Director Of Finance, Governance & Controls
• Oversaw the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) annual compliance program for an insurance/financial services/investment management Fortune 500 firm to assess its internal controls and uphold financial reporting standards.• Evaluated, documented, and improved the company’s controls, reporting, and corporate governance practices.• Built a robust internal control environment by implementing policies/procedures and monitoring adherence.• Led the execution of the GAAP investment approximation process to monitor the risk of material deviations.• Facilitated communications between corporate teams and business groups to achieve results/meet deadlines.• Coordinated the accurate/timely integration of FASB’s ASU 2016-13 guidance into the company’s workflows.• Leveraged specialized industry expertise to drive change, continuous improvement, and standardization.• Analyzed business processes to identify/mitigate risks; provided recommendations to improve internal controls.• Forged meaningful relationships with various stakeholders (peers, controllers, corporate teams, auditors, et al.)