Financial Regulator
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Regulated U.S. companies and foreign private issuers trading stocks or debt in U.S. markets. Examined financial disclosures and accounting policies and procedures for compliance with SEC, FASB and IFRS rules. Industry areas included oil & gas, mining, lumber and paper, and foods (AD4 in the Division of Corporation Finance). This included companies of all sizes, including some of the largest publicly traded companies in the world. Researched industries, companies, accounting issues. Worked closely with agency lawyers, petroleum and mining engineers, and Division of Enforcement liaisons. Interacted regularly with company CFO's, auditors and counsel. Examined company annual/quarterly reporting as well as transactions such as IPOs and mergers.