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Southampton, PA, US

Southampton, PA, US

Montclair, NJ, US

As the Director of Internal Audit at Montclair State University, Trisha is charged with re-establishing the Internal Audit function after a retirement and short term leader left the department defunct. Bringing her experience with other institutions such as Princeton University, St. Joseph's University, University of Delaware and Georgetown University.

Bala Cynwyd, PA, US

Maven, Inc. is a certified owned and operated minority and woman owned business solutions firm headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Maven specializes in uniting major corporations, diverse small businesses, community organizations, elected and appointed officials, Federal, State, and local government agencies. Maven is uniquely connected to and respected by.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

HopePHL™ (pronounced “hopeful”) was founded through an integration of two human service organizations in Philadelphia, PA: People’s Emergency Center (PEC) and Youth Service, Inc (YSI). Leveraging 120 years of combined service experience, it is HopePHL’s mission to inspire Philadelphia's children, youth, families and communities to thrive by providing.

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, US

• EGA Associates is a small federally focused staffing agency that specializes in providing Nursing, Allied Health, Ancillary, and Physician staffing solutions.
• Recruited by a Graduate school classmate to assist the CEO, played a critical role in navigating the company through challenging periods.
• Designed forecasting and budgeting models to pinpoint revenue opportunities in existing federal contracts and evaluate new federal and state business prospects for win percentage and lead time for cash flow.
• Managed all financial transactions and reporting using QuickBooks, ADP Workforce Now, and Crelate; produced comprehensive financial reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Budget to Actual, and Actual to.
• Cultivated an inclusive and positive work environment

Columbus, Ohio, US

• Bread Financial is a tech-forward financial services company providing simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions.
• Led a team of seven auditors to successfully execute the internal audit program for the financial and operational swim lane of the audit plan.
• Conducted thorough risk assessments, including an annual review of risks within the Finance & Operations swim lane, reviewing each risk, internal audit results, and conducting management interviews to determine.
• Organized and led Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training for a 25-member Internal Audit staff, utilizing IIA Curriculum for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in both in-person and live stream formats, ensuring.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US

• HB Global, LLC, is an employee-owned parent company with nine mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contracting divisions across the United States.
• Recruited by a former Anthony & Sylvan employee, established HB Global's first Internal Audit function as the sole auditor, conducting a comprehensive risk assessment, devising a multi-year audit plan, and overseeing.
• Identified emerging risks within the construction industry and provided extensive support to the CFO, including analysis of Work-in-Progress (WIP) activity, Accounts Payable, and thwarting external check fraud attempts.
• Provided crucial assistance to the CFO in understanding risks beyond financial statements, responding to several company fraud incidents, including revenue recognition, Accounts Payable, and time sheet discrepancies.
• Implemented a positive pay control system to prevent fraudulent Accounts Payable checks following the discovery of fraudulent activity, resulting in enhanced financial security measures.

Warminster, PA, US

• Anthony & Sylvan Pools is America’s largest builder, with locations in over 14 states, of residential in-ground swimming pools, a privately held company on the forefront of swimming pool design and innovation, having.
• Pioneered the establishment of the inaugural Internal Audit Department through risk assessment and development of audit plans.
• Collaborated extensively with the CFO to develop a comprehensive audit program, resulting in significant program creation and education to the CFO, now CEO, and the board.
• Focused on identifying and mitigating operational and financial risks, emphasizing cash controls and extensively reviewing the incentive compensation plan.

Philadelphia, PA, US

• Talson Solutions has a vast M/W/DBE compliance monitoring practice which includes assisting clients with mandatory Economic Opportunity Plans and voluntary efforts towards goals.
• Managed construction contract audits, risk assessments, procedure reviews, quality oversight, and project readiness reviews for large-scale $1B+ construction and capital projects within the education and healthcare.
• Consistently delivered process improvements, mitigated project risks, and identified realistic cost recovery opportunities across multiple projects.
• Spearheaded the Economic Opportunity Plan consulting practice, supervising a team of three in monitoring high-profile capital projects, akin to a contract monitoring department, ensuring monthly compliance with.

Mclean, Virginia, US

• ZP Group is a privately-owned technology and services organization that operates a portfolio of companies offering clients a superior array of talent and resources to support their mission-critical systems and.
• Directed a team of six accountants overseeing the financial operations of four businesses generating $50M in revenue.
• Developed models to accurately record complex transactions, such as payroll for 500+ employees, and implemented corrective entries as needed.
• Produced management reports for each operating location using intricate allocation methods for overhead expenses.
• Offered tax guidance on state and local tax matters, contractual terms, and resolved outstanding notices.
• Coordinated all facets of the annual external audit and tax preparation process.

Washington, DC, US

• Led a team of 13, consisting of clerical and supervisory staff, responsible for accurately and timely processing and maintaining philanthropic contributions totaling $250M and 13,000 transactions annually.
• Determined the crediting of complex pledges and gifts, including cash, securities, equipment, and other gifts-in-kind, ensuring compliance with all areas of accounting and professional standards guidance (FASB, GAAP.
• Provided expertise and consultation to University constituents regarding proper setup, recording, and accounting of various types of gifts.
• Developed training programs, including a toolkit for Development Officers to "make giving easy," for the effective management and control of gift administration functions at the University; conducted initial mandatory.
• Conducted a full team skills review and restructured the department, hiring professionals with appropriate skill sets to enhance customer service and ensure compliance with donor intent.
• Managed a third-party consultative review of contributions, developing a management action plan and implementing immediate remediation recommendations.

Washington, DC, US

Newark, DE, US

• Oversaw the operation of the Internal Audit function, managing three auditors and maintaining outsourced relationships with Protiviti, typically engaging 1-2 individuals at a time for on-demand needs.
• Planned, executed, and reported on audit and advisory projects utilizing a risk-based approach aligned with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Assisted the Director in developing a decentralized compliance program with accountability to Internal Audit, focusing on ensuring all audit-related reports were visible to the audit committee, facilitating discussions.
• Reported progress and actively participated in Audit Visiting Committee meetings of the Board of Trustees, presenting summaries of audits conducted, risk assessment results supporting the multi-year internal audit.
• Monitored the University's Whistleblower Hotline, conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct, with reports being assessed on an as-needed basis.

Philadelphia, PA, US

• Spearheaded the adoption of a risk-based audit approach as the inaugural Chief Audit Executive (CAE), conducting a comprehensive University-wide risk assessment encompassing financial, operational, fraud, IT.
• Planned, executed, and reported on audit and advisory projects in alignment with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), ensuring adherence to industry.
• Coordinated the Internal Audit function as a sole practitioner, complemented by substantial co-sourced professional services contracts, notably collaborating with Baker Tilly for specialized Research internal audits.
• Provided formal written and oral progress reports, along with risk education to the Audit & Risk Committee of the Board of Trustees, aiding their understanding of risk management principles, the approach to risk.
• Attended and contributed to discussions as requested during full Board of Trustees Meetings.
• Fostered significant relationship development to overcome the limitations of the previous part-time director's approach, emphasizing a more comprehensive and proactive leadership style.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive - Twelve Month Accelerated Program

Bs - Accounting, Minor Concentration - Philosophy

Education record

Forum, Advanced Class, And Self-Expression And Leadership