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Deal, Nj, Us

Wall Township, New Jersey, United States

* Ensure NJNG meets all Evaluation, Measurement & Verification (EM&V) related filing requirements.* Support EM&V studies on a standalone and statewide basis.* Identify opportunities for improvement and constructively comment on research plans, studymaterials, draft reports, and other technical documents.

Wall, Nj

* Performed all phases of an audit from planning to testing, remediation, and reporting.* Lead a broad range of compliance, financial, and operational reviews in line with the company’s audit plan, including SOX 404 testing.* Determined whether business units were performing accounting, control, custodial, and planning activities in compliance with applicable laws, guidelines, and statements of policy/procedure.* Partnered with the management ensuring remediation efforts were executed.* Performed special project assignments at the request of senior management.

Plymouth Meeting, Pa

* Lead the internal audit function, including SOX 404 with the objective of ensuring ongoing compliance.* Direct oversight of SOX process documentation updates and critical control testing.* Facilitated quarterly status updates to the audit committee of activities undertaken.* Provided assurance to the audit committee and executive management by validating the reliability of internal controls over financial reporting.* Supported month-end close activities, reviewed SEC financial statement filings, footnote disclosures, press releases, and the accuracy and timely reporting of EDGAR and XBRL taxonomy tagging.* Managed third party IT audit staff and ensured that the company's IT SOX reviews were completed thoroughly.

Matawan, Nj

* Leveraged my audit expertise and technical knowledge to implement best practices and streamline process efficiencies.* Performed ongoing compliance monitoring in accordance to corporate policy, GAAP and SEC regulations.* Developed policy/procedure manuals in accordance with corporate initiatives, system specifications, and new accounting pronouncements.* Ensured successful design, documentation and implementation of accounting processes.* Analyzed system controls, compliance risks, segregation of duties, etc.* Gathered business and technical requirements by organizing focus groups, hosting conferences, and leading cross-functional workshops.* Trained accounting staff on corporate policies/procedures, new processes, and compliance related matters.

Matawan, Nj

* Significant experience scripting/executing integration test plans, developing end-user instructional training manuals and visual aids.* Implemented automated solutions that interfaced with general ledger and subsystems.* Delivered end user training and provided post-implementation support.* Bridged communications between operational and technical areas and identified change management needs.* Translated business needs into process improvements and technical enhancements.* Trouble shot end user issues, identified root causes involving master data, and resolved helpdesk cases.

Matawan, Nj

* Performed and managed all aspects of the audit function.* Spearheaded and successfully implemented the SOX 404 program from initiation through certification.* Developed comprehensive risk assessments and audit programs.* Hired, coached, and supervised direct reports and evaluated their work performance.* Coordinated and performed interim/year-end financial audits for external auditors.

Garden City, Ny

Examined various departments evaluating compliance to policies/procedures, internal controls, regulations, and ensuring proper safeguard of bank assets.

B.S. In Business Administration, Specialized In Finance | Minored In Economics

Activities and Societies: Division III Wrestling

High School, 9 - 12

Activities and Societies: Wrestling

Board Of Education, K - 8