JOHN ASTORINO

732-***-**** (cell) - 732-***-**** (home) - accv5h@r.postjobfree.com

AMREP Corporation Princeton, NJ July 2012 - Current

Director of Internal Audit (1 Year +)

< Manage & lead the internal audit function, including SOX 404 compliance

program company-wide.

< Direct oversight of process documentation updates & critical control

testing.

< Create accurate, logical & detailed work papers supporting audit

procedures, testing results & conclusions reached.

< Provide assurance to the Audit Committee & Executive Management by

validating the reliability of internal controls over financial reporting.

< Advise the Audit Committee & Executive Management of emerging business

issues & trends.

< Report functionally to the Audit Committee & administratively to the CFO.

K. Hovnanian Homes Red Bank, NJ June 1996 - September 2011

o Implementation Project Manager January 2006 - September 2011

o Business Systems Analyst September 2004 - December 2005

o Internal Audit Manager June 1996 - August 2004

Implementation Project Manager (6 Years)

< Leveraged my audit expertise & technical knowledge to implement numerous

best practices & streamline process improvements company-wide.

< Leader & process expert of accounting processes ensuring successful

design, documentation & implementation using standard methodologies.

< Gathered business & technical requirements by organizing focus groups,

hosting conferences & leading various cross-functional meetings &

workshops.

< Analyzed & approved all system controls, SOX compliance risks,

segregation of duties, etc. associated with an ERP system implementation

(JD Edwards EnterpriseOne).

< Ensured that accounting system modules supported operational processes &

were compliant with policies.

< Performed on-going compliance monitoring in accordance to corporate

policy, SOX, GAAP & SEC regulations.

< Developed & documented policy/procedure manuals per corporate

initiatives, system specifications & new accounting pronouncements.

< Trained controllers & accounting staff on corporate policies/procedures,

new processes & compliance related matters.

< Provided subject matter expertise & guidance to Internal Audit & System

Security teams.

< Responsible for consolidating the company's tri-annual financial plan &

supporting month-end close activities.

Business Systems Analyst (2 Years)

< Robust understanding of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Financials, Job Cost &

Purchasing modules, including technical knowledge of application system

architecture.

< Solid understanding of security profiles, user access rights, process

work flows & design specifications.

< Configured, set-up & supported all Job Cost applications related to

Accounting, Purchasing, Warranty, etc.

< Significant experience scripting/executing system integration test plans,

developing end-user instructional training manuals & multimedia visual

aids.

< Played an integral role in the design, mapping, data conversion &

maintenance of the master Chart of Accounts.

< Implemented automated solutions that interfaced with general ledger &

subsystems.

< Delivered all aspects of end user training as part of the ERP system

implementation & provided post-implementation support.

< Bridged communications between operational & technical areas of the

organization & identified change management needs. Translated business

needs into process improvements & technical enhancements.

< Created management reports & performed data analysis using Insight

Software Suite.

< Trouble shot end user issues, identified root causes involving master

data & resolved helpdesk cases.

Internal Audit Manager (8 Years)

< Performed & managed all aspects of an audit from planning to testing,

remediation & reporting.

< Spearheaded & successfully implemented the company's SOX 404 program from

initiation through certification.

< Facilitated quarterly updates to the Audit Committee & Executive

Management of departmental progress, findings & status of remediation.

< Developed comprehensive risk assessments & audit programs to improve

adequacy/efficiency of audit reviews.

< Hired, instructed, supervised, the activities of 6 direct reports &

evaluated their work performance.

< Assisted external auditors coordinate & perform interim & year-end

compliance/financial audits.

Washington Mutual Bank Garden City, NY July 1994 - May 1996

Senior Auditor (2 Years)

< Performed all phases of an audit, identified exceptions & recommended

corrective actions with appropriate level management.

< Examined various departments evaluating compliance to

policies/procedures, internal controls & regulations to ensure proper

safeguard of bank assets.

< Assisted external auditors with regulatory exams, financial reporting &

inquiries.

Rowan University Glassboro, NJ May 1994 Graduate

B.S. in Business Administration

< Specialized in Finance

< Minored in Economics

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