Michelle Strich Email & Phone Number

Bethesda, Md

Maintains the internal audit functions of HJF, including overseas subsidiaries by: Identifying areas with internal and external risk exposures and performing reviews of critical business processes while evaluating effectiveness of internal controls and identifying potential process improvement opportunities; Preparing quality audit reports including clear and concise summaries of observations, findings and presenting conclusions/ recommendations to executives; Ensuring follow up of audit recommendations to establish that corrective actions are achieved within agreed timescales; Leading and developing a skilled team of auditors.

Assist in designing course schedule and grading assignments for the M.S. in Accounting ProgramCourses:-Advance Assurance Services -Evaluating Internal Controls

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted in the the development of the Inspections Division’s annual budget analyzing relationships between prior year costs, current year estimated costs, projections for future years and preparing ad hoc reports and trend analyses to support the budget process. Prepared SEC Quarterly Inspections Updates conveying strategic information about the Inspections program and budget. Analyzed inspections database of registered firms and issuers in order to monitor compliance with inspection frequency requirements pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and PCAOB rules.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed and led teams in a fast-paced, continuously changing, deadline-driven environment. Engaged in a variety of accounting issues including those involving higher levels of judgment such as revenue recognition and investment valuations.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Planned and executed audit procedures based upon client risk assessment, analysis of account fluctuations, determination of materiality, and reliance on internal controls. Concentration on large insurance client, UnitedHealth Group.

Master’S Degree, Accounting

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting