Melinda (Mindy) Walker Email & Phone Number

• Lead the Internal Audit team via mentorship and continuous development, fostering a culture of constant improvement and progress.• Perform annual risk assessment during audit planning and development of the audit strategy, audit plan and audit scope.• Oversee the completion of internal audits in accordance with the established audit plan and communicate the results to the Audit Committee.• Participate in various committees or task forces geared to policy/procedure development, operational improvements or system conversions.• Coordinate Internal Audit activities with those of external auditors to ensure proper audit coverage, eliminate duplicate efforts and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit activities.• Oversee the execution of other tasks or special projects when required by management, such as reviews of system implementation, due diligence reviews, fraud investigations, etc.• Maintain a dialogue with other industry colleagues from professional audit organizations as well as other private and public companies and otherwise research to keep abreast of legislative issues, new audit regulations/trends and audit methodology in order to proactively shape internal audit practices and procedures.• Develop and maintain a roadshow to provide education on the audit process but also to solicit feedback with the goal of continuous improvement • Partner with functional leadership and their staff in developing strong, professional, and independent relationships to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the business to enable value added recommendations that improve efficiency and effectiveness.• Supervise and guide staff in support of the mission and audit initiatives. • Provide other relevant Internal Audit updates to the Audit Committee.

•Apply audit principles, theories, and concepts to conduct audits that assess the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of corporate records, and efficiency of operations•Apply developed analytical skills in order to distinguish critical from non-critical concerns, identify the root cause or contributing factors relating to identified problems and work with auditee management in determining appropriate and cost-effective actions to mitigate unacceptable risks•Provide financial expertise and training to other internal auditors•Created a revised approach to planning audits to allow the department to be more efficient and effective in the audit process •Reviewed internal audit manual and provided suggested changes to help new internal auditors better understand the audit process •Designed and implemented fraud audit procedures to address IIA Standards

Assist Chief Financial Officer with preparation for external financial audit by:• Researching accounting standards and preparing written communications to management and auditors • Reviewing account reconciliations prepared by accounting personnel• Preparing journal entries to properly adjust incorrect account balances

Responsible for providing audit and business advisory services to approximately 20 clients primarily in the non-for-profit and healthcare industries including hospitals and continuing care facilities with assets ranging from $20 to $350 million Provided assistance with preparation and review of individual income tax returns Significant accomplishments and experience include:•Supervised all facets of the audit process from the initial evaluation of the internal control structure to developing efficient and effective audit approaches to preparing financial statements, footnote disclosures and recommendations for client management•Presented financial results and other required audit communications to client management and boards of directors•Recommended and communicated over 500 operational efficiencies after obtaining an understanding of clients’ systems of internal control (designated as an internal control specialist)•Advised clients on business strategies and prepared client management teams for implementation of new AICPA and FASB accounting developments•Managed multiple engagement teams of 3-5 people by providing on-the-job training, technical accounting assistance, periodic coaching and counseling and preparing annual performance evaluations•Instructed over 25 audit personnel on how to use paperless audit software•Presented the firm at two college campuses resulting in the hiring of new employees over the past 10 years

• Investigate accounting problems and recommend corrective action• Perform post audits on past projects• Assist in the development of financial reports