Manager Management

Craig A. Hendren, CPA

abi5ti@r.postjobfree.com

home: 636-***-****

cell: 636-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dynamic, progressive accounting professional with over 19 years of

blended public accounting and industry experience. Excellent written,

verbal and presentation skills tailored to interact effectively with

Executive Management. My management style is best characterized by

excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, professionalism, high-

energy, innovative, collaborative, customer facing and is adaptable to

various management styles. I am seeking to bring both my Internal Audit

skills and Controller experience to a successful St. Louis based company as

a Internal Audit Director or Senior Manager.

EXPERIENCE

SAVVIS COMMUNICATIONS, Town and Country, (6/10 - 9/10)

An outsourcing provider of managed hosting, network and cloud

infrastructure for IT applications. 40% of the top 100 companies on the

fortune 500 use Savvis services.

DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT

. Managed a staff of four. Allowed the staff to collaborate with the

creation of the operating budget, workflow planning and meetings

facilitation

. Created the 2011 Audit plan, with an emphasis placed on performing

operational audits versus SOX compliance.

. Performed all required duties as set forth by the Audit Committee,

including acting as the recording secretary

. Coordinated directly with the External Auditors to assist in SOX

related duties. Reviewed all audit work papers, management reports

and controls testing for their accuracy and completeness.

. Performed an assessment of the company's ERM efforts to-date.

Established key deliverables, project milestones and 'next steps'

Accomplishments

. Re-launched the Internal Audit 'brand' within the organization,

emphasizing internal audit's value proposition and its alignment

with corporate objectives in a collaborative team-oriented manner.

. Was able to embed the internal audit function within key company

initiatives and develop a trust among key stakeholders who in the

past did not see the value of internal audit's involvement.

CONOCOPHILLIPS, Wood River Refinery, Roxana, Il (2/10 - 6/10) -

Contractor

Third largest integrated energy corporation in the United States and the

fifth largest refiner in the world. $34B in Revenues

PROJECT LEAD - COST RECOVERY AND CONTROLS MANAGEMENT PROJECT of $4B

Refinery Expansion

. Managed a staff of 14 Internal Auditors and Costs Analysts

. Directly involved with every aspect of the project since it's

inception; scoping, planning, staffing, training, reporting, daily

hands-on management of the audit staff, their workflow, audit

processes and maintaining issues logs

. Responsible for the creation of planning documents, the kick-off

presentation, all audit work papers, their subsequent review and

all closing meetings. Also responsible for the creation and

maintenance of daily metrics and weekly management reports

. Identified and documented the lapses in key controls and process

deficiencies along with their root causes. Developed and documented

recommendations for control and process improvements

. Acted as a liaison between the project's Corporate Management

sponsors and the Audit team

Accomplishments

. Audit team identified over $7MM in disputable items/audit findings

which when recovered will represent a significant addition to the

organization's operating cash flow

RUBINBROWN LLP, Clayton, MO (10/04 - 2/10)

The largest locally owned Regional Public Accounting/Business Consulting

firm in the St. Louis Area (based on number of CPA's).

Industries served: Food, Manufacturing & Distribution, High-Technology,

Energy

Business Model expertise: Manufacturing, Wholesale, Distribution, Retail

and Franchise

SENIOR MANAGER - INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES / BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES

Possess a deep knowledge of all aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance;

project planning, test creation, project execution, work paper

review and staff management. I have the experience to properly

evaluate the appropriate application of internal controls and report

their effectiveness to the Audit Committee. Also possess a strong

familiarity with the PCAOB audit standards

Possess a deep knowledge of Internal Auditing with both financial and

operational expertise. I am well trained and experienced in

executing meaningful risk assessments and possess a strong knowledge

of the COSO internal control framework as well as the International

Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)

Highly trained at using Enterprise Risk Management techniques to

properly align the internal audit function with the organization's

strategic direction and business objectives

Trained at using LEAN process improvement techniques designed to

eliminate waste and improve efficiencies

Skilled at using data-mining techniques designed to assist in the

analysis of large amounts of complex data. Also possess the

knowledge of complex excel formulas, pivot tables, PowerPoint

presentations, Access skills, etc.

Participated in the out-sourcing; in- sourcing and co-sourcing of the

internal audit function at some of St. Louis's most reputable

companies. Experienced at developing annual audit plans for clients

and internal business plans for our own internal audit department.

Experienced at building and maintaining a high-performance internal

audit department based on talent, common values and work ethic. The

last four years I was responsible for identifying, recruiting and

developing highly talented college students

Accomplishments

. Co-created and built a fully functional Internal Audit department

from scratch within a $1B publicly traded company. Developed the IA

Charter and reporting structures, performed the risk assessment,

created the audit plan, etc.

. Co-created 'Strategic Performance Optimization', a framework to

support the appropriate allocation of Internal Audit resources to

enable clients to increase stakeholder value and sustain results

. Co-created the Enterprise Risk Management Resource Group that included

15 corporations in the St. Louis Metro Area

. Consistently received exemplary feedback on the quality of client

relationships maintained and the overall satisfaction with the

precision of work performed. I have a proven track record in

successfully working with the other Big-4 and consulting firms in

St. Louis area

IdX CORPORATION, INC., Clayton, MO (9/03-7/04)

The second largest Store Fixture Manufacturer in the country, over $100

Million in annual revenue - St. Louis Division responsible for $50

million in annual revenue.

DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER

. Successfully interacted as a member of the Senior Management Team to

develop and execute profitable business strategies.

. Was responsible for all Accounting and Financial analysis functions

of the St. Louis operating division. Managed a staff of 10

individuals in the areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable,

Inventory, Payroll and Staff Accounting.

. Assumed the lead role in implementing a new ERP System.

. Was directly responsible for the formulation of fiscal budgets,

quarterly forecasts, accurate presentation of monthly Financial

Statements and weekly Treasury functions

. Rigorously reported the weekly cash-flow changes utilizing a twelve-week

model

. Identified over $100k in cost savings items within the first six months

of employment.

. Identified and implemented needed network upgrades and file backup

routines

. Helped to create operating efficiencies within the division and

restore morale. Also helped to develop cohesiveness between internal

departments and sister divisions encouraging respect and timely

communication.

LAIDLAW TRANSIT, INC. St. Louis, MO (3/01 - 9/03)

The largest School Bus Contractor in the country, over $4 Billion in

annual revenue - Missouri / Kansas Area responsible for $90 million in

annual revenue.

AREA CONTROLLER

. Responsible for the financial reporting and Analysis of over twenty

branches. Also responsible for the formulation and presentation of

all Budgets and Forecasts.

. Provided financial training and support for Branch Managers

and accounting staff.

. Directly involved with the growth and profitability of all new

and existing business.

. Held responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of all

monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Reports.

. Developed new financial models, analytical tools and performance

tracking reports to enable Managers to make better business

decisions that contribute directly to the profitability of the

operation.

GROWING FAMILY INC. (formally HASCO/First Foto), St. Louis, MO (9/99 -

3/01)

Leading national photography company of in-hospital baby pictures - They

control 75% of the market representing approximately 3 million births per

year. $100M Annual Sales.

DIVISIONAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - St. Louis

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration,

Accounting - May 1992

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AFFILIATIONS

o Certified Public Accountant - November 1996

o Currently licensed: #200-***-****

o All CE hours up to date: 179 hours through September, 2010

? Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

o Member of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants

o Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors

SKILLS

o Excel (advanced user), Word, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook, LotusNotes,

ACL, Idea

o SharePoint, ComplianceManager, Quickr, QuickPlace, Resolver

o SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JDEdwards, Lawsen, Platinum, Vantage,

Quickbooks, PeachTree, FAS and other smaller general ledger / ERP

systems

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