Summary of Qualifications

. Over ** years of progressively advanced experience in the accounting

profession

. Established track record of successful management of projects and

operations

. Proven leadership in many dynamic environments

. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in recruiting and developing

top talent

. Deep insight and understanding of COSO model of internal control and

internal control systems

. Texas CPA since 1989 and currently awaiting issuance of CISA

credential

Areas of Expertise and Demonstrated Skills

. Compiling financial statements including preparing journal entries and

subsidiary ledgers

. Ensuring the proper application of GAAP including researching complex

transactions

. Overseeing the preparation of quarterly and annual payroll tax returns

. Preparing income tax returns for various entities including US forms

1040, 1065, 1120 and 990

. Preparing Texas franchise tax returns and unemployment tax returns

. Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and controls to

reduce costs

. Summarizing information for various audiences including Board of

Directors and Management

Experience

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Austin, Texas

Chief Audit Executive, Oct 2011 - Present

Office of the Attorney General, Austin, Texas

Director of Internal Audit, Feb 2009 - Sept 2011

Health and Human Services Commission, Austin, Texas

Associate Director for Medicaid Contract Management, Jun 2007 - Jan 2009

HHSC Office of Inspector General, Austin, Texas

Medicaid Audit Manager, Feb 2005 - Jun 2007

Long & Lawler, CPAs, Austin, Texas

Partner, June 1996 - March 2001

Office of the Attorney General, Austin, Texas

Supervising Internal Auditor, Jun 1996 - Feb 2005

Texas Animal Health Commission, Austin, Texas

Internal Audit Director, Dec 1990 - May 1996

Office of the Attorney General, Austin, Texas

Internal Auditor, Jan 1989 - Dec 1990

Ludwig & Bigham, CPAs, Temple, Texas

Associate, Jan 1987 - Jan 1989

Professional Memberships

ISACA

Continuing Professional Education

TSCPA Single Audit and OMB Circular A-133 Conference (2012 and 2013)

State Auditor's Office Annual Audit Conference (2012 and 2013)

Developing Cost Beneficial Audit Strategies (SAS 3) (2013)

Sarbanes Oxley (2013)

Just Enough Working Papers and Correspondence (SAS 10) (2013)

Auditing IT Applications (2012)

Information Security Forum (2012)

Ethics for Texas CPAs (2013)

Military Service

US Navy - Honorably Discharged - Fire Control Technician, USS New Jersey BB-

62

Awards: Navy Expeditionary Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, and Sea Service

Ribbon

Education

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, Texas, BBA Accounting

Computer Applications

. General Ledger and ERP Software (Peachtree, Great Plains, USAS, Quick

books, various)

. Database Software (Oracle, Access, various)

. Data mining Software (ACL, IDEA etc.)

. Project Management Software (Team Mate, MS Project, etc.)

. E Mail Software (Outlook, Group wise, various)

. Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.)

. Presentation Software (PowerPoint, various)

. Spreadsheet Software ( Excel, various)

. Tax Return preparation (various)

. Utility Software (Virus, File Compression, various)

. Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, various)

Contact this candidate