Nutley, New Jersey, United States
Respected team leader, committed team player, reliable, detail oriented, hardworking, strong work ethic, conscientious manager with a positive “whatever it takes” attitude experienced in AR, AP, SOX, Revenue Recognition, overseeing the monthly general ledger close process, manage and guide accounting staff, build and test internal controls, prepare year-end financial package for the external auditors as well as possessing a stout audit background. Financial Statement Preparation • Supervise Accounting Staff • Internal and External Reporting • Monthly Book Close • Statement of Cash Flow • Goodwill Impairment • Employee Savings Plan Auditing • Internal Controls Testing • Financial/Account Analysis • COSO• Project Management • Revenue Recognition • Compliance (State, Federal, SOX) • Test Planning • Process Documentation • Walkthroughs • Policy and Procedures • Field Audits • Program Development • Billing • Accounts Receivable • Credit/Collections • Tax Surveys • Payroll • Staff Supervision • Income Tax Returns • Process Improvements • GAAP • GAAS • Budgeting • Forecasting • Client Relations • SAP • Solomon • Oracle• Prophix • JD Edwards • Autobahn • Microsoft Power BI • Encompass • QTB Pro
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Manager of Internal Audit - Franchise audits, financial statement audits, process improvement, design, implement and test GC and financial reporting controls, organizational risk assessment, cybersecurity risk assessment using the framework of NIST, SOC1 & 2 audit testing, unclaimed property policy and procedures, software implementation.
Delivered high level success in revenue recognition management and financial reporting. Responsible for the accurate recording of revenue in compliance with company contract requirements, revenue recognition policies GAAP and IRFS. In charge of reporting company results on a timely basis to internal and external parties and assisting with the close of the general ledger system on a monthly, quarterly and year-end basis including balance sheet account reconciliations. Assist Financial Planning & Analysis Department with updating metrics and budget goals for the current fiscal year.
Established and delivered excellence in internal auditing, carrying out due diligence on acquisitions and conversions. Devised and implemented compliance and process area test plans. Carried out field audits, operational audits and risk analysis and tested compliance with financial and tax regulations. • Played leading role in developing and enhancing Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance program, resulting in successful completion of testing within first year. • Closely assist process owners with the documentation of procedures, processes and related polices in conjunction with Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance. • Coordinated implementation of revenue recognition, assurance and tax compliance field audits for company's franchisees; created audit templates to facilitate audit testing. • Lead and performed operational and financial statement audits of the corporation and franchisee community. • Promoted to Manager within two years; recognized for excellence at quarterly meeting. • Promoted to Senior Manager in October, 2011 overseeing two Internal Auditors.
Oversaw and carried out standard audits, ensuring compliance with corporate, State and Federal guidelines (GAAP and GAAS). Monitored Sarbanes Oxley compliance and documentation company-wide and audited internal controls. Reported on standard and Sarbanes Oxley to Japan head office. • Assisted other divisions with documentation and flowcharts to track compliance of internal controls with Sarbanes Oxley requirements. • Responsible for providing Management with valuable information on test pilot of Sarbanes Oxley internal control testing. Saved company outside consulting expenses which at that time were significant due to the infancy of Sarbanes Oxley requirements.