Financial Reporting ExperienceEffectively managed the GAAP monthly close process for five regulated entities and four non-regulated entities.Managed Quarterly and Annual IDR process for four insurance companies, ensuring that all companies are reported in accordance with SSAP guidance.Oversaw regulatory form reporting for four insurance companies in 50 states, ensuring timely and accurate filings.Developed advanced knowledge of HMIG reinsurance and partnership activities and their financial reporting implications.Completed regular analytical review of results, identifying unusual balances/account relationships.Researched and applied new and existing GAAP/SSAP guidance to significant and/or unusual transactions that occurred through the year, documenting management's position formally.Responsible for premium taxes (annual returns and quarterly estimates) in 50 states. Management ExperienceManaged staff of six employees, providing real-time informal and semi-annual formal progress reviews.Assisted in future state design of financial reporting department under finance shared services. Audit ExperiencePrimary audit coordinator for year-end financial statement audit for all HMIG companies.Liaison to Internal Audit and Financial Support departments.Financial Reporting Resource for the 2007-2009 NY regulatory audit. Other Accomplishments:Led the transition from GEAC Asset Management to PeopleSoft Asset Management in 2010.Implemented SharePoint as a vehicle to document the review of monthly/quarterly account reconciliations.Headed project to overhaul HMIG account reconciliations to comply with Highmark's account reconciliation policy.

Financial Reporting ExperienceExperience issuing both GAAP and Statutory basis financial statements, as well as required regulatory filings for insurance companies.Responsible for performing initial financial statement review, providing feedback to clients on draft financial statements, and preparing communications to the Board of Directors/Audit Committee.Acted as a knowledge resource for PwC staff and clients, researching GAAP and Statutory technical guidance.Management ExperienceSupervised and performed critical review of the work product for a staff of approximately six associates.Planned and monitored audit engagement budgets, monitoring staffing requirements as necessary.Provided candid formal and informal performance feedback for staff throughout the engagement.Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to multi-task, supervising several projects simultaneously.Financial Statement Audit ExperienceDesigned and executed financial and internal control audit plans to address key risks related to complex financial cycles for insurance clients.Developed strong analytical skills to identify unexpected or unusual financial relationships. Performed qualitative and quantitative analyses over identified control deficiencies and reported results to management.