Phil Legere
Cell: 317-***-****, email: *******@*******.***
Professional designation and Education
CPA Candidate Spring 2011
MSA, Masters of Science in Accounting, June 2011 (expected)
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
MBA, Masters of Business Administration, 2002
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Purdue University, Purdue School of Science,
Bachelors of Arts, Distinction GPA 3.8, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, 1995
Accomplishments at ModSpace and GE
Experienced General Manager: Branch General Manager, December 2009 – present
Branch Operations Manager, August 1998 - December 2002
Cost accounting and General Management experience with full P&L responsibility and direct reports.
In the last six months, I have turned around an underperforming branch to become the third highest performing branch
in utilization while reducing our operating expenses by more than 30% and increasing our revenue by more than 25%
Audit and SOX Compliance Expert: Senior Internal Auditor, May 2006 - April 2007
Field Auditor, January 2003 - May 2006 Six Sigma GE Certified Greenbelt, 2006
Led and conducted Internal corporate departmental and branch field audits using six sigma tools and presented all
findings to Senior Leadership Team.
Key contributor to the development of the Sarbanes Oxley Test plan, the implementation of the testing at GE Modular
Space/Trailer Fleet Services and also conducted testing.
Reviewed the trail balance, balance sheet accounts and account reconciliations monthly and quarterly for accuracy,
internal control, operating effectiveness and policy compliance.
Controllership and Policy Development experience:
Worked closely with all department heads to analyze, develop and ensure that all Policy and Procedures were
accurately documented and properly captured all internal controls.
Worked closely with external auditors during their investigations and reviews to provide additional support.
Conducted internal fraud and employee integrity investigations, documented all facts presented findings to Senior
Leaders and Compliance Review Board.
Performed due diligence audits for possible acquisition targets by verifying the internal controls and integrity of the
assets.
Team One Award Winner: This award is given each year to select individuals who exceed their performance objectives
and do so while championing the ModSpace values. This award is considered the most prestigious award given by
ModSpace.