Cindy Craddock Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, Nc, Us

Dublin, Ie

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Responsible for assessing financial and operational risk and internal controls of PRA Health Sciences (PRAH), one of the world’s leading global contract research organizations, or CROs, by revenue, providing outsourced clinical development services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. The Company’s global clinical development platform includes more than 70 offices across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, South Africa, Australia, and the Middle East and more than 17,000 employees worldwide. Since 2000, PRA has participated in approximately 3,500 clinical trials worldwide, and has worked on marketed drugs across several therapeutic areas and conducted the pivotal or supportive trials that led to FDA or international regulatory approval of more than 70 drugs. Responsibilities include helping our business achieve process and performance improvements, as well as conducting audits on behalf of the Audit Committee and management to assess the accuracy of financial records, the effectiveness of internal controls, and the quality of financial and operational processes.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

• Manage financial and accounting function for international clinical research organization generating annual revenue in excess of $1 billion. Supervised a staff of up to 5 senior accountants• Key role in integration activities for significant acquisitions (RPS, CRI Lifetree, and Clinstar)• Key role in transaction services including two S-1 filings and completion of the IPO• Key role in SOX/internal control implementation • Accountability extends to financial statements, management of capital expenditures and vendor management, cash management, recording of payroll & benefits, reconciliation of intercompany activity for 80+ entities world-wide, as well as proper recording of intercompany netting, management of the prepaid process, payment & recording of rent/deferred rent for all North America locations, proper recording of necessary accruals, including professional and legal fees, as well as IBNR.• Review and approve journal entry transactions, as well as all monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for all North American entities• Prepare and review the monthly world-wide fixed asset rollforward, as well as data for inclusion in the cash flow statement• Facilitate and submit internal control testing to Internal Audit• Facilitate the year-end external audit, including preparation of requested documentation• Facilitate the annual 401k audit• Calculate and prepare world-wide recruiting and sales commission bonuses to be approved by the CFO• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, including compiling the world-wide depreciation and amortization forecast, as well as the world-wide minimum lease payments schedule

Audit & Attest division, Business Valuation, Forensic & Litigation Support, and Merger & Acquisition services

Worldwide, Oo

• Developed and performed audit plans, evaluated accounting operations, and coordinated fieldwork including timely and accurate financial filings of client’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, in connection with the annual audit and quarterly reviews• Responsible for the planning and execution of integrated audits performed in accordance with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards for various clients within Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Science, Real Estate, and Retail industries• Responsible for internal financial reporting needs for the Carolinas Practice, including revenue forecasting and operational reporting to regional management • Addressed economic and operational concerns with critical human resources issues such as career development, employee relations, involuntary and voluntary separations, and performance management• Responsible for optimal utilization of resources by addressing conflicts, analysis of available data, and communicating conflict resolution with engagement management • Provide proactive analysis, insights and recommendations to leadership regarding capacity and deployment to better manage operations and recruiting decisions• Administered the performance management life-cycle (including goal-setting, mid-year and year-end reviews and the counselor program)• Managed a variety of employee relations issues, including on-boarding and orientation, compensation planning and implementation, rewards and recognition, training, and reporting• Served on various domestic and international cross-functional teams to address productivity, efficiency, and financial concerns• Responsible for project management activities, including establishing budgets and milestones, coaching, and supervising teams of seniors and staff • Able to cultivate and maintain relationships and enhance client service through quality, efficiency, and client relations

Masters, Accounting

Bachelors, Accounting And Business Administration