SUMMARY

• Detail-oriented finance and accounting leader with a CPA and diversified experience in financial reporting and controls, audit, forecasting and financial analysis, and accounting operations. Proven ability to think creatively, develop teams, and execute within fast-paced, changing business conditions.
• Financial Analysis Audit Management Fiscal and Executive Reporting
• Key Performance Metrics GAAP Forecasting Quantitative Analysis
• Training and Mentoring Internal Controls Financial System Implementations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Fin Forecasting Modeling Manager/Financial Analysis Director, Mgmt Reporting Forecasting

• Responsible for planning, forecasting, and financial analysis activities for multi-year GAAP forecasts on both a consolidated and segment basis for Senior Management and the Board of Directors under a range of scenarios.
• Evaluated the sensitivity to GAAP earnings and required Treasury Draw using key business and economic assumptions under a range of scenarios.
• Prepared GAAP Earnings Outlook on a weekly basis for Senior Management based on changes in interest rates, spreads, and credit risk.
• Designed a monthly reporting package that analyzed GAAP financial results against both forecast and plan results at a segment level.
• Leader of the month-end data provisioning process which included creating extensive controls and analytics to support the process.
• Developed Flash Net Income analysis used to estimate Net Income prior to month-end close.
• Analyzed and reported the Corporate Scorecard and the Corporate Dashboard for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Created key metrics to track company performance relative to key competitors.
• Prepared monthly Retained Portfolio results package which summarizes both business and financial results.
• Developed Key Credit Loss Indicators analysis which summarizes the impact of credit on our business.
• Supervised the work of one Financial Analysis Manager and one Senior Financial Analyst.

Financial Analysis Manager, Derivative Accounting

• Responsible for managing the Derivative accounting close process which included review of all journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and monthly reporting schedules.
• Managed and motivated staff of two Financial Analysts and one Senior Financial Analyst.
• Responsible for hiring, training, and developing staff.
• Served as point of contact for internal and external auditors, as well as the tax department.
• Created and/or reviewed narrative documentation for all Derivative journal entries, reconciliations, and reports.
• Enhanced current journal entry process by designing trend analyses to ensure accuracy prior to posting journal entries.
• Developed use cases and the overall project plan leading to the implementation of a new Derivative accounting system.

accounting Manager, Derivative Accounting

Supervised the work of two Financial Analysts.

• Responsible for Sarbanes Oxley deliverables, which included preparation and review of process flows, controls, and transaction mapping for the derivative accounting process.
• Participated in the design of a new reporting package for senior management, which included developing reports that analyzed derivative interest activity, cash flows, and interest rate fluctuations.
• Streamlined the process for preparing various reports and analytics by eliminating redundant processes.
• Worked closely with the tax department to prepare documentation and answer questions in support of requests received from the Internal Revenue Service.

Senior Financial Analyst, Derivative Accounting

• Prepared and reviewed journal entries, reports, and reconciliations related to Derivative accounting processes including mark-to-market and accrued interest in accordance with FAS133.
• Created processes to calculate accrued interest and translation gains/losses for all derivative positions on a monthly basis.
• Participated in the re-audit of the 2000 2002 financial statements, which included preparation and review of hundreds of journal entries as well as research into Pre-FAS 133 policies, procedures, and transactions dating back to 1997.
• Responsible for reviewing daily cash reconciliation for an account that has over 1 billion in monthly activity.

Confidential

finance Manager

• Developed and managed all accounting activities including daily accounting operations, month end close, banking relationships, collections, and annual external audit for both the corporate office as well as for satellite offices.
• Substantially contributed to the final corporate business plan that was presented to investors.
• Prepared financial forecasts and budgets for management use as well as for the Board of Directors.
• Created real-time general ledger and financial statements using Excel prior to implementation of an accounting system.
• Oversaw the implementation of the A/P, Cash Ledger, and G/L Lawson accounting software modules.
• Designed financial policies and procedures for company use, including the development of cost centers and signing limits.
• Established banking and merchant service relationships for credit card processing.
• Managed the financial activities of the Virtual Charter Schools in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Texas.

Confidential

Senior Associate, Federal Assurance Practice

• Managed all aspects of multiple client engagements including planning, budgeting, project management, coordinating Partner and Manager reviews, and staff evaluation.
• Responsible for day-to-day activities of engagements, including staff supervision, coordinating site visits with the client, and monitoring progress of fieldwork in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Maintained relationships with and interviewed key client personnel to obtain an understanding of business operations, processes, and functions.
• Instructed training class: Prepared lesson plans, outlines, and materials for use in class.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE AT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS:

• Provided technical assistance and training to troubled Indian Housing Authorities throughout the United States, which included the development of a comprehensive financial policies and procedures manual.
• Reconciled financial records of homebuyer accounts, as well as reconciled over two years of bank statements.
• Performed regression analyses on financial instruments, analyzing impact on current accounting practices, and determining the effectiveness of the relationship between entity's short and long-term debt and the underlying hedge products.
• Monitored the entity's compliance with contract terms pertaining to the areas of Collection Efforts, Foreclosures and Assignments, Loan Buyouts, Real Estate-Owned REO management, and disposition of REO properties.
• Provided training to employees in both accounting and systems policies and procedures.
• Prepared financial statements and footnote disclosures.

AUDIT EXPERIENCE AT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS:

• Performed financial audits for clients in the Financial Services and Real Estate industries.
• Performed audits for multiple federal government agencies including substantive and internal control testing.
• Advised client management regarding findings and suggestions for improvement.
• Performed testing of the consolidation of financial statements for companies with multiple subsidiaries.
• Analyzed entity's credit risk procedures for monitoring its portfolio of mortgages, student loans, credit cards, home equity loans, and auto loans.
• Supervised detailed analysis and testing of mutual funds in accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940.
• Assisted management in enhancing credit review procedures for its direct loan, loan guarantee, and insurance programs.