- Plan and execute basic to complex portions of the Risk & Controls Services plan, including audit activities and SOX/MAR/FDICIA compliance.- Supervise and lead assigned projects by managing scope, schedule, and deliverables of assigned work to complete within established deadlines.- Coordinate with appropriate business partners at various levels to plan and execute assigned work and present objectives and results.- lead continuous monitoring audit activities to ensure compliance with annual T&E policy and provide quarterly updates to management. - Identify control deficiencies, assess exposure and significance, and propose cost effective recommendations.

Internal Audit & Financial Services Consultant for a technology management solutions company. Perform internal control audits of the company’s front-office and financial applications, and procedures in conjunction with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. Review and analyze data to identify key controls and perform control testing for business process and entity level controls.

- Prepare and record monthly general ledger journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information. - Conduct account analysis and reconciliations to maintain and ensure accurate reporting. - Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues. - Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with established schedule. - Coordinate annual financial statement audit with external third party within time constraints.

-Execute audit projects, pertaining to operational and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)/Service Organization Control (SOC); through the phases of scoping, performing walkthroughs, testing and drafting reports-Analyze business processes to identify key risks and related controls-Assess the design and operational effectiveness of key controls by developing and implementing testing procedures, providing clear and concise documentation-Perform root cause analysis of control deficiencies by interpreting test results and formulating data-driven conclusions-Collaborate with internal and external business partners to validate potential issues and foster timely development, and closure, of applicable action plans

-Provided auditing and accounting services to public and private mid-size clients in a variety of industries including manufacturing, professional services, distribution and non-profit organizations-Planned and performed audit and review engagements-Prepared financial statements in accordance with SEC and GAAP reporting requirements-Provided full and limited scope audits of various employee benefit plans in accordance with DOL/ERISA regulations

-Charged expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports-Booked entries to general ledger-Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; scheduling and preparing checks

Worked on a wide variety of engagements with different team members and partners in both the tax and accounting sides of public accounting. Job duties included the preparation of corporate, partnership, individual, estate and trust returns as well as assist with audits, reviews and compilations.

Offered patrons of MSU, Mankato a clean and safe environment to exercise and grow in their competitive spirit. Handled day to day communication with our users, answered questions about our facility and enforced policies.

-Performed financial analyses and litigation support for companies and their legal counsel by reviewing accounting data and preparing damages and cost analyses.-Provided litigation support with my cost management accounting experience-Assisted in the preparation of expert reports for various disputes regarding payroll and expense discrepancies.-Inspected documentation and data from contractors, subcontractors, and other involved parties particularly in large scale construction projects.

Performed tasks in a broad field of construction ranging from concrete & masonry, framing and constructing of houses, roofing, and demolition. Some of the duties required the operation of heavy machinery.