Manager Accounting

Scott D Grogan, CPA, CFFA

(M) 859-***-**** - (H) 719-***-****

********@****.***

Summary

. Over 15 years of progressive work experience in the fields of auditing,

accounting, and tax

. Over 10 years experience in fraud prevention and investigation

. Awarded for leadership in management, team building, client relationships

and communication skills

. Solid technical accounting background and broad working knowledge of US

GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley

Work Experience

DISH Network, LLC / Englewood, CO November 2011 -

present

Senior Internal Auditor

. Lead operational audit engagements for many areas of the business

including retail operations, distribution, product development, customer

support operations and customer call centers

. Lead internal compliance audit engagements for income tax and state

property reporting regulations

. Manage resources and budgets to meet reporting deadlines

. Develop and implement SOX compliance procedures

. Act as subject matter expert in the areas of tax, inventory and

accounting

. Provide advice to internal business departments on strengthening internal

control systems

. Research audit and accounting issues and recommend solutions

. Train, mentor and develop staff, as well as provide feedback regarding

their performance

. Perform risk assessment procedures and analytical reviews as part of

operational audits and SOX compliance

. Plan and perform walkthroughs for testing the design and implementation

of internal controls

. Responsible for engagement completion procedures including quality

control adherence, finalization of deliverables and client communication

. Plan and develop training sessions for internal audit department

. Lead two different groups of staff members to design and implement

programs to enhance department performance

Erickson, Brown & Kloster, P.C. / Colorado Springs, CO

September 2010 - July 2011

Audit Manager

. Lead audit engagements for clients in various industries - automotive,

construction, manufacturing, nonprofit, wholesale and retail. Assets

audited ranged from $5M-$200M

. Provide accounting guidance and other consulting services to clients

. Manage resources and budgets to meet reporting deadlines, as well as

maintain firm profitability.

. Manage engagement communication with clients at all levels including

Owner / CFO / Controller / senior management

. Provide advice to clients on strengthening internal control systems

. Actively contribute in development of firm wide best practices

. Prepare and review client financial statements including footnote

disclosures and supplemental schedules

. Research audit and accounting issues and recommend solutions

. Implement and train firm personnel on new accounting standards

. Supervise, train, mentor and develop staff

. Perform risk assessment procedures and analytical reviews as part of the

financial statement audit

. Plan and perform walkthroughs for testing the design and implementation

of internal controls

. Develop proposals for potential new clients including fee arrangements

Hayes, Neltner & Schmidt, PSC / Ft. Mitchell, KY July 1998 -

September 2010

Audit Manager / Senior Auditor / Lead Auditor / Staff Accountant

. Lead audit engagements for clients in various industries - automotive,

construction, real estate development, wholesale and retail. Assets

audited ranged from $5M-$100M

. Perform fraud prevention and investigation as well as other consulting

services to clients

. Manage resources and budgets to meet reporting deadlines, as well as

maintain firm profitability

. Manage engagement communication with clients at all levels including

Owner / CFO / Controller / senior management

. Provide advice to clients on strengthening internal control systems

. Actively contribute in development of firm wide best practices

. Prepare and review client financial statements including footnote

disclosures and supplemental schedules

. Research audit and accounting issues and recommend solutions

. Supervise, train, mentor and develop staff, as well as provide feedback

regarding their performance

. Perform risk assessment procedures and analytical reviews as part of the

financial statement audit

. Plan and perform walkthroughs for testing the design and implementation

of internal controls

. Responsible for engagement completion procedures including quality

control adherence, finalization of deliverables and client communication

. Manage set of clients directly including billing and pricing of services

. Develop proposals for potential new clients including fee arrangements

. Develop forecasts, marketing plans and related materials to assist

clients with business acquisitions and expansion

Education/Certifications

. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Colorado 2011-present; State

of Kentucky 2000-2011

. Certified Forensic Financial Analyst (CFFA), 2006 - present

. Bachelors of Science (Accounting), Northern Kentucky University, Highland

Heights, KY 1998

. Bachelors of Arts (Marketing and Management), University of Kentucky,

Lexington, KY 1992

Computer Skills

. MS Office - Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint

. Accounting / Audit Software - TeamMate, ProSystem Audit & Tax, GoSystem

Audit & Tax

Extra-Curricular Activities/Affiliations

. Guest speaker for organizations throughout Kentucky as member of KYCPA

committee.

. Represented Hayes, Neltner & Schmidt; Erickson, Brown & Kloster & DISH

Network at various networking events in accounting/finance industry.

. Served as Treasurer for Denver area Nonprofit Organization as well as

represented the Organization at numerous community events.

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