Joseph Olheiser Cpa, Cia, Cisa Email & Phone Number

La Jolla, Ca, Us

Palomar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMR) is a high growth specialty residential and commercial insurance carrier with reinsurance, fronting, and MGA operations. During my time at Palomar it’s been my sincere honor and pleasure to:

La Jolla, Ca, Us

-Partner with executive leadership in finance, IT, and operations to implement and maintain the organization’s SOX 404b documentation and testing program. -Manage the outsourced internal audit function testing of business process (BP) and information technology general controls (ITGC). -Train internal control participants on risk and controls documentation practices including documentation of completeness and accuracy validation. -Perform analysis of SOC 1 Type II reports for in-scope vendors. -Manage offshore and onshore audit teams performing testing of premium and claims files. -Develop and maintain budget and forecasting related to SOX activities.-Significantly reduced the cost of SOX compliance from first year costs through ongoing improvement and rationalization efforts.-Analyze GL application for optimal control and user access configurations.-Recommend GL application control enhancements to finance and operations stakeholders.-Oversee user testing and implementation of control enhancement projects in the SAAS GL application.-Report weekly SOX status to senior finance leadership.-Present quarterly status of Internal Audit testing of SOX controls and premium and claim file audits to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

SOX & IT AUDIT:-Manage implementation and enhancement of SOX compliance and internal audit cycles through value-add process improvement proposals.-Leverage ERP and other applications to recommend implementation of application enforced preventative and detective controls to replace manual controls where feasible.-Manage analysis and remediation of ERP access, roles, and permissions.-Liaise with client external auditors to manage control testing and remediation activities.-Perform TOD and TOE of IT and Financial controls.PROJECT MANAGEMENT:-Manage documentation and analysis of client applications, processes, requirements, and compliance issues.-Manage documentation of scope, proposed solutions with benefits/risks, and presentation to client’s senior management for selection.-Manage classification and mapping of ERP data fields to SQL Server table/field names to be used as application inputs.-Manage set up and review of application configuration based on management and compliance requirements and per organization SDLC and Change policies.-Manage case testing and user acceptance testing, feedback, and documentation.-Develop migration, monitoring, and rollback documentation.-Develop end-user and administrator training and maintenance materials.-Leverage SSMS and SSRS to build a custom reporting solution with automated email delivery.OTHER:-BSA/OFAC/AML/KYC Procedures-Travel and Entertainment Expense Audit

Carlsbad, California, Us

Responsibilities:-Lead the SOX Analysis team in performing tests of design and tests of effectiveness on internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and IT General Controls (ITGC). -Report test results directly to the VP Finance and Corporate Controller. -Directly supervised audit staff and provided developmental feedback and performance reviews. -Indirectly supervised control owners and project teams and provided developmental feedback.-Liaised with external "Big 4" auditors to facilitate Financial Statement audit, audit of control effectiveness, ERP Audit, and penetration testing.-Advised IT, Operations, and Financial project teams on risk and internal controls leading practices. -Performed SOC1 reviews for ERP, HRIS, and expense reporting systems.-Performed ad-hoc analysis as needed. Accomplishments:-Influential in advocacy, design, and implementation of ERP process automations resulting in increased human capital and financial efficiencies, reduced errors, and improved control environment.-Collaborated with FP&A and Operational teams to ensure ERP enhancements result in greater cost visibility resulting in improved forecasting.-Managed project teams to achieve ERP enhancements including procure to pay, journal entry, credit memo, and return authorization approvals.-Increased organizational awareness of COSO 2013 controls framework principles resulting in improved control environment.-Established IT change management process, procedures, and documentation.-Implemented IT Steering Committee and Charter responsible for prioritizing projects.-Designed, developed, and administered the organization’s intranet site benefitting the organization with access to centralized communication, work readiness, and FCPA compliance tools.-Reduced external auditor inquiry and billable hours by creating a continuous monitoring environment for external auditors.

Worldwide, Oo

Financial Statement Audit, SOX ToD and ToE of IT and Financial Controls, Oil and Gas Industry - Crude Refining, Wholesale, and Retail, SEC Accelerated Filer.

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Financial Statement Audit, Internal Audit, IT and Financial controls testing, Consulting, Loan File Review, FHA/HUD Compliance, BSA Compliance, Financial Services Industry

SALT and revenue audits.

Maintained safe working condition of 100+ State owned motorcycles for use in safety clases at 7 statewide locations.Maintained state issued heavy truck and trailer.Acquire parts and service for motorcycle repair and maintain vendor relationships.

Built custom ordered cabinetry and wood furniture.Designed and submitted sales bids to clients.Acquired build materials from vendors.Installed finished cabinet work with professional results and accuracy.Maintained financial records and prepared tax documents.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Coordinated transportation of food and supplies to over 700 soldiers during combat operations.Acquired civilian Iraqi contractors for development and services including construction, electricians, and laundry providers.Supervised two outstanding soldiers.Purchased and tracked supplies and sensitive materials.Presented spreadsheets regarding status of budget and supplies to management,

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Aa, Business