Mark A. Perry Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Ithaca, NY, US

• Accountable for overall structure, activities, and performance of the university’s internal audit function encompassing Financial, Operational, Compliance, and Information Technology (IT) audits; Investigations and.
• Oversee 12 professional staff in a hybrid/remote environment with offices in Ithaca and New York City.
• Led the team that designed, built and executed a new data-driven risk assessment methodology.
• Transitioned to quarterly ‘block’ format for FY22-23 Audit Plan and completed 100% of planned audits.
• Restructured from campus-based model to competency-based model, including repositioning various roles and establishing stand-alone functions for Investigations and Data Analytics, reporting directly to the CAE.
• Oversight of Hotline Administration and financial irregularity and ethical conduct investigations, including criminal referrals to local District Attorneys.

Ithaca, NY, US

• Partnered with former CAE to lead revitalization and modernization of the internal audit function at Cornell University into a data-driven, value-add function built on strong relationships and relentless value.
• Led multi-year effort to build and implement industry-leading data analytics and visualization program including Cornell’s Timely Assurance continuous controls assurance program (successfully transitioned to University.
• Developed risk-based, dynamic annual internal audit plans, aligned with the university’s ERM program priorities, critical emerging risk areas, internal audit risk assessment and audit universe, and industry leading.
• Spearheaded development of inaugural Internal Audit 3-Year Strategic Plan and subsequent update.
• Piloted innovate Agile auditing and reporting techniques that reduced audit cycle times, enabled greater coverage, and enhanced stakeholder value perceptions.
• Oversaw internal financial, operational and compliance audits and partnered closely with IT Risk Assurance team.

Ithaca, NY, US

• Managed General Accounting and Financial Operations teams totaling 3 managers and 8 staff (all remote/virtual), and worked with formed University Controller to restructure both teams including several position and.
• Co-led Financial Services Functional Review with University Controller that was charged with identifying institutional efficiencies and cost-reductions, involving a cross-functional team that engaged stakeholders.
• Oversaw FY2020 year-end general ledger closing activities including account reconciliations, approval of various journal entries, accounts closing in deficit, consolidation of subsidiaries, unit control certifications.
• Responsible for the preparation of consolidated financial statements and timely completion of related external audit, including adoption of significant new financial accounting standard (FASB ASC 840 Leasing).
• Oversaw development of unit internal control plan including documented business process narratives and accompanying workflow diagrams and responsibility matrices.
• Spearheaded a revision of the university’s external audit management practices including the development of a SharePoint-based solution with workflows, timelines, document repositories, and auditor request lists.

Ithaca, NY, US

Ithaca, NY, US

• Appointed by university president, provost and EVP to oversee financial aid and registrar functions (previously under a Senior Vice Provost) and develop a Title IV Compliance Program after a series of repeated external.
• Supervised university registrar and financial aid functions, comprising approximately 40 combined staff.
• Successfully developed and initiated implementation of comprehensive, industry-leading Title IV Financial Aid Compliance Program, including establishment of new Financial Aid Compliance Officer role/function.
• Conducted non-compliance root cause analysis and developed recommendations for senior leadership approval.
• Spearheaded development of new university policies and practices to mitigate compliance lapses including standardization and centralization of certain functions and implementing new automated forms to process student.
• Secured president and provost approvals and worked with all colleges to establish dotted-line reporting from college registrar and financial aid functions to central University Registrar and Director of Financial Aid.

Ithaca, NY, US

Worldwide, OO

Worldwide, OO

Lead audit senior on healthcare (provider), insurance (P&C), and manufacturing clients, encompassing US GAAP, IFRS and statutory bases of accounting; Key role assisting with planning scope, timing, and extent of audit procedures; Prepared detailed engagement budgets/resource plans and managed corresponding resource requests; Supervised audit staff (incl..

Worldwide, OO

Wrote financial accounting e-learning courses (IFRS and US GAAP) primarily for CPE credit; Developed and managed e-learning content development and maintenance processes; Managed copyright and NASBA CPE compliance; Developed client training programs; Developed and managed external vendor relationships; Assisted with development of marketing strategies and.

Worldwide, OO

Planned scope, timing, and extent of audit procedures; Assisted with preparation of engagement budgets and resource requests; Supervised audit staff and reviewed audit working papers; Audited key risk areas of client accounts (e.g., internal controls, revenue, reserves / provisions, compensation); Coordinated tax, actuarial, fraud, and other specialists.

Worldwide, OO

Audited significant portions of client financial statements; Assisted new staff with audit approach, techniques, documentation, and client-service skills; Worked with client staff to obtain audit support, conduct tests / inquiries, and resolve identified issues; Participated in preparation of engagement deliverables; Detailed ongoing project status to.

Worldwide, OO

Audited significant portions of balance-sheet and income-statement accounts and related footnotes; Carried prior-year working papers forward, set up and conducted tests of client accounts, and identified account / disclosure irregularities for resolution; Documented audit work in accordance with firm and professional standards; Applied professional.

Worldwide, OO

Assisted with auditing basic accounts (e.g., cash, receivables, payables, and expenses); Documented audit procedures and conclusions in working papers; Addressed review notes from engagement seniors; Learned basics of firm structure, audit approach, technologies, and related resources / tools; Liaised with client to obtain audit support and develop client.

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