EXPERIENCE
Feb. **** - Present
Dec. **** - Jan. 2009
Aug. 2002 - Nov. 2006
May 2001 - July 2002
EDUCATION
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Sabre Holdings Corporation; Orthofix, Inc.; Citigroup
Financial Consulting Professional (Contractor)
. Performed review of financial services company's revenue sharing group in
preparation for external auditors
. Provided recommendations and resolutions to ensure revenues and costs
are properly accounted
. Analyzed foreign and domestic acquisitions, joint ventures, and other
transactions for proper accounting treatment
. Used accounting guidance and communication with other departments to
solve issues related to business combinations, variable interest
entities, minority interests, revenue recognition, and intangibles
. Gathered and reported financial results for presentation to executive
team
. Prepared financial statements and accompanying notes in compliance with
industry regulations
Ernst & Young LLP
Advisory Services Senior
. Planned, developed, and managed operational and financial internal audits
. Produced risk assessment for companies and identified key areas for
management focus
. Provided financial and operational support services to major private
equity firm
. Outlined and implemented initial public offering (IPO) readiness plan for
technology company, including preparation of regulatory filings
. Audited SEC 10-K/10-Q financial statements and reports
. Researched technical accounting guidance for proper treatment on complex
transactions
. Performed due diligence support and working capital analysis
. Forecasted cash flows in support of client planning and analysis staff
. Researched industry guidance and accounting literature to address
transactional issues
. Managed control testing efforts for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
. Applied valuation techniques (Purchase Price Allocation, Discounted Cash
Flow, etc.) for various entities
. Supervised teams ranging from 2-6 persons
Protiviti
Senior Financial Consultant
. Planned, developed, and managed operational and financial audits
. Counseled major corporations on issues that must be addressed for
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
. Identified potential internal control and transaction stream deficiencies
. Remodeled business processes to meet financial reporting objectives and
reduce risks of financial misstatement
. Tested key internal controls to ensure effective control operation
. Provided recommendations to executive management to further improve and
streamline business process controls
. Managed up to 4 individuals in achieving aggressive deadlines
Arthur Andersen, LLP
Assurance and Advisory Services/Financial Statement Audit
. Provided external audit services for both public and nonpublic companies
. Experienced two "busy seasons" while performing services in the financial
services, real estate, technology, and energy industries
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Master of Professional Accounting
High proficiency in MS Excel
SAP
Oracle