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Thermo Fisher Scientific is a $20 billion in revenue medical device manufacturer that has operations in over 50 countries, and is an SEC registrant with many complex regulatory considerations. Reviewed filings and disclosures to ensure they were prepared in accordance with GAAP.Researched complex government regulations to identify evidence of violations and provided detailed written assessments of findings.Analyzed complex financial and controls data during significant acquisitions of other public companies.Assisted in internal fraud investigations by identifying key risk indicators and extracting data from financial systems. Researched and analyzed a complex regulatory environment for financial fraud.Performed internal audits on several processes, including revenue recognition, inventory management, and cash management, to ensure the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, as well as to ensure a strong control environment over key financial data.Led and managed teams of other Senior Auditors when conducting regulatory compliance audits, financial audits, and fraud investigations.Authored, presented and defended audit reports with detailed findings to Senior Management.

Ensured operational and financial controls were designed and operating effectively as the Company doubled in number of employees and prepared to launch its first commercial drug.Designed the financial audit plan and related work programs and test steps for a complex environment to ensure SEC compliance. Managed high impact audits from the audit plan using a risk-based approach.Performed analytical audit techniques and researched industry benchmarks where appropriate to close control gaps and drive positive change throughout the Company. Leveraged Oracle functionality to automate controls, streamline financial processes, and make them scalable as the Company grew.Established and managed relationships with the external auditors. Assisted in developing compliance programs for the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and Mass Privacy Act.

Developed and executed test plans that assessed the control environment over the financial reporting systems. Reviewed financial reporting processes and conducted discussions with senior management to understand financial statement risks. Developed and conducted complex audit tests to address those risks to ensure a strong and stable financial control environment. Offered suggestions to streamline processes.

Coordinated and supervised large teams in developing sustainable Sarbanes-Oxley compliance programs for a multi-billion dollar public retail company and a large public international manufacturing/retail company. Evaluated the financial accounting systems and identified financial statement risks, assessed the adequacy of existing controls to address those risks, and helped design and implement new controls where gaps existed.

Acquired an understanding of operations and risks associated with the trading of securities, and regulatory requirements associated with asset management in the financial services industry.Assisted in designing and implementing a risk-based approach for prioritizing the audit plan and executing financial and operational internal audits.Reviewed the financial statements and financial accounting systems to help identify areas of risk and ensure SEC compliance over the asset management and investment functions.Conducted investigations of the asset management processes. Analyzed existing controls for addressing financial statement risks and designed and performed audit tests to ensure the controls were effective. Facilitated meetings with several levels of management and reported audit observations including complex regulatory deficiencies.

Reviewed business processes for several public companies covering a wide range of industries, including asset management, retail, investment advisory services, manufacturing, and health care. Coordinated and conducted internal audit engagements in North America, Latin America, The Middle East, Europe, and Asia.Applied GAAP and Financial Accounting Standards during audits of financial statements.Developed skills in building and maintaining client relationships.