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CPA Manager Internal Audit (Houston Only) Accounting Finance Resume


Resume of Candidate 333107.  Financial executive experienced in financial, operational and Sarbanes Oxley audits, financial accounting, planning forecasting and reporting. Internal and external training for up to 35 professionals within the department. Preparation, review and submission of all audit reports to the Executive Director. Extensive experience in control analysis, process management, reengineering and system implementations contributing to achievements of efficiencies and cost reductions. Strong organizational and leadership skills and ability to lead geographically and culturally diverse teams.  
 
 
  • Financial executive experienced in financial, operational and Sarbanes-Oxley audits, financial accounting, planning, forecasting and reporting at the corporate level. 
  • In-depth functional knowledge ranging from Legal, Corporate Risk Management, Human Resources and Marketing to Finance, Public Affairs and Manufacturing.
  • Extensive experience in control analysis, process management, reengineering and system implementations contributing to achievements of efficiencies and cost reductions.
  • Personable, with strong organizational and leadership skills. 
  • Significant experience with matrix organizations and in leading geographically and culturally diverse teams.
 
 
 
Experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1993 – 9/2007: Leading Home Builder
Manager – Internal Audit (1999-2007)
 
  • Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Internal Audit Department of a Fortune 200 real estate development corporation (2006 Revenues of $16.3 billion), with numerous on-site housing and community development entities, financial service companies, several long-term and numerous short-term joint ventures. Department performs financial, operational and special purpose audits.
  • Ongoing assistance to the Executive Director – Internal Audit in the implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley audit procedures including their addition to our standard audit program. Also, assist the Director with enterprise risk management strategies and corporate governance issues.
  • Responsible for implementation and maintenance of internal and external training for up to 35 professionals within the department.
  • Preparation, review, and submission of all audit reports to the Executive Director – Internal Audit.
  • Planning and preparation of audit scopes for all Division Audits, including scheduling of assignments for all employees of the Internal Audit Department.
  • Responsible for final review of audit workpapers, including verification of clearance of all review notes.
  • Responsible for recruiting at area universities and hiring all audit professionals in the Houston office. Implemented a successful internship program for the Internal Audit Department, eliminating the liability for numerous placement fees with savings to the Department in excess of $100K over the previous three years.
  • Supervise up to thirteen professionals.
 
 
Senior Auditor (1996-1999)
                                                                                                           
  • Responsible for planning and leading audit staff in performing financial, operational and special purpose audits for homebuilding, land, mortgage and financial services as well as corporate functions.
  • Perform initial review of all audit workpapers, including verification of clearance of all review notes prior to submission to audit management for final review.
  • Preparation of  audit findings for review by audit management.
  • Mentoring and training of all  junior staff auditors.
 
Auditor (1993-1996)
 
  • Conduct internal audits of homebuilding, land, mortgage and financial services as well as corporate functions.
  • Responsible for verification of compliance with internal accounting controls and government regulations over mortgage lending practices.
  • Preparation of drafts of audit findings for submission and review by the lead auditor and audit management.
 
 
1979 – 1993: Leader in Private Clubs
Controller, Regional Accountant, Auditor
 
  • Full charge responsibilities for financial statement preparation, analysis and staff supervision as a Controller.
  • Member of committee charged with designing and implementing a company wide operational/financial audit program for the largest owner/operator of private membership country clubs, city clubs and athletic clubs in the world.
  • Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of Accountants and Controllers at numerous private membership country clubs, city clubs and athletic clubs in Texas and Louisiana.
  • Responsible for conducting operational/financial audits of private membership country clubs, city clubs and athletic clubs in Colorado, Texas, Alabama and Louisiana.
  • Responsible for due diligence review of prospective acquisitions of private membership country clubs, city clubs and athletic clubs.
 
Education
 
Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting, August 1979
University of Houston
 
 
Specialty Certifications
 
Certified Public Accountant, State of Texas
 
 
Professional Organizations
 
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 
Institute of Internal Auditors
 
 
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