Michael Stuard, CPA Phone: 401-***-****
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East Greenwich, RI 02818
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Work Experience
Internal Audit Manager
2004 - 2010
RI Airport Corporation
. Assisted in the development of an audit plan for this newly-created
audit department and in creating all audit documents (audit program,
work-papers, and audit report), file formats, and budgets.
. Conducted gross revenue audits of various airport leases and examined
lessor's books and records, in order to detect variations from
contracted terms. Recalculated percentage rents. Deficiencies, fines
and penalties were prepared and audit settlements were internally
negotiated with reports prepared for management. Recoveries were in
excess of five (5) million dollars.
. Evaluated the effectiveness of business segments. Prepared reports
for management, which included recommendations concerning efficiency
improvements, cost reduction strategies, and business risks. Examples
include: work schedules, buy/lease analysis, and overtime
compensation. Cost savings from recommendations were in excess of two
(2) million dollars.
Financial Analyst
2000 - 2003
Amica Mutual Insurance Company
. Evaluated business acquisitions and conducted due-diligence on
takeover companies. Business acquisitions were in excess of ten
(10) million dollars.
. Conducted internal cost saving studies including that of
occupancy, telecommunication, and advertising costs. Monitored
consultants, prepared reports, and communicated with senior
management concerning cost-saving estimates.
Accounting Manager
1999 - 2000
Dean Bank
. Prepared all monthly internal financial statements utilizing
customized bank financial software with data interfaced from an
Oracle database.
. Prepared FDIC (Call) reports summarizing the bank's financial
position on a quarterly basis. Such reports formed the basis of
the Bank's external examinations. FDIC and State examinations
were frequent given the highly regulated structure of the bank
industry.
. Managed the accounting staff (four) preparing the Bank's
investment portfolio, cash position, loan-loss reserve
calculations, and daily account reconciliations.
. Prepared annual evaluations.
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Work Experience - (Continued)
Audit Supervisor
1996 - 1998
KPMG
. Conducted audits of Federal and State chartered banks and credit
unions. Reviewed SEC filings including the annual (10-K), the
quarterly (10-Q), and other regulatory filings. Examined
management's use of estimates including loan loss reserves and
tax accruals.
. Managed staff auditors and assisted with the development of
auditing skills and techniques. Prepared annual evaluations
Senior Auditor
1995 - 1996
Sansiveri, Kimball, McNamee
. Conducted audits and prepared corporate tax returns for a
variety of mid-size companies.
. Reviewed the balance sheet, the income statement, and the
statement of cash flows for accuracy, and examined management's
use of estimates including reserves and tax accruals.
. Managed staff auditors and assisted with the development of
auditing skills and techniques. Prepared annual evaluations
Junior Auditor
1994 - 1995
Batchelor, Frechette, McCrory, and Michael
. Conducted audits and prepared corporate tax returns for a
variety of small family and individual business entities.
. Reviewed the balance sheet, the income statement, and the
statement of cash flows for accuracy, and examined management's
use of estimates including reserves and tax accruals.
Education:
Master of Science in Accounting, URI
1994
Bachelor of Science in Business Admin., URI
1991
Military:
United State Army
1983 - 1985
United State Army Reserves
1989 - 1996
Michael Stuard
REFERENCES
RI Airport Corporation
Doug Dansereau
Chief Auditor
Amica Mutual Insurance Company
Maribeth Williamson
Chief Financial Officer
Dean Bank
Kevin Goffe
Chief Financial Officer