Steve Pruitt Email & Phone Number

United States

Responsible for Sarbanes Oxley compliance, Accounts Payable, Capital Expenditures and other accounting related special projects as needed.

Reviewed and reported on store compliance with various state regulations over vehicle sales, titling and registration. Partnered with associates and management to improve compliance and drive results.

Overall responsibility of the financial success and risk management of two high transaction volume accounting processes encompassing 50+ co-workers. Directly impacted income statement through attainment of discounts, operating efficiencies and settlement of vendor discrepancies. Worked with vendors and internal distribution management to improve operating processes. Ensured compliance with internal controls and evaluated sufficiency of liability accounts that fell under my control.

Selected as one of the initial process improvement team members. Led process improvement projects over accounting processes to drive efficiencies and profitability. Gained positive financial results from these projects by working with process owners, IT and other interested parties, and by overseeing solution development, testing, implementation and review.

Overall responsibility for the internal audit function, including risk assessment, audit approach development, implementation and reporting results to senior and Board level management. Audit responsibilities included operational functions of distribution centers, accounting processes, internal control compliance and reported ethics violations. Co-led initial Sarbanes Oxley assessment program and worked with process owners to enhance their knowledge of internal control compliance. Reviewed business processes for internal control adequacy and assisted in the design of process step changes to enahnce compliance. Responsible for department budget and the hiring and development of professional staff.Manager, Internal Audit (1996-1999).

Directed the overall management and supervision of financial statement audits of small - medium sized manufacturing entities. Responsible for audit engagements including working with senior level client management and the development of professional staff. Formerly Senior and Staff Auditor (1989-1994).