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Ensured controls were in place throughout U.S., Canada, Asia, Mexico and Brazil to ensure the accuracy of financial statements. Managed team of one VP and one Associate.• Evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of over 400 Key SOX controls annually.• Mapped over 500 key controls to significant financial statement line items, which ensured adequate coverage.• Monitored and oversaw Internal Audit testing of over 500 Key SOX controls (done in over 120 audits annually) including audit planning, sample size requirements, remediation testing and appropriate testing coverage by location; ensured SOX compliance.• Evaluated over 100 issues annually to identify root cause; evaluations drove effective business unit remediation plans.• Implemented and maintained GRC software (BWise/Wolters Kluwer) to handle all tracking and reporting of SOX compliance.• Reviewed and validated testing on over 150 key system calculations, over 500 significant spreadsheets and over 300 key reports that have financial impact and provide classroom training on adherence to policy.• Reviewed Third Party Service Provider (TPSO) SSAE 16/SOC-1 reports.• Sox team lead for Information Technology, which included review of 60 risks and controls for all IT areas including Access Management, Change Management and Monitoring. (49 Key Controls)• Controller’s Lead for annual Operational Risk RCSA (Risk Control Self-Assessment) Process consisting of approximately 16 key risks which included quarterly follow-ups on action items.• Quarterly Representation Letter and Bridge Letter creation, review and collection. Started with 75 letters and reduced distribution to 38.• Key participant in the integration plan for acquisition of large West Coast bank. Identified and mapped over 300 key controls from acquired company to existing CIT controls, and evaluated those that would be combined due to similar processes.

• Advised leaders in over 10 business units on SOX control development and design during annual risk assessment reviews. Reduced number of significant controls by over 50%. (Areas covered: Actuarial, Benefits (claim processing), Commissions & Licensing, Financial, Legal & Compliance, Reinsurance, Revenue (Premium Accounting & Underwriting) and Treasury)• Analyzed and documented key inputs, processes, and manual and automated controls.• Prepared audit work papers and presented audit conclusions to business unit management.• Identified and analyzed over 20 deficiencies in internal controls, recommend changes, developed remediation plans and tracked remediation efforts to successful completion.• Conducted in-depth investigations and analysis that identified inefficiencies in operations. • Reviewed narratives, walkthroughs and testing work papers of other auditors in the department and provided constructive feedback.• Implemented and maintained SOX software (FCM) with risk assessment methodology of company.• Prepared quarterly certification letters and discussed findings with management

(formerly Jefferson Wells)Hired as business consultant, for this consulting firm, to provide seasoned expertise in areas of process improvements, software implementation, and accounting.• Worked at American General, Neptune, NJ performing Sarbanes Oxley documentation, testing, and preparation and review of risk assessments for various departments including: Treasury, Financial Reporting, Benefits (Claims), Premium Accounting, Reinsurance, and Legal & Compliance. (Hired as full time employee by company.)• Assisted with implementation of a complete P2P (Procure to Pay) function at Berlex Labs, a division of Schering AG which reduced the standard time of processing payables from 60 days to 15.

Hired as MAS200 accounting software expert; configured accounting system to handle all business activities including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Purchasing, Sales Order, Bank Reconciliation and modification for rental products. Re-designed warehouse and developed inventory and delivery tracking systems improving overall efficiency, accountability and cost controls.• Developed procedures for purchasing department based on using blanket-order system or monthly stock orders, that reduced quantity of daily PO’s being issued.• Created procedure manual for all daily functions to be used at 5 other offices with the US.

• Implemented and maintained MAS90 accounting system consisting of GL, AR, AP, IM, PO, SO.• Developed procedures that increased efficiency and reduced costs with processing customer orders.• Managed warehouse operations including receipt of oversea containers, unloading, stocking, order picking and shipments.• Negotiated best carrier rates and set up pool-trucks that reduced customer shipping costs.• Maintained purchasing schedules and requirements from manufacturers in Canada and Italy based on monthly and quarterly sales trends and forecasts.• Managed customer service staff of 10 and warehouse staff of 8.• Handled all notification and documentation on country-wide recall of baby cribs to meet legal obligations.• Worked closely with sales reps to ensure customer satisfaction; handled customer issues.• Set up procedures that effectively process all requests from the parts department on a priority basis.

• Determined the operational and financial needs of over 30 organizations.• Configured and installed MAS90/MAS200 Accounting Software to handle the daily transactions and produce accurate financial results and management reports.• Led one on one, group, and classroom training on GL, AR, AP, IM, PO, SO, Bank Rec and Time and Billing.

• Maintained and supervised all daily accounting functions including GL, AR, AP, IM, SO, PO, and Time and Billing. Prepare budget analysis and yearly labor-rate analysis. Supervise administrative personnel, shipping and receiving department.