Accounting Real Estate

Objective

. To obtain a position wherein I may utilize my extensive experience

in both public accounting and internal audit to assist the company

in the performance of various types of audits in order to improve

the operational and financial effectiveness and efficiency of

processes and controls, as well as to ensure that the financial

statements are properly stated. Additionally, I would like to use

my knowledge to help mentor less experienced staff and facilitate

their development as accountants.

Career Highlights

. Strong verbal and written communication skills, earning a Bachelor

of Arts - English, from the University of Notre Dame.

. Over six years of experience in public accounting as an external

auditor, with Big 4 experience (Ernst & Young).

. Several years of experience performing financial statement audits,

operational audits, and audits over internal controls.

. Successfully managed all phases of the audit, from organization and

planning, through execution of procedures. Additionally,

responsible for reviewing staff work, concluding on results, and

communicating those results and recommendations to Management and

the Executive team, both verbally and in writing. Primary

industries of focus: manufacturing, retail, telecommunications,

real estate and biopharmaceutical.

. Passed three sections of the CPA exam, with an estimated completion

date of December 2012.

Professional Experience

BE Aerospace, Wellington, FL, May 2011 to January 2012

Senior Internal Audit

. Responsible for the Company's Sarbanes Oxley ("SOX 404")

documentation and testing procedures, as well as analyzing and

improving general policies and procedures.

. SOX 404 testing on all areas including Corporate Financial

Reporting and Accounting, Tax, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Cash

Management. Also performed testing of controls at the manufacturing

facilities over inventory.

. Successfully implemented process changes to increase the efficiency

and effectiveness of internal controls.

. Responsible for performing financial statement audits, both

independently, and as assistance to the external auditors (D&T).

. Responsible for the performance of operational audits, assisting

the Company to identify more efficient operating processes

. Development of audit programs for operational audits in various

areas such as Corporate Tax, Payroll, and Accounts Payable.

Office Depot, Boca Raton, FL, December 2009 to August 2010

Senior Analyst-Internal Compliance

. Responsible for the Company's Sarbanes Oxley ("SOX 404")

documentation and testing procedures, as well as analyzing and

improving general policies and procedures.

. Responsible for identifying internal controls, testing of such

controls, and reporting testing results/recommendations to

management and the audit committee; documenting and testing entity

level controls, and concluding on the overall audit risk

assessment.

. Successfully completed a rotation in financial reporting to assist

with the preparation of the Company's Form 10K, including drafting

of required footnote disclosures and preparing external auditor

annual audit requests.

. Successfully implemented change controls to improve the Company's

Sales/AR process related to customer contract maintenance and price

control, as well as changes to the Property Accounting process to

properly manage the Company numerous store leases.

. Educated executive management on SOX 404 developments through

formal educational sessions/presentations, and assisted each

department head with developing a standard of best practices to be

implemented in their respective departments.

. Assisted with the Company's annual risk assessment analysis to

ensure all material processes were considered in the SOX 404

testing scope.

. Performed testing over the Company's IT related controls and

concluded on results.

NuCO2 Inc., Stuart, FL, August 2007 to March 2009

Manager - Financial Reporting and Compliance

. Served as the main liaison to represent internal audit with both

the audit committee and the external auditors.

. Independently prepared the quarterly and annual financial

statements - Form 10Q and 10K.

. Prepared various monthly balance sheet reconciliations,

investigating any variances and making the necessary journal

entries to resolve such variances.

. Responsible for monthly journal entries including complex accrued

liabilities and reserves.

. Prepared the monthly P&L and Balance Sheet analyses, comparing

period over period as well as budget to actual; provided detailed

explanations for any significant or unusual variances.

. Managed the Asset Backed Securitization ($355 million of financing)

and the subsequent Merger and Acquisition accounting for the

Company's acquisition by Aurora Capital Group in May 2008

(approximate enterprise value of $484 million).

. Served as team leader for the preparation and tie out of the

Offering Memorandum related to the securitization, and responsible

for determining the appropriate purchase accounting journal entries

under SFAS 141 for the merger.

. Preparation of all external auditor schedules and primary contact

to address all external auditor questions.

. Responsible for the due diligence procedures for the acquisition of

a competitor's business line, as well as the subsequent purchase

accounting requirements.

. Preparation of technical memorandum for complex accounting issues,

including SFAS 141 and SFAS 133 accounting, and SFAS 142, SFAS 13,

and FIN 48 analyses

. Responsible for developing the Company's internal audit function,

including identification of internal control processes and related

controls, testing of such controls, and reporting testing

findings/recommendations to management and the audit committee.

. Documented and tested entity level controls, including IT general

controls, and concluded on the overall audit risk assessment.

. Prepared the annual SOX 404 risk assessment, and prepared quarterly

updates for the Audit Committee.

. Effectively determined the remediation plans for any control

deficiencies identified during interim testing.

Daszkal Bolton, LLP, Jupiter, FL, November 2006 to July 2007

Supervisor

. Assisted clients in the preparation of financial statements and the

related footnote disclosures. Prepared balance sheet, income

statement, statement of equity and statement of cash flows in

accordance with GAAP and SEC requirements.

. Assisted in developing company-wide internal control testing

procedures for all audit teams, and served as an educator to other

teams regarding proper control testing and documentation

requirements.

. All other responsibilities consistent with those outlined below.

Ernst and Young LLP, West Palm Beach, FL, May 2002 to November 2006

Senior 3

. Managed all phases of audit engagements including planning,

budgeting, administration, review and supervision of staff.

. Developed and supervised the implementation of Sarbanes Oxley 404

("SOX 404") testing procedures for audit teams - appointed as the

SOX 404 knowledge expert for the EY Southeastern United States

business area (FL, GA, NC, SC, TN).

. Evaluated financial statement presentation, footnote disclosures

and MDA sections of the Form 10K/10Q.

. Evaluated intercompany transactions and eliminations as well as the

accounting treatment for foreign exchange transactions and foreign

subsidiaries.

. Managed numerous Form 144A debt offerings for the client, and

ensured that all required procedures and documentation were

properly executed and prepared.

. Supervised the preparation and review of stand-alone financials

required by financial institutions for segment debt compliance

reporting.

. Researched and analyzed various technical accounting issues.

. Demonstrated thorough understanding of complex accounting/auditing

concepts and applied them to client situations.

. Developed and maintained productive relationships with client

personnel and assessed clients' satisfaction.

. Fostered an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work

environment.

. Prominent clients included Jacuzzi Brands, Inc., SBA Communications

Corporation, Nabi Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., Ameripath Inc., GEO

Group Inc. (f/k/a Wackenhut Corrections Corporation) and ANC Rental

Corporation.

Arthur Andersen LLP, West Palm Beach, FL, December 2001 to May 2002

Staff 1/Staff 2

. Gained experience on primarily SEC corporations.

. Evaluated financial statement presentation and footnote disclosures

of the Form 10K and 10Q.

. Performed tests to determine effectiveness of the internal controls

environment.

. Performed detailed tests of transactions on account balances.

. Clients included SBA Communications Corporation, NationsRent, Inc.

(n/k/a NationsRent Companies, Inc.), and GEO Group Inc. (f/k/a

Wackenhut Corrections Corporation).

Education

. Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Florida Atlantic University,

December 2001 (including 5th year CPA requirement).

. Bachelor of Arts with a major in English, University of Notre Dame,

January 1999.

. Currently sitting for the CPA exam with an anticipated

certification date of December 2012.

. Plans to obtain a MBA with a concentration in Accounting and

Finance - currently completing application process.

Special Skills

. Highly proficient in Windows, Excel, MSWord, and PowerPoint.

. Experienced with Lawson, SAP, Hyperion, JD Edwards and Oracle.

. Excellent organizational, leadership, and group/team skills.

. Experienced in leading a team of five to six staff and senior

accountants, as well as coordinating with multiple teams on an

international multi-location engagement.

. Experience with a variety of client industries, including

manufacturing, consumer products, telecommunications,

pharmaceuticals, real estate, and health care.

. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with extensive

experience in preparing technical memorandum for a variety of

complex accounting issues, and documenting internal control process

narratives and related testing matrices.

. Served as the South Florida SOX 404 Knowledge leader through the EY

Southeast area Knowledge Network (served as a knowledge resource to

research all Sarbanes Oxley questions for the entire South Florida

area - staff through partners).

. Served as a Knowledge leader at EY though the Southeast area

Knowledge Network to assist audit teams in researching and

documenting complex accounting issues.

. While at EY, actively involved in campus recruiting efforts,

including participation in recruit office visits and on-campus

interviews of potential candidates.

References furnished upon request

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