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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Report to Audit Committee with dotted line to CFO.• Developed the Internal Audit function to include activities outside of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), such as process reviews and management / investigation requests.• Prepared and presented Internal Audit materials to the Audit Committee, quarterly.• Assisted management with its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) initiatives including leading the enterprise risk assessment activities (survey and interviews) and performing routine follow-up for mitigation activities for the identified top risks.• Prepared and presented ERM updates to the Board, quarterly.• Developed and deployed a fraud risk assessment to assist management with its fraud risk program.• Coordinated the execution of the ICFR testing for approximately 340 controls across four counties (Argentina, Canada, Türkiye, United States of America), including application controls, business process controls, entity level controls, and IT general controls.• Performed ICFR internal control assessments to ensure all risks were appropriately mitigated and identified controls/processes for potential automation.• Performed the ICFR deficiency analysis from both a design and operating perspective.• Directed a team of two internal employees and three external parties that were leveraged in a co-sourcing arrangement.

Broomfield, Colorado, United States

- Worked with management to redesign controls to assist in mitigating a material weakness in revenue.- Commenced the standardization and rationalization of controls for six locations with multiple processes in-scope for Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).

Broomfield, Co

- Conducted the annual internal audit risk assessment including deploying a survey to senior level management and conducting in-person interviews with executive leadership.- Created the annual internal audit plan based on rotational schedule, the results from the internal audit risk assessment, and the results from the enterprise risk assessment.- Collaborated with other assurance functions to minimize the audit disruption to the business.- Directed a team of eight internal auditors in executing the annual audit plan, including financial audits, project audits, location audits, compliance audits, and process audits.- Partnered with the business and performed additional reviews outside of the audit plan at the request of management in a consulting capacity.- Conducted investigations on hotline calls and allegations, including work performed under privilege.- Prepared the Audit & Risk Committee materials.- Developed a data analytics program/strategy to ensure data analytics were embedded into every audit and implemented continuous auditing.- Enhanced the existing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation and controls, and redesigned the testing methodology.- Managed the annual execution of the testing for all SOX controls, including year one SOX over the legacy MWH entity.- Performed internal control assessments to ensure all risks were appropriately mitigated and identified controls/processes for potential automation.- Performed the deficiency analysis from both a design and operating perspective.- Liaised as the key point of contact with the company’s external auditors for control testing. - Participated in mentorship program as a mentor: 2019-2021

Broomfield, Co

Broomfield, Co

- Assisted in completing the annual enterprise risk assessment and development of the internal audit plan.- Led and executed enterprise site audits (Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Fiji, Italy, New Zealand, Peru, Turkey, United Kingdom), joint venture audits, process audits (ERP System Implementation, Equity, Human Resources) and compliance audits (Agents, Charitable/Political Contributions, Employee Expenses, Subcontractors/Sub-consultants).- Presented audit reports to upper management.- Tracked all findings and followed up with management to determine whether the findings were remediated.- Reviewed Sarbanes-Oxley documentation of various processes, including narratives, risk control matrices, and issue trackers.- Deployed quarterly management, control, and process certifications.- Enhanced the structure of our internal audit department by developing an Internal Audit Charter.- Performed special investigations per management’s request (e.g. per diem audit, revenue recognition audit, due diligence).- Collaborated with the Ethics and Compliance Department in gathering data for various hotline investigations.- Compiled slides for the quarterly audit committee meetings.- Led a group discussion on "Global Office Coverage, Audit Plan, & Scoping" at the 2014 Internal Audit Engineering and Construction Roundtable.- MWH Young Professionals Group: Participant: 2012 - 2016; Committee Member: 2014 - 2016

Niwot, Co

Served as a manager and integral point of contact between a billion dollar company and its shared services center in Chennai, India during the transition of outsourcing all accounting and general ledger management.Managed the areas of cash and bank, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, intangibles (patents and trademarks), intercompany, royalties (in-licensing/out-licensing) and leases.Performed the day-to-day accounting activities around capitalizing software expenditures.Oversaw the day-to-day expense administrative process for the globe.Prepared and reviewed the quarterly reporting packages and lead the trial-balance reviews for the Americas and Corporate.Facilitated audit requests with the external auditors and field respective questions.

Niwot, Co

Deployed the annual business risk assessment and created annual audit plan based on the assessment results.Deployed quarterly disclosure questionnaire and compiled results for presentation in the Disclosure Committee Meetings.Developed work programs for audit universe and set up Internal Audit tool, Protiviti Governance Portal.Executed enterprise site audits and executed audit of JD Edwards Enterprise One.

Niwot, Co

Managed multiple SOX Coordinators in foreign locations in manufacturing and regional subsidiaries, and traveled; and the Netherlands to ensure documentation and testing were completed timely and accurately.Developed process documentation (process flowcharts, narratives, risk and control matrices) for multiple processes at subsidiaries. Analyzed risk and control gaps, prepared remediation plans, as well as identified opportunities for subsidiary consistency. Reviewed testing of all controls, and followed up on identified issues and the status of remediation. Compiled and reported findings and recommendations to process owners, Global Corporate Controller, and CFO. Responsible for enterprise-wide annual risk assessment, annual testing, project plans, and updates to in-scope processes. Developed SOX training programs for process owners and SOX Coordinators.Developed a "Questions for Control and Process Owner Certification" and deployed certifications quarterly.Identified areas in the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes to streamline and automate the processes Identified system controls prior to the implementation of a new Retail System.

Denver, Co

Assisted various clients with the identification of risks and internal controls over financial reporting through interviews with process owners in various processes for clients in the Manufacturing, Retail, and Financial Services industries.Aided in the development and modification of project planning, scoping and documentation. Participated in full outsourcing and co-sourced internal audits for various processes including, Consumer Loans, ACH/Wire Transfers, Anti-Fraud, Close the Books, Financial Reporting, Inventory, Cash Management, Entity Level, Fixed Assets, Sales, Mergers/Acquisitions, Taxes, Stockholders Equity, Human Resources and Payroll. Represented the firm at community service events, recruiting events, and firm presentations.Supervised up to two consultants on client engagements.

Denver, Co

Assisted on various audits in executing SOX testing across many processes.

Truckee, Ca

Responsible for delivering excellent customer service, operating the mountain lifts, and developing and maintaining trails.

Incline Village, Nv

Provided security services and assisted guests with various requests during the course of their stay

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

B.S., Business Administration: Finance, Operations Management, International Business

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad: El Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, México (2005 - Fall Semester) Member of Co-ed Business.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Honor Council, Soccer, Basketball