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Towson, Maryland

Manage and review work prepared by teams performing financial statement audits to verify compliance with GAAP. Oversee and direct outsourced internal audit teams performing operational/compliance audits and then communicating those results to the Audit Committee. Lead and supervise teams in evaluating business process and information technology controls to determine clients’ compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 and The Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-123. Assess clients’ overall control environment from both a business process and information technology standpoint in order to identify matters requiring attention and provide recommendations to improve risk management functions. Review work prepared by teams testing the effectiveness of process and information technology controls in place at service organizations in compliance with SAS 70. Assist clients in identifying accounting requirements, which are in line with industry best practices, in order to select financial system applications that best suit their needs. Responsible for the development, staffing, and adherence of budgets prepared for each engagement in order to achieve the desired financial result. Instruct and train staff in methods, tools, and techniques employed by Grant Thornton. Evaluate and coach staff in understanding and excelling in the business environment. Supervise and if necessary, resolve differences that arise between staff on engagements. Market and pursue opportunities to sell services offered by Grant Thornton.

Executed financial statement reporting responsibilities, which included monthly journal entry preparation, account reconciliation completion, variance analysis execution and explanation, financial statement footnote preparation, and financial statement reviews. Completed various accounting special projects, which were related to discontinued operations, depreciation studies, FIN 46(R) and other miscellaneous pronouncements. Responsible for identifying, executing, and certifying the performance of the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 controls related to the Senior Accountant position.

Baltimore, Maryland

Mba, (1) Finance And (2) Management Information Systems And Decision Sciences

Bba, Accounting