth and compliance through sound financial strategies.

If you are interested in hearing more about my career story, please send me an InMail or contact me at devswaly@gmail.com 

Key Strengths: Financial Accounting | Regulatory Reporting | Financial Analysis | Variance Analysis | SEC Documents | Budgeting & Forecasting | Month-End Close | Quarterly Management Reporting | Technical Accounting | Revenue Recognition | Problem Solving | Research | Risk | Audit | Internal Control | SOX | IFRS | IAS | Compliance | Due Diligence | Project Management | Communication | Multi-Lingual (English, Swahili, Hindi, and Gujarati) | Team Building | Collaboration | Cross-Cultural Leadership | DEI | Tax | Treasury

Devanshu Swaly, CPA CISA CGMA

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