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Board Member

KAR Global

Director Finance and Compliance - Digital Marketplaces

Controller Digital Services Group

Senior Manager Accounting

Compliance Manager

Ditech Financial LLC

Play a key role in the performance of yearly HUD, Regulation AB and USAP audits. Compliance audits will include testing of compliance and related control environment. Working directly with Business Process Owners and External Audit, all audits are conducted in a dynamic environment to assess compliance with regulations and industry benchmarks; effectiveness of controls; accuracy of reporting; and operational efficiency. 

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES 

•	Perform audits in support of external auditors. 
•	Completes audit process to ensure compliance audits are thoroughly executed within established time frames with appropriate follow-up and closure. 
•	Develops the audit programs to evaluate processes for effectiveness of controls, efficiency, accuracy of reporting and compliance to established procedures. 
•	Perform audit procedures to evaluate design and adequacy of internal controls. Ensure appropriate controls are in place to prevent mismanagement, non-adherence to regulatory/industry benchmarks, waste and fraud. 
•	Analyze, prepare, and document results (exhibits, procedures, etc.) and assist in preparing audit reports to communicate the findings and recommendations to senior management. 
•	Ensure consistent communication with audit staff and management throughout the audit process. 
•	Prepare and present written and oral reports regarding findings and recommendations.

Internal Audit and Compliance Project

Workiva

This position serves as the knowledge expert within the Sales team to increase customer confidence and Workiva's ability to provide superior solutions across multiple domains of expertise. The SOX SME directly interacts with customers and provides in-depth knowledge of the accounting and SOX reporting, along with Wdesk's ability to streamline reporting processes. This role addresses prospective customers' concerns or questions.

SOX Subject Matter Expert

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

•	Assisted Management with implementation of new accounting standards 
•	Lead and manages a team of two Senior Internal Auditors and one Manager
•	Lead SOX industry roundtable 
•	Maintained communication and positive relationships with various Accounting and Finance process owners, global Internal Audit team, and External Audit team
•	Assisted in Timeshare Spinoff activities 
•	Assisted in Genpact transition 
•	Managed SOX activities including: narratives, walkthroughs, test of control, and evaluation of results
•	Managed control self-assessment survey 
•	Assisted in COSO 2013 implementation 
•	Developed and prepared Division narratives and walkthroughs 
•	Developed and prepared Hotel narratives and walkthroughs 
•	Developed and lead multiple Corporate audits including: Executive Aircraft, Travel and Entertainment, Digital Fees, Purchasing Card, Loyalty Program, Fund Accounting
•	Lead Timeshare Assurance team

Manager Corporate Assurance

•	Performed Project Management of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance
•	Planned and scoped SOX activities for all entities
•	Lead financial and compliance audit projects
•	Acted as main contact for external auditors related to control evaluation 
•	Prepared periodic dashboard reporting to senior management summarizing SOX results
•	Reviewed SSAE 16 reports, documented compliance with user considerations, and acceptance or additional procedures for identified exceptions
•	Implemented electronic audit evidence program including: identification of system generated reports, development of audit procedures, and transition to management 
•	Assisted in SAP role redesign project 
•	Implement and lead SOX industry roundtable 
•	Managed control self-assessment survey 
•	Maintained communication and positive relationships with various Accounting and Finance process owners, global Internal Audit team, and External Audit team

Corporate SOX PMO

Global Water Management LLC

•	Worked on IPO 
•	Assisted in preparation of SEDAR filings
•	Prepared external audit requests and assisted External Auditors
•	Provided Accounting support to field Operation Teams
•	Implemented, trained, and supported Project Module in Microsoft Dynamics
•	Prepared 8 sets of financial statements monthly
•	Completed and filed 8 sales and use tax returns monthly
•	Prepared, completed, and analyzed balance sheet reconciliations
•	Performed cash application of customer payments 
•	Worked directly with Controller, General Managers, and various Department Heads to resolve accounting issues
•	Maintained communication and positive relationships with Operation Managers and their respective staff
•	Produced Ad hoc reports for Operations teams

Staff Accountant

Pyramid Hospitality

•	Prepared and reviewed month end journal entries
•	Prepared 6-8 sets of financial statements monthly
•	Completed analysis of general ledger account fluctuations
•	Completed and filed 11 sales and use tax returns monthly
•	Prepared, completed, and analyzed balance sheet reconciliations
•	Worked directly with Controller, CFO, and various General Managers to resolve accounting issues
•	Provided accounting support to 10 full service hotels
•	Performed cash reconciliations 
•	Lead multiple extensive hotel accounts receivable projects 
•	Maintained communication and positive relationships with hotels and their respective staff

KPMG Audit

•	Performed test work and documentation for various accounts, including but not limited to: Debt, Accounts Payable, Interest, Taxes, Equity, Revenue and Operating Expenses
•	Tested operating effectiveness of internal controls and documented them according to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
•	Performed flux analysis and substantive analytics
•	Developed various memos and excel templates to further document Audit procedures
•	Performed and documented an inventory count
•	Developed and maintained positive professional relationships with clients
•	Utilized statistical sampling to achieve audit objectives 
•	Developed keen analytical skills to review financial statements for accuracy
•	Analyzed and documented SAS 70 reports

Audit Associate

Hyatt Hotels

•	Managed processing of all accounts payable
•	Managed golf accounting with various golf courses
•	Established credit accounts with vendors
•	Maintained communication and positive relationships with vendors
•	Processed, issued, and distributed accounts payable checks
•	Managed purchasing card program
•	Worked directly with Department heads, Assistant Controller, Controller, and General Manager to resolve accounting issues

Accounts Payable

Northern Arizona University

Student Instructor

certified public accountant 
certified control self assessment

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