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Provo, UT, US

Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area

Provo, Utah Area

• Developed a high-performing Internal Audit team that drove value and mitigated risk in a publicly traded, smart home product and services company. Drove successful integration with NRG following acquisition. Results:
• Led the development of internal control framework as part of going public via a SPAC.
• Partnered closely with the Audit Committee and business leadership to drive meaningfully process changes in key strategic areas to improve performance and mitigate risk.
• Drove development and standardization of internal audit policies and procedures including implementation of an internal audit management system.
• Led development and implementation of corporate Enterprise Risk Management framework and processes.
• Doubled the number of operational audits performed by growing internal audit team without increasing budget and bringing SOX compliance in-house to drive efficiencies.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Recruited to turn around and develop global IT Internal Audit group. Developed a vision for the team and inspired excellence by establishing clear strategic priorities on which the team delivered. Directed SOX (55% of.
• Rebuilt global IT Audit team through desired attrition/external hiring and lifted org health scores from one of the worst groups to one of the best in one year.
• Drove 50% SOX efficiencies by reducing testing hours through pragmatic changes in scoping and testing approach.
• Led the development and implementation of standardized audit methodology improving global audit consistency.
• Partnered with IT to improve cybersecurity controls posture across global organization through strong collaboration.
• Drove Internal Audit digital innovation in analytics and automation increasing efficiency and effectiveness in testing.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Recruited to lead and grow Perkins’ Risk Management services group. Determined the strategic priorities of the group and implemented plans to drive these priorities. Employed marketing resources to define and.
• Delivered SOX consulting and Internal Audit testing of controls to SEC registrants.
• Established a SOC practice by formalizing a methodology, creating marketing strategy, and raising market visibility.
• Developed a Risk Assessment methodology using COBIT 5 and performed assessments on client engagements.
• Revised and formalized Perkins’ controls audit methodology to support consistent financial audit execution.
• Created and delivered controls audit training to all new assurance staff.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Transferred to Oregon to employ leadership skills in building two new practices: Project Assurance and Data Protection/Privacy. Because of strong client service and relationship management track record, tapped to lead.
• Exceeded financial goals in both new practices simultaneously through revitalizing relationships, delivering internal road shows, facilitating client meetings, and driving targeting activities.
• Improved customer service, renewed consulting contract, and drove additional sales at global retailer.
• Reduced risk of client's global Oracle ERP implementation through ongoing project risk assessment, providing risk mitigation recommendations, and coordinating subject matter expert consultations.
• Reduced costs and improved process efficiency by leading client through an ERP software selection process.
• Boosted market team morale through proactive mentoring of several challenged staff.

Sacramento, California Area

• In recognition of continued high performance, relocated to build a new Sacramento practice. Engaged broad leadership and technical abilities by overseeing People Experience strategy, Audit Methodology/Quality.
• Leveraged deep internal controls understanding to direct SOX audits on SEC registrants.
• Utilized technical and industry knowledge to manage SAS70 / SSAE16 engagement on complex utility entity.
• Led controls audits on private and government organizations.
• Hand-picked to lead business process improvement engagements owing to process prowess.
• Fortified audit quality through proactive communication of auditing standards to market team, consulting with engagement teams, conducting internal quality reviews, and building a subject matter expert network.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Relocated to lead SOX implementation at local utility because of solid project management skills and deep industry knowledge. Utilized robust analytical skills in managing Northwest market operations comprised of staff.
• Successfully guided large public utility through SOX readiness efforts in all business processes and IT areas.
• Optimized revenue process controls, designed SOX controls, and assessed controls for division of large national healthcare provider improving efficiency and compliance.
• Provided outsourcing of IT SOX expertise for consulting on design and testing IT controls at technology manufacturer.
• Nominated and served as Assistant Treasurer of local professional auditing chapter in recognition of financial expertise.

Greater Seattle Area

• Fast-track promoted to manager by mastering skills in audit methodology, financial reporting processes and controls, client service, and mentoring. Planned, staffed, and managed multiple audits and consulting.
• Successfully Implemented Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for all business processes and IT areas at global telecom, large utility and global retailer.
• Streamlined and optimized component revenue recognition policies and processes for utility in Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
• Increased audit efficiency by automating subsequent cash receipts testing process for several teams.
• Led customized attestation over ad revenue reporting for on-line advertiser including providing process improvement recommendations that let to more efficient operations.
• Developed procedures and best practices for and led in-house developed billing application pre-implementation reviews for several utilities and telecommunication companies.

Provo, Utah Area

• Referred by owner's business partner and hired to implement accounting system, accounting procedures and perform accounting function. Designed and maintained chart of accounts. Managed all accounting processes. Results:
• Quickly assessed accounting system needs, made recommendation to owner, and was approved to implement system.
• Successfully implemented accounting system and transaction processing procedures.
• Optimized accounting procedures resulting in smooth transition to successor.

Provo, Utah Area

• Hired by business owner to perform accounting functions at two companies: one established and one start-up. Implemented accounting systems and functions for one year-old digital pre-press start up including designing.
• Reduced tax penalties and interest owed through negotiating payment plan with IRS.
• Improved cash flow through effective collection efforts and vendor payment negotiations.
• Negotiated granting of delinquent business license with city successfully avoiding any penalties.
• Reduced hours needed for maintaining accounting records by 75% facilitating successful transition to successor..

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Performed due diligence assessment of business processes in conjunction with merger activities.
• Designed, developed, and internally "sold" department web site
• Designed and implemented employee Access database for web site directory

Bs, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Golden Key Honor SocietyCum Laude

Macc, Accounting/Information Systems

Activities and Societies: International Folk Dance Team

Master'S Degree, Accounting